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Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad R61

  • 7.6

    CNET Review

    May 9, 2007

    The Good: The Lenovo ThinkPad R61 has a wide-screen display; an internal roll cage protects the LCD; 802.11n Wi-Fi; dedicated graphics; very small AC adapter.

    The Bad: New Centrino technology doesn't offer outsize performance gains.

    The Bottom Line: The IBM blueprint is still evident in the Lenovo ThinkPad R61, but the addition of a wide-screen display and all the latest Centrino Duo tricks make this a ThinkPad that could woo home users along with its legion of fans among business travelers.

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  • 8.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | December 3, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 103421 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    pcworld.ca

    By Carla Thornton | March 11, 2008

    Review Summary: Slim size, light weight, and keyboard illumination make the R61 ideal for taking on the road.

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  • 7.0

    laptoplogic.com

    By Steve Martinez | September 12, 2007

    Review Summary: Our Lenovo ThinkPad R61 is outfitted with an Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 (2.4 GHz), sporting a 4MB L2 Cache and 800 MHz FSB. It's running Windows Vista displayed on a 14.1- WXGA+ with 1440 x 900 pixel native resolution. That display is powered by an NVIDIA Qua

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  • No Rating

    think computers

    By Bob Buskirk | September 3, 2007

    Review Summary: Earlier in the year Lenovo announced a few new models to their ThinkPad line, the R61 was one of them. R-Series ThinkPad's were considered more of a value notebook than anything. People who could not afford the pricey T-Series ThinkPad's would get an R-Se

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Manufacturer: Lenovo

Part number: 77331BU

General

  • Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
  • Built-in Devices ThinkLight, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
  • Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
  • Width 13.2 in
  • Depth 9.3 in
  • Height 1.4 in
  • Weight 5.5 lbs
  • Localization English
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Vista certified system
  • Screen type Wide-screen
  • Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a

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
  • Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 4 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 EPA Energy Star, RoHS, EPEAT Silver
  • Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
  • Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
  • Sound Emission 40 dB

Storage Controller

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

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • 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) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card

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
  • Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 - 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
  • 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 ThinkPad 11a/b/g
  • Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 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 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
  • Pricing Type Academic

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 5.7 hour(s)
  • CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 128

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 Access Connections, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager, Diskeeper Home Edition, Adobe Instructor Resource Center, 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, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, Fingerprint Software, VitalSource Library College Edition, Google Picasa, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, ThinkPad Utilities, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Windows Live Toolbar, PC Doctor, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license
  • Windows Vista ready The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.

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

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