ThinkPad X300

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Lenovo ThinkPad X300
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DeveloperLenovo
ManufacturerLenovo
Product familyX Family
TypePortable Computer
Release date2008
Operating system Windows Vista
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo LV7100 (1.2GHz)
Memory4GB PC2-5300 DDR2
Storage64GB Solid State
Removable storage CD-RW/DVDRW
Display13.3" WXGA+ TFT Display
GraphicsIntel GS965 (Intel GMA X3100)
InputThree USB ports version 2.0

External DB-15 monitor Audio ports External stereo speakers or headphone Microphone-in

Built-in RJ-45 connectors for LAN connections

Contents

DimensionsWidth: 318mm (12.5 in)

Depth: 231mm (9.09 in)

Height: 18.6-23.4mm (0.73 in to 0.92 in)
WeightWeight: Starting at 1.54 kg (3.4 lb)
SuccessorLenovo ThinkPad X301


The Lenovo ThinkPad X300 is a discontinued laptop from the ThinkPad line that was manufactured by Lenovo.

Development

During development, the laptop was called codenamed Kodachi after the Japanese sword. [1] The design of the X300 was led by David Hill. [2]

Specifications

All ThinkPad X300s were shipped with Windows Vista Installed and were fitted with an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. It had 3 USB ports. [3]

Reception

It was generally well received. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Notebookcheck noted that the X300 was the notebook that proved that Lenovo was a worthy successor to IBM. The X300 is the first ThinkPad without IBM branding. [9] Reviewers noted that it was lightweight and able to maintain an optical drive, which allowed it to be compared favourably to other models like the X200. [10] [11] It was often compared to the Apple MacBook Air for being thin, light and using Sold State Storage. [12] [13] [14] [15] These comparisons led to the X300 being placed into an interoffice mailing envelope like the MacBook Air and led to the creation of a commercial showcasing this comparison. [16] [2] [17] The X300 was noted for being an expensive device with base configurations starting at $2,476USD. [18] [19] [20]

The X300 was featured as the coverstory of the February 2008 issue of Business Week Magazine. [21] It was also the primary subject in the book "The race for perfect: inside the quest to design the ultimate portable computer" by Steve Hamm. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Lenovo ThinkPad X300". PC World. Archived from the original on 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  2. 1 2 3 Hamm, Steve (2008). The race for perfect: inside the quest to design the ultimate portable computer. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN   978-0-07-160611-0.
  3. ↑ "ThinkPad X300 Specifications". Lenovo. 2008-05-07. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  4. ↑ Kugler, Arnt. "Lenovo ThinkPad X300 (N1215GE) (Notebook) Test | CHIP". CHIP 365 (in German). Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  5. ↑ "New ThinkPad X300 notebook models include a three-year warranty". www.ibm.com. 2008-02-26. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  6. ↑ "Eerste indruk: Lenovo ThinkPad X300". RTL Nieuws (in Dutch). 2008-06-03. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  7. ↑ Leitner, J. Simon. "Review: Lenovo Thinkpad X300 Notebook". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  8. ↑ "Lenovo ThinkPad X300 review". TechRadar. 2008-05-07. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  9. ↑ "25th ThinkPad Anniversary, Part 2: The Crises of the 2000s and the Transition to Lenovo".
  10. ↑ Morris, John. "ThinkPad X200 reviews: Great ultraportable . . . but it's no X300". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  11. ↑ Moltzen, Edward F. (2008-02-25). "Quick Clicks: Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Notebook". CRN. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  12. ↑ Nadel, Brian (2008-03-05). "Is thinner better? The ThinkPad X300 challenges the MacBook Air". Computerworld. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  13. ↑ "Lenovo X300 versus MacBook Air". Bloomberg. 19 February 2008. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  14. ↑ Bsales, Jamie (2008-02-27). "Lenovo ThinkPad X300 - Review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X300". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  15. ↑ "Lenovo Thinkpad x300". PCMag UK. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  16. ↑ "Walt checks out ThinkPad X300, also fits in manila folder". Engadget. 13 February 2008. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  17. ↑ LoStreib (2008-04-29). Lenovo X300 . Retrieved 2025-07-31– via YouTube.
  18. ↑ Thatcher, Michelle. "Lenovo ThinkPad X300 review: Lenovo ThinkPad X300". CNET. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  19. ↑ "eWEEK Labs Walk-through: ThinkPad X300". eWEEK. 2008-03-31. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  20. ↑ "5 Takes On the Lenovo ThinkPad X300". Gizmodo. 27 February 2008. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  21. ↑ "Building the Perfect Laptop". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-14. Retrieved 2025-07-31.


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