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Lenovo ThinkPad R61 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7500
Clock speed: 2.20 GHz
Level 2 cache: 4 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Mobile Intel 965GM Express
Data bus speed: 800 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 4 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2-5300
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Bluetooth: optional
Docking station port: 1
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Ethernet: Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Modem: MWave 'Combo' Card (56Kbps data/14.4Kbps fax)
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
ExpressCard: 1 x ExpressCard/34
Smartcard: yes
Flash card: yes
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 100 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia Quadro NVS 140M
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Maximum resolution: 2048x1536 pixels
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 14.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1440x900 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad, trackpoint with 2 mouse buttons and scroll button
Keyboard: full size
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.55x3.06x23.7 cm
Weight: 2.35 kg
Colour: black
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business
Audio
Audio processor: Intel High Definition Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: customer carry-in
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion (4-cell)
Estimated battery life (mfr): 3 h
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter
Other: Blu-ray Recordable optical drive, integrated fingerprint reader, integrated webcam
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Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad R61

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Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

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 expand its appeal beyond its legion of fans among business travellers.

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