Ultraportable budget ThinkPad. ( battery sony vgp-bps13a/s ) 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, ( vgp-bps13/s battery ) we will find out how much of an improvement the new Fusion processor can bring to this 11.6-inch ThinkPad.
As part of the X-series of ThinkPads,( battery vgp-bps13as ) the X120e excludes some features that are found in the more expensive ThinkPads, such as the ThinkLight in the X200s and X301 models. What it lacks in features is outweighed by the budget-friendly price, and its performance is thankfully significantly upgraded from the X100e( sony vgp-bps13s battery ) due to the inclusion of the dual-core AMD Fusion APU.

 

Case
Those familiar with the ThinkPad X100e should know exactly what to expect from the chassis of the X120e. ( battery apple a1185 ) While the casing is made of plastic and lacks a roll cage, the overall matte shell is surprisingly stiff, which gives an excellent sense of thickness and heft to the build. It may not be as tough as the magnesium alloy construct of the more expensive ThinkPads, but the X120e definitely ranks high amongst other netbooks in its size class.( hp 452057-001 ) Applying pressure on the center of the lid is the only location where even a hint of depression can be done. Additionally, the hinges attaching the screen to its main base are quite sturdy as well,( sony vgp-bps13b/b battery ) but the monitor portion will inevitably vibrate slightly if the notebook is being used during bus or car rides.

Due to the two touchpad buttons on the bottom edge center of the notebook, ( sony vgp-bps13b/s battery ) there is no latch for closing the screen and care should be taken when opening the lid. As mentioned in our X100e review,( battery VGP-BPS13 ) the user can accidentally attempt to open the display from the gap between the touchpad keys and the base instead of the gap between the touchpad keys and the lid.

The main blemish in the case design, however, is its protruding 10.8V 6-cellbattery module on the rear side. ( vgp-bps13/b battery ) While a minor complaint, the battery does add noticeably more volume to the netbook.( battery sony VGP-BPS13 ) It also prevents the screen from opening up to a full 180 degrees, and will instead reach about 10 degrees less before the outer lid comes into contact with the battery. Models equipped with the smaller 3-cell battery will not have this issue.

At 3.3 pounds (1.5kg) and 1-inch (2.54cm) thickness, the notebook is quite compact, ( battery sony VGP-BPS13A/B ) but is a little thicker and heavier than one would expect. The overall build quality more than makes up for the additional girth, however.
In addition to having all the physical connectivity options of the X100e, the ThinkPad X120e manages to squeeze in more.( dell vostro 1520 battery ) The back side offers a VGA-out port on one end and an AC adapter jack on the other. Like many laptops, the VGA port does not provide screw recesses for securing the video cable.

The right hand side includes a 4-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MSpro) ( hp Compaq CQ42 battery ) and an always-on USB 2.0 port near the front edge, while the farthest edge houses a second USB 2.0 port. Oddly enough,( HP 8510P battery ) Lenovo had decided to switch the original location of the Kensington lock from the right side of the laptop to the left side for the X120e.

The left portion of the notebook is where most of the connections can be found.( hp probook 4510s battery ) The combined audio port, RJ45 LAN, 1x USB 2.0, and the new HDMI-out connector can all be accessed here. ( ibm 40Y6795 ) Left-handers may be disappointed that all four ports are packed quite closely to the left front edge, while the right side looks fairly bare in comparison. Table or surface space for left-handed USB mice solutions may be limited.

WWAN and SIM expansionIntegrated wireless connectivity options include Broadcom Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR II and the Realtek RTL8188CE 1x1 11b/g/n Wireless LAN PCI Express Half Mini Card, which are components similar to the X100e. ( lenovo Thinkpad T60 Battery ) The previously mentioned gigabit Ethernet port will allow for wired connections with Ethernet networks. As for the SIM card slot, the module is easily accessible through the underside of the notebook, in between the WWAN expansion slot and the RealTek WLAN chip. ( vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) As is common with most netbooks, users will have to make do without an integrated optical drive.

The keyboard layout here is the standard, non-backlit ThinkPad fare,( HP 6545B Battery ) albeit tightened to fit on a smaller surface area. Its dimensions are about 10.63-inches (27cm) wide by 4.33-inches (11cm) deep. Notably, the Fn key is located at the bottom left corner instead of the usual Ctrl key. While this may be an annoyance for some, users can fortunately switch the Fn key to function as a Ctrl key and vice versa under the system BIOS. Regardless,( hp Compaq CQ40 Battery ) the island-style keyboard is surprisingly quiet, comfortable and quite responsive.

The only noteworthy issue with the keyboard layout is the design of the small directional arrow keys. ( hp probook 4710s battery ) Those with larger fingers can easily press on both the up and down keys simultaneously by accident, and the adjacent PgUp and PgDn keys are more deeply recessed into the frame, which makes them offer a bit less of a tactile feedback when pressed. Also note that there is no dedicated key for scroll lock and no light indicator for caps lock, ( Dell xps m1530 battery ) either. Otherwise, the entirety of the keyboard retains its velvety feel and unmistakable ThinkPad style and ease of use.

Touchpad

The familiar Trackpoint makes itself at home between the G,( hp Compaq 8510W battery ) H and B keys and stands out more than usual due to the smaller size of the overall keyboard. The UltraNav touchpad deserves similar praise to the keyboard, but we wish it could have been a little bit taller at only 2.95-inches (7.5cm) wide and 1.33-inches (3.4cm) deep, ( ibm Thinkpad T61 Battery ) especially since multi-touch gestures are supported. The surrounding buttons are integrated for both touchpad and Trackpoint use, while the center button allows for vertical document and webpage scrolling as needed. As expected, both the touchpad and Trackpoint have excellent accuracy and responsiveness.
 

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