According to the information on IBM.com the ThinkPad R61 will also be offered in a 14.1" widescreen format. Below are listed the new features for the ThinkPad R61:
Intel Core 2 Duo (64-bit) processorsup to 2.4 GHz — T7100, T7300, T7500, T7700
New Intel GM/PM965 chipset (Speedy 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), up to 4 MB L2 cache)
Next generation of wireless LAN (WLAN) performance through 802.11n 2x3 MIMO
1 GB Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth, modem
14.1-inch wide screen
Hard drives for different needs: Up to 160 GB, 5400 rpm / Up to 100 GB, 7200 rpm / Intel Turbo Memory Card boosts performance (select models) / Full disk encryption provides security
Graphics: New NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M (128 MB) discrete graphics
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 graphics for clear images
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG LAN, Intel wireless 4945AGN LAN, or ThinkPad 11a/b/g6 WLAN card
UltraConnect II antenna to help optimize frequency coverage and performance for improved WLAN connectivity around the world, when used with compatible options
Widescreen 358-mm (14.1-in) with WXGA (1280 x 8000) or WXGA+ (1400 x 900) resolution TFT display 358-mm (14.1-in)
Ultrabay for fast and easy hot- and warm-swapping of selected options
4-in-1 multi card reader
FireWire IEEE 1394
Dimensions of 14.1" widescreen system: Width: 335.5 mm (13.2 in) x Depth: 237 mm (9.3 in) x Height: 30.0 to 34.9 mm (1.20 to 1.37 in)
Weight for 14.1" widescreen: 5.2lbs |