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Updated May 2009

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Base processor

Optional processors

RAM

HDD Storage

Solid-state storage

Optical Drive

Memory card reader

Pointing technology

Battery

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Lenovo ThinkPad X200

Starting at $1,170

Best ultraportable laptop overall

Pros: Powerful performance, thin case, light weight, great battery life.

Cons: No optical drive, no touchpad, so-so graphics performance.
(7 reviews)
Lenovo ThinkPad X200

Lenovo

884343052854

74542NU

2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400

2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600

1 GB to 4 GB

160 GB, 5,400 rpm. Also available: 160 GB, 7,200 rpm; 250 GB, 5,400 rpm; 320 GB, 5,400 rpm.

Optional; replaces HDD. 64 GB, 80 GB or 128 GB available.

None

5-in-1 media card reader with modem; 3-in-1 media card reader without modem also available.

TrackPoint

6-cell Li-Ion; 9-cell Li-Ion optional

12.1 in.,1,280 pixels by 800 pixels

Intel integrated graphics

USB (3), VGA, Ethernet, modem (optional)

Wi-Fi (b/g). Wi-Fi (n), WiMax, mobile broadband, Bluetooth optional.

Optional

Black

8.3 in (6-cell battery); 9.2 in. (9-cell battery)

11.6.in.

.8 to 1.4 in.

3.24 lbs. (6-cell battery), 3.58 lbs. (9-celll battery)

1 year
HP Pavilion dv3510nr

*Est. $900

Best for under $1,000

Pros: Feature packed, good warranty, solid performance, attractive design.

Cons: Some questions about build quality, conflicting reports about battery life, touchpad doesn't provide best feel, heavier than many ultraportable laptops.
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HP Pavilion dv3510nr

HP

884420403609

FR994UA

2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7350

None

4 GB (expandable to 8 GB)

320 GB, 5,400 rpm

None

Double layer DVD +/- RW/ CD-RW

5-in-1 media card reader

Touchpad

6-cell Li-Ion

13.3-in., 1,280 pixels by 800 pixels, LED backlit

NVIDIA GeForce 9300 GS

USB (3), ExpressCard, Ethernet, modem, HDMI, VGA

Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n), Bluetooth

Yes

Bronze

9 in.

12.6 in.

1.4 in.

4.6 lbs.

2 years
Dell XPS M1330

Starting at $750

Budget ultraportable laptop

Pros: Good performance, good value, attractive styling, solid build quality.

Cons: Older design, heavy for an ultraportable, some warm spots.
(11 reviews)
Dell XPS M1330

not avail.

N/A

N/A

2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400

2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600; 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100; 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8300; 2.5 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9300; 2.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T9500

3 GB, 4 GB available

320 GB, 5,400 rpm or 250 GB, 7,200 rpm. Also available: 320 GB, 7,200 rpm; 500 GB, 7,200 rpm; 500 GB, 5,400 rpm.

Optional; replaces HDD. 128 GB or 256 GB available.

DVD +/- RW

8-in-one removable memory card reader

Touchpad

4-cell Li-Ion; 6-cell and 9-cell Li-Ion batteries optional.

13.3-in.,1,280 pixels by 800 pixels. LED backlight available as an option.

Intel integrated graphics; Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS available as an option.

USB (2), IEEE 1394a (FireWire), Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, ExpressCard

Wi-Fi (g). Wi-Fi (n), mobile broadband (Verizon, Sprint, AT&T), Bluetooth optional

Yes

Black, blue, red

9.4 in.

12.5 in.

.9 to 1.33 in.

3.97 lbs. (with 4-cell battery)

1 year
Lenovo ThinkPad X301

Starting at $1,875

Stylish but expensive Windows laptop

Pros: Light weight, thin, great display, great performance (except for games).

Cons: Expensive, poor gaming performance, so-so battery life.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X301

Lenovo

884343001159

277418U

1.4- GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400

None

1 GB to 4 GB

None

64 GB; 80 GB and 128 GB also available.

Optional DVD burner

None

TrackPoint and touchpad

3-cell Li-Ion. 6-cell Li-Ion optional. Removable 3-cell Li-Ion add-on battery available.

13.3-in., 1,440 pixels by 900 pixels, LED backlight.

Intel integrated graphics

USB (3), DisplayPort, Ethernet

Wi-Fi (a/g/n), Bluetooth, mobile broadband (AT&T); WiMax, Verizon mobile broadband optional

Yes

Black

9.1 in.

12.5 in.

.73 to .92 in.

2.93 lbs. to 3.51 lbs.

1 year
Lenovo ThinkPad X200 …

Starting at $1,410

Best tablet PC

Pros: Excellent tablet functions, lightweight, great display, good battery life.

Cons: Expensive, no optical drive, no touchpad.
not avail.
Lenovo ThinkPad X200 …

Lenovo

884343169996

74498JU

1.86 GHz Intel 2 Core Duo SL9400

1.4 GHz Intel 2 Core Duo SU9400; 1.6 GHz Intel 2 Core Duo SU9600; 1.2 GHz Intel 2 Core Duo SU9300; 2.13 GHz Intel 2 Core Duo SL9600

1 GB to 4 GB

160 GB, 5400 rpm. Also available: 250 GB, 5,400 rpm; 160 GB, 7,200 rpm; 320 GB, 5,400 rpm, 320 GB, 7,200 rpm.

Optional, replaces HDD: 64 GB and 128 GB available.

None

3-in-1 memory card reader; 5-in-1 memory card reader with modem also available.

TrackPoint

4-cell Li-Ion battery; 8-cell Li-Ion battery optional.

12.1-inch, 1,280 pixels by 800 pixels, LED backlight touch screen. 12.1-inch, 1,280 pixels by 800 pixels, LED backlight touch screen with MultiTouch available as an option.

Intel integrated graphics

USB (3), Ethernet, VGA, ExpressCard, modem (with 5-in-1 memory card reader).

Wi-Fi (b/g), mobile broadband (AT&T). Wi-Fi (n), WiMax, mobile broadband (Verizon), Bluetooth optional.

Optional

Black

9 in.; 10.1 in with 8-cell battery

11.6 in.

1 to 1.3 in.

3.5 lbs.; 3.88 lbs. with 8-cell battery

1 year

Compare Ultraportable Laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad X200

HP Pavilion dv3510nr

Dell XPS M1330

Lenovo ThinkPad X301

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 …