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NOTEBOOK REVIEW
Processor
| Intel |
| Low Voltage Pentium M |
| 1.2 GHz |
Motherboard
| Intel 855GME |
| 400 MHz |
Memory
| 512 MB |
| 1 |
| 1 GB |
| DDR SDRAM |
| PC2700 |
Interfaces & networking
| 1 |
| 1 |
| yes |
| 2 |
| yes |
| Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (802.11b) |
| Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection |
| IBM integrated 56K Modem |
Expansion slots
| 1 x Type II |
| SD/MMC |
Hard drive storage
| Ultra ATA/100 |
| 40 GB |
| 4200 rpm |
| Ultra-ATA/100 |
Optical storage
| CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo |
| 24x CD / 8x DVD |
| 16x CD |
| 10x CD |
Video
| Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (integrated) |
| 96 MB |
| Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2 |
Display
| colour TFT |
| 12.1 in |
| 1024x768 pixels |
Input
| three-button trackpoint |
| 88 keys |
Cabinet (chassis)
| 26.8x2.38x21.1 cm |
| 1.24 kg |
OS & software
| Windows XP Professional |
Audio
| SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio |
| yes |
| mono |
| microphone, headphone |
Service & support
| 3 years |
Miscellaneous
| X4 UltraBase Dock (£128.50), Extended life battery (£138.71) |
Overview
IBM ThinkPad X40
- Editors 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