My first Thin Pad --> x301

I finally got it from a friend. Sold it to me since he is getting a T410s. I hope he made the right decision

It's an amazing ThinkPad (light and thin)
I like the resolution better than my 12 inch box.
...just gave the x200 to my spouse (she liked it btw).

I will be using this primarily for web browsing and document editing (ms office).

here are the specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4Ghz
Windows 7 Pro 32
3GB Memory (Samsung)
64GB Solid State Drive Storage (Toshiba)
Intel 4500M HD Graphics Card
UltraNav
Intel WiFi Link 5100
Finger Print Reader
Integrated Bluetooth PAN
Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
Display Port
Built-in Camera and Mic
13.3 WXGA+ LCD
3 cell battery (SONY)

 

Congrats. It is a sweet machine. For your uses, it will be fine.

 

Thanks.
It boots faster than my T410, feels snappy.

btw, I'm planning to install Win 7 64 bit and upgrade the RAM to 8GB (I got some spare Gskill sticks here).

and the speakers and sound it generated are way better than both my X and T.

 

^^^ I can tell you're on a roll. Yeah, boot is snappy thanks to the SSD. Screen is great, too, eh?

Congrats.

 

yep, I'm really happy with this purchase. screen is better than my X200.

but, I have to hold upgrading my RAM to 8GB. Looks like the spare sticks(x2) I got are designed for Apple series (FA-8500CL7-4GBSQ - checked online).

Anybody here successfully used this type of memory sticks on their Thinkpad? Its says DDR3-1066.

I'd like to try installing them but would like to hear from other users first.

 

the apple series memory worked fine. Had to put back the 3gigs though since I have not upgraded the OS to 64.

I also noticed that the finger print reader on this machine is better than my T410. in terms of print authentication (biometric performance are both set to default setting).

 

You will def need the 6-Cell battery.(battery died to fast for me) I just Sold mine today on craigs. I think there is only a 3-cell and a 6-cell for the X301...I picked up an X201 because I needed something with a 9-cell. You could also use the Optical drive for an extra battery as well.

 

if you need long battery time, then X301 is not going to be best laptop for that.

 

I already have the 6-cell, I might check the Optical drive 3-cell battery and order one.

that's true, I opt to use my x200 when mobile. (my spouse wanted a bigger screen, so i gave her the T410 )

 

I came really close to picking one of these up when Lenovo was having their final sale on them. That 13.3" 1440x900 screen was very enticing. Sweet machine, no doubt.

 

Congrats on the machine. I also have an X300 like yours, and I'm quite happy with it. Performance is good enough that I'm not complaining. Only HD Youtube can sometimes stutter a bit, but since yours have hardware acceleration that should be a non-issue.

Battery life can be long if you buy the optional Ultrabay battery, then full charge capacity is 67Wh.

 

so lucky i wish my 1st thinkpad is x301. my 1st thinkpad was t61. but no regrets until now.

 

I could be wrong, but I don't think there is a media bay battery available for the x301...the bay is just too thin.

 

Thanks, light and thin compared to my X200. I will be ordering the bay battery from thinkpad parts after the holidays.

yes, lucky that someone upgraded his unit and decided to offer me his x301 for a fair price.

There is -> Lenovo Support - ThinkPad Battery 49 (3 cell), ThinkPad Battery 49+ (6 cell), ThinkPad Battery 50 (3 cell bay) - Overview

Will be ordering this one FRU 43R1966 for IBM ThinkPad

 

Yes, there is, and there are a few of them in the outlet right now.

 

Just checked the outlet, it's way cheaper than Thinkpad parts.com.
I am tempted to order one now. (my plan is to get it after the holidays).

Thanks.

 

I love my x301. It takes a beating in my messenger bag to and from school and lasts anywhere from 6-7 hours with the 6-cell and 3-cell bay battery. I rarely have to look for an outlet. I replaced the original Toshiba SSD with an Intel 160GB and the speed increase is noticeable. Hope you love it as much as I do!

 

Definitely, I have already upgraded it to 64bit. I haven't decided yet if I am going to put 8GB RAM on it or just stay on 4gigs (no paging file).

 

The speakers on the T410 are terrible. I removed them.