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Review summary: The T61p is a very capable and powerful notebook that should be on any cubicle jockey or road warrior's wish list..

Pros: Will out-perform most desktops ; super high-res display ; decent battery life

Cons: Largely useless software ; 5400rpm hard drive

Review summary: When it comes to notebook computers, we spend so much time looking at models that are small and sexy, that it is easy to forget that sometimes real work has to be done on the road. While a 2.4lb ultraportable is a great way to impress clients and it's ...

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Review summary: This business-oriented laptop is built like a tank, using some pretty potent components so it's no surprise it boasts impressive performance. Not only that, it's also the first machine to come with an ultra-wideband chip

Pros: Ultra-wideband capability ; strong all-round performance

Cons: Dull styling

Verdict: It's not the greatest looker in the world but its ultra-wideband support sets it out from the crowd. That may not be much use at the moment -- thanks to the lack of devices -- but it's good for future proofing, especially if you like your laptops well ...

Review summary: The T61p is the first widescreen ThinkPad mobile workstation, and the latest high-end offering from Lenovo. It comes with almost every feature a demanding business user could want, and is starting at a very reasonable price point below 1400 for the 14.1

Pros: Runs much cooler at idle than previous T60, Stronger lid construction and a bit stiffer chassis, Lots of power for anything you can throw at it, Still shares accessories with the T60 so less items to upgrade

Cons: Temps under load are on par with older T60, T61p goes through juice at a faster rate than more modest configurations

Review summary: For business users whose work involves intense data manipulation or high-end graphics, the ThinkPad T61p laptop delivers powerful performance in a portable form.

Pros: High-end components for serious business ; internal roll cage protects LCD ; 802.11n Wi-Fi for faster wireless throughput

Cons: Baseline warranty lasts only one year