ThinkPad T61 Pics and some Benches

[Andrew Baxter]

ThinkPad T61 (7658-XFU-V) Specs:

- Processor: Intel T7300 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo
- Graphics: Intel GMA X3100
- Display: 1440 x 900 (LG made)
- Hard Drive: Seagate Momentus 7200.1 100GB 7200RPM HD
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- ExpressCard + PCMCIA Slot
- Vista Professional

All Benchmarks run using factory default settings:

Super Pi Score to 2 Million Digits: 0m 59s

PCMark05 Score: 4,084 PCMarks

3DMark05: 911 3DMarks

Cinebench 9.5 CPU Benchmark (Multi-Core): 616 CB-CPU (Compare that to 592 for the 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo Napa)

HDTune Results Screenshot Attached

[zadillo]

(This is being Updated as I get Information, please be patient)

That is just cruel...

[TroubledMind]

I know what you mean, I've been continually refreshing.

[zadillo]

Err, nm, see some of the photos now....

I've said it before and I'll say it again; there's just something appealing about the classic ThinkPad design. I think it's probably my favorite "look" for PC business laptops; it just seems rock solid business and durability.

[pgatz11]

I've said it before and I'll say it again; there's just something appealing about the classic ThinkPad design. I think it's probably my favorite "look" for PC business laptops; it just seems rock solid business and durability.

I'm considering the thinkpad, but I don't know if I want a trackpoint

[admlam]

(This is being Updated as I get Information, please be patient)

You tease!

Looking forward to whatever information you can provide for us to supplement those "reviews" from the big name sites.

[zadillo]

I'm considering the thinkpad, but I don't know if I want a trackpoint

Well, fortunately, the ThinkPads also feature a trackpad, and you could easily never use the trackpoint.

I'm not personally a big fan of the trackpoint, but I think there definitely is something to be said for it..... in particular that you can easily move the trackpoint around without changing the position of your hands on the keyboard.

I think having both pointing devices is sort of the best of both worlds.

Also, I think IBM's implementation of the trackpad is one of the best out there; it definitely seems more natural and easier to control to me than some other trackpoints I've tried.

[pgatz11]

Well, fortunately, the ThinkPads also feature a trackpad, and you could easily never use the trackpoint.

I'm not personally a big fan of the trackpoint, but I think there definitely is something to be said for it..... in particular that you can easily move the trackpoint around without changing the position of your hands on the keyboard.

I think having both pointing devices is sort of the best of both worlds.

Also, I think IBM's implementation of the trackpad is one of the best out there; it definitely seems more natural and easier to control to me than some other trackpoints I've tried.

Okay.

Also, to steal from ZaZ's review on some notebook bag:

When I was taking my ThinkPad around, I would often take it out of the case and could see a smudge on the LCD where the trackpoint was touching the screen. I don't think that is good long term.

Is that an issue with trackpoints? I guess it could just be how it was stored in the bag?

[TroubledMind]

Uhhg, I ordered my T61 the day they came out and mine isn't even shipping until the 28th

[stgben]

Thanks Andrew, looking forward to more updates!