The notebook has a high-quality design, a good battery life and nice features, CNET reports. But it's quite heavy and the performance is only mediocre, leading to a score of only 6.4 out of 10.

The ThinkPad Z61m is solidly constructed with a magnesium-alloy frame and thick metal hinges. It measures 14 inches wide, just less than 10 inches deep, and 1.4 inches thick, making it similar in size to the HP Compaq nc8430 and a bit smaller than the Acer Ferrari 5000. Though the ThinkPad Z61m starts at 6.3 pounds, the optional titanium cover on our review unit bumped its weight to 6.8 pounds (7.7 pounds with its AC adapter), making it a touch heavier than the other models. While we wouldn't want to carry the ThinkPad Z61m with us every day, it is still light enough for the occasional business trip.



Link: CNET