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

Manufacturer: Lenovo Part number: 766312U

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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. New ThinkPad T61 models are the most secure, strongest, coolest and quietest T Series notebooks ever. This product features Intel Wireless WiFi 4965AGN (n mode disabled).

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Product brief

Intro: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 is a 5.1-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,420.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Features NVIDIA quadro NVS 140M graphics with 128MB of video RAM.

Noteworthy Features: Has a plug-in module media bay, which is more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.The CD-RW/ DVD-ROM combo is housed in a modular plug-in drive bay, which is more upgradeable and gives you more options than an integrated drive.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 Studio 17, a -pound notebook at around $1, 445, has a 320GB hard drive.The Lenovo ThinkPad T61 comes with no-frills word processing software -- serious business or academic writers may want to upgrade to a more powerful office suite.

Suitability: A consumer level notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Travel with your own digital entertainment center ? this computer comes with a DVD player.This laptop also has a CD writer, allowing you to compile your own audio CDs or video CDs.With 128MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do OK with some games and multimedia applications, but will fall short of satisfying the serious gaming enthusiast.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: In general, 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 Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this notebook's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 766312U
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. New ThinkPad T61 models are the most secure, strongest, coolest and quietest T Series notebooks ever. This product features Intel Wireless WiFi 4965AGN (n mode disabled).

General
Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
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 9.3 in
Height 1.3 in
Weight 5.1 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 RoHS, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver
Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Sound Emission 36 dB
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 Portable
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 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 128 MB
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 - PCI Express
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
Features 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
Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
Technology 4-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
Battery capacity 37.44 Wh
Mfr estimated battery life 2.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista
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, Adobe Reader, Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Windows Live Search, Fingerprint Software, Google Picasa, ThinkPad Utilities, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Windows Live Toolbar, PC Doctor, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license
Environmental Standards
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
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
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 3.9
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3