subject: Ibm Thinkpad Z61p Review [print this page] Lenovo ThinkPad Z61 series includes Z61P, Z61M and Z61T, which, Z61M has been divided into three versions for which specific model Z61M-945163J version of a 15.4-inch WSXGA + screen (1680 * 1050 pixels), based on the Core Duo T2400 (1.83GHz) + Intel 945PM design, built-in 512MB memory, 100GB hard drive, ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (128MB) graphics card. Specifications similar to the Z61M-945164J also built 300,000-pixel camera. The two products weighing about 3.1/2.9 kg, built-in lithium battery provides 3.8 hours of battery life time.
Z61M series, the most low-end version of the 94516BJ using a 15.4-inch WXGA +) screen (1440 * 900 pixels resolution), processor selected Celeron M 410 (1.46GHz), Intel 945GM chipset with integrated GMA950 graphics, built-in 512MB memory, 80GB hard disk. This product weighs 3.1 kg, built-in lithium battery provides 3.7 hours of battery life time.
The Z61T with a 14-inch WXGA + LCD screen, powered by Intel Core Duo T2400/T2300E processor, 945GM chipset, integrated GMA950 graphics. Built-in 512MB memory, 100GB/80GB hard drive, which high version also embedded a 30-megapixel camera.
The overall design point of view, Z60T IBM does not jump out of the previous design framework, the biggest change in appearance is to change the size from the original 4:3 15:9, Z61P mold in use charcoal in color or black shell material combination is by the PC + ABS with a ThinkPad with the usual multi-carbon fiber to enhance the panel's strength. Z61P the body a "fingerprint resistant coating" to avoid getting fingerprints on the panel above. Z61T predecessors who inherited a lot of good place, for example, built magnesium body frame can be reduced by 30 per cent of external impact, hardware, hard drive shock absorber in the rail kit further grow capacity, add drainage holes to strengthen two-way the notebook against accidentally splashing water capacity.
ThinkPad Z61P a 15.4 inch wide screen, but the display size has risen to the top of WUXGA (1920 * 1200 pixels, dot pitch is only 0.17mm), in line with 1080i HD video signal standards. In general, such a generally high standard screen 17 inches or greater in size of the notebook body, visible for graphics workstations ThinkPad Z61P in the display has been marked out of a can. On the other hand, Z61P also reached the screen brightness 150cd/m2, viewing angle is also satisfactory, with the strongest since ancient ThinkPad specifications to describe it is no exaggeration.
Z61P still continues in operation in the usual ThinkPad features, whether it is the classic "Little Red Riding Hood" or full-size keyboard is retained, the benefits of full-size keyboard is much higher that the use of comfort, users will not be key cap is too small to hit the wrong button. The Little Red Riding Hood not to mention the benefits, once familiar with the operation, the mouse can be declared laid off.
By random UltraNav Wizard program can optimize Z61P pointing device performance. If the user chooses to use the mouse as the main TrackPoint device, you can set shortcut keys or touchpad scroll device. If the user chooses to use a mouse pad as the main device, the more features you can set the touchpad, TrackPoint also has all the features.
Interfaces, ThinkPad Z61P the right side of the fuselage with DVD R DL optical drive, supports up to 8X DVD R, 4-speed DVD R DL, 6-speed DVD-RW, 8-speed DVD + RW, 5-speed DVD-RAM , 24X CD-R and 16x CD-RW drives. Next to it with S output, respectively, two USB2.0 transmission interface, in addition, the host also has a set back USB2.0 interface.
Relatively speaking, ThinkPad Z61P designed to be more lively to the left, D-Sub15, RJ45 network interface, RJ11 Modem Interface, ExpressCard/54/34, IEEE 1394 interface, and so concentrated here. With the host in front of the infrared communications port, wireless LAN switch and multi-card reader.
Other details, ThinkPad Z61P speaker position on the keyboard above the left and right borders, through the combination of multimedia keys on the keyboard the user can easily control audio and video playback. In the blue ThinkVantage IBM ThinkPad Z61P battery button press system, the user can be transferred to the control panel, which you can select all of the ThinkPad software features, including security client, system backup and recovery systems, power management systems.
Active Protection System ThinkPad Z61P offers functionality that is hinkPad proprietary hard disk protection system. The principle of this system is the use of sensors to detect the notebook body vibration, shock and then to determine under the circumstances would not cause harm to the hard disk. In the hard disk may be jeopardized, the software will automatically stop the hard work, in order to protect the hard disk.
In addition, ThinkPad Z61P also comes with Google Desktop software, you can call directly through the shortcut, through which we can quickly find the data within the local hard disk or file, the search speed is not Windows built-in search function that can compare.
Common laptop to upgrade or maintenance, will be the processor, hard drive, memory modules designed on the host at the bottom, so that the configuration of the notebook replacement will play a great convenience. The ThinkPad Z61P shift the main focus of the hardware module within the region to the keyboard, if you want the user to upgrade the memory, need to first remove the screws and then remove the bottom of the wrist rest.
ThinkPad Z61P memory module to the keyboard tray hidden inside, remove the keyboard tray, we can see the memory expansion interface. From the figure above shows, Z61p fingerprint identification system design in the keyboard tray section, through a cable connected to the motherboard.
Remove IBM ThinkPad Z61P 2530 battery, the internal structure glance, integrated cooling device is particularly eye-catching.
Z61p hard drive is designed in the bottom of the host, you can unscrew a screw off bezel, 7200 rpm notebook hard drive performance is not covered.
Test
Z61P on the configuration using the Intel Core Duo T2500 dual-core processor (2GHz), Intel 945PM chipset, built-in 1GB DDR2 667Mhz memory and a 100GB hard drive (7,200 RPM), DVD burner. As Z61P located in the mobile station, it selected the latest ATI Mobility Fire GL V5200 professional graphics with powerful graphics performance. In addition, Z61P also supports Bluetooth, WiFi and other features. Z61P volume of 357 262.5 37.3 ~ 40.2mm, weighing about 2.9 kg, built-in lithium battery provides 3.8 hours of battery life time.
Mobility FireGL V5200 mainly for a variety of professional applications such as AutoCAD, Catia, ICEM Surf, SolidWorks, 3dsmax, Maya, Softimage / XSI and so on. The hardware specifications, Mobility FireGL V5200 features 12 pixel pipelines, 5 vertex shader processors and 256MB memory. While the previous generation V5000 only 8 pipelines, but more than a generation V5200 vertex shader processors. From here we can see, V5200 Mobility Radeon X1600 is essentially nothing but a face-lift, with a different brand name Bale. ThinkPad Z61P built FireGL V5200 graphics board memory 256MB, can be adjusted in PowerStrip to 398MHz/640MHz (core / memory) frequency.
ThinkPad Z61P overall performance is high in most of the tests are sufficient, and Dell's flagship XPS M2010 notebook to compete only in the graphics test session lost. Although because of Mobility FireGL V5200 is a professional graphics card, but it is still its core X1600, and X1600 are basically the same performance, only in some specialized software, optimized V5200 can show a greater advantage. Overall, Z61P performance is very good.
Summary
On the configuration, IBM ThinkPad Z61P SERIES battery in the ThinkPad family history can be described as one of the strongest models, it uses a dual-core graphics +7200 + professional notebook hard drive with the top switch, fully meet the performance requirements of mobile workstations. In particular, WUXGA screen, the 15-inch display area that can provide even better picture detail. Coupled with the ThinkPad has always been excellent workmanship, and the surrounding security software, it can be said, Z61p is a dream for professionals to create the configuration. Currently, this product in Japan's offer of 349,650 yen, or about RMB 24,133.92 yuan, the price is fairly good. Of course, when the ThinkPad Z61P to enter the domestic market, it is certainly not the price so low, at least in the 3W above it.
