Showing posts with label ThinkPad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ThinkPad. Show all posts

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Laptop Review, via lenovo-batteries.com blog

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Laptop Review, via lenovo-batteries.com blog


 


Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Laptop


IBM Thinkpad had a solid reputation as a reliable laptop, business-oriented. The X series of ultraportable ThinkPad line, which consists of a single pin design. The ThinkPad X60 is the current incarnation, and our model sports an Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83 GHz, Intel GMA950 graphics and a SATA hard drive 2.5 "(Note:. Is this a model different than the X60, while the light uses low voltage Core Duo L2300 CPU and has no fingerprint reader). It is three pounds lean (depending on configuration) and weighs an impressive claimed battery life is. A station optional docking, second battery or optical drive.


Specifications for X60 as a test:




  • Processor: Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83 GHz 2 MB L2 Cache (0.950V)

  • OS Windows XP Professional SP2

  • RAM: 1024 MB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM, 2 GB of RAM maximum

  • HD: 80 GB 2.5 "5400

  • Screen size: 12.1 "

  • Resolution: 1024×768 XGA (maximum of 2048 x 1536 VGA)

  • Graphics: Intel GMA 950

  • Optical Drive: No integrated


  • Slots: PCMCIA Type II (left) slot for SD memory cards (left)

  • Battery: 8 cell extended

  • Dimensions: 10.5 "x 8.3" x 0.80 "(front) / 1.39" (rear).

  • Weight: 3.62 pounds

  • Integrated Communications: Modem, Gigabit Ethernet, IrDA



Ports:



  • 3 USB 2.0 (two right, one left)

  • IEEE 1394 (right)

  • VGA output (left)

  • Ethernet LAN (left)

  • Modem port (right)

  • Microphone (right)

  • Headphones line (right)


  • CA (right)


As any ThinkPad owner will confirm, the design is minimalist, a small square, and all black, no highlights or bright, vibrant colors of other models. I prefer this new look for the gray-white plastic on consumers and many businesses low-end laptop. The X60 is not overrated, look at a business meeting or out of small class and very professional.


The X60 has a reading of 12.1 "matte display 1024×768 (XGA), no other options in terms of resolution or brightness. The screen is bright inside and so is not reflected at every level of brightness, but the direct sunlight, in essentially unreadable screen, even at the highest brightness. The poor viewing angles are vertical, horizontal, even if they are acceptable. The screen has no dead pixels and there is little light leakage.


The speakers are always the ultimate test for the design of an ultra-portable designers put the speaker at the last possible point at the bottom in a miniature chamber. If you are deaf in his lap and the sound seems to leave the keyboard. Do not expect much of the sound system and I have what I expected.


The previous notebook had a LG XNote LS50 was with a Pentium M 1.5 GHz My desktop is a Pentium 4 2.66 GHz The X60 blows these two machines of water intended for desktop applications such as Internet, processor text, music and e-mail, not to mention things like virus scanning.


This notebook produces a good amount of heat, especially in the palm rest. The soil is warm, but not much. The X60 keyboard is probably its biggest selling point. The keyboard feels almost as good as the keyboard of thirteen, I’m still at the help desk - rock solid and stable, without hesitation, with a good trip. The fact that no internal optical drive, Lenovo X60 allows for a variety of equipment, including a whole bay have dedicated hard drive for easy removal. The X60 comes with an integrated Intel 3945ABG wireless adapter, it works quite well. My model also includes an IrDA port, although not used. You can build models with Bluetooth and EVDO X60/X60s well, but were not present on this ThinkPad. The X60 comes preloaded with Windows XP Professional SP2 and do not include these records. Instead, Lenovo created a separate partition to restore the computer (although you create recovery discs using a Lenovo utility).


