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Pros

  • Many excellent features in a tiny frame
  • Includes both touchpoint and trackpad

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Somewhat dull-looking

At A Glance

This ultralight packs a decent punch and has more than enough features for the weight-conscious business traveler.

Manufacturer’s Description

The ThinkPad X300 Notebook is designed for extremely mobile users who spend most of their time working away from the office. This small and light notebook is optimised for portability and long battery life.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 64781VU
Inventory Number 31371
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo L7100
Processor speed 1200.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 2000.0 MB
Memory type DDR2 SDRAM
Memory speed 667.0 MHz
Display
Display size 13.3 inches
Resolution 1440 x 900 pixels
External Monitor Interface Integrated
Vertical Resolution 900
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel GMA X3100
Storage
Drive size 64.0 GB
Floppy Drive No
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Standard Number of Batteries 1
Number of Included Batteries 1
Dimensions
Width 12.5 inches
Depth 9.2 inches
Height 1.2 inches
Weight with Accessories 4.0 pounds
Weight 4.0 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Included Software
Included Software
  • Picasa
  • Diskeeper home edition
  • WinDVD.
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32 bit)
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices AC Adapter
Input devices
  • Eraserhead
  • Touchpad
Pointing Device
  • Eraserhead
  • Touchpad
Other Hardware
  • Power cord
  • VGA port
  • kensington lock slot.
Hardware List Notebook
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Microphone input Yes
Firewire 0
Headphone Jack Yes
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x3)
  • Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
Wireless connection 802.11 n
Bluetooth Yes
Case
Multipurpose Bay
  • optical
  • Battery

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 64
WorldBench 6 Rating Fair
Battery
Battery Life 4:22:13 AM  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 480  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 447  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 430  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 725  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 886  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 1321  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 406  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 366  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 337  seconds (lower is better)
Gaming
Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 17.99  Frames per second (higher is better)
Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 7.27  Frames per second (higher is better)
Performance
World Bench 5 Multitasking 642
Number of Included Batteries 1