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Lenovo ThinkPad X301

Lenovo ThinkPad X301
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alaScore 83

62 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X301. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the reliability and usability are generally positive. The durability and performance also get good reviews. There are some mixed reviews about the battery, and the touchpad and price get critical views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Lenovo ThinkPad X301

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X301 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the reliability and usability are on the whole positive. The durability and portability also get good opinions, whereas some have doubts about the keyboard.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Lenovo's ThinkPad X301 gets reviewed

 

We all know the X300 was fairly widely praised, though that price tag was mighty prohibitive. Still, if you've got the coin to play around with ultrathin ultraportables, the X301 is a welcome upgrade. According to Laptop Mag, the Centrino 2 platform...

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Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (cnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 review: Lenovo ThinkPad X301

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

Extremely thin and light; built-in DVD burner and DisplayPort connection; optional WWAN, GPS, and wireless USB.

Expensive; touch pad's location makes it easy to accidentally graze while typing.

The 13.3-inch ThinkPad X301 offers all the benefits of its predecessor, plus better performance. It's pricey, but worth the expense for highly mobile users seeking a thorough feature set in a sleek, lightweight case.

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

 

With new technologies and updates, the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 can still slide into a manila envelope. Of course, it'll cost you.

Great battery life. Terrific resolution. Industry-leading keyboard and dual pointing devices. An abundance of embedded wireless devices. Adds a DisplayPort. A bigger (128GB) SSD drive is now available. Outperforms its predecessor and the Apple Air....

Outrageously expensive. Ultra-low-voltage processor is not speedy.

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Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : Andrew (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 Review

 

Notice the dimensions of the X301, it is well under 1-inch thick, meaning it's easy to slip into a bag for carrying purposes. The light weight makes that doubly the case

Under 1-inch thick, the thinnest ThinkPad ever ; Light weight and easy for carrying around in a bag ; Superb build quality and feel, nice design touches added ; Built-in optical drive for such a thin notebook is a rarity ; Improved performance over the...

No SD media card reader ; No expansion dock capability, USB based port replicator only ; No ExpressCard or PC card slot ; Starting price of $2,500 is out of range for many people

The ThinkPad X301 takes the original X300 and adds a nice performance jump with the new Intel SU9400 Montevina family processor plus adds a DisplayPort to the mix. Also available now is a 128GB SSD option, though this costs $400 more than the standard...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

 

The X301 may be new guts in an old chassis, but it still has standout features untouched by the likes of Apple and Toshiba. The only real downside is the horrible battery life — but we suspect if you need an ultraportable, you'll know right away...

Light and portable, DVD+-RW drive, Excellent keyboard, Higher resolution than usual screen, Incredibly robust

No eSATA, Trackpad isn't that sensitive, Annoying built-in software, Horridly short battery life, Expensive

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : InsideHW (insidehw.com)

Expert Review

 

In accordance with ASUS philosophy of presenting new devices in short periods of time, not long after the first Fonepad, new models, Fonepad Note 6 and Fonepad 7, have been announced. Unfortunately, f... Mechanical keyboard are conceptual way of going...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Geek.com (geek.com)

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X301 Notebook

 

A few weeks ago, when Intel's Montevina rolled into town we saw a number of notebooks refreshed. Every company wanted to move their notebooks to the new platform, and Lenovo was one of the first out of the gate. Almost every ThinkPad received the...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : David Ramli (goodgearguide.com.au)

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

 

A fantastic ultraportable notebook for a not-so-fantastic price.

Looks great, very comfortable to type with, solidly built, very light, good performance

High price tag, no HDMI port, no FireWire port, latch makes it hard to close with one hand, low battery life

It's very difficult to criticise the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 without sounding like a nitpicker. This is a fantastic and well-engineered notebook that has plenty of features and looks very attractive. The only substantial issues are the high price tag, the...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Philip Barker (techradar.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 review

 

Sublime build quality and excellent mobility, but it comes at a steep price

Inbuilt 3G ; ULV Core 2 Duo ; Lightweight ; LED backlit screen

Standard graphics ; Expensive

A great laptop with a bundle of useful features crammed into what is possibly one of the best ultra portables ever. Just a shame it costs so much

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Stephen Patrick (pocket-lint.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 notebook

 

Lenovo's ThinkPad X300 impressed us more than most, taking a similar design approach to the achingly desirable MacBook Air, but making the incredibly thin form factor more usable. The ThinkPad X301 is an update which Lenovo hopes will continue to steal...

Incredibly light weight and skinny dimensions, excellent quality and ergonomics

Looks dull, expensive

Yes, it’s expensive, and it remains a million miles away from the MacBook Air when it comes to pure desirability but, as with the X300, the ThinkPad X301 is a solid choice and a far better machine for the business user.

Mar, 2009
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