 



Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Laptop Battery


Lenovo Thinkpad X60 Battery


Using the keyboard, the battery is incredible in this team and is a great advantage. I have not had the opportunity to run again, but estimates that it refuses to battery life in Windows 7:45 (in the 8-cell battery) with wireless mode and brightness when the office management applications (something you can actually see happen for the average worker). It is very impressive and is something I see every day by not the rope around (even if the adapter weighs only 0.7 lbs.) The X60 is probably more autonomy, but for those of us who are not required, this amount (which will probably remove a whole day of eight hours, the result of a plug), the battery on the X60 is quite acceptable.



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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet PC Review, @ Lenovo-Batteries.com Blog

Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet PC Review, @ Lenovo-Batteries.com Blog



Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet PC


The Lenovo ThinkPad X61 is an ultraportable business laptop geared to individuals who demand the best. Like his elder brothers of the ThinkPad line that shares the same robust features and convenience of a full-size keyboard. The X61 looks as if Lenovo ThinkPad T60 and increased by 30 percent. Although much smaller than its counterparts, it is also rapid. This model has a 7200 rpm hard drive, out of 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 2 GB of RAM. Business of light can be sure that they are not victims, but a little weight when they bring the X61 on the road.


The 12.1-inch ThinkPad X61 Tablet PC, you can exercise the power of the pen, or finger, or just the keyboard old days. It is true that with the X61 multi-touch screen allows the use of high-precision stylus force (which technology Wacom table) or you can touch the screen as an input method or can be converted to a laptop and input type. The X61 Tablet with an Intel Core 2 Duo low voltage operation can, up to 4 GB of RAM and a fast hard disk of 7200 for use, but small is not necessarily short on power.



  • CPU Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 1.6GHz

  • OS Windows Vista Ultimate

  • RAM 2GB DDR2

  • Display 12.1″ MultiView/MultiTouch XGA (1024×768) TFT

  • Graphics Intel GMA X3100 graphics, Intel 965 Express Chipset

  • Audio Integrated speakers

  • Hard Drive 100GB (7200 rpm)

  • Optical Drive None

  • I/O ports 3 x USB

  • 1 x VGA - 15 pin

  • 1 x Microphone-in

  • 1x Headphone

  • 1 x PC Card

  • 1 x SD Card



  • Communications Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

  • 10/100/1000 Ethernet

  • ThinkPad 11a/b/g II

  • WLAN and WWAN

  • Bluetooth



  • Dimensions/Weight 10.8″ x 9.6″ x 1.1-1.3″

  • 3.8lbs.



  • Battery/power 8-cell Lithium Ion


The ThinkPad X61 has the more technical features of its predecessor, the X60. All X series models are matte black, which is pretty nice. X61 screen is nice. I know that many users have said that Lenovo screens are washed, but have not found that to be the case with the X61. It fades a bit when the screen is white, but colors are fine. Speakers at the X61 is honestly not very good, but much better than I expected. The keyboard is very good. It has very little flexibility. The keyboard feels solid and is stiff.Along front there is only one switch to enable / disable wireless communications permit. The right side has a four-pin FireWire port, two USB 2.0 ports, headphone and microphone jacks, a modem port and output. The left side has a pin another USB port, a VGA-15, Ethernet port, PC card slot, a rallying point for the stylus, SD card slot and silo for the pen. My computer came with the Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Integrated Bluetooth PAN options. The screen is not black and sets a good contrast. vertical viewing angles are not very good - quickly reverses the colors in the slightest change in angle to be perpendicular to the screen. X61 fan seems to run almost constantly, but I would not say that the fortress at all costs, and rotating at a very low speed.



Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet PC Battery


Battery


I would like the 4-cell lenovo thinkpad x61 tablet battery for the system is usually easier, but how, I have the greatest 8-cell battery. I have about 5 hours on battery, but it’s just so damn hard and makes the X61 to be taken seriously and maintain. Especially over long periods of time. Ultimately, I recommend that both small 4-cell battery, if you know you are interrupted for a short time and can be easily calculated. If you know you are cross or the battery needs more than 4 hours, then the 8-cell is the weapon of choice.


