Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Reviews

Many user are missing the incredible 13-inch business ultraportable laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad X300 after its discontinuation. But later, they released Lenovo ThinkPad X1. Some of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 features are: backlit keyboard, gorilla glass screen, click touchpad, and high-fidelity Dolby sound. Those features are fit for consumer laptops. ThinkPad X1's has matte black chassis which uses hardened magnesium in its metal construction. Another dimension are: 0.84 inches thick, 3.7 pounds weight (plus batterey it goes up to 4.5 pounds).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Features and Performance

Many user are missing the incredible 13-inch business ultraportable laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad X300 after its discontinuation. But later, they released Lenovo ThinkPad X1. Some of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 features are: backlit keyboard, gorilla glass screen, click touchpad, and high-fidelity Dolby sound. Those features are fit for consumer laptops. ThinkPad X1's has matte black chassis which uses hardened magnesium in its metal construction. Another dimension are: 0.84 inches thick, 3.7 pounds weight (plus batterey it goes up to 4.5 pounds).

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 equipped with 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-2520M processor, but this processor runs on a standard voltage CPU. This processor paired with 4GB of DDR3 memory (is expandable up to 8GB) and Intel's integrated graphics. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 and Lenovo X220 use the same parts, thats why both laptops has similar performance. But Lenovo ThinkPad X1 falls in its batterey. Unlike the Lenovo X220, Lenovo X1 equipped with 40WH battery. This battery is smaller than Lenovo X220 (63WH) batterey. In MobileMark 2007 test, this batterey gives result 3 hours 20 minutes. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 gorilla glass screen, guaranted that it won't get scratched or damaged easily. The 13.3-inch widescreen, which is larger than Lenovo X220 (12.5 inches), has maximum screen resolution at 1,366-by-768.

Ports connections provided in ThinkPad X1 are: USB 3.0 (an advanced in USB technology), an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort. But, it doesn't has VGA port. A headphone jack and additional USB 2.0 port are tucked on the left side behind an odd door flap. The X1 released in some variations. You may choose standar form (with HDD 320GB 7,200rpm), or as an SSD up to 160GB. The X1 starts from $1,399 (standard form), but a 128GB SSD costs an extra $350; a 160GB SSD costs $430.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Full Specifications:

Processor	Intel Core i5-2520M (2.5GHz)
Operating System	Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
Video Graphics	Intel HD 3000
Memory	4GB, 1,333MHz DDR3 RAM
Display	13. inches widescreen, max resolution 1,366-by-768
Hard Drive	HDD 320GB 7,200rpm (standard)
Optical Drive	None
Network	Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband
Ports	1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 2.0/eSATA combo port, SD card slot
Weight	3.8 pounds (4.6 with extra battery) / 4.7 pounds (5.5 with extra battery)
Batterey	up to 3 hours, 41 minutes