Lenovo ThinkPad R60 reviewed

NotebookReview.com got their hands on Lenovo's new ThinkPad R60 -- or should we say, one version of the R60, since you can basically configure it to your heart's content -- and put it through its paces. On the low-end, you can get an R60 with a Celeron processor for as little as $800 but, not suprisingly NotebookReview got something a little more tricked out for testing: one with a Core Duo 2.0GHz processor, 15-inch SXGA screen, EV-DO, ATI X1400 128MB graphics card, 1GB RAM, and a 100GB 7200RPM hard drive. That config will set you back about two grand, but whatever setup you choose, they think you'll be pleased, digging the usual powerhouse ThinkPad keyboard (and touchpoint), rugged design, refreshing lack of pre-loaded junkware and, of course, the endless configuration options. On the downside, it's not quite as sturdy as the T60 and it's a bit thicker and heavier than other notebooks in its class, but for the price and configurability that seems to be a reasonable trade-off for what's still one of the best laptops money can buy.