Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad X31 2672 (Pentium M 1.6 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD)
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CNET Review
The Good: Versatile design; tons of hardware and software features; great performance; awesome battery life; includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The Bad: Keyboard feels a little cramped; can't insert extended battery in Ultrabase; stingy stuck-pixel policy.
The Bottom Line: With loads of features, speedy performance, and awesome battery life, the ThinkPad X31 series is the ultimate ultraportable for executives on the go.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 90974 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 77/100 = Good.
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NotebookReview.com
Review Summary: I'll combine the praise and complaints into this section.
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zdnetasia.com
Review Summary: The ultraportable ThinkPad X31 provides a depth of features in a compact format that's suitable for serious travellers.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: IBM ThinkPad X31 is an ultra-portable notebook for the global mobile user. At approximately 1-inch thin and 3.6 pounds, it boasts the longest system battery life in the industry. The ThinkPad X31...
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 2672RHU
General
- Built-in Devices Speaker, Wireless LAN antenna, ThinkLight
- Width 10.7 in
- Depth 8.8 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 3.7 lbs
- Color Black
- Localization English / United States
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium M 1.6 GHz
- Data bus speed 400 MHz
- Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology
- Chipset type Intel 855PM
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 1 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2700
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
- Max Altitude Operating 9840 ft
- Sound Emission 41 dB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 40 GB - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards CompactFlash
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
- Widescreen Display No
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon AGP 4x
- Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 16 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec AD1981B
- Audio output compliant standards AC '97, DirectSound
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type TrackPoint, Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Network / modem combo - CDC
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Atheros AR5001X+ WLAN
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
- Remote management protocol CIM, DMI 2.0
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card - Type II, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type II, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 240 pin docking, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Infrared - IrDA
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Hard drive password, Power-on password, ThinkVantage Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator password
- Compliant Standards Plug and Play, CUL, CE, GOST, ACPI 1.0b, ACPI 2.0, MPR III, NOM, BSMI, MPR II, SASO, FCC Class B certified, VCCI-II, UL 1950
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power provided 56 Watt
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
- Battery capacity 4400 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 6 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Software ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkPad Utilities, ThinkVantage Rapid Restore Ultra, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Access IBM, Norton AntiVirus 2003 (OEM), IBM Update Connector, PC Doctor
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 3.9
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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