Lenovo computers latest ThinkPad, the X300, is bound to be compared to the Apple Mac Air, as both are lightweight, yet offer 13.3in displays and full size keyboards. But whilst Apple chose to make major changes to their tried and tested laptop components, Lenovo appear to have produced a far more well rounded machine.
The X300 is only 22m thick, whilst weighing in at only 1.45Kg. The LED backlit 13.3in widescreen display feature a 1,440 x 900 pixel perfect picture, delivering better contrast and colour with lower power consumption. The keyboard, as with most within the Thinkpad range, is almost full size, which is amazing on a laptop this size. The keyboard itself even features a drainages system design, incase any fluids enter the machine through spillage. The machine features both a trackpad and a trackpoint, whilst a fingerprint reading safety system should tick a few boxes for even the most security conscious consumer.
The X300 is fitted with a Core2Duo L7100 that runs at 1.2GHz. In terms of storage, Lenovo have fitted a 64GB solid state hard disk with 2GB of RAM fitted as standard. Lenovo have added three USB ports on the X300, along with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, plus a built in SIM module which allows 3G connectivity without having to use a dongle.
All in all, the X300’s lightweight slick design and usability is going to go a long way in the head to head challenge with the Macbook Air, but the fact it features a DVD writer may give it the edge.
Let battle commence!
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