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Lenovo ThinkPad R61 (8934FAU) PC Notebook - Review Gist

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Highly Recommended
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Very Old Model
From 20 Notebook Reviews.


Specs:
- 15.4 in. WXGA TFT Active Matrix display
- 160 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM hard drive
- 1 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
- Wi-Fi Certified
- Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
- Mid-Size Laptop
- Corporate Business, Small Business, Business
Released: Apr 2008
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Summary

Review summaries for Lenovo R61 from expert notebook reviewers.

the typically excellent ThinkPad build quality makes this a system that will have a long lifespan

Lenovo ThinkPad R61:CNet

The bottom line: 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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the R61 offered excellent performance"
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dedicated graphics"
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The keyboard is one of the best laptop keyboards available, offering an extremely comfortable typing experience"
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three handy volume buttons"
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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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The Lenovo ThinkPad R61 has a wide-screen display"

discrete graphics

Lenovo ThinkPad R61:PCMAG

The R61's 56-Wh battery (6-cell) is average in size. *
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The R61's 56-Wh battery (6-cell) is average in size."
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brightly lit 14-inch screen"
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various widescreen options"

it a very serious budget business notebook contender

Lenovo ThinkPad R61 Review:NotebookReview

Models with NVIDIA graphics and Microsoft Vista 64-bit or XP Pro will be available July 2007. Processor:. Graphics:. Power on/off. Battery lock and release. User Input: Touchpad, Pointing Stick, UltraNav buttons, Fingerprint Scanner. Volume up/down/mute (3 buttons). ThinkVantage shortcut button (shortcut to system support, security and diagnostics suite). May 2007 for initial rollout of the widescreen 14.1" versions. Screen: 14.1" WXGA and WXGA+. Dimensions of 14.1" widescreen system: Width:... *
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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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Power on/off."
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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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Battery lock and release."
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3-years parts and labor, 1-year battery"
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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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It is absolutely great for typing because you do not have to move away from the keyboard and then reposition your hands"
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legendary keyboard"
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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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Graphics:."
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May 2007 for initial rollout of the widescreen 14.1" versions."
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Models with Blu-ray DVD burner will be available July 2007."
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The speakers are decent"

extra battery

Lenovo ThinkPad R61:PCWorld

The R61's 3-hour, 19-minute tested battery life is good. Comfortable keyboard. Poor sound. *
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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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Comfortable keyboard"
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Comfortable keyboard."
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Poor sound."
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Poor sound"
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top-notch application performance"
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superior application performance"
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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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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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Multimedia performance was solid as well"

the typically excellent ThinkPad build quality makes this a system that will have a long lifespan

Lenovo ThinkPad T61:review.zdnet.com

Lenovo's 14-inch ThinkPad T61 shaves a few millimeters off the company's more mainstream R-series laptops, but still boasts the same, solid ThinkPad DNA along with IT-friendly features by way of Intel's new Centrino Pro platform.
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the T61 offered excellent performance"
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excellent performance"
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dedicated graphics"
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The keyboard is one of the best laptop keyboards available, offering an extremely comfortable typing experience"
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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, which summons Lenovo's helpful preinstalled support-and-configuration utility"
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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"

solid general purpose laptop computer system

Lenovo 3000 Y410 Budget Laptop Personal Computer:About.com

The Lenovo 3000 Y410 is a bit smaller than the average 15.4-inch budget laptop thanks to its 14.1-inch screen but it doesn't really sacrifice on features. The specs are about what you would expect from this price range with a few extra gimmicky items. Some work well like the scrolling media control but others like the face recognition really needs a bit more work to be functional.
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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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Lenovo's keyboards are still some of the best in the market"
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Excellent ThinkPad Keyboard"
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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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Average battery life"
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the 188-minute battery life is merely average"
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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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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"

it packs solid-performing equipment under the plastic

Lenovo ThinkPad R61:LaptopLogic.com

There are two silver hinges visible, which exhibit smooth travel as well as a powerful look. 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. 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. The sound produced by the stereo is full, although it lacks distance and volume. *
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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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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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interesting touchpad layout"
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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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bright 14.1” WXGA display"
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The screen lacked the gloss finish"
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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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solid performance, and great reliability"
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the R61 is capable of offering very competitive performance"
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solid graphics"
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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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It is great to type on and navigation is easy as well"
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great keyboard"
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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"

second battery

Lenovo ThinkPad R61 Laptop Review:Conita.com

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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This model uses a 4 cell lithium ion battery which is capable of around 3 hours run time before it will need recharging again."

excellent performance

Lenovo ThinkPad T61:CNet

Lenovo's 14-inch ThinkPad T61 shaves a few millimeters off the company's more mainstream R-series laptops, but still boasts the same, solid ThinkPad DNA along with IT-friendly features by way of Intel's new Centrino Pro platform.
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three handy volume buttons"
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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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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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