Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet PC 1 4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile SU9400 2GB DDR3 160GB HDD Windows Vista Business 12 1 LCD - Review Gist

Compared to other thin-and-light notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,615. The difference in size is noticeable; on the X200 we never felt like we were typing on an ultraportable machine. Another advantage to going wide with the ThinkPad X200: plenty of room for the keyboard. The 12.1-inch wide-screen display features a sharp 1,280x800 native resolution that's more common on 14.1-inch or even 15.4-inch displays. *

The X200 is environmentally friendly, as it's compliant with Energy Star 4.0 and RoHS standards. The X200 Tablet's battery life is superior, however. It maintains many of the classic ThinkPad qualities, like the industry-leading keyboard and a wide range of wireless connectivity options. *

Users will be able to watch Blu-ray movies on the laptop through an optional ultrathin optical drive. Its battery life is phenomenal, and the keyboard is huge. Astounding battery life. *

Far more important is that battery life is strong. *

The 12.1-inch, 1,200 by 800-resolution screen is bright and exceedingly sharp. *

The X200 is a classy business notebook that leaves little to complain about, especially considering its price point. The X200 is extremely fast for an ultraportable. The X200 is extremely quiet, even when the hard drive and fans are spinning. Lenovo's really improved the user-interface, obviously taking design cues from Windows Vista and made mundane activities like connecting to a network and adjusting power settings pleasant. Lenovo equiped the X200 with a full-sized keyboard that is very ... *

The finger touchable screen looks great at max brightness and the notebook runs quiet and cool. *