Lenovo X61-Tablet

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Pros
Tablet screen takes finger input
Snap-on docking slice
Cons
No touchpad; eraserhead only
Optical drive not integrated

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Performance: Fair: 65
Features: Very Good: 81
Design: Very Good: 87

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Performance
Adobe Photoshop CS2	710
Autodesk 3ds max 8.0 SP-3 DirectX	657
Autodesk 3ds max 8.0 SP-3 Rendering	1036
Battery Life (Video Playback in hh:mm)	5:02:15 AM
Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit	8.07
Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit	13.13
Firefox 2	391
Microsoft Office 2003 with SP-1	470
Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9.0	336
Multitasking	515
Nero 7 Ultra Edition	766
Number of Included Batteries	1
Roxio VideoWave Movie Creator 1.5	288
Winzip Computing WinZip 10.0	454
WorldBench 6 Score	64
WorldBench 6 Word Score	Good

What You Should Know about the X61-Tablet

Multitask and Not Bog Down

The more memory a PC has, the faster your programs run and the more windows you can work in simultaneously. Equipped with memory between 1GB and 3GB, this laptop should be able to handle just about any task you can throw at it without bogging down too much. For instance, if you're a multitasker and you'd like to burn a music CD in one window while watching your favorite DVD movie (for the umpteenth time) in another--while flipping between your inbox and your browser to work on your blog during the movie's boring parts--this laptop can manage it all without a hiccup.

Reviewed by: dephconnr7

Duration of ownership: 5 Months

Strengths: Great use of VISTA-B, + integration of Thinkvantage suite, great form factor + weight, too many to list. With multiview screen-great pen feel and response. Trusted Platform MGMT-awesome, and effective as a standalone client-have not used this in an enterprise config.

Weaknesses: Screen could be more visible in daylight, lcd backlit would be great. However VERY clear and readable screen-enough real estate for XGA res.

Overall Evaluation: Regarding recent user reviews on the bezel "ungluing" I have noticed this during the summer under hot use. However, it was not a real issue. The seperation takes place where the tablet buttons are, and nothing seems to be at risk in failing/coming apart, unlike other tablets I have owned. I use the x61t ALL the time-every day, as a planner (Blackboard Backpack) and for other common purposes. The screen is VERY durable and unexpectedly, the machine fell directly onto my "shift nob" in my car from the dash-as a GPS device, and the screen was unscathed! The instant response and power management is a big plus and will keep avid inking users happy for awhile. A notable upgrade will be a SSD, which will only extend battery life and create ever more realistic experience. The ultra-dock is an optional device and I personally do not have one. I use the tablet sleeve (without the plastic cover) and it does a great job in integrating the device in my busy life without concern for it's welfare. You will not be dissapointed with the newest tablet-it is practical, reliable, and forward thinking. Besides the bezel adhesive (which returns to normal when the ambient temp is cool) I have not had any other issues. As a avid trackpad user, I welcome the "eraser" mouse. If this device had an SSD disk-it would be unstoppable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Reviewed by: student

Duration of ownership: 2 Months

Strengths: Intel's Santa Rosa platform which is desktop fast.

Weaknesses: Poorly developed and manufactured. Obvious cost cutting compared to pre Lenovo Thinkpads.

Overall Evaluation: My X61T developed a problem with the screen surround during the first 3 weeks of use. Look up "X61T bezel seperation" and you will see that it is a problem endemic to the X61T, not just my machine. Basically Lenovo used the wrong type of glue to stick the screen surround to the LCD and it comes unstuck as the LCD heats up. Unless you want to buy a machine you know will become faulty, sometimes within hours of use, stay clear, no matter what tempting discounts the Lenovo website may place in your way.