Friday, May 24, 2013

REVIEW Lenovo ThinkPad X200





Specifications of the X200 being reviewed are as follows:

  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40 GHz (3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB) (Montevina)
  • Chipset: Intel GM45/ICH9-ME
  • Memory: 2GB DDR2 667MHz (1x 2048MB) (can support up to 4GB of DDR3 Memory @ 800/1067MHz)
  • Hard Drive: 7200RPM 160GB SeaGate Momentus (ST9160823AS) SATA
  • Screen: 12.1" widescreen 1280x800 LCD, 200 nits of brightness
  • No built-in Optical Drive (need X200 UltraBase for this capability)
  • GPU: Intel X4500 Integrated Graphics
  • Network/Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 1Gb Ethernet Card, built-in Verizon WWAN and Bluetooth (56 Kbps modem optional, not installed)
  • Inputs: 95 Key Keyboard with Three Button Touchpoint
  • Buttons: Power, ThinkVantage, Volume Up and Down, Mute, and WiFi/Bluetooth On/Off Switch.
  • Slots:ExpressCard/54mm, SD card reader (5-in-1 media card reader optional, not installed)
  • Battery: Nine Cell Cylindrical (4-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell options)
  • Dimensions (with large 9-cell battery in):
    • Width: 11.61 inches
    • Depth: 9.2 inches
    • Thickness: 0.8-in - 1.4 inches
  • Dimensions (with small 4-cell battery in):
    • Width: 11.6 inches
    • Depth: 8.3 inches
    • Thickness: 0.8 - 1.4"
  • Weight:
    • 4-cell battery starting at 1.34 kg / 2.95 lbs
    • 6-cell battery starting at 1.47 kg / 3.24 lbs
    • 9-cell battery starting at 1.63 kg / 3.58 lbs
  • Operating System: Windows Vista Business
  • Extra Options: Web-cam, fingerprint reader, 56Kbps modem, 5-in-1 card reader

Pros

  • Powerful performance with the new Intel Montevina platform, regular clock speed processor of up to 2.40GHz
  • Runs very cool and quiet thanks to unique fan design
  • New widescreen display and extra width means more keyboard space and easier for dual-window viewing
  • Incredible battery life, close to 10-hours potential on the 9-cell cylindrical battery
  • Great wireless options such as BlueTooth, WiMax, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WWAN
  • Cool features available such as integrated GPS and integrated web-camera
  • Very sturdy notebook built to last with mag-alloy case and magnesium internal roll-cage

Cons

  • No built-in high-definition video output port such as HDMI, DVI or Display Port
  • No touchpad available, just TouchPoint
  • No built-in optical drive
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