Prime Notebook Computer Review

The ThinkPad Z61m is the update to the newer widescreen Z series of ThinkPads with titanium cover. The Z series is the more multimedia oriented notebook with a widescreen display, built-in web cam, media card reader and FireWire connector. It also have an Intel’s latest and greatest CPU. The titanium lid cover of this laptop added some panache and toughness to the Z61m. And there’s no more fingerprints on titanium lid. The Z61m is still litlle heavy in comparison to other notebooks in its class. The Z61m is also fairly thick. The feel of Z61m is substansial. The inside of the Z61m is made from rugged and elegant plastic. The Z61m is unyielding, most likely due to its remarkably rigid roll cage. (more…)

The ThinkPad R60 is an update to the ThinkPad R52. The R60 is thinner and has a more durable casing that T60 although some people say that they are very similar. The improved of R60 from the R52 is by offering the faster new Intel Core Duo processor, an extra USB 2.0 slot, optional integrated WWAN, magnesium-alloy roll cage for extra internal component protection and an ATI X1400 graphics card. The R60 case design made by rugged plastic. There is some flexing in the case and certainly more than on the T60 series. The lid protection from the case is very good, with no ripples onthe screen when push on it. Inside there’s magnesium constructed roll cage to protect components, internals are further protected by a sturdy skeleton. Drop from 5 feet may crack the case but the guts of the notebook will be protected from shock and damage. (more…)

The IBM Lenovo X41 Tablet PC is a lightweight, full-featured notebook with outstanding battery life. At about 3.2 lbs. this notebook packs the best built-in security technology. It have a sturdy case with a responsive and full-sized notebook keyboard and bright displey. The X41 is designed to take a beating, not just to look. The hinges, keyboard, screen cover, case and trackpoint buttons all exude physical quality. The ThinkPad X41 use plastic for the case, but it’s a reinforced plastic composite. The case material provides for a very rugged and durable build, but still keeps the weight down. The screen lid is constructed of a magnesium alloy so there’s no flexing of the screen when push on it. It also have the IBM Active Protection System for the hard drive. (more…)

The ThinkPad X60s is the popular ultraportable ThinkPad X-series from Lenovo. It is the evolution of the former ThinkPad X41 notebook. The X60s is slightly deeper than the past X41. The X60s is light enough at 3.4lbs that easily palm it while walking around. The build of X60s is feels strong that mean it’s a sturdy built. The keyboard is spill proof, there are two drains that take liquid away from the keyboard and out the bottom of the notebook. Tough steel hinges provide a very firm screen opening and closing experience, and the screen absolutely will not wobble even on a very bumpy flight. A magnesium alloy material screen lid provides strong protection for your LCD screen. The minor things is the green LED display overlay on top of the notebook that is apparently glued on. (more…)

Thinkpad T43 is very sturdy. Its case made by magnesium composite. There’s no flex on the screen and have solid hingers. The design, though relatively simple, is really quite appealing depending on the style you’re looking for. If you’re more a fan of the design of laptops this probably isn’t what you’re looking for. But it’s small and weighs little enough that it doesn’t feel like a bother bringing it from place to place. The screen is not bad. There’s no dead pixel and has a very nice SXGA+ 1400×1050 resolution screen. The only gripes with the T43’s screen is that it’s viewing angle is really rather limited. (more…)