Lenovo introduced new tablet pc ThinkPad X60. Notable changes, compared to old ThinkPad x41 tablet, are upgraded hard drive, energy saving Core Duo processor, memory capacity, enhanced screen and 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN option. Now tablet from Lenovo comes with 80GB (up to 100GB) 5400 rpm (or 7200RPM) 2.5-inch HDD, standard 1GB memory(up to 4GB) and energy saving Intel Core Duo processor L2500 (1.83 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB). New model also feature Lenovo 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter & Embedded WAN and 12.1″ SXGA+ or XGA wide angle display (170°) with indoor/outdoor options available. The system comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP Professional Tablet edition.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet’s new 12-inch MultiView indoor/outdoor, anti-reflective/anti-glare display, dramatically helps increase viewability in multiple environments, a benefit for customers who work on-the-go. This screen choice comes combined with the new MultiTouch feature that allows users to move the cursor with their pen or finger, making interaction with the ThinkPad Tablet PC a natural fit. The MultiView/MultiTouch screen combination along with the ThinkPad X60 Tablet’s standard 170 degree viewing angle means better portability and improved usability for the healthcare professional recording patient information in a hospital, the real estate agent taking notes in a home or the sports coach reviewing statistics at a game. The X60 Tablet also gives users sharper, crisper images with more vibrant color when they choose to add a new, high-resolution SXGA+ screen.

The ThinkPad X60 tablet is a thin and light tablet with a 12.1-inch TouchScreen XGA TFT with 1024 x 768 resolution, a 12.1-inch SXGA+ TFT with 1400 x 1050 resolution, or a 12.1-inch XGA TFT with 1024 x 768 resolution. Models weigh beginning at 1.70 kg (3.76 lb), with the small footprint starting at 274 mm x 244 mm (10.8 x 9.6 in). The system comes preinstalled with Microsoft Windows XP Professional Tablet edition and selected applications.

The ThinkPad X60 Tablet features and options:

* Ultraportable notebook that accepts handwriting
* Battery life of up to 7.51 hours on systems with the eight-cell Li-Ion battery
* Intel Core Duo processor L2500 (1.83 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz front-side bus (FSB)) featuring Intel SpeedStep technology for maximum and battery-optimized performance
* Enhanced port replication and expansion via the optional ThinkPad X6 Tablet UltraBase
* Integrated UltraConnect antenna to help optimize worldwide frequency coverage and performance for improved wireless LAN connectivity on 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g networks
* Client Security Solution
* ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
* Standard 1 GB (one 1 GB) ThinkPad PC2-5300 double data rate 2 (DDR2) 667 MHz memory, expandable with optional SDRAM SO DIMM module to a maximum 4.0 GB
* 80 GB 5400 rpm 2.5-inch HDD
* Microsoft Windows XP Professional Tablet Edition

Reviews of the ThinkPad X60 Tablet:

Laptop Magazine: Reviewing Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet, Laptop Magazine gives it 4.5 out of 5 stars rating and writes, “The original IBM/Lenovo X41 convertible has been our favorite ultralight Tablet-notebook combo since it premiered nearly two years ago, but its poky CPU has long since been outpaced by the competition. We are happy to see that everything we loved about the X41 is still here in the new X60 Tablet. Lenovo introduces some impressive and unique Tablet features here that put even more distance between it and the competition. And while it’s not perfect, the X60 Tablet overcomes some shortfalls to make sure Lenovo remains king of the convertible hill.

With its signature matte black finish, bulletproof build quality, and superb keyboard, the 3.7-pound X60 Tablet (with stock four-cell battery) is more compact, usable, and sturdy than any ultralight convertible we have used. Unlike some lightweights, this one is well balanced, so it doesn’t teeter on your lap, and it feels firm under a good key pounding. The keyboard itself has oversized Enter and Shift keys on both sides, an offset directional pad, and that great Lenovo/IBM feedback. Nothing beats it. On the other hand, we wish Lenovo had included a touchpad, since there is room for one, even in this small form factor.

In Tablet mode, this machine is superb. The pen-sized stylus and bright display are very responsive and produce a reasonable hover zone for easy gesture commands. The 12.1-inch display is as good as any slate we’ve tested, and it remained viewable at extreme angles. Lenovo bests the competition in two ways, however. The MultiTouch screen uses both stylus and touch to activate keys and move windows, so you don’t need to pop out the pen for quick interactions. And the Active Rotate feature has an embedded sensor that automatically rotates the screen orientation to match the way you are holding the Tablet. Both features worked exceptionally well and are conveniences you won’t find elsewhere.

ThinkPads have never been speed demons, but the Core Duo T2500 here worked with the 5,400-rpm 80GB hard drive and 1GB of memory to deliver snappy performance without burning our thighs. (There is a small and barely perceptible fan in the X60.) We were disappointed in the battery life; the X60 Tablet’s standard four-cell battery lasted less than two hours on our DVD rundown test. A $50 upgrade to an eight-cell battery is available and should give you at least double that runtime.”

PROS & CONS of the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet

• Superb multimode Tablet display
• Excellent keyboard and superior build quality
• Light and powerful
• Extensive management software bundle and upgrade options
• Cumbersome Tablet nav pad
• No optical drive

CNET: Reviewing Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet (Windows Vista), CNET gives it 7.3 out of 10 rating (very good) and writes, “When we first looked at the Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet in November 2006, we were impressed by its usability features, including an indoor/outdoor touch-screen display, an improved stylus, and the Active Rotate feature. Since the release of Windows Vista Business Edition, though, we were curious to see how our favorite tablet performed with the new operating system. To that end, we got our hands on an X60 Tablet that had been refreshed with a faster processor, more RAM, and a larger, faster hard drive. These enhancements were enough to sustain the X60 Tablet’s reputation as an excellent tablet with enough power for demanding business use. It’s still expensive–our review unit cost $2,467, and that still doesn’t include even an external optical drive–but the ThinkPad X60 Tablet remains one of our favorite convertibles for highly mobile business users. If you’re looking for a tablet with a built-in optical drive and are willing to carry a few more ounces, the Fujitsu LifeBook T4215 offers similar features and performance for a nearly identical price.”

The good: Lightweight, portable design; good performance and battery life; comfortable stylus and keyboard; screen automatically rotates when you adjust tablet position; touch screen is usable in direct sunlight.

The bad: Expensive; somewhat dim display; lacks S-Video port; price does not include an optical drive.

The bottom line: The lightweight Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet now runs Windows Vista–and remains one of the best convertible tablets on the market.

Reviewed model quick specs:

Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet: Windows Vista Business Edition; 1.83GHz Intel Core Duo L2500; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Intel Mobile Express 945GM; 100GB Hitachi 5,400rpm

This entry was posted on November 14, 2006 and is filed under ThinkPad X-Series Tablet, News.