Lenovo ThinkPad T61 7663 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, Vista Business)

Intro: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61 is a 5.3-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,335.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 ASUSTek Asus M70SA-A1, a -pound notebook at around $1, 270, has a 320GB hard drive.The Lenovo ThinkPad T61 comes with no-frills word processing software ? if you often need access to special character sets you will likely need to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.Enjoy movies while in transit with this computer's DVD player.This laptop also has a CD burner, allowing you to compile your own music 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.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

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 Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld 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.

• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part number: 766311U

• General

• Platform Technology Intel Centrino Pro
• 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 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 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 PM965 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 1 GB / 3 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 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, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), 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 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
• Battery capacity 56.16 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 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

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3

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