Posts about the Lenovo ThinkPad X301
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Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad X301
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CNET Review
The Good: Extremely thin and light; built-in DVD burner and DisplayPort connection; optional WWAN, GPS, and wireless USB.
The Bad: Expensive; touch pad's location makes it easy to accidentally graze while typing.
The Bottom Line: The 13.3-inch ThinkPad X301 offers all the benefits of its predecessor, plus better performance. It's pricey, but worth the expense for highly mobile users seeking a thorough feature set in a sleek, lightweight case.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The Lenovo ThinkPad X301 has a built-in optical drive and several data ports, where most ultraportables are lacking. Conservative businessman may find what they're looking for in this traditional yet lightweight laptop, although it is overpriced for ...
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: An incremental upgrade from the ThinkPad X300, and ultimately a little disappointing. For this price, we expect close to perfection, and the X301 doesn't quite deliver.
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businesscomputingworld.co.uk
Review Summary: The ThinkPad X301 measures less than 18.6mm at its thinnest point, has a starting weight as low as 1.41kg, and packs a handful of upgrades, making it a mobile user's wet dream. Not only can you expect up to 20% better performance, as well as improved ...
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 2776L9U
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
- Built-in Devices ThinkLight, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width 12.5 in
- Depth 9.1 in
- Height 0.9 in
- Weight 3.2 lbs
- Color Black
- Localization English
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 / 1.4 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GS45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPEAT Gold, EPEAT gold
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 64 GB Solid State Drive - Serial ATA-300
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Solid state
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-Writer - Plug-in module
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features LED-backlit
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec AD1984A
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint
Telecom
- Modem None
- Service provider Cellular wireless ready
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays 1 x Option Bay
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - DisplayPort - 20 pin DisplayPort, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards CB, CE, ACA, CCC, CER, MIC, NOM, BSMI, RoHS, SASO, UL 60950, FCC Part 15, CISPR 22 Class B, VCCI Class B ITE, FCC Class B certified
- Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 3-cell Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
- Mfr estimated battery life 4.3 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Vista Business
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software PC Doctor, Adobe Reader, Roxio My DVD, ThinkPad Utilities, Windows Live Search, Fingerprint Software, Windows Live Toolbar, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Client Security, Roxio Creator Business Edition, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), McAfee VirusScan Plus with SiteAdvisor (30 days of virus definitions)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - Pick-up and return, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Sustainability
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
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