Lenovo ThinkPad X130e

Tablet ever having higher ground over their netbook counterparts . But not all is lost in the netbook subcategory ; companies like Lenovo and HP realize there is still a small market for portable devices with a traditional QWERTY keyboard . ( Especially considering the health risks that go typing on a tablet ) . For this reason , the Lenovo ThinkPad X130e released its fortified ( $ 495 direct ) , touted as a computing solution for K - 12 students . Yes , its padded exterior and middle of the road performance AMD E - 300 processing can lend itself to a lifestyle grade school , but can also be persuasive to consumers outside of the niche features. Consider the journalism major in college requires a device to survive hits included running across campus or from interview to interview , or even business users who require a portable but affordable wrinkle computing solutions .

Design & Features
The ThinkPad X130e plastic chassis can be seen as a throwback to the consumer currently browsing for a new laptop . But the decision to use plastic over metal alloy is not about design per se ; plastics are more affordable - a defining trait in the netbook category . The ThinkPad X130e is a hot - rod red cap (the color is sold only in special bids : black is the standard color ) with rubber edge , with a bit of a lip to protect a portion of its lower half if the system is down . The contingent still be strengthened, so they will not loosen much after continued use . The extra protection will not add too much weight ( 3.53 pounds ) compared to the competition . The HP Pavilion dm1z ( $ 449 direct , 4.5 stars ) weighs a slight 3.4 pounds lighter , Asus EeePC 1215B ( $ 450 street , 4 stars ) a trimmer 3.3 pounds , and Sony VAIO VPC - YB35KX ( $ 549.99 direct , 3.5 stars ) a scant 3.05 pounds .
The X130e sports a 11.6 - inch widescreen displays with 1366 -by - 768 resolution , that resolution is about as good as you're going to get a netbook nowadays . If you're looking to achieve true 1080p HD , you have to look at the content of your video outputting to an external display that supports full HD via HDMI port . There is also a VGA video output for older Projector and monitor budgets , plus a Webcam located above the screen for video chatting . Other connections include three USB 2.0 ports , a headphone / mic combo jack , Ethernet , and an SD card slot . The port is also recessed and reinforced to prevent long -term wear and tear . Connecting with Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and 802.11n Wi - Fi to connect to the Web , however , that such competing Netbook HP Pavilion DM1 - 3010nr ( Verizon ) ( $ 769.99 , $ 599 with two - year contract , 4 stars ) include 4G wireless broadband , provided you're willing to focus on a contract .
The full - size keyboard offers one of the most comfortable typing experiences around : its chiclet keys are thick and curved cushion of your fingers . The touchpad , on the other hand , is not as luxurious . It can be a little cramped for those with larger fingers , and sometimes I ran into a few hiccups when clicking where it is registered to a right as a left click . However , Lenovo has included its complete classic pointing stick , as well as the separate right- and left- click the mouse buttons - nice workaround solution .
The ThinkPad X130e has a 320GB hard drive that spins at a fast 7,200 rpm . From the standpoint of durability , it obviously is not as favorable as a solid - state drive ( SSD ) with no moving parts to suffer a possible crash disk , as seen in more expensive laptops such rugged Panasonic Toughbook CF - S10 ( $ 2,449 list , 3.5 stars ) or Dell Latitude E6420 - ATG ( $ 3,348 direct , 4 stars ) . To recover , however , Lenovo has included its own software to " Active Protection " and a built - in accelerometer , which parks the hard drive when the system Senses movement as a sudden fall . Within this program will be set using the shock detection sensitivity and even check the status of real - time ( in the form of a 3D model ) netbook . The 320GB of storage space is common for the price point ; Asus EeePC 1215B and Pavilion dm1z also has 320GB of storage space . For more , you'll have to look at the pricier models , such as the Sony VAIO VPC - YB35KX , to support a 500GB hard drive .