Lenovo ThinkPad X121E

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Lenovo ThinkPad X121E
76

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    3
  • Good:
    7
  • Average:
    1
  • Bad:
    3
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Expert reviews and ratings

81

The test model of the Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is not a device we would really recommend, despite the low price. The dark display with a low contrast is not up to date and limits its use cases. Such a mobile notebook with such an impractical display does...

By NotebookCheck on
70

The Lenovo ThinkPad X121e 3045 is a practical, portable laptop that has a lot to offer business users – especially those that travel and work in cramped conditions like aircraft and trains. The keyboard and touchpad took some getting used to, and...

By PC Advisor on
80

Following Lenovo’s usual design philosophy, the X121e is boxy but good. It’s heavier than most in our 2011 ultraportable laptops roundup at 1.6kg, but it's still second-smallest in volume thanks to its 11.6-inch screen and overall...

By PCWorld New Zealand on
80

Solid performance from an 11in laptop – the X121e is a more sensible choice than a netbook if you need portability...

By Expert Reviews on
100

The Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is a great all-round package, and should be at the top of the list for anyone looking for an ultraportable and affordable laptop. It's well-made, looks good and performs capably, and backs this up with great usability. ...

By 5FWD on
83

There's a lot to like about the Lenovo ThinkPad X121e from its low price and sturdy build to its lengthy battery life and built-in 3G. However, using it is a lackluster experience thanks to the dim screen, iffy pointing devices and compromised...

By IT PRO on
90

The 11.6in X121e preserves the ThinkPad brand’s reputation for rock-solid build quality and excellent ergonomics, and throws in a decent screen, well-placed connectivity and good battery life to boot. Frankly, it’s difficult to see how...

By Trusted Reviews on
60

Perfect for professionals on business trips, this laptop is also a good companion for anyone else who moves around a lot and does a lot of document work and Internet browsing. While it won't satisfy those looking for absolute performance, the X121e...

By DigitalVersus on
85

The Lenovo ThinkPad X121e subnotebook aka netbook brings a lot to the table that the X120e missed, including a brighter screen, a design overhaul, keyboard enhancements and a smaller 6-cell battery with comparable battery life. The new chassis is also...

By NotebookCheck on
79

Viel Vielschreiber ist das Lenovo ThinkPad X121E besser als jedes Tablet und natürlich auch besser als ein leistungsschwaches Netbook. Der niedrige Preis geht allerdings auf Kosten der sonst perfekten...

International Review By Betabuzz on