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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Reviews

DigitalVersus

12/2011

6.0/10

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The ultrabook phenomenon hasn’t yet done for conventional ultraportables completely. The X1 from Lenovo is a 13.3-inch with an Intel Core i5 processor. With the U260 Lenovo showed us that it was able to do compact and high performance. Let’s see if it has managed to add a little extra battery life. With a matte black magnesium chassis, the X1 won’t scratch easily. It’s a sober looking machine – some may even find it a bit austere compared to some of the other 13.3-inch models recently tested, such as the UX31E. In any case, the various components are well fitted together: there’s no play or give in the chassis, which is all the credit of the X1. Like the chassis, the backlit keyboard looks a bit raw but is perfectly satisfying to use. Keying is supple, quiet – with the exception of the space bar which makes a bit more noise than the other keys – and the keys are all a decent size. Perfect for word-processing. Volume control and micro buttons are also included on the right in place of the combination of buttons you find with the competition, which is very practical. The touchpad is entirely clickable and has a crenellated coating which doesn’t spoil the glide. Contrary to appearances, the touchpad buttons aren’t placed at the top but underneath.

TechRadar

07/2011

7.0/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review

Lenovo is well known for its ThinkPad range, a collection of rather serious-looking business laptops that often do their job in an efficient, if unexciting, manner. When we first laid hands on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1, we were definitely impressed. The conventional plain black design remains, but the firm body measures just 27mm at its thickest point and weighs a mere 1.8kg, making it effortlessly portable. This is also one of the most rugged ultra-portables we've seen. Sure, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 lacks the immediate beauty of the Samsung 9 Series or Apple MacBook Air, but it's solidly built in all areas, from the impressively tough lid to the rubberised frame. We're a sucker for rubber, which helps with grip and means no pesky fingerprints. Unlike the fragile-feeling Sony SB Series, we're confident that this 13.3-inch PC laptop can survive a drop from a desk.Not only can the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 survive a few whacks on the move, it can also handle accidental spillage. We witnessed a glass of tap water being poured into the keyboard by a gleeful marketing bod, which made the laptop shut down to protect its vital components. After tilting and shaking it to get rid of the water, we left it a short while then tried the power button.

Thinkdigit

07/2011

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is Lenovo's ultimate business ultraportable, the latest in ThinkPad's much-acclaimed X series of business laptops; a successor to Lenovo ThinkPad X300 and X301 laptops. The X1 is sleek, light and built like a tank; it also has the latest Intel processors, unique features, and one of the best typing experiences on a commercial laptop to offer. Let's take a closer look at the ThinkPad X1's business-worthiness, if you will. The Lenovo ThinkPads are perhaps the most boring laptops to look upon -- they don't dress as well as the Sony VAIOs and Apple MacBooks -- but for their target audience of business men and women which don't mind the ThinkPads industrial look, they make perfect sense. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is no different -- the business ultraportable has a lacklustre greyish black color all over, which makes them a regular sight around boardrooms and conference tables. The ThinkPad X1's screen lid has a smooth but tough rubber coating. Prop the slim laptop open to reveal a fine finish on the X1's palmrest, keyboard and the area surrounding it. Of course, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 -- like previous X-series ultraportables -- is quite rugged and built like a tank.

MaximumPC

06/2011

9.0/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Review

Last month we reviewed Samsung’s Series 9 ultraportable notebook and found that, while it offered an exceedingly svelte and fashionable form factor, there was a performance trade-off to all that stylishness. Lenovo’s 13-inch ThinkPad X1 represents a completely different approach to ultraportability. We’re not suggesting that the X1 eschews aesthetics. In fact, it takes the ThinkPad’s classic matte-black look-and-feel and jazzes it up with a few cosmetic updates, such as an edge-to-edge glossy screen, an island keyboard, blue-LED keyboard backlighting, and angled edges. But still, the overall motif is no-nonsense. There’s no mistaking that this is a business notebook. The X1’s build quality is all business, as well. The notebook might be just an inch thick, but it’s no dainty flower. It weighs 3 pounds, 13.3 ounces without the power supply, and it feels solid, making Lenovo’s claims of mil-spec compliance wholly believable. The edge-to-edge LCD screen is topped with Gorilla Glass, meant to withstand the rigors of regular use. The X1’s CPU is also pretty burly—for this class.

