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The new ThinkPad R61 with 14.1" widescreen The new Top Cover Roll Cage and internal UltraConnect II wireless antenna on the ThinkPad R61 14.1" widescreen ThinkPad R61 with 15.4" widescreen (also comes in 15" standard) The new R61 features an available integrated camera with an LED to indicate when it´s "on" The new ThinkPad R61e comes in a 15.4" widescreen form factor R61 with Integrated fingerprint reader Use existing caption from current image R4 (ThinkPad Ultrabay™ swappable drive) Side views (1.left, 2.back, 3.right) of R61 14.1" widescreen (ports on other form factors may differ)
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The new ThinkPad R61 with 14.1" widescreen
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Performance and value for mainstream users
ThinkPad® R Series are affordable, lightweight notebooks with great performance and large, bright displays. The new ThinkPad R61 is the coolest and quietest R Series notebook ever, and includes a new 14.1" widescreen option. R Series models can be equipped with Genuine Windows Vista® and advanced Intel® dual-core processors, and they're now available in special configurations ideal for the home office.

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Compare series details | R61 14.1" widescreen | R60e | R60
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ThinkPad R Series features  
     
 

Success built in
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology on new ThinkPad R61 notebooks — including the Intel® Core™2 Duo processor — can deliver a wide variety of benefits, including true parallel processing when running multi-threaded applications or multiple applications simultaneously. The result: greater performance, enhanced manageability, power-saving features, and extended connectivity options.

The new ThinkPad R61 14.1" widescreen starts at 2.4kg and 1.2" thin.

ThinkPad R SeriesThe most secure notebooks
The Integrated Fingerprint Reader is built conveniently into the palm rest area of notebook,providing biometric authentication with the swipe of a finger. 32-byte boot passwords and available Full Disc Encryption hard drives offer the latest in security technology. There is even an option to disable all input and output ports on the BIOS level, as a final layer of protection for your information. Client Security software is preloaded for an integrated solution out of the box. Convenience and top notch security in one, easy to use package.

Cutting-edge Features
ThinkPad R61 notebooks are available with some of the latest and greatest technologies.

A new cooling system, larger vents and more efficient fans make R61 the coolest and quietest R Series model ever. And the new Top Cover Roll Cage (14.1" widescreen models) combines with the ThinkPad Roll Cage and Shock-Mounted Hard Drive to provide a new level of strength and durability.

In addition, users needing to squeeze every minute out of their battery will appreciate the new BatteryStretch feature standard on all ThinkPad notebooks.

Mobile professionals and home users alike can appreciate the new integrated camera on select R61 models. The SXGA resolution camera is perfect for video conferencing, VoIP, and even just chatting with your friends online.

R61i for small businessHome office models
ThinkPad R61i notebooks are equipped specifically for home office buyers. No IT department? No problem. These systems provide easy-to-use and easy-to-manage security, connectivity and other features critical to working in today's networked world.

These full-function notebooks offer widescreen options, advanced power management, ThinkVantage Technologies and other popular R Series features. They're powered by Intel® processors, including versions of the popular Core™2 Duo. And the latest models offer VibrantView displays and come preloaded (Vista models only) with useful software such as Network Magic, Corel Business Center and QuickBooks Financial Center.

Optimised for connectivity
R Series notebooks feature up to five built-in communications capabilities: Wi-Fi wireless10, with available 11b/g, Bluetooth® technology, Ethernet, 56K3 modem and wireless broadband access (R60 only). RJ-45 and RJ-11 ports are standard on all models. High-speed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is also featured on select ThinkPad R Series notebooks.
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ThinkPad VaultUnique data protection and reliability features on ThinkPad T Series models help safeguard your valuable data. The Active Protection System is an integrated, user configurable motion sensor that continuously monitors your ThinkPad notebook and temporarily stops the hard drive to help prevent some hard drive crashes when a fall or similar event is detected. The ThinkPad HDD Shock Absorber provides impact protection from crashes that could occur when setting the notebook on a hard surface while in use.

Exceptional discrete graphics provided by NVIDIA on select ThinkPad R61 notebooks deliver mobile optimised performance for today's graphics-intensive business and communications applications, latest 3D games, and high-quality digital entertainment. NVIDIA makes your notebook PC a complete Multimedia Center whether at home or on the road.

batteryGet up to 8 hours of battery life
Achieve virtually all-day computing on ThinkPad R61 14.1" widescreen models with the 7-cell system battery plus the optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Battery.

R61 14.1" widescreen models also offer greater, more individual control over battery life with BatteryStretch, a new feature that allows temporary selections in extreme situations to extend battery life beyond what your regular Power Manager settings might produce. With this easy interface, you can, for example, minimize the display refresh rate or disable certain wireless communications devices to help preserve the power you need to finish your work unplugged.

Service and support are always there for you
A range of award-winning Service and support solutions is available in 164 countries23, including ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center with unique selfhelp tools for 24/7 online support9, as well as on-system support.

 
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Performance features
ThinkPad R Series offers large, bright XGA or SXGA+ TFT displays — up to 15" — and are perfect for viewing presentations and demanding applications. R Series models offer impressive features, including:
  • Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology (select models)
  • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
  • Intel® Core™2 Duo processor (select models)
  • Intel 945GM, 945PM, 940GML, GM965 and PM965 Chipsets (select models)
  • Intel Turbo Memory (select models)
  • ExpressCard slot, PC Card slot, Smartcard, 4-in-1 media card reader and 1394a (select models)
  • Preloaded Novell SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Rescue and Recovery™ software provides a hassle-free one-button recovery solution that lets you restore your previously saved system image including data, applications and operating system.
Learn more about ThinkVantage® Technologies.
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trackpoint Distinctive design elements like the TrackPoint pointing device are what set ThinkPad notebooks apart from the rest. This unique pointing device is standard on all of our notebooksĄŻ legendary full-size keyboard.
Learn more about ThinkVantage® Design.
Linux preloads
In addition, select R Series models can now be purchased with Novell SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. Lenovo has long supported open source computing, and now, for the first time, you can get the leading enterprise-class Linux operating system preloaded on the best-of-breed notebook PC.
Work in low-light conditions with the ThinkLight keyboard light. Located on the top edge of the display, this tiny LED illuminates your keyboard to let you keep working, whether it is typing or even reading documents. Thinklight
ThinkPad Ultrabay The ThinkPad Ultrabay™ is an integrated, easy-loading modular bay for fast-swapping of optional Ultrabay optical and storage devices. These options provide additional expansion capability.
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