Lenovo ThinkPad X301

Summary: 13.3″, Intel Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage, Solid State Drive, around 3 pounds

Last Updated: September 5 , 2008

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Product Name: Lenovo ThinkPad X301
Official Page: To be determined
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Announced: Leaked: Early August 2008, Officially August 18th
Available: 2H 2008 - Lenovo claims August 26.
Status: In production
Price: ? - HK$24,138 (Around $3000 USD) (some models start at $2,599)
Markets: Worldwide, business/professional

Models:
- X30118156 (Hong Kong?)
- 8156

Features:
- LED-Backlit Display
- DisplayPort port
- Intel GMA X4500 Graphics
- Active Protection System protects non-SSD drives
- Weighs just over three pounds
- 1.3MP Web Camera
- 40Y7667 ThinkPad 90W AC Adapter

Updates over previous models:
- New, faster CPU
- SSD options up to 128GB
- DisplayPort out

Manufacturer’s Description:
the ThinkPad X301 notebook offers cutting-edge features and technologies in a thin and light form starting at less than three pounds and one-inch thin.

Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz, 3MB L2)
Chipset: Intel 45 Express Chipset
Front-side Bus: 800MHz FSB
Memory: DDR3 1066MHz
Memory Capacity: 2 slots, 1 - 2 - 4GB (4GB Max)

Graphics/Display:
Display: 13.3″ Anti-Glare TFT LED-Backlit
Resolution: 1440×900 WXGA+
Widescreen: Yes
Touchscreen: No
Graphics Chipset: Intel GMA X4500
Graphics Memory: Up to 256MB Shared
Other: VGA Out, DisplayPort out

Storage:
Hard Drive Type: Solid State Drive (SSD), conventional 1.8″ HDD
Hard Drive Capacity: SSD: 64GB, 128GB, HDD: 80GB
Optical:Ultra-thin DVDRW
Other: “Active Protection System”

Connectivity:
Wireless: Intel 5300 AGN (802.11a/g/n)
Modem: 56K
Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Bluetooth: Yes
Other: Ultra WideBand, 3GB, GPS, WiMAX

Input/Output:
Audio Chipset: High Definition (HD) Audio
Internal Speakers/Microphone:
Audio I/O:
USB: 3x USB 2.0
Firewire:
PC Card:
Flash/Memory Card Reader:
Keyboard/Mouse: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
Other:

Security:
Biometric/Fingerprint: Yes (probably optional)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
Other:

Software & Warranty:
Operating System: Windows Vista Business
Other Software:
Warranty: Varies, see Lenovo.com for details
Drivers:

Battery:
Options: 3-cell, 6-cell, 3-cell battery bay
Battery Life: 3-cell - Upto 4.3 hours

Dimensions:
Width: inches / 318 mm
Depth: inches / 213 mm
Height: inches / 18.6 - 23.4 mm
Weight: 3.16 pounds / 1.43 kg

Reviews and Articles:
- GottaBeMobile - September 5, 2008 - Inkshow
- InformationWeek - August 15, 2008
- SlashGear (contains official press release) - August 15, 2008
- HKBU Notebook Program - August 4th (or earlier) - Available for pre-order (Hong Kong)