I’ve had the Lenovo X61 Tablet for 11 days now, and been using it extensively in tablet mode for in class note-taking, meetings, etc. My unit is spec’d as follows:
- Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 1.6 Ghz
- 1 GB of DDRII RAM
- 12.1’ 1024×768 XGA Multitouch display
- 120 GB, 7200 RPM Seagate hard drive
- Windows Vista Business
Here are my initial impressions:
Design and Aesthetics
The X61T carries the unmistakable genetic characteristics that is true to a long and deep-rooted ThinkPad heritage: functional, minimalistic, non-nonsense, sans frills design. The X61T is not a pretty machine, but it is not ugly either. Its character doesn’t say “look how cute and pretty I am!” every time you set your eyes on it, but rather has the productively refreshing aura of “c’mon, quit dicking around and lets get things done!”. The matte, all-black magnesium alloy finish is as aesthetically pleasing (in my opinion, at least) as it is functional (no finger prints and smears!)
Build Quality
Here is where I have mixed feelings. Read on…
