Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad T60 2623 (Core Duo 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 100 GB HDD)
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CNET Review
The Good: Sturdy, well-designed case; strong security features; full range of networking connections, including WWAN and Bluetooth; swappable internal bay; solid warranty terms and well-reputed support.
The Bad: Starting price is higher than comparable systems'; lacks a number of nonessential but fairly standard ports and connections.
The Bottom Line: The premium you pay is worth it: the ThinkPad T60 delivers a sturdy design, a complete range of network connectivity, top-shelf performance, long battery life, and just enough ports for the typical business user.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 148718 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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laptoplogic.com
Review Summary: Black, black, black. Still a Thinkpad at heart, the new T60 sports the familiar IBM-black design with only two colored 'IBM Thinkpad' logos and the usual Microsoft/Intel/ATI badges. The interior refreshes from the T43 with the new Z-series layout, a ...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The Lenovo ThinkPad T60 is not ideal if your idea of good laptop includes media buttons and loud audio. But if the best balance of portability and performance is what you need, it could be the perfect addition to your carry-on gear.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: This lightweight business laptop has capacious battery life and ships with Windows Vista Business.
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 2623D3U
General
- Recommended Use Small business
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices ThinkLight, Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width 13.1 in
- Depth 10.6 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 6 lbs
- Color Black
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth, Mobile broadband
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Duo T2500 / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945PM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star
- 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 - 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) / 2x (DVD-R DL) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 3x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 15 in TFT active matrix - IPS
- Max Resolution 1400 x 1050 ( SXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display No
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features FlexView
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 PCI Express x16
- Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 128 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec AD1981HD
- Audio Output Features High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint
- Keyboard localization and layout US QWERTY
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem / cellular modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
- Cellular enhancement protocol CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. 0
- Modem features V.92 upgradable
- Cellular WAN connectivity Avoid spotty WiFi with this laptop's installed hardware that enables Internet access to more reliable subscription-based WAN cellular broadband networks.
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- 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, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard - 34mm/54mm
- Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 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 Infrared, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 168 pin docking
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Power cable ( 1 pcs.)
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards CB, CE, CCC, MIC, NOM, cUL, BSMI, MPR II, VCCI-II, UL 60950, FCC Part 15 B
- Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller
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 5.2 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Software PC Doctor, Sonic DLA, Diskeeper Lite, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Fingerprint Software, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Lotus SmartSuite Millennium license, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license, Symantec Client Security 3.0 (with 90 days of updates)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - Bring-in, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 3.1
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