The ThinkPad X200s notebook combines thin and light design with powerful functionality. It is reinforced with Lenovo's signature carbon and glass fiber top cover roll cage to provide ultra-light design with extra strength to exceed the rigors of mobile computing environments, helping make it Lenovo's lightest ThinkPad notebook to date.
It is also equipped with up to 128 GB solid state drive storage, LED backlit displays, and ultra-wideband functionality as well as Bluetooth connectivity for an exceptional computing experience.
Lenovo ThinkPad X200s Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 1.86 GHz (6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB)
- Chipset: Intel GS45
- Memory: 2GB DDR3 1067MHz (1x 2048MB) (can support up to 4GB of DDR3 Memory @ 800/1067MHz)
- Hard Drive: 7200RPM 160GB Hitachi Travelstar (HTS722016K9SA00 ) SATA
- Screen: 12.1" widescreen 1440x900 LCD, 250 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, Bluetooth, Wireless USB, WiMax (optional), 56 Kbps modem (optional).
- 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)
- Weight:
* 4-cell battery ~ 2.6 lbs
* 6-cell battery ~ 3.0 lbs
* 9-cell battery ~ 3.3 lbs
Pros:
* Surprisingly good performance from a low voltage processor
* Runs very cool and quiet thanks to unique fan design
* New WXGA+ widescreen display and extra width means more keyboard space and can fit enough on the screen for dual-window viewing
* Great battery life, close to 9-hours with conservative usage on the 9-cell battery
* Very sturdy notebook built to last with mag-alloy case, magnesium internal roll-cage and carbon-glass fibre lid protection
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
* Costs $500 more than the X200
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