"Three hours for a laptop with a 17-inch screen is excellent, especially since the battery is not an extended model that sticks out from the back of the system"...
Review.zdnet.com
"It also boasts a much brighter display than its 15-inch predecessor, one of the best webcams we've ever seen, and a slick interface for accessing your favorite pictures, movies, and music."...
Laptopmag.com
Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 160 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM hard drive, 15.4 in. WXGA TFT Active Matrix display, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Released: Apr 08
"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"...
Asia.cnet.com
Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM) RAM, 320 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM hard drive, 17 in. WUXGA TFT Active Matrix display, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Released: Feb 08