REVIEW: Lenovo ThinkPad X200

Specifications of the X200 being reviewed are as follows:

• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.40 GHz (3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB) (Montevina)
• Chipset: Intel GM45/ICH9-ME
• Memory: 2GB DDR2 667MHz (1x 2048MB) (can support up to 4GB of DDR3 Memory @ 800/1067MHz)
• Hard Drive: 7200RPM 160GB SeaGate Momentus (ST9160823AS) SATA
• Screen: 12.1" widescreen 1280x800 LCD, 200 nits of brightness
• No built-in Optical Drive (need X200 UltraBase for this capability)
• GPU: Intel X4500 Integrated Graphics
• Network/Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11 a/b/g/n) 1Gb Ethernet Card, built-in Verizon WWAN and Bluetooth (56 Kbps modem optional, not installed)
• Inputs: 95 Key Keyboard with Three Button Touchpoint
• Buttons: Power, ThinkVantage, Volume Up and Down, Mute, and WiFi/Bluetooth On/Off Switch.
• Slots:ExpressCard/54mm, SD card reader (5-in-1 media card reader optional, not installed)
• Battery: Nine Cell Cylindrical (4-cell, 6-cell and 9-cell options)
• Dimensions (with large 9-cell battery in):
  • Width: 11.61 inches
  • Depth: 9.2 inches
  • Thickness: 0.8-in - 1.4 inches
• Dimensions (with small 4-cell battery in):
  • Width: 11.6 inches
  • Depth: 8.3 inches
  • Thickness: 0.8 - 1.4"
• Weight:
  • 4-cell battery starting at 1.34 kg / 2.95 lbs
  • 6-cell battery starting at 1.47 kg / 3.24 lbs
  • 9-cell battery starting at 1.63 kg / 3.58 lbs
• Operating System: Windows Vista Business
• Extra Options: Web-cam, fingerprint reader, 56Kbps modem, 5-in-1 card reader

Pros

• Powerful performance with the new Intel Montevina platform, regular clock speed processor of up to 2.40GHz
• Runs very cool and quiet thanks to unique fan design
• New widescreen display and extra width means more keyboard space and easier for dual-window viewing
• Incredible battery life, close to 10-hours potential on the 9-cell cylindrical battery
• Great wireless options such as BlueTooth, WiMax, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WWAN
• Cool features available such as integrated GPS and integrated web-camera
• Very sturdy notebook built to last with mag-alloy case and magnesium internal roll-cage

Cons

• No built-in high-definition video output port such as HDMI, DVI or Display Port
• No touchpad available, just TouchPoint
• No built-in optical drive