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    Opinion on the lenovo r61 8934

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by etong, May 14, 2008.

  1. etong

    etong Notebook Enthusiast

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    my old laptop died so i'm looking for a replacement. I use it only for emailings, internet surfing, video playback but never for gaming or running photoshop . I chose this because it's running on WinXP (i heard nothing but terrible things on Vista) and also the processor speed seems to be quite fast. It's only 1 gig RAM but i figure i can upgrade that and other things later if i need to. How is the build quality of Lenovo thinkpads? Is it loud when the fan comes on? Any other issues I need to know about on this laptop? Thanks


    Specs:

    Performance

    Processor 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100

    Cache L2: 3MB

    System Bus 800MHz

    Memory Slots: 2
    Type: 667MHz PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM
    Installed: 1GB (1x1GB)
    Capacity: 4GB
    Configuration: 256MB, 512MB, 1GB ,or 2GB SO-DIMMs

    Display Type: Widescreen TFT-LCD
    Size: 15.4"
    Native Resolution: 1280 x 800

    Graphics Display Card Intel GMA X3100


    Storage and Expansion

    Hard Drive Bays: 1
    Installed: 160GB, 5400 rpm
    Type: SATA

    Optical Drive 1x Dual-Layer DVD Burner

    PCMCIA Expansion 1x Type I/Type II PCMCIA PC Card Slot
    1x ExpressCard/54 Slot with ExpressCard/34 Support


    Input/Output Connectors

    Ports 3x USB 2.0
    1x 4-Pin FireWire-400

    Display Output 1x VGA

    Audio Integrated Stereo Speakers
    1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Line-Out
    1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone Input
    1x Integrated Microphone

    Video 1x DV in/out via FireWire

    WebCam None

    Flash Media Slot 4-in-1 card reader with support for MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick PRO, Secure Digital, and xD-Picture Card


    Communications

    Wired Network: 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
    Modem: 56k Modem (RJ-11)

    Wireless Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g
    Bluetooth: None


    General

    Operating System Windows XP Professional

    Security Fingerprint Reader

    Internet Access None

    Keyboard 89-key keyboard with ThinkLight

    Pointing Device TrackPoint, UltraNav multi-pointing system touch pad

    Battery 6-Cell Lithium-Ion

    Power Requirements AC: 100/240VAC, 50-60Hz
    Consumption: 65W

    Environmental Requirements Not Specified by Manufacturer

    Dimensions (WxHxD) 14.1 x 1.4-1.5 x 10.2" (35.9 x 3.5-3.9 x 26cm)

    Weight 6.4 lb (2.9kg)
     
    etong, May 14, 2008
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  2. etong

    etong Notebook Enthusiast

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    nobody has the R series???
     
    etong, May 14, 2008
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I moved this to the Lenovo section where I think you'll get a bit more action. I haven't seen a R61 yet, but I've liked both the T61s I saw. The 15.4" R61 lacks the roll cage in the lid which the T61 has.
     
    ZaZ, May 14, 2008
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  4. etong

    etong Notebook Enthusiast

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    wow thanks for moving it, i just saw the 15% off code
     
    etong, May 14, 2008
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