Compare Prices : Lenovo ThinkPad X301 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If you've seen last year's ThinkPad X300, there are very few surprises in store here, as the X301 is simply a Centrino 2 update.

Pros: Light and portable, DVD+-RW drive, Excellent keyboard, Higher resolution than usual screen, Incredibly robust

Cons: No eSATA, Trackpad isn't that sensitive, Annoying built-in software, Horridly short battery life, Expensive

Verdict: The X301 may be new guts in an old chassis, but it still has standout features untouched by the likes of Apple and Toshiba. The only real downside is the horrible battery life — but we suspect if you need an ultraportable, you'll know right away ...

Pros: Looks great, very comfortable to type with, solidly built, very light, good performance

Cons: High price tag, no HDMI port, no FireWire port, latch makes it hard to close with one hand, low battery life

Verdict: It's very difficult to criticise the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 without sounding like a nitpicker. This is a fantastic and well-engineered notebook that has plenty of features and looks very attractive. The only substantial issues are the high price tag, ...

Review summary: With a 13.3 inch screen and a weight of only 3.3lbs, we take the X301 for a review, what did we think?

Pros: Extremely lightweight, Extremely compact, Extremely cool and quiet, Excellent Display

Cons: Extremely expensive, Mediocre 3D performance

Verdict: You won't hear many complaints here. With dimensions of 12.5 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches and a weight of 3.3lbs, you'll barely notice the X301 whether it's slung across your shoulder or being clutched between your thumb and forefinger as you reposition it on ...

Review summary: With a chassis that's just as ultra-slim and feather-light as the X300, the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 adds Intel's latest Centrino 2 platform, including the just-released ultra-low-voltage Core 2 Duo processor. This makes it faster than its predecessor and ...

Pros: Extremely thin and light ; built-in DVD burner and DisplayPort connection

Cons: Expensive ; touch pad's location makes it easy to accidentally graze while typing

Verdict: The 13.3-inch ThinkPad X301 offers all the benefits of its predecessor, plus better performance. It's pricey, but worth the expense for highly mobile users seeking a thorough feature set in a sleek, lightweight case

Pros: Extremely thin and light ; built-in DVD burner and DisplayPort connection ; optional WWAN, GPS, and wireless USB

Cons: Expensive ; touch pad's location makes it easy to accidentally graze while typing

Verdict: The 13.3-inch ThinkPad X301 offers all the benefits of its predecessor, plus better performance. It's pricey, but worth the expense for highly mobile users seeking a thorough feature set in a sleek, lightweight case.