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Lenovo X121e-204562U

Specifications

Lenovo X121e-204562U
Lenovo X121e-204562U (ThinkPad X Series)
Processor
Intel Core i3-2357M 2 x 1.3 GHz, Sandy Bridge
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics 3000, Core: 950 MHz, Shared memory, DirectX 10.1, Shader 4.1, 8.15.10.2401
Memory
2048 MB 
, DDR3-1333 SDRAM @ 667MHz
Display
11.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, TN, LEN40D1, glossy: no
Storage
320 GB - 5400 rpm, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm, Hitachi HTS723232A7A364
Soundcard
Conexant SmartAudio HD
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm combined audio, Card Reader: 4-in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC), 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Atheros AR8151 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 3.0, Qualcomm Gobi 3000
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 93 x 289.6 x 208 ( = 3.66 x 11.4 x 8.19 in)
Battery
57 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 0.3MP Silicon Motion Inc.
Additional features
65W AC Adapter, sleeve case, USB DVD burner, Lenovo Enhanced Experienced 2.0, ThinkVantage , 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.55 kg ( = 54.67 oz / 3.42 pounds), Power Supply: 280 g ( = 9.88 oz / 0.62 pounds)
Price
700 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75.8% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 63%, features: 56%, display: 59% mobility: 84%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 79%

Reviews for the Lenovo X121e-204562U

84% Lenovo X121e-204562U Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Budget notebook made better. The ThinkPad X120e with its AMD Fusion core marked a significant improvement over the 2010 X100e, but does the Sandy Bridge-equipped X121e bring enough to the table to supplant the award-winning X120e?
70% Lenovo ThinkPad X121e 3045 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X121e 3045 is a practical, portable laptop that has a lot to offer business users – especially those that travel and work in cramped conditions like aircraft and trains. The keyboard and touchpad took some getting used to, and the lack of an internal optical drive could be a deal breaker for some. It does come at an attractive price for the build quality and essential features available.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 60% ergonomy: 80%
80% Lenovo ThinkPad X121e notebook review
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is a lovely little laptop. It's great for general all round computing, and with a suggested battery life of up to 9.3 hours it looks to us like a winner.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Lenovo ThinkPad X121e
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
The Lenovo X121e is an 11.6-inch ultra-portable with a Core i3 processor and a matte screen. Perfect for professionals on business trips, this laptop is also a good companion for anyone else who moves around a lot and does a lot of document work and Internet browsing. While it won't satisfy those looking for absolute performance, the X121e is a good netbook alternative.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

85% Test Lenovo Thinkpad X121e-204562U Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2011
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 70% display: 74% mobility: 91% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 88% emissions: 79%
Lenovo Thinkpad X121e (NWN6UGE)
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2011
Rating: performance: 50% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 60%

Comment

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


2357M:

Power efficient ULV processor clocked at 1.3 GHz without Turbo boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 950 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


11.60":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


75.8%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2011-08-22 (Update: 2012-05-26)