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Lenovo ThinkPad X301
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 laptop.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Lenovo ThinkPad X301. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Lenovo ThinkPad X301 specifications page.
| Name | Lenovo ThinkPad X301 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4GHz |
| Screen | 13.3” WXGA+ Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 4GB |
| HDD | 64GB to 128GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/b/g/n Intel WiMAX 5350 802.11a/b/g/n |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Works | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
Summary
Nothing special to report about the Lenovo Thinkpad X301 at all. It works perfectly with Linux out of the box.
Discussion
No problems at all here at Kubuntu 12.04 LTS.
Hi,
with Ubuntu there are couple of problems with special keys.
I found also problems with the Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/n, is very very slow!