Ahh...Finally at last the long overdue first laptop. Yes, I am a little behind the times in getting new computer equipment, but I did acquire a new Lenovo ThinkPad T61p. It didn't take long to decide which laptop on the market to purchase, and I wasn't wrong about my decision. PCMag has rated the ThinkPad T series Editors Choice time and time again and nominated the other Think Pads for editor's choice. Despite the general feeling of quality you can get from official sources, I would like to reiterate my opinion.
ThinkPads have great design
- It has both touch pad and finger tracker for pointing
- Wireless a/g/n and Bluetooth
- Thinner and lighter than other comparable brands (namely Dell and Gateway)
- Fingerprint reader integrated in chassis
- Long battery life
- Intuitive volume controls and no cramped keyboard
Some other things I liked were
- Battery and fingerprint software very useful
- Shock protection that prevents hard disk damage from shocks (including real time monitoring)
- Optional 9-cell battery for extended work.
- Nice wide screen (15.4")
