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Lenovo ThinkPad X120e

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad X120e
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e (ThinkPad X120 Series)
Processor
AMD E-350 2 x 1.6 GHz, Zacate
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 6310 - Shared 1959 MB VRAM, Core: 200 MHz, Memory: 533 MHz, 8.850.0.0
Memory
4 GB 
, PC3-10700 DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz
Display
11.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: no
Mainboard
AMD A50M
Storage
320 GB - 5400 rpm, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm, Seagate ST320LT0 00-9VL142
Soundcard
Conexant Cx20582 @ ATI SB750 - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combo 3.5mm audio socket, Card Reader: 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro)
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Thinkpad 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 w/ EDRII
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 30 x 280 x 210 ( = 1.18 x 11.02 x 8.27 in)
Battery
57 Wh Lithium-Ion, 10.8V; 5.2Ah
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: Silicon Motion 0.3MP
Additional features
12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.5 kg ( = 52.91 oz / 3.31 pounds), Power Supply: 340 g ( = 11.99 oz / 0.75 pounds)
Price
580 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75.22% - good
Average of 9 scores (from 14 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 61%, features: 72%, display: 64% mobility: 85%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 82%

Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad X120e

86% Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Ultraportable budget ThinkPad. The 2011 ThinkPad X120e is the upgrade to last year’s ultra-mobile X100e and is marketed as one of the cheapest ThinkPads around. It is also the first Lenovo notebook to feature an AMD Fusion E-350 APU with integrated Radeon 6310 graphics. In this review, we will find out how much of an improvement the new Fusion processor can bring to this 11.6-inch ThinkPad.
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Review: Affordable Ultraportable for Business
Source: Notebooks.com English Archive.org version
The X120e is an impressive piece of hardware. We love having a ThinkPad keyboard on such a small and well-built machine, especially at $500. The AMD Fusion processor gives this mini notebook the power needed to tackle business tasks and entertainment at the end of the day. The corporate black look may turn off some users, but you’re buying a business tool, not a fashion accessory.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/18/2011
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e 11.6-in AMD Fusion Laptop Review
Source: logicbuy English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/10/2011
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e 11.6-in AMD Fusion Laptop Video Review
Source: logicbuy English Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/10/2011
70% Lenovo ThinkPad X120e
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
Lenovo's marketing preferences aside, the X120e is not an ultraportable: Its screen is too small and its performance is too slow. We're not even sure why the company would want to match it against full-fledged ultraportables. But the X120e is the best netbook going. Though it's a little pricey, one typing session will convince you that the $450 starting price for this model is more than worth it.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
On the other hand, the X120e has a fantastic touchpad with TrackPoint and a great keyboard (even if it isn't backlit). In addition, the X120e provides better battery life and lower external temperatures than last year's ThinkPad netbook. If the ThinkPad X120e was a little less expensive then I'd probably give it an Editors' Choice Award. Unfortunately, it's a tough sell when you can get essentially the same hardware from another company for less money.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/23/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 60%
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Review: AMD Fusion Infused
Source: Hot Hardware English Archive.org version
In our SiSoftware Sandra tests, the ThinkPad X120e performed well. It's performance level wasn't in-line with Atom and Neo CPUs, but rather somewhat more powerful CPUs; that could be found in mainstream notebooks and desktops just a few months ago. The performance that AMD has been able to squeeze out of this platform is notable, and the E-350 Zacate APU is a real workhorse of a mobile chip.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/21/2011
80% Lenovo ThinkPad X120e
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X120e is a lot pricier than your average $400 netbook. Then again, you'd be hard pressed to find a better user experience, a matte screen, and better-than-Atom speeds at that price range. It's a netbook IT managers can a buy whole fleet of, without having to worry about the limitations typically associated with one. For non-business-oriented users, the HP Pavilion dm1z is at least a $100 cheaper and is as fast and battery efficient.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo ThinkPad X120e
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
A new wave of AMD Fusion processors aimed at 11.6-inch ultraportables is making its way into Netbook-size laptops, promising a new generation of tiny, well-powered budget super-Netbooks. The AMD Fusion-powered ThinkPad X120e is an 11-inch ultraportable that's better and more affordable than last year's model, making it an even better choice for small-business buyers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 90%
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Reviewed – fixes X100e’s flaws
Source: Netbooknews.com English Archive.org version
The X120e fixes both flaws (still has the same bulging battery though). Battery life has increased by about 1.5 hours, increasing total battery life to just under 5 hours in Engadget’s benchmarks and heat is no longer an issue, at the expensive of a little fan noise, similar in levels to the HP Pavilion DM1z. Performance? It’s already clear how the AMD E-350 performs – 3D graphics performance is a little less than the ION 2 / dual core Atom but general performance easily tops any Atom processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/08/2011
70% Lenovo ThinkPad X120e (AMD Fusion)
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a lightweight business notebook at an affordable price, the ThinkPad X120e is a strong option that provides much better performance than dual-core business netbooks such as the HP Mini 5103 ($542) for hundreds less than a high-end business ultraportable like the ThinkPad X201 (starting at $900). Thanks to AMD's Fusion processor, this $579 notebook also lasts more than 6 hours on a charge. However, parts of the laptop get pretty warm, and the video playback issues we encountered were annoying (though we expect Lenovo to fix them). Among 11-inch notebooks, the cheaper HP Pavilion dm1z is a better bet for consumers, but the X120e is a solid choice for mobile pros.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
79% Lenovo ThinkPad X120e
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X120e isn’t designed for everyone. In fact, in the rather niche ultraportable notebook category, it embodies a secondary niche: ultra-affordable ultraportable. With its comfortable keyboard and very low price, the ThinkPad X120e is suitable as a second PC to serve as a traveling adjunct to a more powerful primary computer. Just don’t call it a netbook.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 79%

Foreign Reviews

86% Test Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2011
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 67% display: 77% mobility: 91% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 83%
56% Обзор субноутбука Lenovo ThinkPad X120e
Source: Retera RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/11/2011
Rating: Total score: 56% performance: 22% display: 39% mobility: 70% emissions: 71%
APU商务新品 ThinkPad X120e首发评测
Source: enet.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
performance good
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/08/2011

Comment

AMD Radeon HD 6310: Integrated graphics card in the Zacate netbook processors (e.g. E-350 and E-240) featuring an UVD3 video decoder and no dedicated memory.

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.


E-350: Dual Core low power processor with an integrated graphics cards. The processor is on a level with Celeron SU2300 (1.2 GHz) and the GPU part about as fast as an Nvidia ION (2).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


11.60":

This screen diagoal is quite large for tablets but small for subnotebooks. Some convertibles are also represented with that size.

Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.

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


1.5 kg:

In former time,s this weight was typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, often 15 inch laptops weigh as much.


Lenovo: Lenovo ( "Le" as in the English word legend and "novo" (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. From 2004, the company has been the largest laptop manufacturer in China and got the fourth largest manufacturer worldwide after the acquisition of IBM's PC division in 2005. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company also produces monitors, projectors, servers, etc.

In 2011, Lenovo acquired the majority of Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Lenovo took over Motorola Mobility, which gave them a boost in the smartphone market.

From 2014 to 2016 Lenovo's market share in the global notebook market was 20-21%, ranking second behind HP. However, the distance decreased gradually. In the smartphone market, Lenovo did not belong to the Top 5 global manufacturers in 2016.


75.22%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2011-02-21 (Update: 2019-04-30)