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    Is this best price for R61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cnu, Dec 12, 2007.

  1. cnu

    cnu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I saw following Thinkpad R61 @ buy.com for $870 and would like to know if it's reasonable price for this config.

    http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=205557612&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

    FYI, here are details:

    Technical Specifications:
    Audio Output Sound card
    Battery Lithium ion
    Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight
    Cache Memory 4 MB - L2 cache
    Dimensions (WxDxH) 13.2 in x 9.3 in x 1.4 in
    Display 14.1" TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
    Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
    Graphics Controller Intel GMA X3100
    Hard Drive 100 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
    Input Device Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
    Localization English
    Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty
    Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Optical Storage CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - removable plug-in module
    Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
    Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
    Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 / 2 GHz ( Dual-Core )
    Product Description Lenovo ThinkPad R61 7733 - Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GHz - 14.1" TFT
    RAM 1 GB (installed) / 3 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz - PC2-5300 ( 1 x 1 GB )
    Run Time (Up To) 5.7 hour(s)
    System Type Notebook
    Telecom Fax / modem - CDC - 56 Kbps
    Weight 5.5 lbs
    Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

    Thanks,
    Cnu
     
  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    How many cells does the battery have? I guess with maybe 5.7 hours it's probably a 6 or 7 cell.

    It looks like a reasonable price to me; on par with a similar configuration from the site using the CPP code. It's about $910.00 (including tax) on there.
     
  3. cnu

    cnu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Arkit3kt. I saw this on newegg.com with same config and it said 6 cell battery.