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Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad X31 2672 (Pentium M 1.6 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD)

  • 8.8

    CNET Review

    March 19, 2003

    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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  • 7.7

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 11, 2008

    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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  • No Rating

    NotebookReview.com

    By Administrator | July 9, 2005

    Review Summary: I'll combine the praise and complaints into this section.

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  • 8.0

    zdnetasia.com

    By Dan Littman & Charles McLellan | July 1, 2004

    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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  • 8.5

    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...

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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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