Advantages and Disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X201 3626 (Review)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X201 3626

Lenovo unveiled their ThinkPad X201 tablet laptop, what they claim to be the industry’s fastest ultraportable, and also the thinnest and lightest ThinkPad yet.

Advantages: Powerful processor in a 12-inch laptop; excellent battery life; typical ThinkPad quality construction.

Disadvantages: Bulky for a 12-inch laptop; expensive for a non gaming system.

Anyone looking for the power of a midsize laptop in a compact 12-inch body has only a few choices, and none to date tops Lenovo’s excellent ThinkPad X201.

Lenovo ThinkPad X201 3626 Specs:

Price Range: $1099.00 – $1941.53

  • Manufacturer: Lenovo
  • Part number: 3626F3U

General

  • Platform Technology

    Intel vPro Technology

  • Built-in Devices

    ThinkLight, SIM card reader, Stereo speakers, Cellular antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna

  • Embedded Security

    Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader

  • Width

    11.6 in

  • Depth

    8.3 in

  • Height

    1.4 in

  • Weight

    3.2 lbs

  • Color

    Black

  • Localization

    English

  • Notebook type

    Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)

Processor

  • Processor

    Intel Core i5 I5-540M / 2.53 GHz

  • Max Turbo Speed

    3.06 GHz

  • Multi-Core Technology

    Dual-Core

  • Features

    Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology

  • Chipset Type

    Mobile Intel QM57 Express

Cache Memory

  • Type

    L3 cache

  • Cache size

    3 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size

    4 GB / 8 GB (max)

  • Technology

    DDR3 SDRAM – 1066 MHz

  • Memory specification compliance

    PC3-8500

  • RAM form factor

    SO DIMM 204-pin

  • RAM configuration features

    2 x 2 GB

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type

    Serial ATA

  • Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface

    Serial ATA-300

Storage

  • Floppy Drive

    None

  • Hard Drive

    320 GB – Serial ATA-300 – 7200 rpm

  • Storage Removable

    None

  • Hard drive type

    Portable

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type

    None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type

    5 in 1 card reader

  • Supported flash memory cards

    Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card

Display

  • Display Type

    12.1 in TFT active matrix

  • Max Resolution

    1280 x 800 ( WXGA )

  • Widescreen Display

    Yes

  • Features

    Anti-glare, LED-backlit

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor

    Intel HD Graphics

Audio

  • Audio output type

    Sound card

  • Audio codec

    CX20585

  • Audio output compliant standards

    High Definition Audio

  • Audio Input

    Stereo microphone

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type

    Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint

  • Features

    Spill-proof, Multi-touch technology

Telecom

  • Modem

    Fax / modem / cellular modem

  • Protocols & Specifications

    ITU V.90

  • Service provider

    Verizon Wireless

  • Modem features

    V.92 upgradable

Networking

  • Networking

    Network adapter

  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported

    Yes

  • Wireless NIC

    Intel WiFi Link 6200

  • Data link protocol

    Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

  • Networking standards

    IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays

    1 x Ultrabay Slim

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free)

    2 ( 0 ) x Memory – SO DIMM 204-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34

  • Interfaces

    1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45, 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones – Output – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem – Phone line – RJ-11, 3 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Docking / port replicator

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories

    SIM Card

  • Features

    Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

  • Compliant Standards

    RoHS

Power

  • Power device form factor

    External

  • Voltage Required

    AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology

    6-cell Lithium ion

  • Installed Qty

    1 / 1 (max)

  • Mfr estimated battery life

    6.7 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided

    Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition

  • Microsoft Office Ready

    Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.

  • Software

    Skype, Fingerprint Software, ThinkVantage Toolbox, Lenovo Password Manager, ThinkVantage Power Manager, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support

    3 years warranty

  • Service & Support Details

    Limited warranty – Parts and labor – 1 year – Pick-up and return



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