Lenovo Santa Rosa X-Series Range Officially Announced
In an announcement that, since we knew it was coming, will surprise nobody, Lenovo are revealing their latest line-up of Santa Rosa X-series laptops and Tablet PCs. The X61, X61s and X61 Tablet will be the flagship trio of Lenovo's ultraportable range, with WWAN cellular connectivity, WiFi 'n', Bluetooth and gigabit ethernet all available on different models.
Eight-cell batteries with an optional extended battery pack add up to a massive 12 hours from one charge for the X61s, while the X61 and X61 Tablet manage 11 and 10 hours respectively. Lenovo have also added a setting to eke out the last drips from the cells when you've that all important email to finish; it selectively shuts off unused features of the notebook, reducing overall power drain.
The X61 Tablet has a new SuperView SXGA+ screen, coated with a special scratch-resistant and anti-reflective layer which makes it extra usable outdoors. MultiView and MultiTouch remain options.
The ThinkPad X61, X61s and X61 Tablet PC start at approximately, $1,484, $1,474 and $1,779 respectively.
Full Specifications
Lenovo ThinkPad X61 Tablet
Processor (speed, L2 cache, FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 (1.6GHz, 4MB, 800MHz)
Intel Core 2 Duo L7300 (1.4GHz, 4MB, 800MHz)
Preloaded operating system
Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate 32
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32/64
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64
Genuine Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Display/Resolution
12.1" Super-Wide Angle FFS XGA TFT
(1024x768, 195nits)
12.1" SuperView SXGA+ TFT
(1400x1050, 190nits)
12.1" MultiView/MultiTouch XGA TFT
(1024x768, 150nits)
Serial ATA Hard Drive
60, 80, 120, 160GB 5400rpm
60, 100GB 7200rpm
Memory
Up to 4GB PC2-5300/667MHz (3GB addressable with 32-bit OS)
Optical drive
DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD Combo, or Multi-Burner Plus DVD Dual Layer Recordable (ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase required)
Video graphics
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (up to 256MB)
Available Integrated communications
Modem; Gigabit Ethernet
ThinkPad® 11a/b/g Il10
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Bluetooth™
Embedded WWAN
Li-Ion battery life
4-cell: up to 3hr
8-cell: up to 8hr
With optional extended-life battery
Up to 11hr (standard 8-cell high capacity battery plus ThinkPad X60 Series Extended Life battery)
Ports
3 USB 2.0;; expansion bus (for optional
ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase or ThinkPad X60
Series Extended Life Battery); external display; AC adapter; RJ-11, RJ-45; audio: headphone/line-out, external microphone
Slots
1 Type I / II PC Card slot with 34mm ExpressCard via adapter, 1 Secure Digital card slot
ThinkVantage Active Protection System and ThinkPad Shock-Mounted Hard Drive
Standard
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution
Standard
Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Select models
Keyboard
Ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, TrackPoint
pointing device with "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar,11 intuitive volume, ThinkVantage button and Windows keys
Dimensions
4-cell: 274x244x27.4-33.1mm (10.8" x 9.6" x 1.1-1.3")
8-cell: 274x267x27.4-33.1mm (10.8" x 10.5" x 1.1-1.3")
Weight
4-cell: 1.71 kg (3.77 lb)
8-cell: 1.93 kg (4.25 lb)
Port replicator/dock support
Optional ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase
Limited warranty
1yr or 3yr system/1yr battery
Additional supported operating systems
Genuine Windows 2000
Included software
(preloaded)
Adobe Reader
Diskeeper Home
Microsoft: Windows Live Toolbar & Search
Google Picasa
DVD playback codec
PC-Doctor
Norton Internet Security
(with 90 days of virus definitions)
ThinkPad Utilities
(Power Manager and Presentation Director)
ThinkVantage Access Connections
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
ThinkVantage Productivity Center with
Away Manager
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
ThinkVantage System Update
Lenovo ThinkPad X61
Processor (speed, L2 cache, FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 (2.0GHz, 4MB, 800MHz)
Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 (1.83GHz, 2MB, 667MHz)
Preloaded operating system
Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate 64
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32/64
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32
Genuine Windows XP Professional
Display/Resolution
12.1" XGA (1024x768, 150 nit)
Serial ATA Hard Drive
60, 80, 120, 160GB 5400rpm
60, 100GB 7200rpm
160GB 5400rpm Full Disc Encryption
Memory
Up to 4GB PC2-5300/667MHz (3GB addressable with 32-bit OS)
Optical drive
DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD Combo, or Multi-Burner Plus DVD Dual Layer Recordable (ThinkPad X6 UltraBase required)
Video graphics
