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Summary
Review summaries for Lenovo R61 from expert notebook reviewers.
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CNet
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review.zdnet.com
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review.zdnet.com
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CNet
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About.com
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PCMAG
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LaptopLogic.com
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About.com
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NotebookReview
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NotebookReview
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*This summary was automatically generated using parts of the review which we determine to reflect the most important opinions for Lenovo R61
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the R61 offered excellent performance"
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CNet
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reliable performance"
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Models with NVIDIA graphics and Microsoft Vista 64-bit or XP Pro will be available July 2007."
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hard drives"
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NotebookReview
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superior application performance"
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top-notch application performance"
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Computershopper.com
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the T61 offered excellent performance"
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dedicated graphics"
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review.zdnet.com
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excellent processor"
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Performance from the system is quite good"
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fairly powerful Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 dual core mobile processor"
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About.com
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it packs solid-performing equipment under the plastic"
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There are two silver hinges visible, which exhibit smooth travel as well as a powerful look."
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LaptopLogic.com
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solid performance, and great reliability"
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solid graphics"
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the R61 is capable of offering very competitive performance"
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Geek.com
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The R61's 56-Wh battery (6-cell) is average in size."
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PCMAG
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The 4-cell battery lasts about three and a half hours from a full charge down to 5% with lowest screen brightness and minimal use (office work and internet, therefore wireless on)"
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Once you run high performance on battery, a high pitch sound will emit from around the upper left corner"
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3-years parts and labor, 1-year battery"
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NotebookReview
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The R61's 3-hour, 19-minute tested battery life is good."
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The R61's 3-hour, 19-minute tested battery life is good"
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PCWorld
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Average battery life"
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the 188-minute battery life is merely average"
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TechRadar.com
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The R61 is excellent at being inconspicuous, and it's a great choice for business travel weighing in at 5.43 lbs (2.46 kg) with the 6-cell Li-Ion battery."
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LaptopLogic.com
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Overall battery life was good"
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The battery life on the R61 was good"
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Geek.com
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This model uses a 4 cell lithium ion battery which is capable of around 3 hours run time before it will need recharging again."
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Conita.com
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three handy volume buttons"
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CNet
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legendary keyboard"
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Great keyboard"
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The legendary Thinkpad keyboard has lived up to its name in the R61 and is both comfortable and responsive to type on"
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NotebookReview
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Comfortable keyboard"
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Comfortable keyboard."
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PCWorld
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spill-proof keyboard, a shock-mounted hard drive, and a component-protecting magnesium-alloy inner frame"
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the R61's full-size keyboard feels more solid than most, with firm, roomy keys that make it easy to type on for long stretches"
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smallish touch pad"
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Computershopper.com
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The keyboard is one of the best laptop keyboards available, offering an extremely comfortable typing experience"
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Above the keyboard are three handy volume buttons--the extent of the system's dedicated multimedia controls--and a blue ThinkVantage button, which summons Lenovo's helpful preinstalled support-and-configuration utility"
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review.zdnet.com
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Lenovo's keyboards are still some of the best in the market"
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Excellent ThinkPad Keyboard"
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About.com
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The ThinkPad keyboard is still one of the best laptop keyboards available, offering an extremely comfortable typing experience"
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Above the keyboard are three handy volume buttons--the extent of the system's dedicated multimedia controls--and a blue ThinkVantage button"
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Cnet.com
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interesting touchpad layout"
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LaptopLogic.com
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It is great to type on and navigation is easy as well"
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Geek.com
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Text and icons are highly readable, and the screen has a matte finish, which we generally prefer to the glossy screens found on many consumer laptops."
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The Lenovo ThinkPad R61 has a wide-screen display"
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CNet
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various widescreen options"
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brightly lit 14-inch screen"
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PCMAG
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Models with NVIDIA graphics and Microsoft Vista 64-bit or XP Pro will be available July 2007."
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May 2007 for initial rollout of the widescreen 14.1" versions."
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Weight for 14.1" widescreen: As light as 5lb."
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NotebookReview
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The screen's 1,440x900 native resolution is high for an LCD of its size; in our tests, it delivered sharp DVD playback"
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Computershopper.com
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Text and icons are highly readable, and the screen has a matte finish"
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dedicated graphics"
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wide-screen display"
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review.zdnet.com
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Text and icons are highly readable, and the screen has a matte finish, which we generally prefer to the glossy screens found on many consumer laptops"
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Cnet.com
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bright 14.1” WXGA display"
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The screen lacked the gloss finish that is prevalent on so many entertainment notebooks, although the neutral finish matches the utilitarian design of the R61."
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The screen lacked the gloss finish"
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LaptopLogic.com
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Overall the screen looks good and is well prepared for long hours of usage"
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solid graphics"
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14.1? display looks good"
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Geek.com
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our DVD battery-drain test is especially grueling, so you can expect longer life from casual Web surfing and office use."
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CNet
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Models with Blu-ray DVD burner will be available July 2007."
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The speakers are decent"
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NotebookReview
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Poor sound."
