THE follow-up to the ultra- thin SSD notebook PC X300, the X301 promises 20 per cent better performance than the X300.

There is also the choice of either 64GB or 128GB SSD storage (the X300 had 64GB SSD storage).

This 1.3kg 1-inch-thick notebook brings together the best of current technologies.

Notwithstanding the stillhigh price tag, the cost of SSDequipped notebooks is coming down.

We just have to be patient and wait a little more for them to become more affordable.

How much: Starts from $3,900