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Lenovo ThinkPad T61 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7300
Clock speed: 2.0 GHz
Level 2 cache: 4 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Mobile Intel GM965 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 (2.0+EDR)
Docking station port: 1
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Ethernet: integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Modem: 56Kbps V.92
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
ExpressCard: 1 x ExpressCard/34
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 100 GB
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA X3100
Graphics RAM: 358 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 14.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1440x900 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 3-button trackpoint, 2-button touchpad
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.5x2.76x23.7 cm
Weight: 2.3 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: 3 years
Service & support details: customer carry-in
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Estimated battery life (mfr): 3 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: Dock II/Mini Dock, Port Replicator II
Other: Turbo Memory, Active Management Technology, integrated fingerprint reader, TPM module, security lock slot
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Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad T61

Editors rating
Rating: 7.6
Verdict

Lenovo's 14.1in. ThinkPad T61 shaves a few millimeters off the company's more mainstream R-series notebooks, but still boasts the same, solid ThinkPad DNA along with IT-friendly features by way of Intel's new Centrino Pro platform.

Price

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