I am very happy with my battery. It’s funny because my phone has terrible battery must be recharged every night. The battery in my computer, by comparison, seems almost the same, which is surprising for a team. The computer is actually more hours on the phone will be hours of conversation. In the default configuration, the battery indicator shows 4:16 hours remaining with a load of 96%. The framework for maximum battery life, the screen dark, but inside is still readable (but not very comfortable) and the left shows 05.11 hours. If the wireless off, it shows 5:22 hours left and I have the 8-cell battery.


NOTE: This is the expected life of the lenovo battery from the Power Manager ThinkVantage delivered. I have only run the battery down a few times. Overall I am very satisfied with the autonomy of the X61 is satisfied.


 



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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet PC Review, @ Lenovo-Batteries.Com Blog

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet PC Review, @ Lenovo-Batteries.Com Blog



Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet PC Review


The ThinkPad X60 Tablet PC is the second generation X Series Tablet PC laptop machine / convertible Lenovo. The X60 Tablet PC is a Core Duo machine, performance, and offers significant improvements over its predecessors X41 Tablet PC. The X60 Tablet (X60t hereafter) is based on the X60 12.1 “ultraportable released earlier this year. While many expected arrival of the embodiment of the X60 Tablet PC, we are pleased that the best comes to those. wait


Benefits


Great performance for a 12.1-inch ultraportable / tablet convertible

Very good battery life up to 5 hours with an 8-cell

Stylus Pen with a great sense of entry and two gum feeling is natural keyboard input too large

Very solid, not flexible

Excellent range of wireless communication, the optional EVDO is great

Excellent software and hardware security features

Innovative featurs such as Active Rotate to differ, and NavDial MultiTouch X60t

Many ports for an ultraportable


Cons


Some might be looking a little stale if you do not think all black looks

mono speaker is metallic and hard, listening at the bottom

ThinkLight not carrying ThinkPads other (if you have never used a ThinkPad you will not miss)

No integrated optical drive (but no room for them, it would add extra thickness and weight)

If you have an EVDO antenna built in it you get an ugly hump on the top of the screen where the antenna

Low prices start at $ 1700, ThinkPad are respected and maintained their prices, the investment may be considered if the test of time


The specifications of the X60 Tablet PC Reviewed:



  • Processor: Intel Core Duo L2400 1.66 GHz (1.2) (up to 1.83 GHz Core Duo L2500, Core Solo options also)

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

  • Hard Disk: 2.5 “100 GB Hitachi 7200 RPM SATA (as seen in NewEgg.com)

  • RAM: 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM configuration (667 MHz), 4 GB of RAM

  • Screen size: 12.1 “

  • Resolution: XGA 1024 x 768 with a stylus and touch screen function

  • Resolution: SXGA 1400 x 1050

  • Graphics: Intel GMA 950

  • Slots:

  • Type II PCMCIA adapter, ExpressCard 34 (left side)

  • Slot for SD memory card (left)

  • An expansion slot slot / docking station (below)

  • Ports:

  • 3 USB 2.0 (one on the left, 2 right)

  • Firewire (right)

  • Monitor output (left side)

  • Ethernet LAN port (left side)

  • Modem port (right)

  • Microphone (right)

  • Headphones line (right)

  • power connector (right)

  • Battery: 4 cell battery (3.3 hours of battery life, cited)

  • Battery: 8 cells long (quoted 7.5 hours of battery life)

  • Dimensions: 10.8 “x 9.5″ x 0.83 - [1.1 "- 1.30"] (width x [varies from front to back] deep x thick)

  • Weight: 3.77 kg with 4 cell battery, 4.23 pounds with an 8-cell lenovo battery

  • Integrated Communications: 802.11 a / b / g / n WLAN, modem, Gigabit Ethernet, Verizon EVDO WWWAN (optional), Bluetooth (optional), IrDA


The X60 Tablet has undergone some changes in the exterior design of the latest ThinkPad X41 Tablet (X41t).



Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet PC Review


The main differences between the outside and X41t X60t are:



  • The X60t is slightly thicker than the past X41t - the X60t is 1.30 “at its thickest point while the X41t was a thin 1.26.” The greatest resistance comes from having a larger unit and faster 2.5-inch drives on the X60t, so I think everyone will agree, is worth the commitment.

  • Currently there are 3 USB 2.0 ports instead of two in the X41t.

  • The X60t now has a FireWire port, the X41t did not

  • Added to the front of the X60t is a switch on / off wireless

  • The X60t weighs 3.77 pounds with a 4-cell battery and 4.23 pounds with the 8 cell. The X41t weighed 3.5 pounds / 4.0 pounds, respectively, no weight gain here

  • The X60t has NavDial is a key to the multi-direction, while in tablet mode is improved page up / down on the X41t

  • XGA or SXGA display is offered with the X60t, you can also have a pen / finger touch screen with XGA resolution. A new feature called ActiveRotate also improves the screen functionality on the X41t X60t.

  • button color and shapes have changed in the keyboard area, for example, now there are bands of red buttons and smooth power button is silver not black.


RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC - November 14, 2006 - Lenovo today announced the ThinkPad X60 Tablet PC is a new generation convertible tablet technology trifecta for innovation, portability and performance - in turn with two new screen choices and other innovative features Lenovo, as Active. Lenovo is the manufacturer of PCs for category screen 12-inch laptops offer the new, next MultiView / MultiTouch screen features in a convertible Tablet PC, giving users the computing power to work, of course, the field or in the office.


Of course, the X60 Tablet PC, the ability to touch-screen LCD in both laptop mode and tablet mode complete. Wacom Power Touch This feature is a place where most if not all competitors enter. The X60 is the almost perfect handwriting recognition based on pen control very well, and if the included stylus is lost, the X60 can be used with a finger or a PDA stylus.


The buttons on the Tablet PC


When in tablet mode, which are obviously not have access to the keyboard and there are certain characteristics that are difficult to perform, so Lenovo has a couple of shortcut buttons located on the side to help. Here is a list of what you get:



  • Move your finger on the biometric security features

  • Navigation Dial to scroll up and down and sideways. The best is when you turn the navigation screen scroll wheel is smart enough to know that the “new up” is so pressing, it is always you.

  • Shortcut button for Esc key

  • Shortcut button to open Tablet shortcut menu of things like adjust the screen brightness, volume and connection manager.

  • Button to manually rotate the screen to the right

  • shortcut button, which is the same as holding “Ctrl Alt Del to open Task Manager, you can close applications (purchase or use of processor) strength. Type a sad statement that there had been real. But Is Windows and programs crash.

  • Power button to lock or unlock to prevent a blow-and-off.



Battery


lenovo thinkpad x60 tablet battery


According to the website of the IBM X60 to 7.5 hours of battery life. With the optional 8-cell lithium ion. The standard 4-cell battery that constantly receives half the battery life - just under 4 hours. Naturally, the evaluations of the battery manufacturer is often higher than the real world. If you are a road warrior, the handle is missing in their reports throughout the duration of cross-country flight requirements, then the 8-cell lenovo thinkpad x60 tablet battery is your best bet. 8-cell battery weighs a pound.


The battery of a notebook is for me the most important factor of all. With the two X60 tablets review, we have both and 4-8 cell battery available. The battery sticks out of 8 cells in the back of the computer for about an inch and adds an additional 0.5 pounds. But the rate of 8 cells that better quality of life.


