IBM R61-2.0C2-2-320-DVD-7P

User-friendliness ; Data security ; Moderate weight ; Accessories, and service ; Solid case ; Quiet ; Low temperature emissions ; Track point ; Matte display

Available Interfaces ; No recovery media ; No DVI-/ HDMI port ; Moderate brightness of the screen ; Low contrast

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The T61 is a mixed bag. On the one hand it offers a strong, reinforced body and good Wi-Fi performance. On the other it suffers from slightly underpowered specifications, a lousy trackpad, and an average screen and battery. Prices for the Lenovo T61...

Classical, decent Thinkpad design; Compact, robust case; Very good workmanship; Excellent quality of materials (magnesium case); Excellent input devices; Excellent performance; Relatively quiet fan, low temperature emissions

Display could be brighter for outdoor usage; Built-in 7200 U/min Hdd is too loud

Furthermore, it is possible to equip the T61p with a supplement battery, quite like all Thinkpads with ultrabay drive, and, so increase the runtime

Decent Thinkpad Design; Good workmanship; Compact, and robust case; Excellent input devices; Bright, matt display, ready for outdoor operation; Good performance; Acceptable noise emissions

Vertical stability to the vantage point; Temperature increase at the bottom side

When utilizing the maximum possible battery capacity, a 7800 mAh battery and a 2800 mAh Ultrabay battery, a runtime of up to 6 hours should be possible

Runs very cool ; Fan doesn't come on as much as previous models ; Excellent performance ; Great keyboard, touchpad, and touchpoint

Screen has limited contrast

The 9-cell battery on the T61 got just over 4 hours and 30 minutes in testing, with screen brightness at 80%, CPU set to adaptive, and with light internet activity. This was a bit less battery life compared to my 15" T60 running XP, but the key...

Fast performer

A bit heavy

This early Energy Star 4.0 desktop replacement combines top performance with energy efficiency.

Will out-perform most desktops; super high-res display; decent battery life

Largely useless software; 5400rpm hard drive

The T61p is a very capable and powerful notebook that should be on any cubicle jockey or road warrior

Runs much cooler at idle than previous T60 ; Stronger lid construction and a bit stiffer chassis ; Lots of power for anything you can throw at it ; Still shares accessories with the T60 so less items to upgrade

Temps under load are on par with older T60 ; T61p goes through juice at a faster rate than more modest configurations

Off the grid users would be strongly recommended to look into the 9 cell battery for the T61p. With its beefier configuration, it has a tendency to suck down power at a greater rate compared the standard T61 or T60. While my old 15” t60 w/ t7400,...

Excellent performance ; High-res 15.4-inch widescreen ; Full manageability in a corporate environment

Staid styling ; Screen not as bright as others ; Mobile broadband option not yet available

Comfortable keyboard

Poor sound

Slim size and light weight make the R61 ideal for taking on the road. Its battery life is unimpressive, however.