The New ThinkPad R61

An affordable notebook offering a selection of new standard (15”) and widescreen (14” and 15”) displays, the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo processors, Windows Vista™, enhanced wireless connectivity and other outstanding features in this strongest R Series ever.

What's new in the Lenovo ThinkPad R61?

Performance

• Intel® Centrino® Pro processor up to 2.4 GHz. Intel Turbo memory
• Roll Cage Top Cover & Great WLAN performance
• New thermal management cooling system
• BatteryStretch tool for extended battery live

Security

• Full Disk Encryption (FDE) HDD (on 14” Wide only)
• Integrated SmartCard

Multimedia

• NVIDIA graphics (on widescreen models)
• 4-in-1 Media Card Reader (on widescreen models)
• Integrated camera (on widescreen models)

Connectivity

• 7 Connectivity Options, including MIMO and WLAN

Why sell ThinkPad R61 Series:

• Best engineered PC in its affordable price range allows you to reach customers with restricted budgets
• The widescreen models allow you to offer customers more screen for their money and it helps you to win more deals
• ThinkPad R61 meets your customers’ critical needs, such as data security, performance, reliability and mobility, and enables you to reach wide range of customers
• Packed with ThinkVantage Technology features, it helps you to offer customer additional services and generate new service revenue for you
• New BatteryStretch tool gives your offer an additional competitive edge.

Find out more about the Lenovo Thinkpad R61

Top 5 Options for the Thinkpad R61

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Option of the Month: Batteries

ThinkPad Batteries are an easy sale at time of ThinkPad purchase and beyond:

• A spare battery is essential for the mobile user – primary battery runs low, replace it with a spare
• A second battery allows the user to work longer unplugged which increases mobility
• A notebook’s battery life is affected by how it is used – wireless communications, playing a DVD or CD, larger screen size and higher brightness all use more power. Avoid running out of juice by having a spare battery
• Battery chemistry becomes less efficient over time which presents a perfect opportunity to target customers with older ThinkPads to replace their battery
• ThinkPad batteries are designed specifically for ThinkPad assuring the customer of safety, compatibility & performance

Who needs a new ThinkPad Battery?

• Customers with older ThinkPads – batteries become less efficient over time
• Customers who travel frequently
• Customers who often attend long meetings with their ThinkPad
• Customers who desire freedom & don’t want to be tethered to their desk!
  

Why choose a ThinkPad Battery from Lenovo?

• ThinkPad batteries take advantage of proven battery technologies to balance performance, capacity & longevity with size, weight & cost
• The batteries have been designed & tested with ThinkPads to ensure safety, compatibility & performance
• They can be recharged outside this ThinkPad using the ThinkPad Multiple Battery Charger II

Find out which batteries are compatible with the different ThinkPads.

Find out here about the Lenovo Power Promotion, with a BONUS AC Adaptor with selected Lenovo batteries

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Top 5 Options for the ThinkPad R61

1. ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator

The ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator offers one-step, pass-through connection to the devices you use every day. Ideal for notebook users who need access to a network, monitor, and multiple USB-attach peripherals.

Features and Benefits:

• Left corner alignment for easy system attachment
• Convenient buttons for easy system ejection
• Standard device and video ports - 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 PS/2 port for keyboard or mouse, and VGA for monitor
• Communication ports - Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) and modem (RJ-11)
• Optional cable lock slot to secure your ThinkPad notebook and your ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator
• Uses the system 90W AC adaptor, which can be purchased separately
• Compatible with ThinkPad T60,R60, and Z60 Series notebooks. Does not support earlier ThinkPad models
• Backed by a Lenovo Warranty with renowned Service and Support available from IBM

Part code - ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator (250510W)

2. ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock

Offers enhanced cable management and connectivity in a surprisingly small form factor. Ideal for notebook users who need quick, easy access to peripherals but do not require full desktop expansion capability.

Features and Benefits:

• Left corner alignment for easy system attachment
• Step-by-step LEDs and convenient buttons for easy system ejection
• Standard device ports - 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 PS/2 port for keyboard or mouse, serial, and parallel
• Audio/video ports - Microphone in, headphone out, S/PDIF (digital audio), DVI-D, VGA
• Communication ports - Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) and modem (RJ-11)
• Integrated key lock and optional cable lock slot to secure your ThinkPad notebook and your ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock
• 90W AC adaptor - Recharges the ThinkPad system battery while fuelling all functions of the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock

Part code - ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock (39T4596)

3. ThinkPad T60/R60 Series (14" Wide) Enhanced Battery

Features and Benefits:

• Offers proven battery technology with balanced performance, capacity and longevity
• Delivers up to 5.5 hours of system run time on integrated models*
• Delivers up to 3.7 hours of system run time on discrete models*
• Designed and tested with ThinkPad notebooks to ensure safety and compatibility
• Backed by a 1-year limited warranty with renowned Service and Support from IBM

*Battery life will vary based on many factors, including brightness, applications, power management, battery conditioning and customer preferences

Part code - ThinkPad T60/R60 Series (14” Wide) Enhanced Battery (41U3198)

4. ThinkPad and Lenovo 90W AC/DC Combo Adaptor

The ThinkPad and Lenovo 90W AC/DC Combo Adaptor offers AC or DC power to, and simultaneously recharges the system battery for your Lenovo. This slim adaptor gives you the flexibility to use your notebook longer and in more places. It has a streamlined design so it tucks easily into your carrying case.

Features and Benefits:

• To recharge your ThinkPad battery while you are in the office, at home, on the road, or in the air, plug the adapter into: (1) an AC wall outlet; (2) your vehicle's DC power outlet; or (3) an available airline power outlet
• Compatible with the Lenovo 3000 notebook or ThinkPad T60, X60, R60, or Z60 Series notebook, ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator, and the ThinkPad External Battery Charger
• Backed by Lenovo's limited warranty with renowned Service and Support available from IBM

Part code - 90W AC/DC Combo Adaptor (40Y7642)

5. 512MB PC2-5300 CL5 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM / 1GB PC2-5300 CL5 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMM

PC2-5300 ThinkPad Memory is designed for current and future DDR2 systems.

Features and Benefits:

• Provides 667MHz worldwide RoHS upgrade support for current and future DDR2 systems
• Adding additional memory is one of the most cost effective ways to:
• Boost System Performance
• Enhance Multi-tasking Usability
• Extend System Useful Life
• Ensure Complete Compatibility
• Receive Full Warranty Service and Support
• ThinkPad memory’s stringent manufacture monitoring and precise clocking specifications minimise the possibility of data corruption to help protect the integrity of your most important and valuable commodity: information
• Microsoft Vista™ minimum requirement is 512MB for Home Basic and 1GB for Home Premium / Business / Ultimate For a better Vista experience Lenovo recommends 1GB for Home Basic and 2GB for Home Premium / Business / Ultimate
  

Part codes - 512MB PC2-5300 CL5 NP DDR2 SDRAM UDIMM (73P4983) - 1GB PC2-5300 CL5 NP DDR2 SDRAM UDIMM (73P4984)

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Discover the benefits of Lenovo ThinkVantage technologies

Find out fortnightly about the benefits of Lenovo ThinkVantage technologies now available on selected Lenovo products. Understand how these features can make the difference, when selling Lenovo products. Now in focus:

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery 4.0

• NEW! Microsoft Windows Vista Recovery & Support
• NEW! Improved Rejuvenation
• NEW! Improved Storage Management for e-mail apps
• Rescue and Recovery Restore
• File Rescue
• Pre-OS Environment with web browser
• Pre-OS Environment with System Information Viewer

What Does It Do?

• Recover from worms, viruses and other system software failures and reduce support costs, without the normal inconveniences of "restoring"
• Rescue files, restore the whole system and even connect to the web when the primary operating system is corrupted

What’s New?

• Rescue and Recovery is now fully supported on Windows Vista
• Improved Rejuvenation preserves data and personality settings when recovering, and shows the user a list of applications, updates, etc. that aren’t in the recovery point from the current state
• Improved storage management for email applications automatically maintains a single copy of large Outlook or Notes files and restores with the latest

ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery 4.0 – Antidote Delivery Manager

• NEW! Microsoft Windows Vista Recovery & Support
• Automatic, Web Based Update Delivery
• Antidote embedded in Rescue and Recovery
• Antidote Delivery Manager Packaging Wizard
• Virtualisation Module for Antidote Delivery Manager

What Does It Do?

• Ensure users have the latest updates
• Deliver emergency fixes and updates to users where ever they are, even if their system is down from a worm or virus
• Support for Intel VPro systems provides enhanced manageability and lockdown capabilities through virtualisation

What’s New?

• Antidote Delivery Manager is now fully supported on Windows Vista.