Lenovo ThinkPad X121e is an ultraportable business notebook

Lenovo has just announced the release of a new ultraportable notebook computer - the ThinkPad X121e. Designed for business people on the go or students looking for a lightweight computer to bring to classes. The notebook features mid-range specs which should be enough for most applications on the go, including the occasional casual game or two but not heavy graphic rendering or hardcore gaming.

The entry level ThinkPad X121e features an AMD C-50 APU, 1GB of RAM, a 240GB hard disk, while it can be upgraded to the AMED E-350 APU with 4GB of RAM and a larger battery. Other options include an Intel Core i3-2357 M processor with an optional 128 GB SSD and a bigger battery as well.

Standard specs include: 11.6? matte screen (1366 x 768), two unpowered USB 2.0 ports, one powered USB 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, D-sub connector, webcam, headset jack, SDXC reader, and WiFi. Bluetooth 3.0, WiMax and/or 3G is optional. Prices start at about $575 for the base unit and it is available now in Europe and Japan, no word on when it'll reach stateside though.
source: Ubergizmo

Lenovo introduces new ThinkPad X121e in Japan

Lenovo Japan announced that it has put on the market yesterday a new ThinkPad with the X121e. Available for business customers this month and later in August for the general public, this new ThinkPad X121e comes in thee flavors with a Core i3-2357M CPU, an Intel Pentium 957 CPU and AMD's APU based on its E-350 CPU and Radeon HD 6310.

Depending of your budget and/or your needs you will be able to choose between a 250, 320 GB HDD or 128GB SSD and 2 to 4GB of RAM.

The X121e comes with a 11.6x1366×768 screen, USB 2.0, SDXC, HDMI, WiMAX, Bluetooth 3.0 and is sold with a 6 cell battery for a total weight of 1.4kg.
source: Akihabara News

Lenovo ThinkPad X121e 11.6-Inch Business Laptop

Lenovo has just rolled out their newest business laptop in Japan and Europe. Called the ThinkPad X121e, the system comes with an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 HD display, a 1GHz AMD E-350 APU dual-core or a 1.3GHz Intel Core i3-2357M dual-core processor, a Redeon HD 6310 (DX11) or Intel HD 3000 graphics, a 4GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, a WiMAX radio, an HDMI port and a 6-hour battery. The ThinkPad X121e sells for 399 Euro (about $577) with AMD E-350 APU or 724 Euro (about $1,046) with Core i3-2357M CPU. [LaptopSpec]