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    What is the difference between R61/T61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by booknote, Mar 30, 2008.

  1. booknote

    booknote Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,

    I am going to go ahead and order this beast, but would like to know what is the main diff between the R61 and T61... I see that the T61 is more popular around here but when looking at the Lenovo site, they both look similar to me and the R61 is a little cheaper.

    Can someone please help me here so I can decide between the 2

    thanks
     
    booknote, Mar 30, 2008
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  2. FloydTheBarber

    FloydTheBarber Notebook Consultant

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    The R61 is cheaper, thicker, and slightly less sturdy.
     
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    lungdoc Notebook Enthusiast

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    The 14" widescreen models are extremely similar, and I believe equally sturdy, there are more differences between the 15" models. The T61p models have more graphics options.
     
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  4. booknote

    booknote Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks so much... indeed I was looking at the 14" WS.

    As far as the R61 being sturdy, this video here proves it and same can be said about the T61 ;)
    http://youtube.com/watch?v=wwCO740QB4U
     
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  5. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    R61 is thicker, and a little heavier. The 14" WS has a full magnesium roll cage like the T61; the 15.4" only has a partial (the base, but not the lid/LCD). The difference in thickness and weight is a bit larger on the 15.4" versions of the R61/T61.

    The R61, due to its increased thickness, has an option to hold an internal Blu-Ray drive if you're willing to spend the money; this is unavailable on the T61.

    The R61 does not have an option for Wireless WAN (that is, wireless over cell phone networks) like the T61; you'd need to use an external Cardbuss or ExpressCard adapter.

    The R61 also does not have the option for Wireless Personal Area Network (basically, wireless networking of devices via USB) like the T61.
     
    LoneWolf15, Mar 30, 2008
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