Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 Series
The Thinkpad Edge series, introduced at the 2010 CES in Las Vegas, were marketed as cheap business notebooks in the lower price segment for small companies and freelancer professional alike.
The main advantage of the Edge series is the premium appearance and feature of the ThinkPad line on top of an affordable price. Reliable performance, good workmanship, matte screen and especially low weight are business-oriented features. Office users should also consider the Edge for its comfortable keyboard, popular trackpoint and high resolution screen.
However, as is is a budget business notebook, corners must be cut for the Edge series to maintain its low price. First of all, as it lacks VGA, HDMI, and DVI, the user must carry an extra adapter while traveling. Average brightness and weak contrast makes the Edge not suitable for multimedia or working under sunlight. Even with the latest generation hardware, the Thinkpad Edge gets with almost 50° Celsius very hot under load on the bottom side. The battery life is also shorter due to its smaller battery – which is noticeable compared to other business laptop. Thus for a long travel, users should always have an adapter ready. The lack of a docking station also somewhat limits the usability of the Thinkpad edge.
Despite all the weakness, the Thinkpad Edge still remains an affordable business and office notebook in the lower price segment. Users with a bigger budget or demanding other features such as a good display or longer battery life should definitely look at other high-end business laptop.
Processor: AMD Athlon II Neo K125, AMD Athlon II Neo K325, AMD Athlon II Neo K345, Intel Core i3 380UM, Intel Pentium U5400Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4225, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch
Weight: 1.353kg, 1.5kg, 1.53kg
Price: 399, 400, 450, 500, 630, 700 euro
Average of 27 scores (from 40 reviews)
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11Processor: Intel Core i3 380UM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.53kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
Reviews
Super-compact, high-performance and environmentally sound that is what the Edge 11 should be according to Lenovo. The buyer can choose between AMD and Intel internals. We first examined the top model with an Intel Core i3 U380 CPU.
Source: Techcentral.my
Archive.org versionOverall, the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is a decent notebook that just works. It's great for surfing the Net, getting work done and playing light games. It also starts up really fast which is always an advantage when you need to use the notebook on the go. There isn't much to dislike about the Edge 11. We were only bothered by the short battery life and the rather tiny arrow keys. The price is also reasonable. For RM2,099 you will be getting a sturdy business-class notebook with decent specifications. Overall, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is a pretty good notebook without bells and whistles.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techcentral.my
Archive.org versionOverall, the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is a decent notebook that just works. It's great for surfing the Net, getting work done and playing light games. It also starts up really fast which is always an advantage when you need to use the notebook on the go. There isn't much to dislike about the Edge 11. We were only bothered by the short battery life and the rather tiny arrow keys. The price is also reasonable. For RM2,099 you will be getting a sturdy business-class notebook with decent specifications. Overall, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is a pretty good notebook without bells and whistles.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Gadgetmix
Archive.org versionThe battery of the Edge 11 sticks out at the back and ideally means more. However, that is not really the case. The battery life is a disappointing 4 hours, 20 minutes and that is not even good enough to get most tasks done since that was on the lowest power settings. That means doing work while on the road might be a little inconvenient. Overall, the Edge 11 from Lenovo is a decent laptop that offers nice features.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2011
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is an excellent piece of kit, and Lenovo’s attention to detail and outstanding level of build quality inspire absolute confidence in its reliability. However, if you want it for more than rather light computing duties, you’ll probably find the slower performance somewhat frustrating.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Gadgetmix
Archive.org versionThe battery of the Edge 11 sticks out at the back and ideally means more. However, that is not really the case. The battery life is a disappointing 4 hours, 20 minutes and that is not even good enough to get most tasks done since that was on the lowest power settings. That means doing work while on the road might be a little inconvenient. Overall, the Edge 11 from Lenovo is a decent laptop that offers nice features.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/15/2011
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is an excellent piece of kit, and Lenovo’s attention to detail and outstanding level of build quality inspire absolute confidence in its reliability. However, if you want it for more than rather light computing duties, you’ll probably find the slower performance somewhat frustrating.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Bright Hub
Archive.org versionOverall, I have few complaints about the Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 11. It is well built, well designed, and powerful for a laptop of its size. It also is reasonably priced, although pricing will depend on your region – and this laptop is not available in the United States. I recommend the Thinkpad Edge 11 to anyone looking for an 11.6” ultraportable. The main competitors in this space – Acer and ASUS – offer similar performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/13/2010
Rating: price: 70% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Bright Hub
Archive.org versionOverall, I have few complaints about the Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 11. It is well built, well designed, and powerful for a laptop of its size. It also is reasonably priced, although pricing will depend on your region – and this laptop is not available in the United States. I recommend the Thinkpad Edge 11 to anyone looking for an 11.6” ultraportable. The main competitors in this space – Acer and ASUS – offer similar performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/13/2010
Rating: price: 70% performance: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Engadget
Archive.org versionSee what happens when you stick with it? Yes, the third time is certainly the charm for Lenovo when it comes to its 11.6-inch laptops. The Edge 11 solves all the major issues we had with the X100e – the little thing didn't double as a space heater and lasted for over five hours on a single charge all the while providing the performance we expect.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2010
Rating: performance: 70% mobility: 80% emissions: 80%
Source: Engadget
Archive.org versionSee what happens when you stick with it? Yes, the third time is certainly the charm for Lenovo when it comes to its 11.6-inch laptops. The Edge 11 solves all the major issues we had with the X100e – the little thing didn't double as a space heater and lasted for over five hours on a single charge all the while providing the performance we expect.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2010
