Lenovo introduces the ultra-light ThinkPad X300 - thinnest and lightest full-featured 13.3 inch notebook of its class?

Lenovo finally introduced their much anticipated ultra-thin, ultra-portable notebook today - the Lenovo ThinkPad X300. Measuring less than 3/4th of an inch at its thinnest point, the X300 is billed as the “thinnest and lightest full-function notebook in its class.” Notice the mention of the word “full-function” ? There’s a little note at the footer which then says

“Compared to major vendors offering 13-inch widescreen notebook PCs: Sony, Dell, Apple, Asus and Fujitsu Siemens. Full featured defined as including technologies such as built-in DVD burner, selection of USB ports, Ethernet connection, replaceable battery and more. “

Ah yes.. a built in DVD burner, a “selection of USB ports”, an Ethernet connection and much much more.. Does one dare think that Lenovo is comparing themselves up against say.. the Apple MacBook Air?

I think so! In any event, the X300 is certainly a feature rich ultra-portable system. Here’s the rundown of features and specs for the X300:

Intel Core 2 Duo processor (1.2 GHz)
Intel GMA X3100 graphics
Weight starts at 2.9 lbs
Maximum battery life of 10 hours
Optional built-in 7m thin DVD burner
Stereo speakers, digital microphone, and integrated camera
Constructed of advanced carbon and glass fiber
Options include ultra-wideband/wireless USB, WWAN, WLAN, and GB Ethernet support
Bluetooth
Built-in GPS functionality
13.3 inch LED backlit WXGA+ high resolution display
Integrated fingerprint reader
I/O port disablement
32 byte password protection
1.8 inch 64GB SSD
Intel Centrino with vPro technology
Up to 4GB of memory