Review: Lenovo ThinkPad R61

Specs:-

• Processor: Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB Cache)
• Chipset: Intel Mobile 965 Express chipset (Crestline)
• Graphics: Intel X3100 (Integrated graphics card)
• Operating System: Windows Vista Business 64-bit
• Display: 14.1” WXGA+ 1440 x 900
• Hard Drive: 120GB 5400RPM
• Memory: 1GB (1 x 1GB, 1 slot open), up to 4GB max
• Ports: 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, Modem, Monitor out, Headphone OUT, Microphone IN
• Slots: 1 PC Card Slot, 1 Express Card slot
• Optical Drive: Ultra-bay DVD Recordable DL (8x)
• Interfaces: Bluetooth, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG LAN, Fingerprint scanner, Thinkpad light
• Dimensions: 13.2" x 9.3" x 1.20 - 1.37" (335mm x 237mm x 30.0 - 34.9mm)
• Weight: 5.2 lbs

Pros

• Superior build quality with magnesium roll cage and extra hard drive protection
• One of the best keyboards in notebooks
• Fairly good battery life (only 4-cells) with a much high run time when upgraded to a 7-cell battery
• Cool and quiet under normal usage and idling
• Great performance on an integrated graphics chip
• Less expensive than the T61

Cons

• Lots of trial and free software with little use (highly recommend clean/fresh install of the OS)
• Slightly thicker and heavier than the T61
• USB ports are all vertical