Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Ultracool ultraportable netbook review

The new ThinkPad® X100e. Cool, confident, with a slick new design and bold color options. But make no mistake, the X100e is all ThinkPad—reliable, rock-solid and well-equipped. Best of all, it’s the most affordable ThinkPad ever!

The X100e is a speedy netbook because it runs on an AMD Athlon Neo processor, the same one found in the Fujitsu Lifebook P3010, the MSI U210, and the HP Pavilion dv2-1030us. There’s an option for the dual-core Neo X2 and Turion X2 as well, but they will likely bump the X100e’s price over $500. The AMD Neo is a faster processor than any version of the Intel Atom and ships with 2GB of RAM. The X100e is also paired with a decent graphics chipset – the ATI Mobility Radeon 3200 – one that should allow you to play back high definition clips (1080p) smoothly.

The X100e is “positioned to be a viable mix of the portability of a netbook with the performance of a laptop, at an affordable price”.

Lenovo ThinkPad X100e Ultracool ultraportable key features
* Sub-3 lbs. starting weight
* Small footprint
* Roomy 11.6″ HD display
* Available in Midnight Black and Heatwave Red in smooth finishes (Arctic White not available in the US)
* ISO full-sized, spill-resistant keyboard
* TrackPoint® and multitouch touchpad
* Powerful AMD processor
* Low-light-sensitive Web camera
* Multiple connectivity options
* ThinkVantage® Technologies
* Corporate OS support
* Robust warranty options
* 3 USB ports (1 powered), 4-in-1 media card reader and HD audio
* Affordable pricing

ThinkPad X100e Designed for usability

The ISO full-sized, spill-resistant keyboard combines the legendary ThinkPad feel with a contemporary look for a simplified user experience. ThinkPad X100e also features an 11.6″ HD display, the familiar TrackPoint pointing device and a multitouch touchpad that lets you easily zoom, scroll and rotate using simple two-finger gestures.