Lenovo ThinkPad X300 6478 - Core 2 Duo SL7100 1.2 GHz - 13.3" TFT

Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 is a 3.2-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is expensive at around $2,025.The 13.3 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1440 x 900, which is better than most laptops.Powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo chip.This notebook comes with a 64GB hard disk and 2 GB of memory.

Pros: Is only 0.9-inch thick, which is somewhat thinner than some similarly priced notebooks.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.

Cons: Has a modest 1.2 GHz CPU speed, which is considerably slower than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO Z570N/B, a 3.3-pound notebook at around $2, 090, has a 2.53 GHz CPU speed.Also, this notebook has only a 64GB hard drive, which is considerably smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.The Sony VAIO Z570N/B, again, has a 320GB hard drive.The fair battery performance of this notebook means it has to be recharged more frequently than other laptops in its class.Graphics-intensive applications (such as texture-rich games, DVD playback, and video editing) will hinder performance on a system that relies on shared video memory.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a balance between power and portability.Get status reports while on business trips by using this notebook?s built-in Wi-Fi modem to connect to wireless networks in airports and hotels.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your laptop with the included DVD player.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.The ?ThinkLight? gently illuminates the keyboard, making the laptop easier to use in low-light situations.

Value: In general, 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 quite a bit less -- right around $1,549.

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 laptop'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.

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• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part Number: 64781TU

• General

• Platform Technology Intel Centrino with vPro Technology
• Built-in Devices ThinkLight, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
• Width 12.5 in
• Depth 9.1 in
• Height 0.9 in
• Weight 3.2 lbs
• Color Black
• Localization English
• Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100 / 1.2 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Core voltage technology Low-Voltage (LV)
• Data bus speed 800 MHz
• Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
• Chipset type Mobile Intel GS965 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 4 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, RoHS, EPEAT Gold

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
• Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 64 GB Solid State Drive - Serial ATA-300
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD-Writer - Plug-in module

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Display

• Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Features LED-backlit

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio codec AD1984A
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
• Audio Input Microphone

• Notebook Camera

• Camera Type Integrated
• Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
• Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays 1 x Option Bay
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
• Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Features Power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Hard drive password, Administrator password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CB, CE, ACA, CCC, CER, MIC, NOM, BSMI, RoHS, SASO, UL 60950, FCC Part 15, CISPR 22 Class B, VCCI Class B ITE, FCC Class B certified
• Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

• Battery

• Technology 3-cell Lithium polymer
• Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
• Battery capacity 2440 mAh
• Mfr estimated battery life 4.3 hour(s)

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• Software PC Doctor, Adobe Reader, Google Picasa, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD, ThinkPad Utilities, Windows Live Search, Fingerprint Software, Windows Live Toolbar, Diskeeper Home Edition, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Client Security, Microsoft Office 2007 (Trial), ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, ThinkVantage System Migration Assistant, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA), Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - Pick-up and return, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5

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  Lenovo ThinkPad X300 6478 - Core 2 Duo SL7100 1.2 GHz - 13.3" TFT

  Price: $2,694.99

  Manufacturer: Lenovo

  Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 64 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 3.2 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS, EPEAT Gold

Lenovo

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/
• Address: 1009 Think Place, Morrisville, NC. 27560
• Phone: 1-866-458-4465