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    cheap X61 contains faulty parts?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by IsThisJustFantasy, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. IsThisJustFantasy

    IsThisJustFantasy Newbie

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    I'm looking to buy a Thinkpad X61. This costs only 894 dollars. Why is it so cheap? Is anything wrong with any of the parts, ie recalled?

    The specs are here.

    Operating System: Windows Vista Business 32
    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, Intel 64 Technology, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology1, Intel
    Dynamic Acceleration, Execute Disable Bit, Virtualization Technology
    Processor Speed: 2.00 GHz
    Processor Cache: 2MB L2 cache
    Bus Speed: up to 800MHz
    Memory: 1GB std / 3GB max
    Hard Drive: 120GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
    Widescreen display:

    12.1" (308mm) XGA (1024x768) TFT color, 150 nits, 4:3 aspect ratio, 300:1 contrast ratio, anti-glare
    Graphics controller: - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (GMA X3100), integrated in GM965
    - External monitor support via analog DB-15 connector / no DVI-out support
    Keyboard Touch pad: - 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, Windows/Appl keys
    - TrackPoint pointing device, "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar, magnifying glass
    - Illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions
    Dimensions(WxDxH): 10.5" x 8.3" x .80-1.39"
    Battery:

    * 4 cell Li-Ion battery pack: 490 g (1.08 lb)
    * up to 3.9

    Architecture: Mobile Intel GM965 Express Chipset (Graphics Memory Controller Hub)
    PC Card Std slot: One Type I or one Type II, CardBus Plus (34mm ExpressCard via adapter)
    Ports: Three USB 2.0, external DB-15 monitor, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (ethernet),
    IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)
    Interfaces: 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
    1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
    1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
    1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
    1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
    1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
    1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
    1 x docking / port replicator
    Weight: 3.1 lbs
    Wireless antenna: UltraConnect II antenna / on-off switch for all wireless radios
    Mini PCI Express: Two Mini PCI Express slots / only 802.11 wireless is customer upgradable
    Intel 11b/g WWAN: Mini PCIe adapter, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
    Modem: 56K V.90 (V.92-designed) modem in Communications Daughter Card socket
    Ethernet: Gigabit ethernet on systemboard, Intel 82566MM Ninevah (PHY), PCIe x1 (GLCI), PXE
    Audio support: High Defi nition (HD) Audio, AD1984 codec / mono speaker 0.5 watt / volume up, down,
    mute buttons / internal microphone, mic input jack (pink), headphone jack (green)
    Video: - Intel GMA X3100
    -Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
    Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0 wireless, USB 2.0 interface via ICH8M, LED indicator
    Fingerprint reader: Fingerprint reader on palm rest, swipe sensor, supported with security chip
    Security: Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
    Security chip trusted Platform Module, Atmel chip, TCG 1.2-compliant
    Lenovo Warranty: 1 year
     
  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Its because it has

    A budget processor
    1Gb RAM
    "small" hard drive
    Integrated graphics
    No wireless N
    Low resolution screen
    Only a 4 Cell battery
    Only 1 Year warranty

    Nothing is wrong its just weak ;) :)