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IBM ThinkPad X24 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium III Processor-M
Clock speed: 1.133 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 830
Data bus speed: 133 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 0.625 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC133
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: no
Infrared: 1
Docking station port: yes
USB: 2
Wireless LAN: 802.11b
Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 30 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon M6
Graphics RAM: 8 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 3-button trackpoint
Keyboard: 85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.9x3.0x22.7 cm
Weight: 1.6 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional
Software included: PC Doctor, on-line manual, ThinkPad utilities
Audio
Audio processor: Crystal
Microphone: yes
Speakers: mono
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone, line-in
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Service & support details: collect and return
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: Li-ion battery (£107), USB CD-ROM (£141), USB floppy drive (£39), port replicator (£109)
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Overview

IBM ThinkPad X24

Editors rating
Rating: 7.7
Verdict

The X24 is an accomplished ultraportable that combines good build quality, good ergonomics, decent performance and long battery life. There are some niggles, but on balance the X24 stands up well.

Typical price

£ 1824

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