Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T60 is a 5.5-pound, general-purpose notebook computer. Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is expensive at around $2,115. Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in. Features ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 graphics with 128MB of video RAM.

Pros: Has a plug-in module media bay, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks. Also, this notebook has 1400 x 1050 native screen resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced notebooks. The DVD-Writer is housed in a modular plug-in drive bay, which is more upgradeable and gives you more options than an integrated drive.

Cons: Only has a Core Duo processor. Also, this notebook has only 1 GB RAM. This is not out of line with the product's price, but is less than the average notebook on the market today. The Lenovo ThinkPad T60 comes with entry-level word processing software – if you often need to create presentations you will likely need to upgrade to a more powerful office suite .

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook. Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your laptop with the included DVD player. With 128MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do OK with some games and multimedia applications, but will fall short of satisfying the serious gaming enthusiast. Get status reports while on business trips by using this laptop’s built-in Wi-Fi modem to connect to wireless networks in airports and hotels.

Value: Despite its expensive price, this notebook has great features for the money. However, if you were to judge strictly by how large the screen is, the average price of consumer level products with a similar screen size is considerably less -- in fact around $1,279.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room. (2) To get the most out of this notebook's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.