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The editors liked
Widescreen display
Internal roll cage protects the LCD screen
DraftN WiFi support
Dedicated graphics
Very small AC adapter
The editors didn't like
New Santa Rosa Centrino technology doesnt offer outsize performance gains
The £800 ThinkPad R61 is a nicely designed machine that deserves consideration as a travel-worthy portable. Carla Thornton Lowest online price: £N/A ...
Widescreen display, Internal roll cage protects the LCD screen, DraftN WiFi support, Dedicated graphics, Very small AC adapter
New Santa Rosa Centrino technology doesnt offer outsize performance gains
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 expand its appeal beyond its legion of fans among business travellers...
Abstract: If you are looking for an affordable notebook, a ThinkPad is generally not something that comes to mind. These models are known for their use in the workplace so when it comes to buying something basic for the home or something for a student to bring t...
Uninspired Design (not much to look at), Lack of Video Output Options (DVI, HDMI), Low Audio Power, Small Touchpad
The ThinkPad R61 is a significant piece of hardware. It packs above-average processing power and 128 MB of discrete graphics, so if you’re a business traveler who does some light gaming, you’ll enjoy this offering from Lenovo. Although so...
Small and light, Good graphics performance, Integrated Webcam, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Fingerprint Reader, Both trackpoint and touchpad
Vertical USB ports could be a problem for some, Touchpad buttons a bit small
Once again Lenovo has overwhelmingly impressed me with another ThinkPad. My biggest surprise with the ThinkPad R61 is the graphics capability. When you hear the name ThinkPad you dont really think of a laptop to play games on, but the R61 is very cap...
Lenovo Thinkpad R61In total we were surprised that the cheap line of the Thinkpad series scored that well. Besides the thicker case which leads to a higher total weight, the R61 is very similar to the T61.The case does not seem as high-quality as the magn...
Slim size, light weight, and keyboard illumination make the R61 ideal for taking on the road.
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Published: 2007-05-09, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The Lenovo ThinkPad R61 has a wide-screen display; an internal roll cage protects the LCD; 802.11n Wi-Fi; dedicated graphics; very small AC adapter.
New Centrino technology doesnt offer outsize performance gains.
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.
Powerful processor and Wi-Fi throughput, Enhanced LCD durability with top-cover rollcage, Very good graphics performance, Quiet fan
Relatively short battery life, Low speaker volume
Although Lenovos R series of ThinkPads has always delivered exceptional value, its lacked the sleekness of the venerable T series. With the ThinkPad R61-14W, Lenovo adds a thinner build, a widescreen display, and Intels Next Generation Centrino Proc...
