Ultra portable laptop Lenovo ThinkPad x200 video review…

13 October 2008 No Comment

If you used to use IBM ThinkPads and its been a while since you laid your hands on one, now could be a time when you consider the latest ultra portable Lenovo ThinkPad X200. It’s been voted as CNET Editors’ Choice and could be a perfect candidate for those who need something lightweight and convenient to carry around anywhere you go.

Here are the typical specs of the X200…

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40 GHz (3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB) (Montevina)

Chipset: Intel GM45/ICH9-ME

Memory: 2GB DDR2 667MHz (1x 2048MB) (can support up to 4GB of DDR3 Memory @ 800/1067MHz)

HardDrive: 7200RPM 160GB SeaGate Momentus (ST9160823AS) SATA

Screen: 12.1″ widescreen 1280×800 LCD, 200 nits of brightness

No built-in Optical Drive (need X200 UltraBase for this capability)

GPU: Intel X4500 Integrated Graphics

Network/Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 1Gb Ethernet Card, built-in Verizon WWAN and Bluetooth (56 Kbps modem optional, not installed)

Inputs: 95 Key Keyboard with Three Button Touchpoint

Buttons: Power, ThinkVantage, Volume Up and Down, Mute, and WiFi/Bluetooth On/Off Switch.

Slots:ExpressCard/54mm, SD card reader (5-in-1 media card reader optional, not installed)

Battery: Nine Cell Cylindrical (4-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell options)

Dimensions (with large 9-cell battery in):

Width: 11.61 inches
Depth: 9.2 inches
Thickness: 0.8-in - 1.4 inches

Dimensions (with small 4-cell battery in):

Width: 11.6 inches
Depth: 8.3 inches
Thickness: 0.8 - 1.4″

Weight:

4-cell battery starting at 1.34 kg / 2.95 lbs
6-cell battery starting at 1.47 kg / 3.24 lbs
9-cell battery starting at 1.63 kg / 3.58 lbs

Operating System: Windows Vista Business

Just before the video, let’s first take a look at the main good and bad points…

The good: Record-breaking battery life; strong performance for an ultraportable; comfortable full-size keyboard; wide-screen display with a sharp resolution; WWAN and GPS options.
The bad: Nine-cell battery adds significant weight; lacks an optical drive; includes pointing stick but no touch pad.

The bottom line: It lacks some basic features you may require–touch pad, optical drive–but the 12.1-inch ThinkPad X200 offers strong performance and the longest battery life we’ve seen. With a variety of connectivity options and a roomy keyboard, the X200 makes a great ultraportable for road warriors.

Further details availabe over at NotebookReview…

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