Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Vista Business)

Manufacturer: Lenovo Part number: 766416U

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Description:: ThinkPad T Series is the perfect balance of performance and portability. Designed for highly mobile users, these notebooks deliver outstanding functionality and long battery life in an easily portable, thin and light design. The ThinkPad T61 models are the most secure, strongest, coolest and quietest T Series notebooks ever. This product features Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT).

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Intro: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 is a 5.3-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,160.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA quadro NVS 140M graphics with 100 MB and over of video memory.

Noteworthy Features: Comes with Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Vista business OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with a comparable set of OS is $1,420.Also, this notebook has 1440 x 900 native screen resolution, which is somewhat higher than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this high a native screen resolution is $1,630.This is a Santa Rosa Centrino.

Weaker Features: Has only 1 GB RAM, which is less than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Toshiba G55-Q801, a -pound notebook at around $1, 265, has 4 GB RAM.

Suitability: A mainstream consumer notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Archive your digital videos using this notebook's DVD writer.This portable also has a CD writer, allowing you to compile your own audio CDs or video CDs.Includes advanced word processing software; whether you regularly create tables of content, elaborate footnotes, or complex newsletters this software can handle it all.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.Generally, it should be considered by serious bargain hunters.

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 Web 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 computer hard drive.

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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 766416U
Description: ThinkPad T Series is the perfect balance of performance and portability. Designed for highly mobile users, these notebooks deliver outstanding functionality and long battery life in an easily portable, thin and light design. The ThinkPad T61 models are the most secure, strongest, coolest and quietest T Series notebooks ever. This product features Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT).

General
Recommended Use Small business
Platform Technology Intel Centrino
Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
System Type Notebook
System Flash Memory Intel Turbo Memory (1 GB)
Built-in Devices ThinkLight, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
Width 13.2 in
Depth 9.3 in
Height 1.3 in
Weight 5.3 lbs
Localization English
Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 / 2 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 PM965 Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 4 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 1 x 1 GB
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 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
Storage Removable None
Hard drive type Standard
Optical Storage
Type DVD?RW/CD-RW combo - Integrated
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Display
Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Widescreen Display Yes
Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Features Anti-glare
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M PCI Express x16
Video Memory 100 MB and over
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
Telecom
Modem Fax / modem - CDC
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Modem features V.92 upgradable
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Data link protocol IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, Ethernet
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Hard drive password, Power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Administrator password, ThinkPad Roll Cage
Compliant Standards CUL, MIC, CE, GOST, CCC, DOC, CB, MPR III, CER, UL 60950, NOM, BSMI, RoHS, ACA, MPR II, SASO, FCC Part 15 B, VCCI-II
Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
Battery capacity 56.2 Wh
Mfr estimated battery life 3.8 hour(s)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - Pick-up and return
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business
Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
Software ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager, Diskeeper Home Edition, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage System Update, Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, Adobe Reader, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Windows Live Search, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, Fingerprint Software, Google Picasa, ThinkPad Utilities, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Windows Live Toolbar, PC Doctor, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license
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Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3