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IBM ThinkPad X40 review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Low Voltage Pentium M
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855GME
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 1 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2700
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Infrared: 1
Bluetooth: yes
Docking station port: yes
USB: 2
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (802.11b)
Ethernet: Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection
Modem: IBM integrated 56K Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: SD/MMC
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 16x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 10x CD
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 96 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: three-button trackpoint
Keyboard: 88 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 26.8x2.38x21.1 cm
Weight: 1.24 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: mono
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 1900 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: X4 UltraBase Dock (£128.50), Extended life battery (£138.71)
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Overview

IBM ThinkPad X40

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Editors rating
Rating: 8.4
Verdict

Business travellers who like to travel light should definitely consider IBM's sleek and full-featured ThinkPad X40.

Typical price

£ 1330