HotHardware

06/2011

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Ultralight Laptop Review

The new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is a formidable system. It's generally being billed as Lenovo's champion of choice vs. the Macbook Air. That comparison makes sense based on the Air's visibility, but the X1 is set to compete across the entire spectrum, including new thin and light machines from Dell and HP and in the enterprise, where perhaps the Air doesn't have a strong presence. The specs for the machine we tested don't represent Lenovo's highest-end X1 configuration; the company sells two SSD-powered versions of the diminutive system as well. Here's a quick video walk-through of the system... Our testbed included a 'Slice' battery (for very good reason); we've included its price along with the machine's full specifications in our list below. The Core i5-2520M is Intel's midrange dual-core, HT-enabled mobile offering, with a 35W total TDP and Intel's HD Graphics 3000 integrated GPU. The CPU has a maximum clockspeed of 3.2GHz and the GPU can run at up to 1.3GHz. Intel's latest integrated GPU offering may not compete well with current low-end discrete chips from AMD and Nvidia, but it continues to push the CPU manufacturer's GPU performance upwards.

PCWorld

05/2011

9.0/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

The technology press has lumped Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 into a growing category of Macbook Air competitors, but now that I've used one for awhile, I can tell you it doesn't really belong there. Though the X1 is the thinnest ThinkPad ever, it is still considerably thicker and heavier than Apple's razor-thin laptop. This isn't to say that it's thick or heavy (it isn't) or that it is inferior to the Air or other superslim laptops like the Samsung Series 9. It's just a different product for a different market: business travelers who like to travel light. Lenovo says that the ThinkPad X1 is 0.65 inches thick and 3.8 pounds. Our measurements show it's a little thicker than that at its thickest. Compare those numbers to the 2.3 pounds and tapered design of the Air that is 0.68 inches thick at its thickest and a mere 0.11 inches at the front edge. Just pick up the X1 and you'll immediately recognize the difference. Lenovo's laptop is thin and relatively light (for a ThinkPad), but let's not get carried away. Lenovo packs a lot of good stuff into this compact package. The whole system is extremely rugged, resisting our attempts to flex or bend it.

Notebook Review

05/2011

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Review

Although the ThinkPad line of notebooks from Lenovo is synonymous with business laptops, there hasn't been a 13-inch ThinkPad since the old X301. The all new ThinkPad X1 promises to deliver all the features and dependability you expect from a ThinkPad inside a thin and lightweight 13-inch laptop.Our review unit of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 features the following specifications: Build and DesignLenovo took a lot of time developing the X1 before bringing this notebook to market. As previously mentioned, the last 13-inch ThinkPad was the X301, and while that particular notebook wasn't wildly popular for Lenovo, business customers have been asking for a 13-inch business laptop with a thin and light design that still delivers serious performance and is loaded with more ports than a 13-inch MacBook Air. Can the ThinkPad X1 be the spiritual successor of the X301 and offer the attractive consumer appeal of a MacBook? Let's take a closer look to find out. In terms of build quality and durability, the new X1 offers many of the same hallmarks of previous generation ThinkPads. You get a well-made chassis with roll cage protection that passes 8 separate MIL spec tests (humidity, low temperature, high temperature, extreme temperatures, sand, altitude, vibration and mechanical shock).

SlashGear

05/2011

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Review

We got the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 in our hands early, to get the skinny on this laptop targeted for the business user. This slim black laptop looks good on the outside, but like Mom used to say “It’s what’s inside that counts.” With rumors of Intel Core i7 processors and solid state drives, we were looking forward to checking things out. Here’s a sneak peak: could the X1 really signal the return of the Turbo Boost Button? It’s released tomorrow, so check out the full SlashGear review to see what the ThinkPad X1 is really made of. The X1 has a wedge design theme to it that gives it a cutting edge look. Matte black all over, inside and out, the only thing glossy is the Corning Gorilla Glass 13.3 inch HD display (1366 x 766). The design accents on the X1 are minimal. There are chrome Lenovo logos located in the lower left corner when the lid is closed, and in the lower left corner of the screen inside the bezel. The ThinkPad logo is in the lower right corner when the lid is shut, and also on the lower right of the main body below the fingerprint reader. And of course, the usual stickers for Intel Inside, Windows 7, and Energy Star are on there as well. The overall design has a no-nonsense feel.

