Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 11 Review, Specs, Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 equipped Intel Core i3-380UM, with the new Intel GMA 5700 graphics accelerator, MHD, enables the Edge 11 provides excellent performance for its class in exchange for low power consumption and heat output very minimum, 4 GB of memory allows a use less hard disk by the operating system (Windows 7 Professional pre-installed). The screen is a 11-inch 16:9 aspect ratio of LG Display, with a glossy surface that can give some problems with reflections, also has both VGA and the HDMI output.
With a 320 GB at 5400 rotations, no optical drive, and a Card Reader 4-in-1, the Edge offers a storage capacity of 11 is not worthy of note, focusing instead on the agility and portability. As evidence of its nature as a work tool is a complete range of connectivity options, starting from the Bluetooth 2.1 standard, via Gigabit Ethernet and WiFi b / g / n, and reaches the cellular modem with GPS capabilities, too ‘ this standard.
The price is € 700, although not within the reach of all budgets. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 certainly has the potential to be appreciated by professionals and small businesses looking for a complete, compact and reliable to be used every day, even on the move.
Pros:
• computing power with long range and low emissions;
• light weight;
• Bluetooth connectivity to the cellular modem;
• trackpoint!
Cons:
• No USB 3.0 or e-SATA;
• reflections on the monitor because of the glossy surface, restricted visibility;
• battery bulky and protruding.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 Specs
• CPU: DualCore Intel Core i3-380UM “Arrandale-3M” @ 1333 MHz
• Motherboard: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 03284MG
• Chipset: Intel HM55 “Ibex Peak-M”
• Memory: 4 GB DDR3 @ 1333 MHz SODIMM Hynix in two modules of 2 GB each
• Screen: LGD02BE of LG Display (11.6 “format 16:9,1366 x768 pixels, 142:1 contrast, glossy)
• Video card: Intel GMA 5700MHD HD (Auburndale) integrated in the CPU
• Audio: Conexant Cx20582 integrated into the PCH and Intel HDMI, speakers and microphone
• HDD: 320 GB Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B (5400 rpm, SATA-II, 8 MB buffer)
• Optical drive: none
• Expansion: 4 in 1 Card Reader
• Ports: 3 USB 2.0 (one powered), HDMI, VGA, audio (mic jack combined line-out), RJ-45
• Battery: Li-Ion 6-cell (57 Wh energy, charge 5.2 Ah)
• Networking: LAN Realtek Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN (802.11 b / g / n) NAP ThinkPad Bluetooth 2.1, WWAN cellular modem Qualcomm Gobi 2000 HS-9205 USB Modem
• Dimensions: 284 mm x 211 mm x 30 mm
• Weight: 1.53 kg
• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) preinstalled