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Poor sound"
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PCWorld
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Multimedia performance was solid as well"
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Computershopper.com
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Extra media controls function well with other applications"
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media controls called the “Shuttle Control”"
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Can't Burn DVDs"
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About.com
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The sound produced by the stereo is full, although it lacks distance and volume."
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The sound produced by the stereo is full"
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LaptopLogic.com
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CNet
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excellent performance"
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best laptop keyboards"
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lightweight laptop"
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NotebookReview
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it a very serious budget business notebook contender"
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for extra protection when pressure is applied from above (think notebook in backpack) or in a drop situation."
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PCWorld
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the R61 is full of nice features you don't usually find in a laptop, such as the ThinkLight, an LED that illuminates the keyboard"
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review.zdnet.com
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the typically excellent ThinkPad build quality makes this a system that will have a long lifespan"
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About.com
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solid general purpose laptop computer system"
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TechRadar.com
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The sombre black chassis is one of the sturdiest you can buy, and perfect for the rigours of frequent travel use"
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Compact and stylish"
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Cnet.com
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It's still pricey when configured for power users, but the typical excellent ThinkPad build quality makes this a system that should enjoy a long lifespan"
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LaptopLogic.com
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it's a great choice for business travel weighing in at 5.43 lbs (2.46 kg) with the 6-cell Li-Ion battery"
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Geek.com
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The build quality is excellent and working with the system (for example, swapping the hard drive) was a breeze"
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very solid notebook"
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The R61 is a very good system for the business/SOHO user or no-nonsense consumer who can do without the frills"
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display
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CNet
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Text and icons are highly readable, and the screen has a matte finish, which we generally prefer to the glossy screens found on many consumer laptops."
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The Lenovo ThinkPad R61 has a wide-screen display"
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PCMAG
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various widescreen options"
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brightly lit 14-inch screen"
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15.4-inch widescreen"
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NotebookReview
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May 2007 for initial rollout of the widescreen 14.1" versions."
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Weight for 14.1" widescreen: As light as 5lb."
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Dimensions of 14.1" widescreen system: Width: 335 mm (13.2 in) x Depth: 237 mm (9.3 in) x Height: 27.6 to 31.9 mm (1.09 to 1.26 in)."
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PCWorld
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Computershopper.com
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The screen's 1,440x900 native resolution is high for an LCD of its size; in our tests, it delivered sharp DVD playback"
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review.zdnet.com
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Text and icons are highly readable, and the screen has a matte finish"
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Text and icons are highly readable, and the screen has a matte finish"
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wide-screen display"
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Cnet.com
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Text and icons are highly readable, and the screen has a matte finish, which we generally prefer to the glossy screens found on many consumer laptops"
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LaptopLogic.com
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bright 14.1” WXGA display"
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"
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The screen lacked the gloss finish that is prevalent on so many entertainment notebooks, although the neutral finish matches the utilitarian design of the R61."
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The screen lacked the gloss finish"
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Geek.com
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Overall the screen looks good and is well prepared for long hours of usage"
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14.1? display looks good"
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keyboard
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NotebookReview
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legendary keyboard"
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Great keyboard"
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The legendary Thinkpad keyboard has lived up to its name in the R61 and is both comfortable and responsive to type on"
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PCWorld
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Comfortable keyboard"
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Comfortable keyboard."
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Computershopper.com
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spill-proof keyboard, a shock-mounted hard drive, and a component-protecting magnesium-alloy inner frame"
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the R61's full-size keyboard feels more solid than most, with firm, roomy keys that make it easy to type on for long stretches"
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review.zdnet.com
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The keyboard is one of the best laptop keyboards available, offering an extremely comfortable typing experience"
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About.com
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Lenovo's keyboards are still some of the best in the market"
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Excellent ThinkPad Keyboard"
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Cnet.com
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The ThinkPad keyboard is still one of the best laptop keyboards available, offering an extremely comfortable typing experience"
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Geek.com
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It is great to type on and navigation is easy as well"
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great keyboard"
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battery
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PCMAG
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extra battery"
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seven-cell battery"
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The R61's 56-Wh battery (6-cell) is average in size."
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NotebookReview
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The 4-cell battery lasts about three and a half hours from a full charge down to 5% with lowest screen brightness and minimal use (office work and internet, therefore wireless on)"
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Once you run high performance on battery, a high pitch sound will emit from around the upper left corner"
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3-years parts and labor, 1-year battery"
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PCWorld
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The R61's 3-hour, 19-minute tested battery life is good."
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The R61's 3-hour, 19-minute tested battery life is good"
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extra battery"
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TechRadar.com
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Average battery life"
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the 188-minute battery life is merely average"
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LaptopLogic.com
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The R61 is excellent at being inconspicuous, and it's a great choice for business travel weighing in at 5.43 lbs (2.46 kg) with the 6-cell Li-Ion battery."
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Geek.com
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Overall battery life was good"
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The battery life on the R61 was good"
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Conita.com
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This model uses a 4 cell lithium ion battery which is capable of around 3 hours run time before it will need recharging again."
