The slim profile is the first thing that people will notice about the X340. It measures 19.8mm at its thickest point and 6.0mm at its thinnest. The exterior feels sturdy and can probably withstand a slight bump or two, although you can always put it inside the faux leather cover (included in the package) to give added protection.
Input and outputs ports are aplenty - Two USB ports, an Ethernet port, VGA-out port , SD card reader, HDMI port, as well as an headphone and microphone jack are all located on the sides of the notebook. There is no built-in optical drive though, which means that a user would have to purchase an external drive to install software or backup data.
Opening the lid reveals a keyboard that was awful to use. While the keys were well-spaced, it was slow to respond and wobbled every time we typed. The touchpad was responsive despite being moulded into the case. The left and right click buttons are present but is moulded into one piece. Right below the touchpad are eight icons that show you whether the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Caps Lock, and Number Lock are on/off, in addition to icons that tell you if the unit is on Sleep or accessing the hard drive.
