Lenovo’s ThinkPad X200 use the latest Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 (2.26 GHz) or P8600 (2.40 GHz) 45-nanometer processors. Other core components include Intel X4500 HD integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, and up to 320GB hard drive or a 64GB solid state drive. There is no a built-in optical drive. For DVD / CD reading and burning and Blu-Ray playback, the X200 uses a separate docking station – the X200 Ultrabase. The widescreen display of the X200 has a resolution of 1280×800 pixels.

Regarding connectivity features, the Centrino 2-powered ultraportable sports the latest Intel WiFi Link 5000 wireless modules supporting 802.11 draft n standard, as well as Gigabit Ethernet connection, an optionally integrated mobile broadband module with GPS, and Bluetooth option. A specifications sheet of the product says the WimAX and Intel UltraWide band (UWb) options will be available later in 2008.

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Toshiba says the Centrino 2 platform in the upcoming Satellite notebooks “boasts greater wireless connectivity, battery life, and performance”.

The new technology will be available within the Toshiba Satellite P300, Satellite A300, Satellite M300 and Satellite U400 series.

The new Satellite laptop PCs have a starting price of $749.99, and will be available in early August at ToshibaDirect.com.