Compare Prices : IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad R61 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Overall the Lenovo is a superb machine for the business user

Pros: Compact and stylish, Keyboard, Ease of use, Price

Cons: Average battery life, No software included

Verdict: The most obvious flaw arises in supplied third-party software. No office software is included, even for basic tasks, which will immediately restrict business users. However, the installed Lenovo tools are excellent. Despite this minor flaw, even for ...

Review summary: Acquired by Lenovo in 2005, IBM's ThinkPad range comprises some of the best business laptops around. The ThinkPad R61 is no exception, providing solid usability in a small and compact package

Pros: Great price, Outstanding usability, Strong performance, Compact and stylish, Keyboard, Ease of use, Price

Cons: No high-definition digital interface, Average battery life, No software included

Verdict: The Lenovo R61 is still one of the best business laptops you can find at this price

Review summary: Thinkpad in plastics If you'd like a Thinkpad, but are put off b ...

Pros: Decent Thinkpad Design, Good workmanship, Compact, and robust case, Excellent input devices, Bright, matt display, ready for outdoor operation, Good performance, Acceptable noise emissions

Cons: Vertical stability to the vantage point, Temperature increase at the bottom side

Verdict: When utilizing the maximum possible battery capacity, a 7800 mAh battery and a 2800 mAh Ultrabay battery, a runtime of up to 6 hours should be possible

Review summary: A classic ThinkPad, the Lenovo ThinkPad R61 is full of nice features you don't usually find in a laptop, such as the ThinkLight, an LED that illuminates the keyboard.

Verdict: The £800 ThinkPad R61 is a nicely designed machine that deserves consideration as a travel-worthy portable.

Review summary: A classic ThinkPad, the R61 is full of nice features you don't usually find in a laptop, such as the ThinkLight, an LED that illuminates the keyboard. The R61's 14.1-inch screen and 5.8-pound weight make it an ideal travel companion, too. For a work ...

Pros: Comfortable keyboard

Cons: Poor sound

Verdict: Slim size and light weight make the R61 ideal for taking on the road. Its battery life is unimpressive, however.