Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad T60 is a 6.2-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer. Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,345. Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Pros: Has a plug-in module media bay, which is more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks. Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable 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: Has only 1 GB RAM, which is less than some similarly priced notebooks. For example, the Dell Inspiron 1720 , a -pound notebook at around $1, 325, has 4 GB RAM. Also, this notebook has a DVD-Writer removable disc drive, which is less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks. The Lenovo ThinkPad T60 comes with simple word processing software – if you often create complex documents you will likely need to upgrade to a full-fledged office suite . Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video RAM.

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. If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: Overall, 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 quite a bit less -- in fact around $1,093.

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 Internet more conveniently from any room. (2) For help in deciding if this is the right computer for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks .