Lenovo ThinkPad R60 Laptop


The Lenovo Thinkpad R60 Laptop PC is equipped with 1.66 GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2300 with 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB featuring Intel 945GM Express Chipset motherboard, 512-MB DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM (2-GB max), 80-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive and a standard 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive.

lenovo-thinkpad-r60-laptop-pcThe Lenovo Thinkpad R60 Laptop features larger 15.4-inch (39.1 cm) WXGA Widescren Active Matrix non-transflective LCD TFT display powered by integrated ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 Graphics Chipset with upto 64-MB shared memory and built-in into Intel 965GM motherboard offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution with 16.7 million colors.

Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition, Lenovo Thinkpad R60 Laptop comes with integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG - WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless connection, integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, and standard 56kbps V.92 fax/modem card and inbuilt Bluetooth v2.0 wireless connection.

All the components in the Lenovo Thinkpad R60 laptop PC are packed in a magnesium frame that forms the first line of defense against unfortunate fall. In addition, the harddisk in this Lenovo laptop is encased in shock absorbers and utilizing the standard ThinkPad HardDisk Active Protection mechanism.

The Lenovo Thinkpad R60 laptop PC sports a roll cage strong chassis and the inside components including the hard-disk are mounted within a sturdy magnesium cage that may reduce the amount of stress on internal components when the notebook is dropped by up to 30 per cent, all helping business travelers.

For enhanced security, the Lenovo ThinkPad R60 laptop also provides Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) security chip for enhanced system security and integrated biometric fingerprint reader allowing secured data and system access to authorized users.

In addition, another application viz ‘Ultimaco SafeGuard PrivateDisk’ allows creation of a private partition which is not only password protected, but can be encrypted in such a manner that should the password be cracked, the data will not be readable except in another Lenovo ThinkPad R Series notebook PC.

The Lenovo R60 laptop also features an integrated 3-in-1 card reader, which supports the SD, Memory Stick and MultiMedia Card. The laptop has two long and large stereo speakers strategically placed on either side of the keyboard.

The Lenovo Thinkpad R60 laptop PC also features many unique multimedia features including hot keys to control application functions and ports to easily upload digital images and video, which makes it ideal for business or home use.

Lenovo Thinkpad R60 comes with several software and applications including the ThinkVantage software to simplify security, backup, rescue and recovery process as well as software and driver updates into one integrated interface.

Other features of Lenovo ThinkPad R60 includes 4 USB v2.0 compliant ports, ExpressCard 54mm slot, IEEE 1394, 4-pin Firewall port, PCMCIA Card Slot, Infrared port, and 25 pin standard Parallel D-Sub port.

Lenovo Thinkpad R60 laptop PC is powered by a 6-cell lithium ion 4800 mAh Battery which can provide upto 5 hour backup on full charge and it allows extending the battery life by up to 15% using a unique Battery-Stretch technology, which allows customizing options such as minimising refresh rates and disabling wireless LAN and Bluetooth options to conserve the battery life.

I/O Ports

  • 4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
  • ExpressCard 54mm
  • IEEE 1394, 4-pin Firewall port
  • VGA port, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
  • RJ-45, Ethernet
  • RJ-11, fax/modem
  • Microphone-input, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
  • Headphone-out
  • S-Video TV-out, 4 pin mini-DIN
  • PCMCIA Card Slot
  • Infrared - IrDA
  • Audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
  • Docking / port replicator
  • Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)

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Lenovo Thinkpad R60 Laptop Specifications:

  • Intel Pentium Core Duo Processor T2300, 1.66 GHz
  • 2-MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
  • Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
  • 512-MB DDR2 PC2-5300 667 Mhz SDRAM (2-GB maximum)
  • 80-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive
  • 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive

Display & Graphic

  • 15.4-inch (39.1 cm) WXGA Widescreen Active Matrix LCD TFT display
  • ATI Mobility Radeon X1300 Graphics Chipset with upto 64-MB shared memory
  • 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

  • Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
  • Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
  • 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem
  • Integrated Blurtooth v2.0

Other features

  • Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, Fingerprint Reader
  • 3-in-1 Media Card Reader
  • ExpressCard/54 slot
  • AC’97 Audio Hardware, Stereo Speakers built-in
  • Integrated Microphone
  • Li-Ion 6-cell 4800mA Standard Battery, 5.0 hrs backup
  • Dimensions: (WxDxH) - 12.4 in x 10.2 in x 1.5 inch
  • Weight: 2.84 kg without power pack

Price and Availability

Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2300 powered Lenovo Thinkpad R60 Laptop with DVD/CD-RW Combo drive and Windows Vista Business preinstalled is available in India for the price of Rs. 56,555/- with three year warranty. Visit www.lenovo.com/in for more details.

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