Due to global economic crisis, people’s lives and living standards have also been highly affected. Everyone wants to save more and spend little. But then, there are some necessities of this modern era without which one is not able to survive. For businessmen, students and office employees, a computer system has become a necessity. Due to frequent traveling; need of a portable computer has increased. Here come notebooks. Every one wants to get their hands on such a notebook which is easy to handle, packed with all essential features and immensely economical. Market is filled with such kind of laptops, but there are plenty of expensive ones too. One amongst the latter is Lenovo Think Pad X301. It is a smart and stylish, feature-packed 13.3” netbook; whose targeted customers are business executives.

Let us look at its specifications:

• Processor: 1.40GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.40GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 800Mhz FSB)
• Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• Screen: 13.3-inch WXGA+ (1440 x 900, 300 nit) LED backlit display
• Memory: 2GB (up to 4GB configurable)
• Storage: 64GB SSD (up to 128GB SSD optional)
• Optical Drive: Ultra-thin DVD Burner
• 1.3 mp webcam
• Wireless and Communications: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 (802.11 a/b/g/n wi-fi), BlueTooth 2.0 EDR (Verizon or AT&T 3G wireless available as option, not included)
• Battery: 6-cell Li-Polymer extended life battery (3-cell Li-Polymer battery available and multi-bay extended life 3-cell battery)
• Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports, Monitor out port, AC adapter, headphone/line-out, microphone/line-in, Gigabit Ethernet
• Dimensions: 12.4″ x 9.1″ x 0.73″ - 0.92″
• Weight: from 2.93lbs with 3-cell battery and no optical drive to 3.32lbs with 6-cell battery and DVD Burner in
• Port Replicator: Via USB
• Input: Full sized keyboard, trackpoint navigation, touchpad, fingerprint reader
• Operating System: Windows XP Professional (Windows Vista available in various flavors)
• Other Features: Integrated web camera

Surprisingly, the net book is lightweight as well as solid. The outer case is made up of magnesium and is rock hard. On the other hand, the nearly 1 inch thickness makes it ultra portable as it can easily slip into one’s bag. Also, it is all black.

Regarding ports and in/out puts; there are 3 USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet slot, Audio out, microphone in, Monitor out and display port. Too bad it lacks a slot for PC or Express cards.

The keyboard is one of the best features of X301. Keys are nicely spaced, and are easy to handle. Moreover, the keys have a lusterless finishing; protecting them over years. There are dual navigation options i.e. a touchpad as well as a Trackpoint pointing stick. Therefore, the users can choose according to their preference.

The ThinkPad X301 uses a recently released Intel 1.40GHz Core 2 Duo SU9400 processor from the Montevina family chipset.  The X300 used a 1.20GHz L7100 chip has been especially designed by Intel for that notebook. The X301 has fresh Intel 4500MHD integrated graphics on board.

When it comes to connectivity, X301 is fully equipped. Prominent technological characteristics are WLAN Wi-Fi, UWB, GPS, Ethernet LAN port and Bluetooth.

Pros:

• Slimmest Thinkpad ever
• Easy to carry
• Strongly built and beautifully designed
• Built in optical drive
• Sharp display
• Both Touchpad plus Trackpoint
• Nice connectivity features

Cons:

• Absence of media card reader
• Absence of PC/ Express card slot
• Tricky touchpad’s location
• Highly expensive

Final Words:

This notebook is fully equipped with most of the important technological features, is beautifully designed and functions nicely; though is expensive. Whoever can afford it must grab a piece, as it is quite a nice and functional laptop.

Name (required)

E-Mail (will not be published) (required)

Website

Subscribe to comments feed