Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad X40 2386 (Pentium M 1 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 20 GB HDD)
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 101377 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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zdnetasia.com
Review Summary: Business travellers who like to travel light should definitely consider IBM's sleek and full-featured ThinkPad X40.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The ThinkPad X40 is ideal for the road warrior who needs portability and essential functionality on the go.
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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...
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.)
- Wireless capabilities 802.11b
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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