New R61 models released

[ryengineer]

Lenovo has released two new members in R61 family, R61e and R61i. Since there wasn't much of a difference left between T and R series so lenovo has introduced them merely for mainstream users.

Noticeable changes are:

1. On R61e customers are offered to choose between Intel GL960 and GM965 chipset.

2. On R61i, lenovo has brought back the option of S-Video.

[tomh009]

Also single-core Celeron processors available on the R61e.

[radgar]

First of all - hello to the forum.

As I'm greatly interested in purchasing a R61i (NF0AEPB, with C2D T5250, matte WXGA and XPPro) I wanted to make sure:

What is the difference between R61i and R61. I saw at least one model of R61 (not R61i) with S-Video out so the facts don't match.

My main concern is the build quality - are the R61i as good as R61 in this area?

If anyone knows the answers for a fact I'll appreciate the comment - the sooner the better, because after weekend I plan on purchasing.