# Size Zero Wars MacBook Air vs. Lenovo X300 By Ayman | Published 2008-02-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-air-vs-lenovo-x300 References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/15/lenovo-x300-vs-apple-macbook-air/) While I love love [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-macbook-air) [MacBook Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air), I can't help but feel iffy about its anti-productive lack of a CD/DVD drive, an Ethernet port, and its lonely usb port. Air now has some serious competition in the form of the new [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-15p-aura-edition) Thinkbad X300. Coming just a tad thicker (0.92 inches at its thickest compared to air's 0.76 inches) and about the same weight. Most importantly, it also can fit in a manila envelope; the new size zero test of notebooks. The X300 delivers the full specs that users expect from any productive notebook. It features a built-in CD/DVD drive, integrated ethernet in addition to WiFi, removable battery, and three USB ports. Price wise, Air wins the competition hands down. The base price for X300 is $2,700; a cool $900 more than Air's base price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 30% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact-lightweight Notebooks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a compact and lightweight notebook with all the necessary ports and features for maximum productivity. - **Size-zero Test:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create notebooks that can fit in a manila envelope without compromising on essential specs and functionalities. - **Competitive Pricing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer notebooks with similar specs and features as competitors at a more affordable price point. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative computer hardware components that enable compact designs without sacrificing essential functionalities. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve manufacturing processes to create smaller, lighter, and more feature-rich notebooks. - **Portable Computing Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce portable computing solutions that cater to the needs of professionals seeking compact and powerful devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Slim Powerful Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2-macbook-air.md) - [Hyper-Slim Style-Matching Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-macbook-air.md) - [Super-Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x40l-k.md) - [Flexible Premium Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-15p-aura-edition.md) - [Hyper-Portable Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-air-models.md) - [Ultrathin AI-Accelerated Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-slim-7x.md) - [Slender Expansive Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15inch-macbook-air.md) - [Compact Office-Ready Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-nano.md) - [Premium Ultralight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-12.md)