Summary: Much as Mark Rosewater can't go a month without mentioning how he used to write for "Roseanne," I have a hard time not mentioning my background in video production.
Conclusion: We previously saw the i7 processor in the EliteBook 2170p . If it could be cooled sufficiently in an 11.6-inch device without throttling, then it should also work in a...
Conclusion: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is a good successor to the first generation X1 Carbon. It retains almost everything that is good about the original while adding the...
Pros: Light weight and slim, Semi-rugged and durable construction, Excellent keyboard for an Ultrabook, Multiple inputs, including TrackPoint, Speedy performance
Cons: Only two USB ports, Sub-par touchpad, Touchscreen means lower battery life, Viewing angles aren't as wide as we'd like
Summary: We were back at 75 percent battery capacity in 30 minutes and 100 percent in an hour. The X1 Carbon isn’t perfect, and that can make its relatively high price less...
Pros: Understated good looks; solid build quality; nice keyboard/touchpad.
Excerpt: Yet another Windows 8 Ultrabook touch screen notebook is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch. It has a 14-inch display with an attractive design, a backlit keyboard and a...
Summary: The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is a strong and sleek Ultrabook that combines Windows 8 with a sharp touch screen, but you'll sacrifice some battery life.
Pros: Durable and sleek design; Comfortable backlit keyboard; Sharp and responsive touchscreen; Snappy overall performance
Cons: Shorter battery life than Windows 7 version; Some touchpad issues; Wi-Fi adapter can be wonky
Excerpt: For weeks now, Lenovo aficionados have been salivating. Thanks to a series of leaks, more than a few of you have been awaiting the ThinkPad X1, the skinny,...
Pros: Thin, durable design with a superb keyboard, Fast-charging battery, Good speakers
Cons: Short battery life, Reflective display, Limited CPU selection
Conclusion: With the X1 Carbon we get a compact chassis, lovely finish, solid body and little extras like spill proof keyboard that make all the difference.