Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61p
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CNET Review
The Good: High-end components for serious business; internal roll cage protects LCD; 802.11n Wi-Fi for faster wireless throughput.
The Bad: Baseline warranty lasts only one year.
The Bottom Line: For business users whose work involves intense data manipulation or high-end graphics, the ThinkPad T61p laptop delivers powerful performance in a portable form.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 88407 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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pcworld.ca
Review Summary: This early Energy Star 4.0 desktop replacement combines top performance with energy efficiency.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: This early Energy Star 4.0 desktop replacement combines top performance with energy efficiency.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The T61p is a very capable and powerful notebook that should be on any cubicle jockey or road warrior's wish list..
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 64575KU
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Pro
- 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 14.1 in
- Depth 10 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 6 lbs
- Localization English
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 / 2.4 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 2 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 2 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 36 dB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 100 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 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) / 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, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Anti-glare
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M PCI Express x16
- Video Memory 256 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec AD1984JCP
- 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 Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, 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) 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 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 Docking / port replicator, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
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, AS/NZS 3548, CE, CCC, DOC, CB, UL 60950, NOM, BSMI, RoHS, MPR II, FCC Part 15 B, VCCI-II
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
- Battery capacity 7800 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 5.9 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, 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 Access Connections, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager, Diskeeper Home Edition, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage System Update, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA), EarthLink, Adobe Reader, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), Windows Live Search, InterVideo WinDVD, AOL, Sonic RecordNow!, Fingerprint Software, Google Picasa, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, ThinkPad Utilities, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), 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
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