Lenovo ThinkPad X300 6478 - Core 2 Duo SL7100 1.2 GHz - 13.3" TFT

Intro: This configuration of the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 is a 3.4-pound, ultra portable notebook computer.Compared to other ultra portable notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,600.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Noteworthy Features: Has only a 3.4-pound weight, which is somewhat lighter than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has a plug-in module media bay, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Has a modular media bay -- meaning its DVD-Writer drive is removable, allowing you easily to swap it out for alternative or upgraded units.

Weaker Features: Has only a 64GB hard drive, which is somewhat smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO SZ480NW9, a 3.7-pound notebook at around $2, 885, has a 200GB hard drive.Also, this notebook has a DVD-Writer removable disc drive, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.Shared video memory has a negative impact on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.

Suitability: Suitable for those who consider weight the most important feature.Enjoy movies while in transit with this notebook's DVD player.Includes office-grade word processing software -- fine for most serious business or academic document authors.Make your home movies pop by using the bundled video software to edit material uploaded from a digital camcorder.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: Despite its relatively expensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of ultra compact products with a similar screen size is considerably more -- right around $3,062.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

Cellular WAN statement: Avoid spotty WiFi with this laptop's installed hardware that enables Internet access to more reliable subscription-based WAN cellular broadband networks.

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