In my application, I could get about 5 hours of battery life with 8 cell battery. intermittently with screen brightness at level 3, wi-fi and the X60t. Note that this is requested 7.5 hours of autonomy. If the screen is dark, turn off all radios and had a slower Core Solo processor (but easy on the battery) 4200rpm hard drive, you could probably get 7 hours of battery time of the X60t. Do not expect this time 7.5 times cited in a real use, however. That said, I was very excited to get so close to 5 hours of battery life I do. 4-cell battery at temperatures between 2.5 to 3 hours in my use of Wi-Fi when you shut down and an average brightness of the screen.


The dilemma, you have to do is select the batteries, 8 cell, which keeps you informed about 4 pounds which is much more difficult to use in Tablet PC mode for long periods of time when you are standing - it hurts arm. 4-cell battery makes the X60t much more portable and easy to hold in tablet mode.




 



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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Lenovo ThinkPad X40 Laptop Review, via lenovo-batteries.com blog

Lenovo ThinkPad X40 Laptop Review, via lenovo-batteries.com blog


 


Lenovo ThinkPad X40 Laptop Review


The ThinkPad X40 is the smallest and IBM notebook to date. In addition to today’s society, ultraportable, the ThinkPad X31, ThinkPad X40, the only 1.25 kg (25 percent lighter than the ThinkPad X31) and weighs is about 20 percent smaller, so must it the dream machine for the frequent business travelers as tn ‘for High-end computing power or a large screen. Encased in titanium composite carbon fiber reinforced hard plastic case that is three times the strength of ABS plastic, the company offers mobile laptop users all the functions and the connection to work on the road more comfortable. Like its predecessor, the ThinkPad X40 is standard for portability, battery life and wireless connectivity in a mobile computing system, but his performance is limited.


Key Features



  • Laptop Type: Ultraportable Laptop

  • Use: Corporate Business • Small Business • Business

  • Processor: Pentium M 1.2 GHz

  • Installed Memory: 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)

  • Hard Drive: 40 GB IDE, 4200 RPM

  • Display: 12.10 in. XGA TFT LCD

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional

  • Mobile Technology: Intel Centrino Mobile Technology

  • Weight: 2.60 lb.


Processor



  • Processor Manufacturer: Intel

  • Processor Type: Pentium M

  • Processor Speed: 1.2 GHz


Motherboard



  • Chipset: Intel 855GME

  • Bus Speed: 400 MHz


Memory



  • Installed RAM: 256 MB

  • RAM Technology: DDR SDRAM

  • Max Supported RAM: 1 GB

  • RAM Speed: 333 MHz

  • Installed Cache Memory: 1024 KB


Hard Drive



  • Hard Drive Capacity: 40 GB

  • Hard Drive Rotation Speed : 4,200 RPM

  • Storage Controller Type: IDE


Display



  • Display Tech: XGA TFT LCD

  • Screen Size: 12.10 in.

  • Display Color Support: 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

  • Display Max. Resolution: 1024 x 768


Video



  • Graphic Processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2

  • Graphic Bus Interface: AGP

  • External Video Resolution: 2048 x 1536


Audio



  • Audio Output Type: Sound card

  • Audio Input Type: Microphone

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional

  • Platform: PC


Technical Features



  • Expandability: 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 x SD Card Slot, Docking Station/Port Replicator

  • Expansion Ports: 4 x USB 2.0, VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC)

  • Security Features: HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password, IBM Security Slot

  • Input Method: Keyboard • Trackpoint


Networking



  • Networking Type: Integrated Network Card • Integrated Wireless LAN

  • Data Link Protocol: Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11b


Modem



  • Modem Type: Modem

  • Analog Modulation Protocol: ITU V.90


Battery



  • Battery Run Time: 3.5 Hours

  • Battery Technology: Lithium ion


Dimensions



  • Width: 19.60 in.

  • Depth: 8.30 in.

  • Height: 1.10 in.

  • Weight: 2.60 lb.


