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Product Description

Lenovo ThinkPad X201i 3249MDU Notebook PC - Core i3 i3-370M 2.4GHz - 12.1" - Black 3249MDU 41

Product Details

• Color: black
• Brand: Lenovo
• Model: 3249MDU
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.40" h x 11.60" w x 8.30" l, 3.18 pounds
• CPU: Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz
• Memory: 2GB SODIMM
• Hard Disk: 160GB
• Processors: 2
• Native resolution: 1280 x 800
• Display size: 12.1

Features

• Box Contents - Lenovo ThinkPad X201i 3249-MDU, Li-on Battery Pack (up to 6.7 hours), AC Adapter; Software Bundle - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, Microsoft Office 2010 Product Key Ready (Purchase product key to activate), 1-Year Limited Warranty
• Intel Core i3-370M 2.40GHz Processor
• 3MB L3 Cache
• 2GB PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3 RAM (8GB max)
• 160GB (7200RPM) Hard Drive

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Simply the best for the price
By R. Crockett
I feel compelled to write a review about the best laptop I've ever owned. I opted to get the low-end X201i (as opposed to more expensive X201 models). For around $850 my machine came with Windows 7 Pro and a camera.

I'm a trial lawyer and depend upon laptops for spreadsheets, videos and document data bases. For the past ten years I've relied upon various Lenovo products, but lately been unable to find one small enough, cheap enough and fast enough. Until now.

The X201i is far superior than the netbooks I've been using, and helpfully smaller than Lenovo's other laptops I've been using.

The X201i, although perhaps not having the same sturdy feel as more expensive Lenovo laptops, is quite durable. It isn't all that stylish, and is a throwback to Lenovo laptops I used 8 years ago, but it does it all.

Mine came with the 9 cell battery, which is way more than enough for long cross-country flights. In fact, it replaces my netbook which I would carry around for hours for light reading and notes. It replaces my more robust and larger Lenovos used for database work.

Another reason why I vastly prefer this small notebook over the netbooks is the pointer stick which to me is the most efficient way of mousing around a laptop

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect hacking notebook
By pmv
As a programmer and a notebook buff, for me the X201 is pretty close to perfect as a primary portable machine. I've always had a thing for the Thinkpads of yore, and this iteration does not disappoint. The locking lid, no-nonsense industrial look, and matte finish make for classic perfection. In terms of build quality it seems lighter and more plastic than say the T40 but no less sturdy. There's hardly any flex in the chassis and I can lift the lid with just one hand. There's no denying it is *significantly* bigger than the 4:3 aspect X60, and the LCD bevel is a lot thicker, but on the upside the keyboard is fantastic! I would say it is more enjoyable than the MS ergo 4000 I use for work, though the left-hand palm rest is a bit limited, and I would recommend binding capslock to control as with any other laptop keyboard.

Even the X201i configuration with i3-370M and 2GB RAM manages anything I throw at it without flinching, including HD videos. What really impresses me is how cool and quiet it stays, even with the lid closed for hours while compiling something. In contrast my Lenovo S10 netbook gets extremely hot with the lid closed. I might up the RAM for something heavier though like the Android emu, and perhaps add an SSD later.

Software-wise, most people might be pleasantly surprised that it comes with Win 7 Pro. I am delighted that Ubuntu 10.10 works great on it, though it takes some tweaking to get the middle button scrolling with the trackpoint working.

Most might consider the display a downside -- the viewing angle is narrow (which might not be a disadvantage for business users), and the contrast and color gamut are severely limited. Photo editing would be awkward on this display, and watching videos is only tolerable. Sound is meager but that's not such a disappointment.

As for ordering/shipping, NY to NY (from J&R) delivery done in a day via UPS and item came in excellent condition. It should be mentioned that the photos of the product both on the Amazon listing and on J&R are not of the actual product (clearly shown is an older X200) or the same configuration (this X201 config has a trackpad), which may bother some people. Also, to be clear, this configuration does not include a webcam, nor Bluetooth and 3G modules.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Lenovo X201i 3249-MDU Review
By Irving R. Clemo
Great product - received from J&R on 9/27; arrived safely in good factory packaging,
set up in minutes, and has run fine ever since.

Keyboard is excellent, with full-dimension keys and great tactile feedback.

Screen is very good also ; 12.1" seems perfectly acceptable (and I was using a
22" flat panel with my desktop.)

PROS - Great keyboard, very good screen, good performance, compact, light (3 lbs.),
very portable, useful on-board trackpoint and general mouse behavior,
good-looking product

CONS - Could have better integrated audio (not bad, though).