Lenovo Press Release Details New ThinkPad X301 Notebook PC [Intel Core 2 Duo ULV Powered, New 128GB SSD]

Lenovo have officially detailed their new ThinkPad X301 notebook PC
that, apart from superseding the ThinkPad X300, is already being widely
touted - just as its predecessor - as offering a direct challenge to the
MacBook Air (primarily on account of its ultra sleek design) and,
certainly when one studies Lenovo's press release, as offered below, its
not hard to see why such comparisons are holding ground.Lenovo Expands
Ultra-Thin, Ultra-Light ThinkPad X300 Notebook PC FamilyDelivers
Next-Generation Processing, Greater SSD Storage and Enhanced Multimedia
ExperienceRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC August 18, 2008

Lenovo today announced the ThinkPad X301 notebook PC, taking the
thinnest and lightest full-function notebook in its class1, to new
heights in performance. Like its predecessor, the industry-acclaimed
ThinkPad X300 notebook, the ThinkPad X301 notebook offers cutting-edge
features and technologies in a thin and light form starting at less than
three pounds and one-inch thin. The notebook offers even greater storage
capacity with choices of either 64 GB or new 128 GB solid state drive
storage available in September. The ThinkPad X301 notebook provides on
average nearly 20 percent better performance over the ThinkPad X300
notebook due to the latest DDR3 memory and the latest Intel Core 2 Duo
ultra low volt processor2.

“Lenovo continues to push the technology envelope by giving road
warriors the latest enhancements in solid state drive storage and
digital display technologies with the new ThinkPad X301 notebook
PC,” said Sam Dusi, vice president, worldwide notebook product
marketing, Lenovo. This announcement extends our commitment to blending
ultraportability and functionality, and equipping today’s business
users with the most advanced, highest-performing computing tools.

New support for DisplayPort makes viewing high definition content easy
and ideal for models with the ultra-thin DVD burner. With support for
both DisplayPort and VGA, users can even watch high definition content
on multiple displays. Designed for maximum options for wireless
connectivity, the ThinkPad X301 notebook offers models with high-speed
mobile broadband and WiFi to connect wirelessly to the Internet, and
also with Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband technology to connect wirelessly
to other devices. Lenovo offers improved uplink performance by up to 250
percent for models with AT&T mobile broadband over previous ThinkPad
notebooks with AT&T mobile broadband4. Models supporting WiMAX will be
available later this year. Additionally, GPS on notebook models with
high speed mobile broadband5 allow travelers to more easily navigate to
the office or airport.

The notebook also includes Lenovo's ThinkVantage Technologies, unique
hardware-software tools designed to maximize user productivity. With
Lenovo’s improved Access Connections tool, users can navigate a
user-friendly interface to easily find and access Internet and network
connections. Also, Lenovo’s improved Power Manager gives users
more control over notebook functions to enable longer battery life.

The ThinkPad X301 notebook also continues Lenovo’s focus on
environmentally-responsible design. Its 13.3-inch LED backlit display,
solid state drive storage and other energy-efficient technologies help
make it rated Gold by the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment
Tool. This designation adds to Lenovo’s portfolio of Gold-rated
ThinkPad notebook and ThinkCentre desktop PCs.

Pricing and Availability

Pricing for models of the ThinkPad X301 notebook starts at approximately
$2,599. The notebook will be available on August 26 through Lenovo
Business Partners and www.lenovo.com