Miscellaneous



  • UPC: 000435231543

  • Product ID: 21898166

  • Family Line: Lenovo ThinkPad


More Information



  • Details: IBM ThinkPad X Series notebooks offer ultimate mobility in a versatile ultraportable. The ThinkPad X40 provides Intel Centrino mobile technology including the Intel Pentium M processor on select models, all-day battery life (up to 10 hours) on select models, and a full size keyboard in a design featuring the smallest footprint in its class. Enhancements also include the IBM Active Protection system, IBM Powered USB 2.0 Port and a Secure Digital card slot.


 


lenovo x40 laptop


Ultra slim and stylish IBM ThinkPad X40 - despite its small drawbacks such as lack of touch screen, a full suite of business applications or the latest connections - is the professional notebook of choice for many professionals.


In general, the style and performance, IBM wins the day. The essential argument and the best feature is the large (almost perfect) keyboard. get the full sense of the sound and writing over.Coming many only 3.2 kg and 1.3 inches with a 40 GB hard drive, 256 MB of RAM installed only one inch 12.1-inch screen, but it crisp.It Bright covers the basics with a pair of USB ports, audio based on a link to a screen, SD card slot, and network and modem. There is Wi-Fi 802.11b loans (with optional Bluetooth.) Optional X4 UltraBase Dock offers an optical drive, parallel port, the third USB 2.0 port, but still no TV or Firewire output.



  • Cons: No touchpad bad connections.

  • Advantages: great keyboard, elegant style and quality of IBM, light and ultra portable.

  • Conclusion: Despite some drawbacks, the quality of IBM and a large keyboard makes the X40 ultra-portable of choice for professionals in most companies.


 


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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Laptop Review

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Laptop Review


 


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The ThinkPad T series of famous models are top real estate through a lot. Therefore, each new model with great attention than expected. This time, Lenovo will incorporate some interesting news. New Lenovo ThinkPad T series has new naming convention.


The T500 ThinkPad is the latest update from 15.4 to long-term Lenovo T series. The combination of the latest generation of Intel goodies, ATI Hybrid, and DisplayPort connection this notebook has to offer many new things in previous ThinkPads. With all these changes in place, Lenovo remains the same version we expect, or quality standards slipped through the cracks?


T500 (incomplete) Centrino 2 based on the platform and you can read our review of the Centrino 2 platform HERE. Lenovo has decided to use an Atheros wireless adapter instead of Intel, and therefore there is no certificate T500 Centrino. Notebook is the latest generation of Intel processor that has great benefits (2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB) and fast hard drive forever, of course. Resolution 1920×1200 (WUXGA) matte screen on the 15.4′’seems almost unreal. Of course, not lose many words about the quality of the image, but it really is true delight graphics subsystem.


 


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ThinkPad T500 Specifications:



  • Display: 15.4 "1680 x 1050 WSXGA + LCD (Matte)

  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.80GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB cache)

  • Memory: 2 GB of DDR3 RAM

  • Storage: 160 GB hard drive (7,200 rpm)

  • Optical Drive: DVD + /-RW

  • Wireless: 802.11b / g, Bluetooth 2.0

  • Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3650 with 256 MB or Intel X4500 integrated (hybrid switching)

  • Integrated webcam

  • Battery: 9 cells (84 h W nominal, real 81Wh)

  • Dimensions: 14.1 x 10/10.9 "x 1.8"

  • Weight: 6 lbs 7.2 oz (w / 9 cell battery)


Lenovo currently offers two different views for the T500. The first is a panel with LED backlight WXGA 1280×800 and the other is a 1680×1050 WSXGA screen. The panel WSXGA significantly higher compared to the same work area and resolution, especially when working with multiple windows open. LED panel on the other hand, has a higher brightness and better lighting.


However, if you really need much space for CAD programs or image editing, the WSXGA panel may be limited, and you’d better take a look at the series ThinkPad W500, a WUXGA (1920×1200 pixels) offering.


Our test model was equipped with a 1680×1050 WSXGA slab. It reaches a maximum value of 203cd / m in the central area of the screen, and meets the manufacturer’s specifications of 200 nits (cd / m²).

