Carlson Undergraduate Program


Laptop Models 8-1-2008


The Carlson Undergraduate Laptop Program offers students a choice of laptops that encompass value and performance. Listed below are specifications for the two negotiated models that are available to purchase through the 2008-09 Undergraduate Laptop Program. The differences between the two models are underlined.


The Performance Solution model is the traditional Lenovo laptop, while the Ultralight Solution model encompasses Lenovo's latest technology. To learn more about the x300 machine, please see a review of it. Both models can be viewed in the Laptop Repair Center L-103 Hanson Hall 612-625-5550.


2008-09 PERFORMANCE SOLUTION 2008-09 ULTRALIGHT SOLUTION

Model: ThinkPad T61

$1420 (tax and shipping not included)


  • Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz
  • 14" WXGA+ (widescreen: NEW industry standard)
  • 100 GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
  • 2 GB RAM (2 DIMM)
  • NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
  • DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer
  • Intel Wireless Wi/Fi Link 4965AGN
  • 9 Cell Battery (1-yr warranty)
  • Bluetooth
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Windows XP Pro w/Custom Carlson School Image
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • 56K Modem
  • 4 Year Warranty
  • 4 Year ThinkPad Protection (Accidental Damage Coverage)
  • 4.8 lbs

Model: ThinkPad X300

$2710 (tax and shipping not included)


  • Intel Core 2 Duo 1.2 Ghz
  • 13.3" WXGA+ (widescreen: NEW industry standard)
  • 64 GB SOLID STATE Hard Drive
  • 2 GB RAM (1 DIMM)
  • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator x3100
  • Ultrathin DVD Recordable
  • Intel Wireless Wi/Fi Link 4965AGN
  • 6 Cell Battery (6.5 hours life; 1-yr warranty)
  • Bluetooth
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Camera
  • Windows XP Pro w/Custom Carlson School Image
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • 4 Year Warranty
  • 4 Year ThinkPad Protection (Accidental Damage Coverage)
  • 3.3 lbs

*Updated 08/16/2008