The New ThinkPad T61
The thin and light ThinkPad T61 is designed for highly mobile users who work in an office, on the road or anywhere in between. With features such as the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo platform, the choice of integrated or discrete graphics, and numerous display choices including a new 14.1" widescreen, the ThinkPad T61 is sure to meet most every need from student to home business to large enterprise.
What’s New on the Lenovo ThinkPad T61?
Lenovo ThinkPad T61 Series notebooks are the newest platform in the award-winning T Series family. Models are available with either widescreen (14.1” or 15.4”) or normal aspect (14.1”) displays. T61 notebooks offer new features in 4 main areas: enhanced performance and reliability, security, improved connectivity, and multimedia.
Enhanced performance and reliability
- Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology
- Intel Turbo memory
- Improved NVIDIA graphics
- Extended battery life with BatteryStretch
- New top cover roll cage design
- Energy Star Compliant
Security
- Optional integrated Fingerprint Reader
- Full disk encrypted hard drive
- Enhanced BIOS
- 32 byte PWD
- Integrated Smart Card reader
Improved connectivity
- Wide variety of connectivity options, including 802.11 a/b/g, 802.11n MIMO, UWB, and WWAN
New multimedia+ features
- 4 in 1 Multi-card reader
- Integrated Camera (select models)
Why sell the ThinkPad T61 Series:
- Leading technology of this best engineered PC allows you to beat competition
- The widescreen models allow you to offer customers more screen for their money and it helps you to win more deals
- ThinkPad T61 meets most of 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
Downloads:
Further information on the T61 ThinkPad
High resolution images of the T61 ThinkPad for your use
Presentation on the new T61 range to present to your customers
Top 5 Options for the Thinkpad T61
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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
Get a BONUS AC Adaptor with selected Lenovo batteries with the Lenovo Power Promotion
Options Compatibility Matrix
Your comprehensive guide to finding out the compatible accessories for Lenovo products. Download it here and you'll always be able to find the best options to attach to your Think or Lenovo product sale.
Top 5 Options for the ThinkPad T61
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)
Discover the benefits of Lenovo ThinkVantage technologies
Quickly and easily get all data and system personal settings from your old system to your new one.
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 System Migration Assistant 5.2
System Migration Assistant (SMA) helps get your end-users up and running by quickly and accurately migrating their individual data and settings to their new Lenovo systems, which are then familiar and ready to go. It's ideal for a large corporation moving hundreds of users' data over an enterprise network, or a small business with just a few systems in a peer-to-peer environment.
- NEW! Microsoft Windows Vista Recovery & Support
- NEW! Improved handling of firewalls during migration
- System Migration
- Customisation
- Batch Mode
- Target-initiated Migration
Migration made easy
System Migration Assistant has an easy-to-use graphical interface for end-user driven migrations. There is also Silent Mode, which allows IT personnel to automate migrations to a large number of systems and customise the migration process.
What does it do?
- Quick and easy migration of data and settings from your old system to your new one
- Full customisation gives IT complete control
What’s New?
- System Migration Assistant is fully supported on Windows Vista™
- Improved handling of firewalls during migration
- Move all of your data as well as system personality settings such as application, connectivity, web, etc. from your old system to the new one quickly and simply
- Reduced helpdesk calls after migration
Find out more about ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant
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