IBM ThinkPad X61s Notebook : Specs, reviews and prices.

The new ThinkPad X Series is specifically designed for on-the-go users who need an ultrathin, ultralight notebook but refuse to sacrifice quality, durability or performance. Ultraportable X Series notebooks can be equipped with the Windows Vista operating system, the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) technology. And the newest models, the ThinkPad X61s, offer new battery control features to help you work unplugged longer, as well as advances in security and the new Intel Centrino Pro processor technology. The X61s is Lenovo's Santa Rosa update to their renowned ThinkPad X series of ultraportable laptops. The X series is synonymous with usability and toughness while on the go.

While traveling, the numerous security and quality features on the latest X Series notebooks promise to keep users productive. The Integrated Fingerprint Reader and new 32-byte hard drive password protection on ThinkPad X61 models help guard against external threats. 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.

The ThinkPad X Series notebooks feature up to six built-in communications capabilities: Wi-Fi wireless, WWAN, Bluetooth technology, Ethernet, 56K3 modem and Infrared port (X60 models only). High-speed Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is also featured.

The UltraConnect II antenna is built into the display cover for optimal signal reception. This combined design supports IEEE 802.11a, b, g and "draft n" wireless technologies to help maximize wireless LAN coverage and performance.

IBM Thinkpad X61s Specifications:

* Model: X61s 7669-88U
* Operating System: Vista Business 32 Bit
* CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz L7500 4MB L2 Cache 800MHz FSB
* Chipset: Intel i965M
* Memory: 2GB DDR2 PC5300 2 Slots, 0 Open 4GB Max
* Hard Drive: 100GB 7k100 Hitachi 7200RPM (HTS721010G9SA00)
* Screen: 12” XGA UltraLight 1024x768 180 nits
* Graphics Card: Intel X3100
* Wireless: ThinkPad A/B/G/N
* Inputs: 88 Key Keyboard, PointStick with UltraNav Buttons
* Buttons: Power, ThinkVantage, Power Up and Down, Mute, and WiFi/Bluetooth On/Off Switch
* Ports:
o Three USB Ports – One Left Side, Two Right Side
o Four Pin FireWire
o Ethernet and Modem
o VGA Out
o Headphone and Microphone Jacks
* Slots:
o SD Card Reader
o Express Card Slot
o Dock Connector
* UltraBase
o Modular Hitachi-LG GSA-U10N 8x DVD+/-R/-RAM
o Four USB Ports – Two Left Side, Two Rear
o Modem and Ethernet Ports
o Headphone and Microphone Jacks
o Parallel and Serial Ports
o VGA Out
o Two Front Speakers
o Security Lock
* Battery : Eight Cell
* Dimensions With Eight Cell Battery:
o Width – 10.5”
o Depth – 9.4”
o Height – 0.8”(Front) / 1.4”(Rear)
* Weight: 3.3 Lbs.
* Warranty: Three Years