Lenovo ThinkPad X301 Review
The X301 ThinkPad laptop from Lenovo is extremely thin and light. The real distinction that sets the ThinkPad X301 apart from the X300, is the Processor upgrade. Lenovo stepped up the processor on the ThinkPad X301, to an Intel Core 2 Duo 9400. What does this mean for the average user? The new processor uses less power and therefore will extend battery life. Laptop batteries are a major concern for laptop buyers, and the folks at Lenovo eases that worry with the upgrade to an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. Testing results revealed an average of three hour battery life with the X301.
The ThinkPad X301 is a business grade laptop with the essential specs and features for the business person on the go. ThinkPads make great laptops for college bound students as well. Actively mobile users will appreciate the portability of the ThinkPad notebook. The 13inch screen size, supports resolutions up to 1440 x 900, provides crisp clean images, and excellent video playback from DVD-s or online videos.
The roomy keyboard on the X301 makes it easy to use, even with the eraserhead Trackpoint. Integrated webcam, and noise-cancelling mic, enhances online communications, especially if video conferencing is required.
The X301 is loaded with great specs and features aside from those mentioned above. The implementation of a Solid State Hard Drive allows for faster boot times, and more durability, as Solid State Hard Drives can withstand more shock than platter driven Hard Disks. Upgrading to a 128GB Solid State Drive will allow for more storage, but will cost you.
Overall the Lenovo Thinkpad X301 laptops is ideal for professionals and students. Lenovo quality construction and reliability.
| Processor |
Intel Core 2 Duo SU 9400 |
| Operating System |
Windows Vista Business |
| Hard Drive |
64GB Solid State Drive |
| Memory |
2GB |
| Optical Drive |
DVDRW |
| Networking |
Wireless, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Modem |
Optional 3G Modem (WWAN) |
| Display |
13 inches |
| Display Adapter |
Mobile G M45 Express |
| Ports |
High Speed Serial, ECP parallel, VGA Out, USB,Microphone,Headphone, |
| Dimension |
12.5 inches x 9.1 inches x 0.7 inches
3.9 pounds |
