# Airy Economical Laptops The Slim and Sexy New Lenovo ThinkPad X100e By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x100e References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/11/lenovo_thinkpad_x100e_details_light_sexy_and_cheap.html) & [netbooknews.de](http://www.netbooknews.de/11105/lenovo-thinkpad-x100e-alle-daten-und-details/) The latest [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-nano) ThinkPad X100e is a super light-weight and slim laptop. At three pounds this light laptop boasts an 11.6-inch display, an [AMD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-air-16) [Neo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricuit-magic-screen) processor, a battery life of about 5.1 hours, built-in webcam and wireless capabilities. That is a long list of awesome features for such a lithe laptop. Not content with just offering lots of features the Lenovo ThinkPad X100e comes in three colors: black, white, or red and will retail for under $500 (perfect for those on a budget). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Laptops:** Opportunity for companies to develop even lighter and more portable laptops that cater to on-the-go professionals. - **Slim Laptop Designs:** Potential for companies to create sleek and slim laptop designs that are visually appealing and practical for everyday use. - **Affordable Laptops:** Opportunity for the market to offer budget-friendly laptops with advanced features, making them accessible to a wider range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for technology companies to revolutionize the laptop industry with advancements in lightweight, slim, and affordable laptops. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to capitalize on the demand for lightweight and budget-friendly laptops, driving sales in the industry. - **E-commerce:** Potential for e-commerce platforms to leverage the growing trend of affordable laptops by providing a wide range of options for customers to purchase online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Office-Ready Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-nano.md) - [Lightweight Mobile Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-chromebook.md) - [Super-Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x40l-k.md) - [Efficient Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ace-ax15.md) - [Durable Featherlight Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-gram-superslim.md) - [Ultrathin AI-Accelerated Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-slim-7x.md) - [Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-laptop.md) - [Premium Ultralight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-12.md) - [Ultralight Large-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-swift-air-16.md)