Lenovo ThinkPad X61s Reviewed

Both NotebookReview and CNET have done a review on the Lenovo ThinkPad X61s notebook PC. Though the notebooks they reviewed have different configurations, we can still get some valuable points from the reviews.

NotebookReview reviewed a ThinkPad X61s with an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 100GB hard drive, integrated X3100 graphics and WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n.

The X61s CNET reviewed features an Intel Core Duo L7300 LV 1.4GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 60GB hard drive, WiFi.

CNET editors’ review:

Excellent
8.0 out of 10

The good: Solid performance, thanks to the latest Core 2 Duo processor; extremely portable design; excellent keyboard; fingerprint reader; easy-to-use ThinkVantage utility; lengthy battery life with extended battery.

The bad: Lacks built-in optical drive; standard-aspect display feels outdated.

The bottom line: The ThinkPad X61s provides excellent dual-core performance in a lightweight, compact package that’s still comfortable to use.

Notebook Reivew’s review:

The X61s has been a nice contrast to my R60.  I like my R60 a lot, but at times it seems heavy to me.  When I get my next notebook, I might go with something smaller like this X61. After having spent some time with the X61s, I can see why people have such enthusiasm for the X series and why it is often so well reviewed.  If you are a person who needs a lot of mobility or just want a small notebook, the X61s makes a comp

Pros

* Good Build Quality
* Zippy Performance
* Long Battery Life
* Light Weight
* Clear and Bright Screen
* ThinkVantage Tools
* Marvelous Keyboard
* Docking Options

Cons

* Loose Screen
* Single Speaker
* Office Trial