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Known for reliability among business users, with the ThinkPad X201 Lenovo provides an outstanding mix of battery life and performance which makes it perfect for road warriors with ample budgets. While it may not have nearly as much curb appeal from an exterior design standpoint compared to the competition, the ThinkPad X201s is built for strength. Its design passes 8 rugged military spec techs thanks to a tough magnesium chassis, rigorous hard drive shock protection measures, and a distinctive “roll cage” which firmly secures internals. A biometric finger print reader is also available as an optional security upgrade. This durability, however, does make it slightly on the heavier side, weighing in a 3.4lbs. Its enormous extended battery doesn’t help this cause. Staying in line with its previous business portables, the ThinkPad X201 has a 12.1-inch, a 16:10 wide screen display with an upped resolution of 1,440-by-900. Unlike competing models, users also have the option to navigate using either an integrated multi-touch supporting track pad or Lenovo’s traditional pointing stick. The computer’s real claim to fame is easily its battery life though, which provides an insane maximum of 12 and a half hours of power (which rounds down to about 8 hours of normal use). Its Intel Core i7 processor is also faster than the standard Sony Z series (not the incredibly expensive Z Signature series though) and gives it ample power to run just about anything with ease. Support for 4G WiMAX is also included, along with the usual host of wireless connection options, giving users access to the fastest mobile broadband around where available. Overall, the ThinkPad X201 is the ideal machine for those in need of durability, battery, life, and performance, who don’t mind not having certain bells and whistles provided by the competition.
General
- Built-in Devices ThinkLight , Bluetooth antenna , Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width 11.6 in
- Depth 8.3 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 2.7lbs
- Color Black
- Localization English
Processor
- Processor Intel Core i7 I7-640LM / 2.13 GHz
- Max Turbo Speed 2.93 GHz
- Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Features Hyper-Threading Technology
- Chipset Type Mobile Intel QM57 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L3 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 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 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , Memory Stick Pro , SDHC Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Anti-glare , LED-backlit
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel HD Graphics
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec CX20585
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Stereo microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard , UltraNav , TrackPoint
- Features Spill-proof , Multi-touch technology
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
- Modem features V.92 upgradable
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 6200
- Data link protocol Ethernet , IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n , Bluetooth 2.1 , Fast Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n , Bluetooth 2.1
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin , 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 , 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11 , 3 x Hi-Speed USB , 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Docking / port replicator
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password , Hard drive password , Administrator password , ThinkVantage Active Protection System , Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards RoHS
- Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
- Mfr estimated battery life 7.4 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software Adobe Reader , Fingerprint Software , ThinkVantage Toolbox , Lenovo Password Manager , ThinkVantage Power Manager , ThinkVantage System Update , ThinkVantage Access Connections , ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years - Bring-in
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Dec 2009) 2.5
