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Product summary
This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad X40 is a 2.6-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,055.The 12.1 inch screen has a native resolution of 1024 x 768, which is somewhat lower than most notebooks.Built around the Intel Pentium M chip.This configuration comes with a 20GB hard disk drive and 256 MB of memory.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Pentium M (1 GHz) ; RAM installed: 256 MB DDR SDRAM ; Weight: 2.6 lbs ; See full specs
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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 81
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 155 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X40 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 148701 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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itp.net
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: In all, we liked the IBM ThinkPad X40. The internal components contribute to a decent overall performance for an ultra-portable, along with enhanced reliability for your hard drive and its data thanks to the Active Protection System. $1,999, is a fair ...
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thetechzone.com
Editors' rating: 95
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pcmag.com
Editors' rating: 100
Summary: The ThinkPad X40 is ideal for the road warrior who needs portability and essential functionality on the go.
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biosmagazine.co.uk
CNET product brief
Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad X40 is a 2.6-pound, thin-and-light notebook computer.Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,055.The 12.1 inch screen has a native resolution of 1024 x 768, which is somewhat lower than most notebooks.Built around the Intel Pentium M chip.This configuration comes with a 20GB hard disk drive and 256 MB of memory.
Pros: Is only 10.6-inch wide, which is considerably narrower than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this narrow a wide is $1,755.This notebook boasts a SD card slot, making it easy to swap digital pictures, audio files, and other files with various handheld devices.The EPA has classified this notebook as Energy Star compliant because it has built-in power management features.
Cons: The fair battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more frequently than other notebooks 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: A thin-and-light notebook, suited for business computing.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.
Value: In general, this notebook's features seem very weak, even for its relatively inexpensive price.
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) For help in deciding if this is the right notebook for you, see CNET's buying guide for notebooks.
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.
CNET editors' buying advice
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