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This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad X61s is a 3.3-pound, ultra compact notebook computer.Compared to other ultra compact notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,650.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Specifications: Environmental & energy standards compliance: EPA Energy Star, RoHS, EPEAT Silver; Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.6 GHz); RAM installed: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM; See full specs
Price range: $1,528.91 - $1,887.00
CNET product brief
Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad X61s is a 3.3-pound, ultra compact notebook computer.Compared to other ultra compact notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,650.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.
Pros: Has only a 3.3-pound weight, which is somewhat lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this light a weight is $2,030.Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.
Cons: Has only a 80GB hard drive, which is smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO SZ491N/X, a 3.7-pound notebook at around $1, 600, has a 200GB hard drive.The Lenovo ThinkPad X61s comes with basic word processing software -- serious business or academic writers probably will want to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite.Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared RAM are sometimes an acceptable trade-off for budget-minded users.
Suitability: A ultra light notebook, suited for traveling light.Get status reports while on business trips by using this notebooks built-in Wi-Fi modem to connect to wireless networks in airports and hotels.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of ultra light products with a similar screen size is considerably more -- right around $2,233.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
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| Feature | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU support | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | Up to two physical CPUs | Up to two physical CPUs |
| Maximum supported RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Windows defender & firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled backup | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aero desktop experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobility center (centralized access to controls often used on portables) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tablet PC support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Windows SideShow (display support for a variety of secondary devices) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media center, games,HD, movie- and DVD maker) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Remote desktop connection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Windows Fax and Scan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sound Schemes, DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") | Yes | |||
| BitLocker drive encryption | Yes |
Laptop computer wireless capabilities
| Wireless capability | Description | |
| WiMAX | WiMax is a new wide area wireless Internet service. Think of it like 3G but with enough bandwidth to make it efficient for use at home or a coffee shop across town. If WiMax comes to your area and works as intended, you may be able to consolidate your home and mobile broadband service. | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth is still optional in most laptops, and so far, it isn't used to its potential. Expect this short-range wireless protocol to become a standard as electronics increasingly interface with each other. | |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 | Pre-N or Draft N is the newest protocol for Wi-Fi home networking. 802.11g is currently the most common protocol and is sufficient for most Web activities, but don't expect it to stream movie files from networked storage. Wi-Fi is backward-compatible so the new, faster protocols will work with older protocols like 802.11a. | |
| Mobile broadband | Like WiMax, mobile broadband is a paid service and the built-in connectivity hardware is carrier specific. |
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