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Lenovo ThinkPad X201 - Intel Core i5

Based on 9 reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros

Power processor packed in a 12 inch body, long battery life, sturdy construction.
Powerful processor in a 12-inch laptop; excellent battery life; typical ThinkPad-quality construction.
Incredible performance, Lightweight, Sharp, colorful screen, Loud, accurate speakers, Long battery life (with nine-cell battery)
Outstanding benchmark scores; robust specs; plenty of upgrade options; durable
Spectacular battery life. Powerful Core i5 processor. Best keyboard on an ultraportable. Dual pointing devices. Has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile broadband wireless capability. Multiple hard drive options.
Excellent Multitouch Display, Strong Performance, Very Sturdy And Durable Design

Cons

Bulky as compared to other 12 inch notebooks, expensive considering you cannot play games on it.
Bulky for a 12-inch laptop; expensive for a nongaming system.
Runs hot, Webcam not standard
Expensive; no optical drive or HDMI-out; chunky design
Feature set needs upgrade. Big battery adds to weight.
Bulkier Than NonTablet X201 Design And Many Other ULV Based Laptops, Smaller Trackpad, Four Cell Battery Pack Provides Limited Battery Life

By Expert Reviews on August 27, 2010

Solid build quality and a comfortable keyboard are expected of a ThinkPad; the X201 adds desktop performance and a half-day of battery life
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By NotebookCheck on August 03, 2010

The Lenovo Thinkpad X201 is a device for professional users which places high importance on the offered features which are also meant to be used frequently. UMTS modem, docking port, and the security features are a good mix with the high performance...

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By Geek.com on July 16, 2010

Not too long ago the 12-inch ThinkPad received its 2010 refresh. While the T series got a significant update (thus being changed from the T400 to the T410) the X series was simply changed from the X200 to the X201. That means internal components were...

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By LaptopZ on June 02, 2010

HP EliteBook 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 are both very popular in the market. at first glance, the outlooks of HP EliteBook 2540p and Lenovo ThinkPad X201 are similar to the previous generation laptops, but changes in the internal details are still...

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By Online Notebook on May 28, 2010

We will recommend this laptop to you if you are looking for a powerful business notebook in a compact chassis....

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By eTech Reviews on May 20, 2010

Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:Power full processor crammed in a 12 inch laptop, good battery life, quality constructionThumbs Down: Bulky, expensive.The Whiz Kid Speaks: Lenovo ThinkPad X201 3626 is 11.6 inches wide, 8.3 inches deep, 1.4 inches high,...

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By cnet on April 30, 2010

Anyone looking for the power of a midsize laptop in a compact 12-inch body has only a few choices, and none to date tops Lenovo's excellent ThinkPad...

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By LaptopMag on April 28, 2010

Lenovo’s business ultraportable continues its dominance with long battery life and excellent performance in a small...

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By Computer Shopper on March 01, 2010

It might look a little plain-Jane, but beauty lies within. This highly customizable ultraportable PC smokes the competition and significantly improves upon its predecessor’s performance....

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By PC Mag on February 23, 2010

With netbooks and CULVs running the show, the Lenovo ThinkPad X201 wields the kind of power that you don't see in ultraportables anymore, yet battery life is still...

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