ThinkPad X300
| Company type | Product model |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | David Hill (design leadership) |
| Fate | Discontinued |
| Successor | ThinkPad X200 |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | David Hill (design leadership) |
| Products | Ultraportable laptop |
| Owner | Lenovo |
| Parent | Lenovo ThinkPad series |
The Lenovo ThinkPad X300 represents a discontinued model within Lenovo's ThinkPad series.
Development
During its creation, the X300 was known by the codename Kodachi, with design leadership provided by David Hill.
Specifications
Every unit came equipped with Windows Vista and was powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, accompanied by 4GB of DDR2 RAM, three USB 2.0 connectors, and a 64GB solid-state drive.
Reception
Regarded as a high-end ultraportable laptop, the X300 received acclaim for its lightweight construction and the rare inclusion of an optical drive in this category. Critics highlighted it as a clear example of Lenovo’s effective rebranding from IBM, positioning it as a rival to both the ThinkPad X200 and Apple’s MacBook Air, thanks to its slim design and use of solid-state storage.
Comparisons in the marketplace emphasized its unique combination of portability and performance, inspiring creative marketing campaigns that showcased its compact dimensions, such as fitting inside an interoffice envelope similar to the MacBook Air. It was marketed as a premium product, with starting prices near $2,476 USD.
The X300 attracted considerable attention from business publications, featuring on the cover of Business Week in February 2008 and becoming central to Steve Hamm’s book "The Race for Perfect," which explored the competitive pursuit to develop the ideal portable computer.