Manufacturer: Lenovo Part number: 77331BU
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CNET editors' rating:
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Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
Battery life: 8.0
Service and support: 6.0
Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 20 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Lenovo ThinkPad R61
price range: $1,584.99
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 woo home users along with its legion of fans among business travelers.
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"Good Laptop for everyday use."
by xyukihirokunx on October 29, 2007
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"Acceptable laptop taken down by mediocre software"
by irfan_bugmenot on April 11, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Lenovo
- Part Number: 77331BU
General
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
- Built-in Devices ThinkLight, Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width 13.2 in
- Depth 9.3 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
- Localization English
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Vista certified system
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 / 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
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 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 40 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 DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Anti-glare
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100
- Video Memory 128 MB Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
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
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
- Modem features V.92 upgradable
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC ThinkPad 11a/b/g
- Data link protocol Ethernet, 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 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, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
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
- Pricing Type Academic
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
- Battery capacity 56.16 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 5.7 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 PC Doctor, Adobe Reader, Google Picasa, ThinkPad Utilities, Windows Live Search, Fingerprint Software, Windows Live Toolbar, Diskeeper Home Edition, ThinkVantage System Update, Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0, Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0, ThinkVantage Client Security, Microsoft Office OneNote 2007, ThinkVantage Access Connections, Adobe Instructor Resource Center, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, VitalSource Library College Edition, Multimedia Center for Think Offerings, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client license, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription), ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager
- Windows Vista ready The Windows Vista Capable logo identifies hardware that delivers the Windows Vista experience at a minimum.
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - Pick-up and return, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Battery drain test / Video playback 128
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5
Product series
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Price: $1,584.99
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 120 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star


