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Lenovo Launches ThinkPad X301 Notebook


By Michele Masterson, ChannelWeb

2:59 PM EDT Mon. Aug. 18, 2008
Lenovo has unveiled an update to its ultraportable Thinkpad X300 notebook line, ThinkPad X301, which the company said offers improved storage capacity and performance. Weighing in at less than three pounds and one-inch thin, the x301 offers users a choice of either 64 GB or new 128 GB solid state drive storage. The X301 notebook performs roughly 20 percent better than the X300 notebook thanks to the latest DDR3 memory and the latest IntelCore 2 Duo ultra low volt processor, the company said in a statement.

The notebook also includes productivity tools ThinkVantage Technologies. In addition, Lenovo's improved Access Connections tool enables users to navigate a more user-friendly interface. The improved Power Manager also provides users with more control over notebook functions that provide longer battery life, the company said.

The X301 offers models with high-speed mobile broadband and WiFi to for wireless Internet connection, and also with Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband technology.

The notebook has improved uplink performance by up to 250 percent for models with AT&T mobile broadband over previous ThinkPad notebooks with AT&T mobile broadband, according to the company. Models that support WiMAX will be available later this year. Additionally, GPS is a available on the notebooks.

There is also new support for DisplayPort that is intended to make viewing high definition content easier to use for models with the ultra-thin DVD burner. With support for both DisplayPort and VGA, users can watch high definition content on multiple displays.

The ThinkPad X301 is slated for release on August 26 through Lenovo Business Partners. Pricing starts at approximately $2,599.

 
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