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To coincide with the official launch of Sprint’s 4G mobile broadband service called XOHM (its WiMAX network), four top PC brands have introduced new notebook products which support XOHM.  For those not in the loop, WiMAX is faster than what you usually get from a mobile phone 3G network. 

If you are seriously considering getting a new notebook that fully supports the XOHM WiMAX network, we have a rundown of the new notebooks from Acer, Asus, Lenovo and Toshiba after the break.

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Lenovo has just announced an update to their X300, which is appropriately named the ThinkPad X301 and it comes with some welcomed improvements. Now included will be a few more, larger options for SSD-based storage, with a possible upgrade to either 64 or 128GB.

In addition the X300 will also be powered by an Intel Centrino 2 processor, as well as have support for DDR3 RAM and DisplayPort. Lenovo has also added an option to have built-in support for UWB and 3G broadband (with GPS), these will be tied to the AT&T network. Other specs of the X301 include either a 1.2GHz U9300 and 1.4GHz U9400 processor and a 13.3-inch backlit display.

Look for the ThinkPad X301 to be available beginning August 26, pricing will begin at $2600 and go up depending on configuration.

Via [SlashGear]

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Lenovo has just released the new SL400 and SL500 ThinkPads touting a 14- and 15-inch LCD display respectively. Both laptops are loaded with the new Intel Centrino 2 processor. Covered in black-gloss design, these ThinkPads are being geared for small- and medium-size business users. Aside from the Centrino 2 processor, the laptops feature high-speed mobile broadband connectivity, various software for data recovery, Internet connection setup and some optional service package for online data back-up and on-site warranty repair.

Some other noteworthy features of these Lenovo ThinkPads include; high definition audio and video including an optional Blu-ray DVD optical drives and HDMI port, high resolution WXGA widescreen displays, SXGA webcam, and a full-size ergonomic keyboard.

The Lenovo SL400 and SL500 ThinkPads are both available now and are priced starting at $799.

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Lenovo has officially unveiled and made their ultra-portable ThinkPad X300 available for order just about a week ago. With a lot of anticipation and speculation in the lead up to this release it seems that the X300 lives up to just about everything you could have hoped for. The new ultra-portable from Lenovo, the ThinkPad X300 features a 13.3-inch LED backlit display, a 1.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB RAM, 64GB SSD, running Windows XP Professional and range in weight from 2.9 to 3.1 pounds with a variety of available connectivity options. Pricing will begin at $2,548 and go up depending on configuration.

Let’s get on with the reviews…

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Lenovo has officially added the ultra portable X300 to the lineup and made it available for order. For anyone who has been drooling over the X300 since we first caught sight of it, there will not be much surprise. As expected it will feature a 13.3-inch LED backlit display, a 1.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB RAM, 64GB SSD, running Windows XP Professional and range in weight from 2.9 to 3.1 pounds with a variety of available connectivity options.

The ultra portable X300 is currently available for order and is estimated to ship within 2-3 weeks, pricing begins at $2,548.

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Its always fun to see the inner workings of technology, its not always fun to take apart your brand new $3000 laptop. In this case we have to rely on those who are a little more brave than we may be. Courtesy of ThinkPads.com we can now have a good look at the inner workings of the ultra-portable Lenovo ThinkPad X300.

Click the read link below for some more great pictures…

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With an overall positive review, Walt Mossberg claims the X300 is “a solid, innovative laptop that will be perfect for many mobile PC users.“ Making the obvious comparison to its rival, the X300 seems to have a little more to offer feature wise as compared to the MacBook Air, with a few downfalls coming from the operating system and battery life.

“I believe that both the Mac operating system and the software that comes with it are superior to the Windows operating system and built-in software offered on the ThinkPad.“

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While it may not have the same sexy aluminum exterior of the MacBook Air, the ThinkPad X300 is still not a laptop to ignore. We have already seen the specs and expected pricing, now we have found some nice clear shots showing off the nice look of the yet-to-be-released X300, and when you are dreaming of new products nothing is better than those “in-the-wild” style pics. Hit the read link below to check out the X300 in all its glory.

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Anticipation is getting high when it comes to the latest ThinkPad, the Lenovo X300. Since the release of the MacBook Air, laptops are seemingly now judged not only based on features and the overall weight, but also how thin they are.

While the X300 may not be as thin as the MacBook Air, it does have some goodies that will make up for any small difference in size. The two laptops weigh in pretty close with the X300 coming in at 3.12 pounds and the Air at 3.0 pounds. Both laptops also come with a 13-inch widescreen display and have full sized keyboards, but that is where the similarities go away. The X300 also includes a full set of features to include three USB ports, Ethernet jack, built-in DVD drive, a removable battery and even has the option for a built-in cellphone modem or GPS. It can also be ordered with Windows XP or Vista pre-installed. The X300 is expected to retail between $2,500 and $2,800.

One major drawback with the X300 is the only storage option available is the 64GB SSD which as we all know simply increases the overall price. I am a fan of SSD and hope to see it become available on more laptops, but think with the current pricing we should have an option to “downgrade” to a regular drive.

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