TechSpot

05/2011

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A couple of months ago we were checking out Lenovo's then latest ThinkPad offering, the X220. Based on Intel's second generation Core processors, this system was classic business-oriented ThinkPad throughout. A few months before the X220, I had the IdeaPad U260 in-house which was classified by Lenovo as a "thin, light, stylish travel companion". I mention those two units as a transition to what we have for review today, the new ThinkPad X1. As the thinnest ThinkPad ever, the X1 seemingly takes the best features from the X220 and the U260 and merges them into one. The result is an extremely thin and sleek 13.4" notebook that is a real follow-up model to the X300 series that many came to own and love a couple of years ago. The ThinkPad X1 packs a ton of features and powerful hardware in a thin frame, but it's interesting to note that the X1 lets go of a few key characteristics of the X300. Namely, Lenovo has transitioned to an internal non-removable battery and got rid of the optical drive. In true Thinkpad fashion though, the X1 maintains a rugged design and internal roll cage. For the first time Lenovo has also added a chiclet-style keyboard that is both spill-resistant and backlit.

LaptopMag

05/2011

8.0/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Review

When Lenovo discontinued its ThinkPad X300 series, many mobile professionals were disappointed that they could no longer buy the svelte 13-inch laptop, which combined a lightweight soft-touch chassis with a comfy keyboard and a high-res screen. Fortunately, after nearly a year, Lenovo has debuted a new 13-inch business ultraportable in the ThinkPad X1. The 3.8-pound, $1,399 X1 delivers a lot for the money, including a speedy second-generation Core i5 processor, a bright 350-nit screen, a backlit keyboard, and a rugged chassis that's built to survive falls. This machine is so good that more than just business users should check out our in-depth review.The Lenovo ThinkPad X1's chassis is an evolution, not a reinvention, of the classic ThinkPad design. The all-black chassis is made entirely from soft-touch, rubberized material that's as durable as it is pleasant to touch. Lenovo has taken great care to give the ThinkPad X1 a clean look, going so far as to seal in the battery, minimize the number of holes in the bottom, and hide its left- and right-side ports under rubber panels. The ThinkPad X1 opens to reveal an equally elegant interior with a deep palm rest, a backlit island-style keyboard, and a bright screen that's covered end to end in scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass.

PCMAG

05/2011

7.0/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Many of us lamented the discontinuation of the Lenovo ThinkPad X300, a fantastic 13-inch business ultraportable that was unwillingly thrown into the ring with the original Apple MacBook Air because they shared similar dimensions and debuted around the same time. Now, Lenovo brings the ThinkPad X1 ($1,399.99 direct), another business ultraportable that builds on the X300's legacy and pushes the boundaries of what's acceptable in the enterprise space. The ThinkPad X1 is somewhat of a departure from the X300, taking on characteristics that appeal to the masses, not just business professionals. They're the same characteristics that put ultraportables like the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch ($1,299 direct, 4 stars) and Samsung Series 9 ($1,650 list, 4 stars) on the map. A backlit keyboard, edge-to-edge gorilla glass screen, the infamous click touchpad, and high-fidelity Dolby sound are features you'd find in some of the hottest consumer laptops. In addition, the ThinkPad X1's processing chops are every bit as impressive as those of its ThinkPad siblings. Underwhelming battery life (from the sealed-in battery) and a heavier-than-anticipated frame are two of my main quibbles, though. More importantly, it seems like Lenovo is using the X1 to feel out the market, to see if professionals are indeed ready dig out of their conservative hole.

CNet

05/2011

7.0/10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

To be thin, in the world of laptops, is to be beautiful. We've seen this trend ebb and flow, such as when the MacBook Air and Dell Adamo first made their debuts a few years ago, and in a post-iPad world, thin is in again. First came the new MacBook Air, then the Samsung Series 9, and now Lenovo has unveiled its own thin 13-inch laptop, the $1,399 ThinkPad X1. Lenovo has visited thin laptops before: the ThinkPad T410s was, at its time, one of the thinnest full-fledged laptops we'd seen, and the IdeaPad U260 was a sharp-looking 12.5-incher. The X1, however, is the thinnest ThinkPad ever made. It's not as sleek or as light as a MacBook Air--not by a long shot--but its crisp, sleek profile houses the specs of a full-size laptop: a standard-voltage Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and either a larger-capacity hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD) storage (which can drive prices up to $1,829). If you're considering the extra battery--which we would--and an SSD drive, the deceptively low $1,399 starting price can climb up pretty quickly to nearly $2,000. It's not a reinvention of the ThinkPad wheel, but the X1 might be an appealing middle ground for business road warriors or ThinkPad lovers who want a sexed-up corporate laptop.

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