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Lenovo ThinkPad X300 6478 - Core 2 Duo SL7100 1.2 GHz - 13.3" TFT

Manufacturer: Lenovo   Part number: 64781JU
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Lenovo ThinkPad X300 6478 - Core 2 Duo SL7100 1.2 GHz - 13.3
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Product brief - Lenovo ThinkPad X300 6478 - Core 2 Duo SL7100 1.2 GHz - 13.3" TFT
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Description: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 is a 3.4-pound, ultra light notebook computer. Compared to other ultra compact notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,600. Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Pros: Has only a 3.4-pound weight, which is somewhat lighter than some similarly priced notebooks. Also, this notebook has a plug-in module media bay, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks. Has a modular media bay -- meaning its DVD-Writer drive is removable, allowing you easily to swap it out for alternative or upgraded units.

Cons: Has only a 64GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks. For example, the Sony VAIO SZ480NW9 , a 3.7-pound notebook at around $2, 885, has a 200GB hard drive. Also, this notebook has a DVD-Writer removable disc drive, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks. This notebook's Intel GMA X3100 graphics chip uses system memory, which sometimes results in slower performance.

Suitability: A ultra portable notebook, suited for traveling light. Travel with your own digital entertainment center – this laptop comes with a DVD player. Comes with advanced word processing software; whether you regularly create tables of content, elaborate footnotes, or complex newsletters this software can handle it all. 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: Notwithstanding its relatively expensive price, this notebook has great features for the money. For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of ultra light products with a similar screen size is considerably more -- right around $3,062.

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 Web more conveniently from any room. (2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

Full specifications - Lenovo ThinkPad X300 6478 - Core 2 Duo SL7100 1.2 GHz - 13.3" TFT
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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 64781JU
General
Platform Technology Intel Centrino with vPro Technology
Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Capable
Built-in Devices GPS, ThinkLight, Stereo speakers, Cellular antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
Width 12.5 in
Depth 9.1 in
Height 1 in
Weight 3.4 lbs
Color Black
Localization English
Cellular WAN connectivity Avoid spotty WiFi with this laptop's installed hardware that enables Internet access to more reliable subscription-based WAN cellular broadband networks.
Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Business laptop
Screen type Wide-screen
Wireless capabilities 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11 pre-N, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, Mobile broadband
Processor
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100 / 1.2 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Core voltage technology Low-Voltage (LV)
Data bus speed 800 MHz
Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
Chipset type Mobile Intel GS965 Express
Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 4 MB
RAM
Installed Size 2 GB / 3 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, RoHS
Storage Controller
Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 64 GB Solid State Drive - Serial ATA-300
Storage Removable None
Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
Type DVD-Writer - Plug-in module
Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
Card reader type Card reader
Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card
Display
Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Widescreen Display Yes
Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Features Anti-glare, LED-backlit
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Audio
Audio output type Sound card
Audio codec AD1984A
Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
Camera Type Integrated
Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Multimedia Functionality
TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
Input device type Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint
Telecom
Modem Wireless cellular modem
Cellular enhancement protocol CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO Rev. A
Service provider Verizon Wireless
Networking
Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless USB 1.0, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays 1 x Option Bay
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin