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Lenovo ThinkPad X301

The Lenovo ThinkPad X301 is a lean, ultraportable and capable laptop offered by Lenovo weighing only 3 lbs with a small 10.5" x 8.3" footprint. It is powered by either a Intel Core 2 Duo Processor and has a Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics card for smooth video performance and enhanced graphics. It comes standard with 1 or 2 GB of DDR3 memory, 64 GB of solid state hard drive space and has a 13.3" WXGA+ TFT LED backlight display. There is built in Intel WiFi Link 5100 or 5300 (AGN) with My WiFi Technology and Bluetooth PAN . It comes with an optional ultrathin DVD burner and Genuine Windows Vista Home or Business operating system. There are several other customizable options upon purchase.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X301
MSRP $2,000.00
Release date August, 2008
Brand Lenovo
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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Pros:
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famous ThinkPad build quality
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UltraNav combo (includes multitouch touch pad and TrackPoint)
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LED backlit high definition 13.3" display (1440 x 900px)
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solid state storage drive standard
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slick business-class ThinkPad aesthetic
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ideal for the businessman on the go - lightweight, small, great battery life, fully featured
+1agreedisagree

dual core processor - not as gimpy as Core 2 Solo options
+1agreedisagree

includes DVD burner
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Cons:
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very expensive
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Intel GMA graphics only - no switchable graphics options, only good for basic 2D applications and media
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poorer value - energy efficient components are very expensive, not as powerful / versatile as cheaper models from Lenovo
+1agreedisagree

limited RAM and storage drive space
+1agreedisagree

boring aesthetic compared to more flashy ultra-portable options
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Specifications

  • Processor otions:
    • Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400(1.4GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB)
    • Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600(1.6GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB)
  • Operating system options:
    • Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
    • Genuine Windows Vista Business
  • Display type: 13.3 WXGA+ TFT (1440x900 LED backlight) 3x3 UltraConnect
  • System graphics: Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD 
  • Total memory: 1 or 2GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory
  • Pointing device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and Multi Touch TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader
  • Hard Drive: 64GB Solid State Drive
  • Fixed Bay Device options:
    • Lightweight Travel Bezel
    • Ultrathin DVD Burner
  • Wireless Card options:
    • Intel WiFi Link 5100 (AGN) with My WiFi Technology
    • Intel WiFi Link 5300 (AGN) with My WiFi Technology
  • Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth PAN
  • Mobile Broadband: Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
  • Battery: ThinkPad X300/X301 Series 3 or 6 Cell LiPolymer Battery
  • Warranty: Topseller - 1 Yr Depot Warranty

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Buy It

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• TOPSELLER X301 SU9400 2776P6U 13.3-Inch Laptop

• Topseller ThinkPad X301 Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB SSD/DVD+/-RW/agn/BT/ATT/FPR/WC/13.3" WXGA

UPC: 884343160061

EAN: 884343160061

MPN: 2776P6U

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• TOPSELLER X301 P8700 277633U 13.3-Inch Laptop

• TopSeller ThinkPad X301 Core 2 Duo SU9600 1.6GHz/2GB/64GB SSD/DVD+RW/abgn/BT/FR/WC/13.3"WXGA+/VB-XPP

UPC: 884942294266

EAN: 884942294266

MPN: 277633U

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• Lenovo ThinkPad X301 Notebook

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• Lenovo ThinkPad X301 Laptop Computer - Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600(1.6GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB)

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• Lenovo Thinkpad X301 2776-TMU 13.3-Inch Laptop

• ThinkPad X301 Notebook

UPC: 884343001135

EAN: 884343001135

MPN: 2776TMU

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• Lenovo ThinkPad X301 2776 - Core 2 Duo SU9400 / 1.4 GHz ULV - Centrino 2 with vPro - RAM 2 GB - HDD 128 GB SSD - DVD-Writer - GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 - wireless ready - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 - TPM - fingerprint reader - Vista Business (64-bit) - 13.3" Widescreen TFT 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ) - camera - black - TopSeller - Microsoft Office Ready

• LVO TS TP X301 SU9400 128GB 2GB VB

UPC: 884343572185

EAN: 884343572185

MPN: 2776V2U

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• Lenovo Thinkpad X301 2776-H1U 13.3-Inch Laptop

• TopSeller Thinkpad X301 Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.40GHz/2GB/T/120/DVD+RW/abgn/GNIC/BT/FR/WC/13.3" WXGA+/VB

UPC: 884343375656

EAN: 884343375656

MPN: 2776H1U

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• Lenovo Thinkpad X301 2776-L9U 13.3-Inch Laptop

• ThinkPad X301 Notebook

UPC: 884343124353

EAN: 884343124353

MPN: 2776-L9U

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

• Lenovo ThinkPad X301 2776 - Core 2 Duo SU9600 / 1.6 GHz ULV - Centrino 2 with vPro - RAM 2 GB - HDD 250 GB - DVD-Writer - GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 - wireless ready - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 - TPM - fingerprint reader - Vista Business / XP Pro downgrade - pre-installed: Windows XP - 13.3" Widescreen TFT 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ) - camera - black - TopSeller - Microsoft Office Ready

• LVO TS TP X301 SU9600 250GB 2GB XPP

UPC: 884942294303

EAN: 884942294303

MPN: 277632U

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Reviews

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Yale

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September 17, 2009
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ProSCORE
62
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8 pros
5 cons
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Pros

  • famous ThinkPad build quality
  • UltraNav combo (includes multitouch touch pad and TrackPoint)
  • LED backlit high definition 13.3" display (1440 x 900px)
  • solid state storage drive standard
  • slick business-class ThinkPad aesthetic
  • ideal for the businessman on the go - lightweight, small, great battery life, fully featured
  • dual core processor - not as gimpy as Core 2 Solo options
  • includes DVD burner

Cons

  • very expensive
  • Intel GMA graphics only - no switchable graphics options, only good for basic 2D applications and media
  • poorer value - energy efficient components are very expensive, not as powerful / versatile as cheaper models from Lenovo
  • limited RAM and storage drive space
  • boring aesthetic compared to more flashy ultra-portable options

Competitors

Yale prefers Lenovo ThinkPad X301 over Dell Adamo XPS
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tonyx

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September 17, 2009
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100
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