Although the brightness was in the viewing area in the upper left, at least 169.4cd / m², the screen is a good illumination of 83.7%.


 


Lenovo thinkpad t500 laptop battery


lenovo thinkpad t500 battery


Lenovo Thinkpad T500 usually contains a rechargeable lenovo thinkpad t500 battery 6-cell lithium ion with a capacity of 5200mAh (56.16Wh). In addition, there are also a 9-cell battery and Ultrabay battery available. The larger 9-cell primary battery is identical to the T61 models and get a small lift in the back of the notebook. What the 9-cell battery, however, the T61 Ultrabay battery models used in the ThinkPad T500. However, it is possible to define a T500 Ultrabay battery in the Ultrabay slot of a T61 model.


6-cell battery is not unique to the case and moved a little. The portable T500 was able to run the battery test units high (minimum brightness, the energy saving mode, compared to WLAN) to a maximum of 276 minutes with 6-cell battery. Under load, the battery test Eater Classic (maximum brightness, maximum power and more power), which took only 61 minutes to drain the lenovo battery. Both results were obtained with the graphics card active. In addition, ATI PowerPlay with disabilities in the conventional test, the laptop delivered the same performance as if it had been inserted media


The autonomy of the T500 in the classical test has increased by 82 minutes with integrated graphics, which represents an increase of 22 minutes. The energy consumption shows that Thinkpad T500 consumes less power 3.5 W with integrated graphics, compared with the dedicated ATI graphics card. The low consumption of the chip is also significantly under load.



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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Lenovo ThinkPad T61 Review

Lenovo ThinkPad T61 Review


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ThinkPad T61 14.1″ widescreen notebook


Important to note is that this review covers the 14.1″ widescreen version of the T61 series. As with any laptop model series, there are going to be widely varying configurations you can choose that will greatly affect system performance.


Specs



  • Processor: Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB Cache)

  • Graphics: Intel GMA X3100

  • Operating System: Windows Vista Business

  • Display: WXGA+ 1440 x 900 (LG screen)

  • Hard Drive: 100GB 7200RPM (Seagate Momentus 7200.1)

  • Memory: 2GB (1GB x 1GB), up to 4GB max

  • Ports: 3 USB 2.0, 1 FireWire, Monitor out, modem, Ethernet, headphone out, microphone in

  • Slots: 1 PC Card Slot, 1 ExpressCard slot (optional media card reader and Smart Card reader)

  • Optical Drive: Ultra-slim Super-Multi Drive

  • Dimensions: 13.2″ x 9.3″ x 1.09 - 1.26″ (335mm x 237mm x 27.6 - 31.9mm)

  • Weight: 5.1lbs


The good: Internal roll cage protects LCD; 802.11n Wi-Fi for faster wireless throughput; very small A/C adaptor adds little to overall travel weight; Intel’s Active Management Technology provides remote support.


The bad: New Centrino technology doesn’t offer outsize performance gains.


The bottom line: Lenovo’s 14-inch ThinkPad T61 shaves a few millimeters off the company’s more mainstream R-series laptops, but still boasts the same, solid ThinkPad DNA along with IT-friendly features by way of Intel’s new Centrino Pro platform.


Design and Build


The ThinkPad T61 is a premium product with a durable build, it is geared towards business users or simply those willing to pay a bit more to get something that won’t fall apart after 1-year of use. For somebody that travels a lot or relies on their notebook to earn a livelihood, the build and reliability factor is probably more important than having the latest and greatest components inside.


The keyboard remains the same between the T61 and T60 — meaning it’s once again excellent. The only difference is that now there’s more room on the keyboard side areas since the notebook body is wider, the speakers have been relocated to this extra real estate. The keyboard is spill proof and has two drain holes to make sure if you do happen to spill your morning Starbucks coffee, the liquid is carried away from sensitive components and out through the bottom of the notebook.


