Lenovo ThinkPad X100E - AMD Turion Neo X2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Phenomenal keyboard; sturdy build; matte screen; dual-core CPU.
Solid performance, Good battery life, Great build quality.
Great keyboard, Strong video playback, Good sound

Cons:

Battery life isn't as good as many Netbooks; limited ports.
Still runs a little hot, No backlit keyboard, No HDMI or DisplayPort.

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Last revision on February 1, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Phenomenal keyboard; sturdy build; matte screen; dual-core CPU
Solid performance, Good battery life, Great build quality
Great keyboard, Strong video playback, Good sound

Reviewers Didn't Like

Battery life isn't as good as many Netbooks; limited ports
Still runs a little hot, No backlit keyboard, No HDMI or DisplayPort
Runs very hot under stress, Expensive, Low wireless scores

Expert reviews and ratings

Lenovo's ThinkPad line has an outstanding reputation for superior build quality and the X100e is no different. From the smooth matte lid to the spill-resistant keyboard, everything screams quality and class. The 11.6" screen operating at 1366 x 768...

By TechSpot on October 13, 2010

The dual-core version of the ThinkPad x100e is a much better bet than the original single-core version. Battery life still is still an issue, but it's a great-feeling 11.6-inch business...

By cnet on September 10, 2010

For the business user, the X100e is reliable in build and performance, battery life could be better...

By T3 Magazine on August 18, 2010

The Lenovo ThinkPad X100e with the AMD Turion Neo X2 processor feels like a completely different laptop than the X100e with the older single-core processor. The single biggest failing of the single-core X100e was lackluster performance and the newer...

By Notebook Review on August 11, 2010

This ultraportable has an excellent keyboard, a dual-core AMD processor, and strong graphics, but its battery life is...

By LaptopMag on June 17, 2010

The netbook-like ThinkPad X100e has a high-resolution 11.6in. screen and an excellent keyboard. Its AMD Athlon Neo X2 MV-40 processor helps to deliver better performance than the average netbook, but battery life could be...

By ZDNet UK on March 02, 2010

ThinkPad x100e first came out in early 2010; it was an 11.6 inch Netbook sized ultraportable which offered ThinkPad like computing experience in a very small chassis. It was made for travelers and did its job very well. The ergonomics and keyboard...

By Online Notebook on October 12, 2010

Lenovo offers dual core models of the ThinkPad X100e for $499 and up, and given my experience with this laptop that’s a pretty good price for what you get. Unfortunately, the AMD chips used in these laptops are already dated, and I suspect you...

By liliputing.com on August 01, 2010

With convergence comes greater confusion. It's true that the lines are beginning to blur between mobile platforms these days. Distinguished by subtle hardware attributes at best, a fine line now separates a netbook from an ultraportable, and you...

By HardwareZone.com on January 04, 2010