Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z61m 9450 (Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 120 GB HDD)
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CNET Review
The Good: Sturdy design; decent battery life; wide-aspect display with sharp resolution; comfortable full-size keyboard; integrated fingerprint reader, DVD burner, and Webcam; WWAN available as an option.
The Bad: Slightly heavy with titanium lid; merely mediocre performance despite Core 2 Duo processor; comes with only a one-year warranty.
The Bottom Line: The attractive Lenovo ThinkPad Z61m won't win any speed races, but this relatively affordable midsize laptop serves up a great set of features and strong battery life in a well-designed case.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 91028 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: This expensive business notebook nicely combines power, features, and comfort.
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goodgearguide.com.au
Review Summary: A well designed and rugged notebook backed up by decent performance.
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 9450D6U
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
- Built-in Devices ThinkLight, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width 14.1 in
- Depth 10.4 in
- Height 1.6 in
- Weight 6.4 lbs
- Color Silver
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.), Vista certified system
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 / 1.66 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Intel 64 Technology, Enhanced Intel Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Dynamic Bus Parking, Intel Advanced Smart Cache, Intel Intelligent Power Capability, Intel Dynamic Power Coordination, Intel Smart Memory Access
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945PM 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
- Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
- 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)
Card Reader
- Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Anti-glare
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 PCI Express x16
- Video Memory 128 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec AD1981HD
- Audio Output Features High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Stereo microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
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 PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- 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, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IrDA 1.1
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Enhanced
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x XD-Picture Card, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 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 Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 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 MIC, CE, GOST, CISPR 22 Class B, CCC, CER, UL 60950, VCCI Class B ITE, NOM, BSMI, RoHS, IEC 60950, MPR II, CSA 22.2 No. 950, SASO, FCC Part 15 B
- 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 5200 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 4 hour(s)
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 137
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- 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 Access Connections, Diskeeper Lite, Symantec Client Security, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA), Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, Adobe Reader, InterVideo WinDVD, Google Toolbar, Sonic RecordNow!, Google Desktop, Fingerprint Software, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, Google Picasa, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, ThinkPad Utilities, PC Doctor
- Windows Vista ready The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - 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