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second battery"
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performance
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CNet
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the R61 offered excellent performance"
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NotebookReview
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Computershopper.com
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top-notch application performance"
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superior application performance"
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review.zdnet.com
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the T61 offered excellent performance"
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excellent performance"
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About.com
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Performance from the system is quite good"
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LaptopLogic.com
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it packs solid-performing equipment under the plastic"
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Geek.com
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solid performance, and great reliability"
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the R61 is capable of offering very competitive performance"
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price
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PCMAG
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nice, affordable solution"
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NotebookReview
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review.zdnet.com
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It's still pricey when configured for power users"
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About.com
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low cost setup"
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On the more expensive end of budget laptops"
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graphics
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PCMAG
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integrated GMA X3100 graphics"
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discrete graphics"
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integrated graphics"
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NotebookReview
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Models with NVIDIA graphics and Microsoft Vista 64-bit or XP Pro will be available July 2007."
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integrated graphic"
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new Nvidia graphics cards"
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review.zdnet.com
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Geek.com
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processor
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PCMAG
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2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor"
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NotebookReview
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About.com
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excellent processor"
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fairly powerful Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 dual core mobile processor"
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Geek.com
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a T7700 processor, 2GB RAM, a 100GB 7200RPM disk, Intel's 4965AGN wireless, Bluetooth, a fingerprint reader, a combo drive, and the 7-cell battery"
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speaker
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NotebookReview
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The speakers are decent"
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LaptopLogic.com
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two rectangular speakers"
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button
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CNet
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three handy volume buttons"
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NotebookReview
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ThinkVantage shortcut button (shortcut to system support, security and diagnostics suite)."
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Volume up/down/mute (3 buttons)."
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review.zdnet.com
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Above the keyboard are three handy volume buttons--the extent of the system's dedicated multimedia controls--and a blue ThinkVantage button, which summons Lenovo's helpful preinstalled support-and-configuration utility"
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three handy volume buttons"
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Cnet.com
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Above the keyboard are three handy volume buttons--the extent of the system's dedicated multimedia controls--and a blue ThinkVantage button"
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hard drive
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NotebookReview
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hard drives"
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hybrid hard drive"
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the performance of the hard drive is questionable"
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About.com
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80GB hard drive is about normal for such a low cost laptop computer system"
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memory
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About.com
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touchpad
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NotebookReview
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The touchpad is slightly small, but quite responsive"
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User Input: Touchpad, Pointing Stick, UltraNav buttons, Fingerprint Scanner."
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Computershopper.com
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LaptopLogic.com
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interesting touchpad layout"
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other
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NotebookReview
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All this is doable by the user, so you do not have to worry about voiding warranty"
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There is a firewire port in the front"
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The orientation of the USB ports seems rather impractical"
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review.zdnet.com
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very small AC adapter"
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very small A/C adaptor adds little to overall travel weight"
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About.com
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Fair amount of trialware"
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No FireWire port"
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Geek.com
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The input/output selection is sufficient"
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dvd
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CNet
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"
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our DVD battery-drain test is especially grueling, so you can expect longer life from casual Web surfing and office use."
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PCMAG
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NotebookReview
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Models with Blu-ray DVD burner will be available July 2007."
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PCWorld
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About.com
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looks
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morphed look"
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LaptopLogic.com
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There are two silver hinges visible, which exhibit smooth travel as well as a powerful look"
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housing
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NotebookReview
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This thing is very quiet"
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The right palm rest becomes slightly warm during gaming because of hard drive usage while the left palm rest remains fairly cool"
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internally housed antennas"
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LaptopLogic.com
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The vents displace a decent amount of air, so heating was never an issue during our testing"
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Geek.com
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The system ended up being very quiet and it hardly generated any heat at all, thanks to an updated cooling system and a well protected hard drive"
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sound
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PCWorld
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Poor sound"
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Poor sound."
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LaptopLogic.com
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The sound produced by the stereo is full"
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The sound produced by the stereo is full, although it lacks distance and volume."
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Conita.com
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onboard sound and graphics card"
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power
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NotebookReview
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LaptopLogic.com
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There are two silver hinges visible, which exhibit smooth travel as well as a powerful look."
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wi-fi
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CNet
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Internal roll cage protects LCD"
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802.11n Wi-Fi"
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Computershopper.com
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Lenovo also says the new roll cage will help boost the notebook's wireless performance by eliminating LCD noise"
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review.zdnet.com
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Internal roll cage protects LCD
802.11n Wi-Fi for faster wireless throughput"
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multimedia
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Computershopper.com
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Multimedia performance was solid as well"
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About.com
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Extra media controls function well with other applications"
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media controls called the “Shuttle Control”"
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lid
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NotebookReview
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Furthermore, Lenovo can now offer built-in WWAN without the need for adding the "bump" on the side of the lid that was required for the WWAN antenna in the past."
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New internal magnesium rollcage on the lid (."
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lid has an internal magnesium roll cage."
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review.zdnet.com
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an internal roll cage protects the LCD.
802.11n Wi-Fi"
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webcam
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PCMAG
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LaptopLogic.com
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this webcam is adequate for most needs."
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this webcam is adequate for most needs"
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usage
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NotebookReview
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I've had a good user experience with the machine"
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TechRadar.com
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Hardware hot keys make them easy to use and usability is flawless"
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