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NOTEBOOK REVIEW
Processor
Intel
Mobile Pentium III-M
1.2 GHz
Motherboard
Intel 830
133 MHz
Memory
256 MB
2
1 GB
SDRAM
PC133
Interfaces & networking
1
1
1
2
optional
1
802.11b
10/100Base-TX
56Kbps
Expansion slots
1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Ultra ATA/100
40 GB
4200 rpm
Ultra-ATA/100
Video
Intel Extreme Graphics
48 MB
Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
colour TFT
12.1 in
1024x768 pixels
Input
2-button trackpoint
85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
27.3x3x22.3 cm
1.65 kg
OS & software
Windows XP Professional
Lotus Smartsuite Millennium Edition, PC-Doctor, Rapid Restore PC, on-line manuals and IBM utilities
Audio
SoundMAX
yes
mono
microphone, headphone, line-in
Service & support
3 years
international carry-in
Miscellaneous
Docking base (£149), CD-RW/DVD module (£293), USB FDD (£46), spare battery (£131), secondary battery (£140)
Overview
IBM ThinkPad X30
Editors rating
8.2
Verdict
IBM’s ThinkPad X30 is an ideal travelling companion: it's light enough to carry but comfortable to use, and it packs sufficient power and battery life. It’s not cheap, especially if you factor in external drives and a docking base, but you are definitely getting quality for your money here.
Typical price
£ 1780