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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 93
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 215 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X300 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 169827 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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maximumpc.com
Editors' rating: 90
Summary: When it comes to usability, the X300 really shines. With the SSD drive, we don't hesitate to pick up a still-running laptop, whether it's to carry it down the hall for a meeting or to chuck it in our bag to go home. The full-size keyboard makes for ...
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mobiletechreview.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: The Lenovo ThinkPad is very slim and light, yet it makes relatively few concessions in terms of features-- an applaudable feat. The machine has plenty of basic ports (no HDMI, S-Video or FireWire-- but that would be asking an awful lot) and an ...
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notebookcheck.net
Editors' rating: 88
Summary: Under load the X300 reaches a maximum volume of 32.8 dB(A), although reaching this level requires the computer to be constantly running complex operations for some time, such as in renderings or complex calculations
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pcworld.com
Editors' rating: 77
Summary: What the ThinkPad X300 lacks in style, compared with the Air, it more than makes up for with better features and more functionality
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laptops. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laptop.
Ultraportable laptop computer
The smallest, most lightweight laptops are called ultraportables. Their compact form factor is crucial for people who need to have their PC with them all the time, especially frequent business travelers. What you gain in portability, however, you usually give up in terms of weaker performance, smaller keyboards and displays, and fewer features. And what's more, ultraportable laptops almost always carry a premium price tag. Still, a compact, lightweight profile can make all the difference if you spend a lot of time on the road.
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The Frequent Flier notebook computer
If you spend a lot of time on the road, size and weight are the two most critical factors in choosing a new notebook computer--even if it means sacrificing a little on performance and features. The smallest and lightest notebooks, ultraportables, weigh less than four pounds and are no thicker than a spiral-bound notebook.
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Microsoft Windows Vista for laptop computers
In addition to the core functionality of the Vista operating system, Microsoft portioned out extra features into different editions of Vista, aimed at different market segments and at differing price points.
| Feature | Home Basic | Home Premium | Business | Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU support | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | One physical CPU, but with multiple cores | Up to two physical CPUs | Up to two physical CPUs |
| Maximum supported RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Windows defender & firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduled backup | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Aero desktop experience | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobility center (centralized access to controls often used on portables) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tablet PC support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Windows SideShow (display support for a variety of secondary devices) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Extended media and entertainment capabilities (Media center, games,HD, movie- and DVD maker) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Remote desktop connection | Yes | Yes | ||
| Windows Fax and Scan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sound Schemes, DreamScene (video desktop "wallpaper") | Yes | |||
| BitLocker drive encryption | Yes |
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Microsoft Windows 7 system requirements
Ready for Windows 7?
If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
- -1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- -1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- -16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
- -DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
- -Internet access (fees may apply)
- -Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
- -For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
- -Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
- -HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
- -DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
- -BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
- -BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
- -Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
- -Music and sound require audio output
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Home user laptop computer
Home users are increasingly turning to notebook computers as their primary PCs, as they like that laptops can offer similar performance and features to those of a desktop PC, and can be easily moved from room to room. Though of course almost any notebook computer will do for typical home use, there are two types of laptops most suitable for home users: mid-size notebooks, which tend to be budget-friendly, and desktop replacements, which are usually packed with features.
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CNET product brief
Description: The Lenovo ThinkPad X300-6477 is a 3.4-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is expensive at around $2,000.The 13.3 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1440 x 900, which is better than most notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This configuration includes a 64GB hard drive and 2 GB of memory.
Pros: Has 6.5-hour estimated battery life.This is longer than the average notebook on the market today, but is to be expected for a notebook of this price.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.
Cons: Has a modest 1.2 GHz CPU speed, which is considerably slower than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO VGN-Z790DIB, a 3.3-pound notebook at around $2, 075, has a 2.8 GHz CPU speed.Also, this notebook has only a 64GB hard drive, which is considerably smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.The Sony VAIO VGN-Z790DIB, again, has a 500GB hard drive.This notebook's Intel GMA X3100 graphics chip uses system memory, which sometimes results in slower performance.
Suitability: Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.The good battery performance will keep your laptop running longer without plugging in.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your laptop with the included DVD player.A unique feature of this laptop is the "ThinkLight," which shines down from above the screen to illuminate the specially coated keys on the keyboard -- great for typing in low-light conditions.
Value: Overall, this notebook's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of thin-and-light products with a comparable screen size is considerably less -- in fact around $1,556.
Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
