Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad X41 2527 (Pentium M 758 1.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD)
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CNET Review
The Good: Light and thin design; comfortable keyboard; fingerprint reader; dedicated security hardware; includes multimedia dock; excellent battery life.
The Bad: Expensive; heavier than the ThinkPad X40; pedestrian 4,200rpm hard drive.
The Bottom Line: Though costly and a bit heavier than the ThinkPad X40, the ultraportable ThinkPad X41 is still a great choice for the corporate road warrior's dream machine.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 89900 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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pocket-lint.co.uk
Review Summary: Using the familiar ultraportable notebook body to great effect, Lenovo has added a digitised screen to give it a whole new feel and approach
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techradar.com
Review Summary: A fingerprint reader can be found on the panel, pushing security to the fore. Backed by a TMCP chip, data will be safe even from the most ardent of hackers. You won't find a built-in optical drive, this being moved to the supplied docking station, which h
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itp.net
Review Summary: If you can look past its rather average battery life, the Thinkpad X41 is a very solid product that we're sure can go the distance and then a little further.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Despite average performance, the X41 has long battery life with an extended battery, a light weight, and a great keyboard.
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 252755U
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Built-in Devices Speaker, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width 10.5 in
- Depth 9.3 in
- Height 1.1 in
- Weight 3.3 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium M 758 / 1.5 GHz
- Core voltage technology Low-Voltage (LV)
- Data bus speed 400 MHz
- Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 1.5 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 40 GB - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
- Widescreen Display No
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 900
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input None
Input Device(s)
- Input device type TrackPoint, Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem - CDC
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Modem features V.92 upgradable
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express
- Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio - Line-in/microphone - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Features Hard drive password, Power-on password, Security Chip, ThinkVantage Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator password
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology 8-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 5.7 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 3.9
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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