Performance is good, just as you would expect from a Core 2 laptop, however the string of software icons in the system tray did rather eat into the 1GB of memory.
PCMark05 Results
Longer bars are better
3DMark06 Results
Longer bars are better
Battery life was a touch disappointing at one hour 28 minutes of continuous use, which would equate to about three hours of regular use.
Battery Life Results
Battery life in minutes
Longer bars are better
Verdict
We like the Lenovo T61 a great deal and are happy to report that, in this instance at least, the changeover from IBM to Lenovo appears to have gone seamlessly.
Hard Facts
Lenovo ThinkPad T61
Still a brand to be reckoned with
A fine, well-built - if a bit bulky - mainstream business laptop...
Suggested Price: £1200
More Info: Lenovo's ThinkPad T61 page
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