Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Vista Business)

Intro: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 is a 5.1-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,220.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: Has a plug-in module media bay, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this favorable a media bay is $1,465.Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Vista business OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Has a modular media bay -- meaning its CD-RW/ DVD-ROM combo drive is removable, allowing you easily to swap it out for alternative or upgraded units.This is a Santa Rosa Centrino.

Weaker Features: Has a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM combo removable disc drive, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has only a 80GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell XPS M1330, a 4.4-pound notebook at around $1, 150, has a 320GB hard drive.The Lenovo ThinkPad T61 comes with entry-level word processing software ? if you often create complex documents you will likely need to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.This notebook's Intel GMA X3100 graphics chip uses system memory, which sometimes results in slower performance.

Suitability: A consumer level notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your laptop with the included DVD player.This computer also has a CD recorder, allowing you to compile your own mp3 CDs or video CDs.Get status reports while on business trips by using this laptop?s built-in Wi-Fi modem to connect to wireless networks in airports and hotels.

Value: Overall, this notebook has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital videocameras and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the laptop hard drive.

• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part number: 765911U

• General

• Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
• Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
• System Type Notebook
• Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, ThinkLight, Stereo speakers
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , SmartCard reader, Fingerprint reader
• Width 13.2 in
• Depth 10.3 in
• Height 1.3 in
• Weight 5.1 lbs
• Localization English
• Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
• Screen type Wide-screen
• Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 / 1.8 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 800 MHz
• Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
• Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 1 GB / 3 GB (max)
• Technology DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star, RoHS, EPEAT Silver

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Standard

• Optical Storage

• Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Plug-in module
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 24x
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Display

• Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Features Anti-glare

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio codec AD1984HD
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Audio Input Microphone

• Multimedia Functionality

• TV Tuner Type None

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type UltraNav, TrackPoint, Keyboard