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Lenovo ThinkPad X300
DeveloperLenovo
ManufacturerLenovo
Product familyX Family
TypePortable Computer
Release date2008
Operating systemWindows Vista
CPUIntel Core 2 Duo LV7100 (1.2GHz)
Memory4GB PC2-5300 DDR2
Storage64GB Solid State
Removable storageCD-RW/DVDRW
Display13.3" WXGA+ TFT Display
GraphicsIntel GS965 (Intel GMA X3100)
InputThree USB ports version 2.0

External DB-15 monitor Audio ports External stereo speakers or headphone Microphone-in

Built-in RJ-45 connectors for LAN connections
DimensionsWidth: 318mm (12.5 in)

Depth: 231mm (9.09 in)

Height: 18.6-23.4mm (0.73 in to 0.92 in)
WeightWeight: Starting at 1.54 kg (3.4 lb)
SuccessorLenovo ThinkPad X301


The Lenovo ThinkPad X300 is a discontinued laptop from the ThinkPad line that was manufactured by Lenovo.

Development

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During development, the laptop was called codenamed Kodachi after the Japanese sword.[1] The design of the X300 was lead by David Hill.[2]

Specifications

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All ThinkPad X300s were shipped with Windows Vista Installed and were fitted with an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor. It had 3 USB ports.[3]

Reception

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It was generally well received.[4][5][6][7][8] Notebookcheck noted that the X300 was the notebook that proved that Lenovo was a worthy successor to IBM. The X300 is the first ThinkPad without IBM branding.[9] Reviewers noted that it was lightweight and able to maintain an optical drive, which allowed it to be compared favourably to other models like the X200.[10][11] It was often compared to the Apple MacBook Air for being thin, light and using Sold State Storage.[12][13][14][15] These comparisons led to the X300 being placed into an interoffice mailing envelope like the MacBook Air and led to the creation of a commercial showcasing this comparison.[16][2][17] The X300 was noted for being an expensive device with base configurations starting at $2,476USD.[18][19][20]

The X300 was featured as the coverstory of the February 2008 issue of Business Week Magazine.[21] It was also the primary subject in the book "The race for perfect: inside the quest to design the ultimate portable computer" by Steve Hamm.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Lenovo ThinkPad X300". PC World. Archived from the original on 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
  2. ^ a b c Hamm, Steve (2008). The race for perfect: inside the quest to design the ultimate portable computer. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-160611-0.
  3. ^ "ThinkPad X300 Specifications". Lenovo. 2008-05-07. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  4. ^ Kugler, Arnt. "Lenovo ThinkPad X300 (N1215GE) (Notebook) Test | CHIP". CHIP 365 (in German). Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  5. ^ "New ThinkPad X300 notebook models include a three-year warranty". www.ibm.com. 2008-02-26. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  6. ^ "Eerste indruk: Lenovo ThinkPad X300". RTL Nieuws (in Dutch). 2008-06-03. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  7. ^ Leitner, J. Simon. "Review: Lenovo Thinkpad X300 Notebook". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  8. ^ "Lenovo ThinkPad X300 review". TechRadar. 2008-05-07. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  9. ^ "25th ThinkPad Anniversary, Part 2: The Crises of the 2000s and the Transition to Lenovo".
  10. ^ Morris, John. "ThinkPad X200 reviews: Great ultraportable . . . but it's no X300". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  11. ^ Moltzen, Edward F. (2008-02-25). "Quick Clicks: Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Notebook". CRN. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  12. ^ Nadel, Brian (2008-03-05). "Is thinner better? The ThinkPad X300 challenges the MacBook Air". Computerworld. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  13. ^ "Lenovo X300 versus MacBook Air". Bloomberg. 19 February 2008. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  14. ^ Bsales, Jamie (2008-02-27). "Lenovo ThinkPad X300 - Review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X300". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  15. ^ "Lenovo Thinkpad x300". PCMag UK. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  16. ^ "Walt checks out ThinkPad X300, also fits in manila folder". Engadget. 13 February 2008. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  17. ^ LoStreib (2008-04-29). Lenovo X300. Retrieved 2025-07-31 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ Thatcher, Michelle. "Lenovo ThinkPad X300 review: Lenovo ThinkPad X300". CNET. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  19. ^ "eWEEK Labs Walk-through: ThinkPad X300". eWEEK. 2008-03-31. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  20. ^ "5 Takes On the Lenovo ThinkPad X300". Gizmodo. 27 February 2008. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  21. ^ "Building the Perfect Laptop". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-14. Retrieved 2025-07-31.
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