February 8,2006

Lenovo ThinkPad X40 (Think Express Program)

x-seriesUltraportable ThinkPad X Series models start at 2.7 lb2 and feature an impressive standard battery life of up to 7.5 hours6 (select models).

These systems also offer one of the latest Intel® Pentium® M processors (select models), a full-size keyboard11, and a 12.1″ XGA TFT display — giving you outstanding performance in a small and light notebook.

Select new X60 models include the Intel 945GM Express Chipset, PCI Express Integrated Graphics, one Secure Digital card slot, and one PC Card slot.

These ThinkPad notebooks are built for the way you work.

CNET reviews Lenovo ThinkPad X40 (Think Express Program) and writes: “The sad truth about small laptops is that shaving off size and weight typically means sacrificing performance and features. The IBM ThinkPad X40 is an exception. At a mere 2.7 pounds–IBM’s smallest laptop ever–it combines true ultralight portability with all the right expansion, connectivity, and battery options for the business traveler. It’s much sleeker than IBM’s other ultraportable, the ThinkPad X31. The ThinkPad X40 lacks an integrated optical drive, but its powered USB port makes it easy to add one, or you could add one via the media slice. Unfortunately, the X40 doesn’t include a FireWire port. And despite its full-size keyboard, it may be cramped for some, especially if you have large hands. The ThinkPad X40 is our top pick for a business ultralight.” Read the full review at CNET