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (up to 256MB)
Available Integrated communications
Modem; Gigabit Ethernet
ThinkPad® 11a/b/g Il10
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Bluetooth™
Embedded WWAN
Li-Ion battery life
4-cell cylindrical: up to 3.9hr
8-cell cylindrical: up to 7.8hr
With optional extended-life battery
Up to 11hr (standard 8-cell high capacity battery plus ThinkPad X60 Series Extended Life battery)
Ports
3 USB 2.0, 1394; expansion bus (for optional ThinkPad X6 UltraBase or ThinkPad X60
Series Extended Life Battery); external display; AC adapter; RJ-11, RJ-45; audio: headphone/
line-out, external microphone
Slots
1 Type I / II PC Card slot with 34mm ExpressCard via adapter, 1 Secure Digital card slot
ThinkVantage Active Protection System and ThinkPad Shock-Mounted Hard Drive
Standard
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution
Standard
Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Select models
Keyboard
Ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, TrackPoint
pointing device with "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar,11 intuitive volume, ThinkVantage button and Windows keys
Dimensions
268 x 211 x 20-35 mm (10.5 x 8.3 x 0.8-1.39")
Weight
4-cell cylindrical: 1.41 kg (3.11 lb)
8-cell cylindrical: 1.63 kg (3.56 lb)
Port replicator/dock support
Optional ThinkPad X6 UltraBase
Limited warranty
1yr or 3yr system/1yr battery
Additional supported operating systems
Genuine Windows XP Home
Genuine Windows 2000
Included software
(preloaded)
Adobe Reader
Diskeeper Home
Microsoft: Windows Live Toolbar & Search
Google Picasa
DVD playback codec
PC-Doctor
Norton Internet Security
(with 90 days of virus definitions)
ThinkPad Utilities
(Power Manager and Presentation Director)
ThinkVantage Access Connections
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
ThinkVantage Productivity Center with
Away Manager
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
ThinkVantage System Update
Lenovo ThinkPad X61s
Processor (speed, L2 cache, FSB)
Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 (1.6GHz, 4MB, 800MHz)
Intel Core 2 Duo L7300 (1.4GHz, 4MB, 800MHz)
Preloaded operating system
Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate 64
Genuine Windows Vista Business 32/64
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32
Genuine Windows XP Professional
Display/Resolution
12.1" XGA (1024x768, 150 nit)
12.1" UltraLight XGA (1024x768, 180 nit)
Serial ATA Hard Drive
60, 80, 120, 160GB 5400rpm
60, 100GB 7200rpm
Memory
Up to 4GB PC2-5300/667MHz (3GB addressable with 32-bit OS)
Optical drive
DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD Combo, or Multi-Burner Plus DVD Dual Layer Recordable (ThinkPad X6 UltraBase required)
Video graphics
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (up to 256MB)
Available Integrated communications
Modem; Gigabit Ethernet
ThinkPad® 11a/b/g Il
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Bluetooth™
Embedded WWAN
Li-Ion battery life
4-cell prismatic: up to 3.5hr
4-cell cylindrical: up to 4.5hr
8-cell cylindrical: up to 9hr
With optional extended-life battery
Up to 12.8hr (standard 8-cell high capacity battery plus ThinkPad X60 Series Extended Life battery)
Ports
3 USB 2.0, 1394; expansion bus (for optional ThinkPad X6 UltraBase or ThinkPad X60
Series Extended Life Battery); external display; AC adapter; RJ-11, RJ-45; audio: headphone/
line-out, external microphone
Slots
1 Type I / II PC Card slot with 34mm ExpressCard via adapter, 1 Secure Digital card slot
ThinkVantage Active Protection System and ThinkPad Shock-Mounted Hard Drive
Standard
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution
Standard
Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Select models
Keyboard
Ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, TrackPoint
pointing device with "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar,11 intuitive volume, ThinkVantage button and Windows keys
Dimensions
268 x 211 x 20-28 mm (10.5 x 8.3 x 0.8-1.1")
Weight
With 12.1" XGA:
4-cell prismatic: 1.32 kg (2.90 lb)
4-cell cylindrical: 1.36 kg (3.00 lb)
8-cell cylindrical: 1.58 kg (3.48 lb)
With 12.1" UltraLight XGA:
4-cell prismatic: 1.24 kg (2.73 lb)
4-cell cylindrical: 1.28 kg (2.83 lb)
8-cell cylindrical: 1.50 kg (3.30 lb)
Port replicator/dock support
Optional ThinkPad X6 UltraBase
Limited warranty
1yr or 3yr system/1yr battery
Additional supported operating systems
Genuine Windows XP Home
Genuine Windows 2000
Included software
(preloaded)
Adobe Reader
Diskeeper Home
Microsoft: Windows Live Toolbar & Search
Google Picasa
DVD playback codec
PC-Doctor
Norton Internet Security
(with 90 days of virus definitions)
ThinkPad Utilities
(Power Manager and Presentation Director)
ThinkVantage Access Connections
ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
ThinkVantage Productivity Center with
Away Manager
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
ThinkVantage System Update
