The Lenovo Thinkpad X300 is an ultraportable notebook from the Thinkpad series at 19 mm at its thinnest weighing 1.4 kg. The size of the notebook however is not a reflection of its performance, with the notebook being able to provide users with the performance required to perform everyday work and computing, via its features such as an integrated DVD burner, up to 10 hours unplugged battery life, wireless options plus Gigabit Ethernet and an array of connectivity options such as three USB ports, line in and line out, and more. The notebook also features a Solid State storage drive (with no moving parts, they consume less power and are considered less likely to break down than traditional hard drives). The Thinkpad X300 also offers several wireless connectivity options including integrated Wireless WAN and WLAN. The notebook is designed with a glossy bottom bezel, select illuminated buttons, and an integrated camera option and stereo speakers. In addition, ThinkPad X300 is the first Lenovo notebook rated EPEAT Gold for low energy use and minimal impact on the environment. The Thinkpad X300 meets the European Union’s Reduction of Hazardous Substances standards and it is an Energy Star 4.0 qualified device. The Thinkpad X300 is touted to use 25% less energy than previous X Series models and features low voltage processors. Other features on the Thinkpad X300 that contributes to its energy efficiency rating include LED backlit displays and solid state storage drives. It is also built with arsenic-free glass, mercury-free displays and utilizes 90% recyclable packaging (by weight).
Specifications
Form factor
The Lenovo Thinkpad X300 is a notebook that features built-in Devices Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Thinklight and embedded Security Fingerprint reader in its 12.5 in x 9.1 in x 0.9 in / 3.2 lbs form factor that is localized for the United States. The notebook has a wireless IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), and Bluetooth connectivity.
Processor
The notebook is powered by a 1.2 GHz Intel Core™ 2 Duo Processor SL7100 Core voltage technology Low-Voltage (LV) with Multi-Core processor technology (Dual-Core) at 64-bit processor. It has a data bus speed of 800 MHz and is mounted on a Mobile Intel GS965 Express chipset. The processor features Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration; and the unit is supported by a 4.0 MB cache L2 memory, up to 1.0 GB with expandability up to 4.0 GB (max) on DDR2 SDRAM – 667.0 MHz via SO DIMM 200-pin slot (2 slots).
Environmental Parameters
The Thinkpad X300 is a notebook that is compliant to EPEAT Gold and ROHS standards.
Storage Controller
The Thinkpad X300 features a 64.0 GB Solid State Drive.
Display
The Thinkpad X300 also features a 13.3 in (widescreen) TFT active matrix with 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) pixel resolutions, 24-bit (16.7 million colors) color support with LED-backlit. The display is powered by an Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0.
Other features
The Thinkpad X300 also has built-in speakers and microphone, an integrated 1.3 Megapixel webcam, input device such as keyboard, trackpoint and ultranav (with keyboard localization and layout English).
Networking
The Thinkpad X300 features NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN wireless connectivity that is compliant to data link protocol such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n (draft), and IEEE 802.11g.
Expansion / Connectivity
The Thinkpad X300 supports the following input and output interfaces and expansion: one Hi-Speed USB port for VGA (4 pin USB Type A), one headphone output (RJ-45 type), one Display / video – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), one Network input type for mini-phone stereo with 3.5 mm diameter measurement and three microphone (mini-phone 3.5 mm type).
Miscellaneous
The Thinkpad X300 comes with power cables, hard drive password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Administrator password, and Power-on password. It is compliant to standards such as VCCI Class B ITE, SASO, ACA, FCC Class B certified, MIC, CB, RoHS, CCC, NOM, CER, BSMI, CE, CISPR 22 Class B, UL 60950, and FCC Part 15.
Power
The Thinkpad X300 is powered by an external AC adapter with 120/230 V capacity or a 3-cell Lithium polymer battery with 2440.0 mAh capacity.
Operating System / Software
The Thinkpad X300 comes bundled with Microsoft Windows Vista Business operating system, is Microsoft Office Ready (includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites – purchase of a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software is required) and Software Drivers & Utilities.
Manufacturer Warranty
The Thinkpad X300 is covered by a one year service and support warranty. It is also covered by a one year limited warranty Parts and labor warranty, and one year battery warranty.
Reviews
“As of this writing we’ve only had the ThinkPad X300 for a few hours now so once the honeymoon is over we’re sure there will be more to complain about, but right now it’s a big thumbs up on this piece of engineering from the ThinkPad labs.” – (Notebook Review, 2008)
“What the ThinkPad X300 lacks in style, compared with the Air, it more than makes up for with better features and more functionality.” – (PC World, 2008)
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