Home Phone and Internet $60/mo
-
Average user rating:
Write your own review
Product summary
This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad R61 is a 5.3-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,180.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz); RAM installed: 1 GB DDR II SDRAM; Weight: 5.3 lbs; See full specs
Price range: $1,138.87 - $1,354.99
CNET product brief
Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad R61 is a 5.3-pound, general-purpose notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,180.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has a plug-in module media bay, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this favorable a media bay is $1,465.The CD-RW/ DVD-ROM combo is housed in a modular plug-in drive bay, which is more upgradeable and gives you more options than an integrated drive.
Cons: Has a CD-RW/ DVD-ROM combo removable disc drive, which is considerably less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has only a 80GB hard drive, which is considerably smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the ASUSTek Asus M70SA-A1, a -pound notebook at around $1, 270, has a 320GB hard drive.Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video RAM.
Suitability: A consumer level notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your notebook with the included DVD player.This computer also has a CD recorder, allowing you to compile your own mp3 CDs or video CDs.Includes advanced word processing software -- capable of producing all the complex documents you may need to publish.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
Value: In general, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, not targeted at the gaming crowd, this computer will likely fulfill more modest notebook needs.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital video camcorders and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the laptop hard drive.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
Thin-and-light laptops
A thin-and-light laptop offers the optimal combination of portability, performance, features, and cost. Power-tuned mobile processors deliver enough power to keep you working smoothly, and unlike ultraportables, most thin-and-light laptops have a more reasonably sized keyboard and display, a larger hard drive, and a built-in optical drive. Yes, they're more expensive than slightly larger, heavier mid-size laptops, but if you need maximum productivity in a portable package, this is the best choice.
Read more in the Laptop Buying Guide
See more Thin-and-light products
EPA Energy Star compliant notebooks
The EPA's Energy Star program helps buyers easily identify the products with efficient energy consumption among a broad range of electronics and appliances.
See more EPA Energy Star compliant products
Vista for laptop computers
In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.
| Feature | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU support | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | Up to two physical CPUs | Up to two physical CPUs |
| Maximum supported RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Windows defender & firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled backup | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aero desktop experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobility center (centralized access to controls often used on portables) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tablet PC support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Windows SideShow (display support for a variety of secondary devices) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media center, games,HD, movie- and DVD maker) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Remote desktop connection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Windows Fax and Scan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sound Schemes, DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") | Yes | |||
| BitLocker drive encryption | Yes |
RoHS compliant notebooks
Electronic products sold in the EU market that comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive have reduced levels of toxic chemicals including lead, mercury, and cadmium.
See more RoHS compliant products
EPEAT silver compliant notebooks
EPEAT is a consumer electronics eco-certifier that is fast growing in popularity. Instead of having it's own narrow criteria like Energy Star and RoHS, EPEAT's requisites are comprehensive and include Energy Star and RoHS compliance. For electronics to reach the silver level, they must meet the broad criteria of the bronze level plus an additional 14 a la carte requirements.
See more EPEAT silver compliant products
User reviews
Write your own review Be the first one to review Lenovo ThinkPad R61 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD) and share your experience with the CNET community!
Submit your review
Where to buy
Lenovo ThinkPad R61 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD):
$1,138.87 - $1,354.99
| store | price | in stock? | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
|
$1,354.99 | Yes |
|
|
$1,179.60 | Yes |
|
|
$1,202.99 |
|
|
|
$1,191.30 | Yes |
|
|
Costcentral.com
|
$1,145.49 | Yes |
|
%20Laptop%20reviews%20-%20CNET%20Reviews&srcUrl=http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-r61-core/4505-3121_7-32451973.html){kind=small}