Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad T61
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CNET Review
The Good: Internal roll cage protects LCD; 802.11n Wi-Fi for faster wireless throughput; very small A/C adaptor adds little to overall travel weight; Intel's Active Management Technology provides remote support.
The Bad: New Centrino technology doesn't offer outsize performance gains.
The Bottom Line: Lenovo's 14-inch ThinkPad T61 shaves a few millimeters off the company's more mainstream R-series laptops, but still boasts the same, solid ThinkPad DNA along with IT-friendly features by way of Intel's new Centrino Pro platform.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 63/100. Comparing these reviews to 148718 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
itreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: Lenovo has delivered a superb laptop in the ThinkPad T61. The list of features is heavily skewed towards the business user but the build quality will satisfy anyone who is looking for a new laptop and the price is less scary than you might expect.
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notebookcheck.net
Review Summary: Overall, the ThinkPad T61 is a scalable business solution, which comprehensive security features. Costing 2000,- EUR it's not really a bargain. However, it's really user-friendly and reliable
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: This notebook was designed from the ground up with business and security in mind, and it succeeds.
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: T61_nvidia
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Pro
- Built-in Devices ThinkLight, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- 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 5.4 lbs
- Localization English
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 / 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, Intel Virtualization Technology
- Chipset type Mobile Intel PM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 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
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star
- 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 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+RW/+R) - Plug-in module
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
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint
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 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
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Hard drive password, Administrator password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System
- Compliant Standards CB, CE, ACA, CCC, CER, DOC, MIC, NOM, cUL, BSMI, GOST, RoHS, SASO, MPR II, MPR III, UL 60950, FCC Part 15 B
- Manufacturer Selling Program Global Models Plus
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
- Battery capacity 56.2 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 3.8 hour(s)
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 Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 149
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 3.1
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