Comments on: Lenovo X300 vs MacBook Air

By: Max

Max — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:48:40 +0000

Review forgot to indicate that BASE model of X300 has solid state disk. MBA with solid state disk costs over 3k as well. So they are equal. You have to compare apples to apples. As for windows VS macOS. Thats a personal call, has nothing to do with laptops. Its interesting that every apple funboy who screams about MBA forgets to mention that it can only run for 3.5 hours before kicking it and gets hot like an oven. Compare that to X300 that has removable batteries, can take battery instead of cdrom as well, has 7+ hours of battery life…etc. If you want a pretty show off computer that you can brag about to your friends while sitting in starbacks, then MBA is a better choice, but if you need a work machine, then X300 is by far better.

By: miss.yuki

miss.yuki — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:04:49 +0000

Here you find the official comparison and ThinkPad X300 web Ad vs MacBook Air from Lenovo:

http://design.blogsociale.it/2008/03/22/lenovo-x300-vs-apple-macbook-air-lo-scontro-continua-senza-esclusione-di-colpi/

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:12:50 +0000

At least we know Steve is NOT a vampire out to suck our souls and wallets dry with promises of immortality – You CAN see his reflection in the screen of the MacBook Air in pictures from the MacWorld Expo 2008 Keynote.

By: pösilö

pösilö — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:16:08 +0000

Greg, x300 includes ssd . Thats why it is more expensive than basic model. Air with ssd drive cost 3100$. And you really need that drive with Air Mac. Thank you Steve.

By: Mr. Reeee

Mr. Reeee — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:57:16 +0000

If the Lenovo has VGA, parallel and separate mouse and keyboard ports to match that fabulous retro 90’s industrial design… SOLD!

Yes, the higher screen resolution of the Lenovo is nice.

So, essentially, we’re talking about a MacBook that’s 2 lbs. lighter, butt costs more than 2 1/2 times the price of the base model.
The kicker? It’s crippled by running Windows.

As some in New York say… SUCH a deal!

By: js

js — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:52:48 +0000

What is the spec on the WiFi on the Leveno? Is it 802.11n?
What is the battery life like with wifi on? D Can I connect the Loveno to a larger monitor?

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:35:47 +0000

Well it’s nice that the X300 has more ports but you pay $$$ for those extra ports. So unless your made of money the Apple still looks like a good option…

By: Tom B

Tom B — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:26:50 +0000

Wow. The Lenovo is really expensive, and has the huge disadvantage of being Windows-only (for all intents and purposes).