Compare Prices : Lenovo ThinkPad X200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Lenovo's laptops aren't exactly designed for those looking for cheap bargains, but if you do decide to shell out for the ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC you'll get a computer with plenty of interesting features. This ...

Verdict: This is a beautifully made notebook with a stunning screen and very usable keyboard. It is small and light, and the hard drive in our review sample was easily big enough. But with no optical drive and average battery life the price seems hefty.

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: Lenovo's diminutive business portable packs in high performance, great battery life and top build quality.

Review summary: Impressive ultraportable business machine?

Verdict: The ThinkPad X200 is a great tool for the business user on the move. What it lacks in style it more than makes up for in quality, with no need to shout about its abilities. It's also a much cheaper alternative to the larger ThinkPad X300.

Review summary: Record-breaking battery life Strong performance for an ultraportable Comfortable full-size keyboard Wide-screen display with a sharp resolution WWAN and GPS options Tags: Battery, Intel Corp., Tablet PC

Pros: Record-breaking battery life Strong performance for an ultraportable Comfortable full-size keyboard Wide-screen display with a sharp resolution WWAN and GPS options

Cons: Nine-cell battery adds significant weight Lacks an optical drive Includes pointing stick but no touch pad

Verdict: It lacks some basic features such as a touchpad and an optical drive, but the 12.1in. 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 ...

Review summary: Thanks to the widescreen format on the latest ThinkPad X series, the new Lenovo ultraportable is now equipped with a full-sized keyboard.

Pros: Record-breaking battery life ; strong performance for an ultraportable ; comfortable full-size keyboard ; wide-screen display with a sharp resolution ; WWAN and GPS options

Cons: Nine-cell battery adds significant weight ; lacks an optical drive ; includes pointing stick but no touchpad

Verdict:  It lacks some basic features you may require--touchpad, 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 ...