Source: Tom's Guide | Keywords: lenovo, x300, macbook | Themes: Laptops and Notebooks
5. The X300 and Wireless Capabilities
The X300 is equipped for mobility, and it offers a wide range of options: 3G, Wi-Fi 11n, Bluetooth (standard) and Wireless USB and WiMAX as options. Our test unit had only the first three options.
Wi-Fi 11n and Bluetooth
The X300 uses Wi-Fi version 11n (which still has not been finalized). This standard can transfer data at close to 300 Mb/s, whereas Wi-Fi 11g is limited to 54 Mb/s. Obviously, you need a compatible access point. The X300 also has Bluetooth, and wireless mice and keyboards are no problem.
Internal 3G+
More interestingly, the X300 has an internal 3G+ card. All you need to do is insert a SIM card in the slot (under the battery) and you can connect to the Internet via a GSM network. The card supports HSDPA (3G+), UMTS (3G), EDGE, GPRS and GSM modes. You can even receive SMS messages on the X300, but not take phone calls.
The quality of the reception in 3G+ is very good – better than with an ExpressCard – and the speed is acceptable. The modem is specified as compatible with the new version of HSDPA (7.2 Mb/s), but we were only able to test it at 3.6 Mb/s.
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i'm sorry.. but this lenovo laptop is brutally ugly.. the macbook air is beautiful... i totally disagree with most of this article.. i would buy the macbook a million times over this ugly laptop...
Hmmm, it isn't that ugly...it is decent, modest and just fine.
Have you ever heard of pure elegance? When you look at the X300 in real, it looks much better than on the photos. But it's no designobject but a working place.
The X300 doesn't need to beam with its look, it convinces with its overall appearance.
Although in summer the black colour is of some disadvantage ^^
But I have to add one thing: The Fan-Control ist disgusting...2k RPM is Level 1 and too weak to keep it cool over time. The 2nd level is at 5k RPM which is too much and clearly audible...I hope Lenovo will reduce Level 2 to about 3k RPM or 3.5k.
But it doesn't overheat and turn off like the MBA
The most important aspect of a laptop to me is the screen. It bothers me when the screen is not bright enough or not good on angles. That is where Lenovo missed the mark in my opinion making the laptop useless. I have the MacBook Pro and I was amazed to see that the Air's Screen is thinner yet considerably brighter then the Pro's LED screen.
In my opinion this review was kind of useless. They only mentioned the Air a couple of times saying it is good for multimedia and looks good. Makes me think the only purpose of mentioning the Air was so that people would read the article on an ugly computer that no one cares much about.
Come on compare screen brightness, resolution, processor, speed preforming tasks, at least size.
may i know which of these x300 available in the market has the 3G HSDPA sim card slot by the battery? is it standard with all models?
Machine
Order type/ List
Description number model price(14)
ThinkPad X300 64781HU 6478-1HU $2,799
(13.3 WXGA+ TFT (LED backlight)
(1440 x 900), Integrated Camera,
Bluetooth Wireless Technology,
Integrated Fingerprint Reader,
Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100 (LV),
Mobile Intel GS965 Express Chipset,
Intel Graphics Media Adapter X3100,
64 GB Solid State Drive,
Ultrathin DVD Burner, 2 GB,
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN,
Three-Cell Standard Li-Polymer,
Microsoft® Windows Vista Business)
ThinkPad X300 64781JU 6478-1JU 2,999
(13.3 WXGA+ TFT (LED backlight)
(1440 x 900), Integrated Camera,
Bluetooth Wireless Technology,
Integrated Fingerprint Reader,
Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100 (LV),
Mobile Intel GS965 Express Chipset,
Intel Graphics Media Adapter X3100,
64 GB Solid State Drive,
Ultrathin DVD Burner, 2 GB,
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN,
Six-Cell Extended Li-Ion,
Verizon with GPS,
UWB Adaptor with Intel Wireless
UWB Link 1480,
Microsoft Windows Vista Business)
ThinkPad X300 64781TU 6478-1TU 2,799
(13.3 WXGA+ TFT (LED backlight)
(1440 x 900), Integrated Camera,
Bluetooth Wireless Technology,
Integrated Fingerprint Reader,
Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100 (LV),
Mobile Intel GS965 Express Chipset,
Intel Graphics Media Adapter X3100,
64 GB Solid State Drive,
Ultrathin DVD Burner, 2 GB,
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN,
Three-Cell Standard Li-Polymer,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional)
ThinkPad X300 64781VU 6478-1VU 2,999
(13.3 WXGA+ TFT (LED backlight)
(1440 x 900), Integrated Camera,
Bluetooth Wireless Technology,
Integrated Fingerprint Reader,
Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100 (LV),
Mobile Intel GS965 Express Chipset,
Intel Graphics Media Adapter X3100,
64 GB Solid State Drive,
Ultrathin DVD Burner, 2 GB,
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN,
Six-Cell Extended Li-Ion,
Verizon with GPS,
Microsoft Windows XP Professional)
May I know which x300 model was featured? part number 64781HU, 64781JU, 64781TU or 64781VU?