Name: Lenovo ThinkPad X240
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: ThinkPad X240
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Lenovo ThinkPad X240

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Original price was: KSh 19,500.00.Current price is: KSh 14,000.00.

Technical Specifications: Lenovo ThinkPad X240 (i5/8/256)

Feature	Specification
Processor	Intel Core i5-4300U (Up to 2.9GHz, 2 Cores, 4 Threads)
RAM	8GB DDR3L (Single Slot – Maximum supported)
Storage	256GB 2.5″ SATA SSD
Display	12.5″ HD (1366 x 768) Anti-glare LED
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400
Keyboard	Precision Backlit (Optional), Spill-resistant
Ports	2x USB 3.0, VGA, Mini DisplayPort, RJ-45 (Ethernet), SD Reader
Battery	Dual Battery System (Internal 3-cell + External 3 or 6-cell)
Weight	Starting at 1.36 kg
Price in Kenya	KSh 14,000 – KSh 19,000 (Ex-UK/Refurbished)

The X240’s design philosophy centered on being an on-the-go workhorse, known for its compact size, robust build quality, and unique battery system.

Feature	Specification	Detail
Processor	Intel Core i5 (4th Gen)	Typically the dual-core i5-4200U or i5-4300U (Haswell). These are efficient processors that balance performance with thermal management, ideal for an ultrabook.
RAM	8 GB DDR3L SDRAM	Sufficient for smooth multitasking across office applications. Important Note: The X240 only has one SO-DIMM slot and officially supports a maximum of 8GB RAM (though some users reported success with 16GB, it is not officially supported and is less common).
Storage	256 GB SSD	A fast Solid State Drive (SSD) using either SATA or an optional M.2 SSD slot (for caching or smaller storage in some variants) ensures very fast boot-up and quick application loading.
Display	12.5-inch Anti-Glare Display	This size ensures maximum portability. Common resolutions are HD ( $1366 \times 768$ ) or, less commonly, Full HD ( $1920 \times 1080$ ) IPS.
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400	Handles all routine business tasks, video playback, and supports external displays via Mini DisplayPort and VGA.
Portability	Starts at $\approx 1.36 \text{ kg}$ (3.0 lbs)	Extremely lightweight and thin ( $\approx 20 \text{ mm}$ ), making it ideal for frequent travel.

Like the X250 and X260, the X240 uses the Power Bridge system:

Dual Battery: It features a small internal battery combined with an external, hot-swappable battery (available in 3-cell, 6-cell, or even a large 72Wh 6-cell cylinder).
Exceptional Endurance: With the largest external battery, the X240 could achieve a claimed battery life of up to 17 hours, a major selling point for road warriors.

The X240 made some controversial design changes that users should be aware of:

TrackPad/TrackPoint: It introduced the buttonless trackpad, which integrated the TrackPoint’s dedicated physical buttons into the large glass touchpad itself. This was a significant shift from previous ThinkPads, and the click mechanism was often criticized.
Keyboard: The keyboard lost the dedicated volume buttons and some other function keys compared to earlier models.
Durability: It retains the signature ThinkPad durability with a glass-fiber reinforced plastic chassis and MIL-SPEC compliance.
Connectivity: It offers a robust set of ports, including 2x USB 3.0, VGA (for older projectors), Mini DisplayPort, and a full-size RJ-45 Ethernet port.