Lenovo ThinkPad X301 review

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What is it: 13.3-inch laptop with solid-state drive and ultra-low-voltage processor

What we think: Pricey, but worth the expense for highly mobile users seeking good performance

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Reviewed by: Michelle Thatcher

Reviewed on: 22 September 2008

Tags: Lenovo, Lenovo ThinkPad X301, performance, usability, edge

We like:

Extremely thin and light; built-in DVD burner and DisplayPort connection

We don't like:

Expensive; touch pad's location makes it easy to accidentally graze while typing

CNET UK judgement:

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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The ThinkPad X301 boasts the same 13.3-inch display, 1.5kg weight and 19mm thickness as its predecessor, the ThinkPad X300. In fact, with the exception of a new DisplayPort connector, the X301's case is essentially identical to that of the X300, right down to the built-in DVD burner. The real change is inside the case: Lenovo has stocked the X301 with Intel's latest Centrino 2 platform, including the just-released ultra-low-voltage Core 2 Duo SU9400 processor. It will be available in the UK in October. Continue Reading...