The hard drive is protected within the magnesium roll cage and shock mounted. Even if your T61 is dropped the included Active Protection System (APS) software will work with the on board accelerometer to detect a fall situation and end hard drive activity to prevent data loss.


Screen


The new widescreen format screen for the 14.1″ T-series is either good, bad or somewhere in between depending on your personal preference. Lenovo will try and convince you widescreen offers more screen real estate and so it’s better, the reality is the guys making the LCD screens are forcing it down the throats of the PC manufacturers because it’s cheaper to make widescreen LCDs.


The particular screen I got is a WXGA+ resolution (1440 x 900). It provides easy viewing and you can fit a good amount on the screen, so no complaints on that front. The screen is crisp and there are no issues with graininess. The matte finish ensures there’s little to no glare in office lighting situations.


Processor and Performance


The ThinkPad T61 now uses the Intel Centrino Duo (Santa Rosa) platform. You get a faster processor front side bus (800MHz), more processor cache (4MB) and an improved integrated graphics solution in the form of the Intel X3100. If all that talk is nonsense to you, then suffice it to say the T61 offers newer and better processing components than the T60. Will this performance be perceivable in helping to run MS Word faster? No of course not, but certain processor intensive tasks such as encoding video will be faster. And even if you won’t be utilizing every ounce of processing power, just knowing the processor is faster and you’re on top of the game is enough to make people like myself want to buy it.


Battery Life


14.1 standard screens and 15.4 widescreen + Lenovo ThinkPad T61(14-inch wide) Laptop Battery


lenovo thinkpad t61 battery, 14.1″ standard screens and 15.4″ widescreen + 14-inch wide lenovo t61 battery


One thing that’s always a concern with a new platform is battery life. Reading the first reviews that came out about the T61 sounded like gloom and doom with reports of 2 hour battery life. It seems most of the initial reviews were done using very power hungry dedicated graphics solutions and with a 4-cell battery.


I had the opportunity to test a larger 6-cell battery on an integrated graphics system, and got 3 hours and 41 minutes of battery life under what I would deem normal usage. I was using the T61 with screen brightness set to half or lower, Vista battery optimized setting, wireless off to get this number. In a torture test, I set the screen brightness to top level, put in a DVD (Stargate) and played it until the battery hit 5% and the PC went to sleep – which happened after exactly 2 hours 15 minutes. I wouldn’t call that bad, it’ll get you through most movies.


The downside of a 6-cell battery is that it sticks out of the back (see pics) and weighs more, but I’m always be willing to carry a bit more weight for an extra hour of battery life. A positive comment that should be made is the power adapter is nice and small, it’s actually the same size as the X60 ultraportable series adapter.


Keyboard / Touchpad / Pointing Stick


The ThinkPad T-series hasn’t changed too much over time, and that’s a good thing, there’s no use changing something that’s just right. The ThinkPad keyboard is one of, if not the best, notebook keyboards out there. There’s zero flex, every key feels individual, every key has great travel/feedback and the keyboard is full-size.


The T61 has a pointing stick, I love using this and find it much easier than the provided touchpad — it makes it so you can move the cursor around the screen without having to lift your hand from the keys, a much faster and easier to control style of input. But the great thing is that if the pointing stick isn’t your cup of tea then you’ve got the touchpad as well.


Wireless


The ThinkPad T61 uses the Intel 4965 wireless chip that offers 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless reception. All of your bases are covered there, and the greater range 802.11n offers is on the table if you have an 802.11n router. The range of the ThinkPad is theoretically greater now that the lid material has changed to plastic too. The antenna is run up through the lid for better reception you see, and the new lid material allows radio waves to reach the antenna more easily. I was only able to test up to 100-feet away from my NetGear WGR614 802.11g wireless router, which I despise for its bad performance and tendency to drop connections, but the T61 worked just fine with it and I never suffered a connection drop and throughput was consistently good.


Via: Lenovo ThinkPad T61 Review



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