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Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad X40 2386 (Pentium M 1 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 20 GB HDD)

  • 5.2

    CNET Review

    March 2, 2004

    The Good: Light; modular design; excellent performance; long battery life.

    The Bad: Pricey; no FireWire; no integrated optical drive; no touchpad.

    The Bottom Line: Business travelers who like to travel light should definitely consider IBM's sleek, new, full-featured powerhouse: the ThinkPad X40.

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  • 7.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 15, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 91200 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 79/100 = Good.

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  • 10

    pcmag.com

    By Omar Cintron | November 10, 2004

    Review Summary: The ThinkPad X40 is ideal for the road warrior who needs portability and essential functionality on the go.

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  • 9.0

    digitaltrends.com

    Review Summary: IBM ThinkPad X Series notebooks offer ultimate mobility in a versatile ultraportable. The ThinkPad X40 provides Intel Centrino mobile technology including the Intel Pentium M processor on select...

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  • 9.0

    hardwarezone.com

    By Justin Ong | August 25, 2004

    Review Summary: Need a lightweight and highly portable notebook? IBM has the answer and this materialized in the form of their flagship ultraportable, the X40. The most lasting impression we had with the X40 was its incredible battery life.

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Manufacturer: Lenovo

Part number: 23861CU

General

  • Platform Technology Intel Centrino
  • Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Speaker
  • Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
  • Width 10.6 in
  • Depth 8.3 in
  • Height 1.1 in
  • Weight 2.6 lbs
  • Color Black
  • Localization English / United States
  • Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)

Processor

  • Processor Intel Pentium M 1 GHz
  • Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
  • Data bus speed 400 MHz
  • Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology
  • Chipset type Intel 855GME

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 1 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 256 MB / 1.28 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
  • Sound Emission 41 dB

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type IDE

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 20 GB - 4200 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type None

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

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 Intel Extreme Graphics 2 AGP
  • Video Memory Shared video memory (UMA)

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio codec AD1981B
  • Audio output compliant standards Sound Blaster, DirectSound3D
  • Audio Input Microphone

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type TrackPoint, Keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem - CDC
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11b

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays None
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
  • Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x PoweredUSB 2.0, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

Miscellaneous

  • Features Hard drive password, System password, Keyboard light, Power-on password, Security Chip, ThinkVantage Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
  • Compliant Standards Plug and Play, CUL, BSMI, CE, FCC Class B certified, VCCI-II, CB, UL 1950, CCIB
  • Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 56 Watt

Battery

  • Technology Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
  • Battery capacity 1.9 Ah
  • Mfr estimated battery life 3.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Software ThinkVantage Access Connections, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Access IBM, Norton AntiVirus 2004, IBM Update Connector, PC Doctor, Lotus SmartSuite Millennium, Lotus Notes Client

Environmental Standards

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Bring-in

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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