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IBM ThinkPad X30 review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Mobile Pentium III-M
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 830
Data bus speed: 133 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC133
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Infrared: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 2
Docking station port: optional
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
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: 40 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics
Graphics RAM: 48 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button trackpoint
Keyboard: 85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.3x3x22.3 cm
Weight: 1.65 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Lotus Smartsuite Millennium Edition, PC-Doctor, Rapid Restore PC, on-line manuals and IBM utilities
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMAX
Microphone: yes
Speakers: mono
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone, line-in
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Service & support details: international carry-in
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4400 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: Docking base (£149), CD-RW/DVD module (£293), USB FDD (£46), spare battery (£131), secondary battery (£140)
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Overview

IBM ThinkPad X30

Editors rating
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


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