Rating: performance: 70% mobility: 80% emissions: 80%
Source: Netbooklive
Archive.org versionAll in all, the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is an impressive mini laptop. It is powerful, solid built, ergonomic and the battery life it offers is enough for me. However, the fact that the guys at Lenovo decided to go for the glossy finish and screen is a break dealer for me. I've had my fair share of glossiness and enough is enough. Those small details do make the difference, and if Lenovo would decide to offer a matte version of this ThinkPad Edge 11, I'm pretty sure I'd be one of its biggest advocates.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Rating: performance: 80% display: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Netbooklive
Archive.org versionAll in all, the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is an impressive mini laptop. It is powerful, solid built, ergonomic and the battery life it offers is enough for me. However, the fact that the guys at Lenovo decided to go for the glossy finish and screen is a break dealer for me. I've had my fair share of glossiness and enough is enough. Those small details do make the difference, and if Lenovo would decide to offer a matte version of this ThinkPad Edge 11, I'm pretty sure I'd be one of its biggest advocates.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Rating: performance: 80% display: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Praxis - 2/11
price fair, workmanship good
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 64% price: 64%
Source: PC Praxis - 2/11
price fair, workmanship good
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 64% price: 64%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Blogeee
FR→EN Archive.org versionmatte display but high price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2011
Source: Blogeee
FR→EN Archive.org versionmatte display but high price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2011
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 11 2545-24G
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo Thinkpad Edge 11 2545-24GProcessor: AMD Athlon II Neo K325
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4225 256 MB
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
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AMD vs. Intel. We recently tested the Intel version of the Edge 11. Find out here how the variant equipped with AMD Athlon II Neo K325 CPU and ATI Radeon 4225 fares in a direct comparison and whether the savings potential is worth it in our detailed review.
Source: Hexus
Archive.org versionLenovo's ThinkPad Edge 11 is almost the perfect ultra-portable notebook. Its chic chassis, robust build quality and excellent keyboard have made it our favourite 11.6in machine, and the sprinkling of ThinkPad business tools act as the icing on an already-scrumptious cake.
We'd liked to have seen the inclusion of USB 3.0, and the trackpad could be bigger, but our criticisms are few and far between.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hexus
Archive.org versionLenovo's ThinkPad Edge 11 is almost the perfect ultra-portable notebook. Its chic chassis, robust build quality and excellent keyboard have made it our favourite 11.6in machine, and the sprinkling of ThinkPad business tools act as the icing on an already-scrumptious cake.
We'd liked to have seen the inclusion of USB 3.0, and the trackpad could be bigger, but our criticisms are few and far between.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 69% display: 78% mobility: 92% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 88%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 69% display: 78% mobility: 92% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 88%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 75% display: 72% mobility: 87% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 89%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 75% display: 72% mobility: 87% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 89%
Source: Bitcity.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Bitcity.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11-NVY34RT
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11-NVY34RTProcessor: Intel Pentium U5400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 450 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Retera
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/28/2010
Rating: Total score: 54% performance: 30% display: 43% mobility: 61% emissions: 57%
Source: Itsvet
HR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/18/2011
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11-NVY4MUK
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11-NVY4MUKProcessor: Intel Core i3 380UM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 630 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage ThinkPad Edge 11-NVY4MUK (Model)
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Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe laptop also features a 3G module, allowing you to wirelessly browse the web whenever in range of a mobile phone mast.Although not suited for those after a high-powered system for the family, the ThinkPad Edge 11-inch comes highly recommended as a portable partner and, ultimately, we're big fans.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/09/2011
Source: Liliputing
Archive.org versionOverall, once you get used to Lenovo’s placement of the Fun, Home, End, and other keys, the laptop is a pleasure to use — until the battery dies. I was very disappointed with the roughly 4 hours of run time I got from this computer, and if battery life is a consideration, you might want to look elsewhere — or at least pick up a spare battery. On the other hand, if you’re looking for one of the most powerful 11.6 inch laptops around and you happen to live in a country where the ThinkPad Edge 11 is available, it’s certainly a laptop worth putting on your short list.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/03/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: TBreak
Archive.org versionPackaged with a small sized charger and some literature, I received the glossy red back version which certainly looks nice and reminded me of my old Acer Ferrari notebook. If red is not your color, then you can also get a matte or a glossy black finish. Overall, the notebook looks really smooth provided you ignore the battery sticking out of it back.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro
Archive.org versionThe 11in ThinkPad Edge isn't perfect. We wish the screen was brighter and many will be put off by the lack of security features. However, the Edge does have long battery life, a comfortable keyboard and is very reasonably priced at £410 ex VAT. If you want an ultra-portable laptop without spending a fortune, it's a good value choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: PC Pro
Archive.org versionLenovo packs genuine power into this small, cheap laptop, and it comes with a choice of specifications.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 63% performance: 50% features: 83% ergonomy: 83%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Cyberbloc
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2010
Source: Notebook Italia
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/18/2011
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11-658D817
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11-658D817Processor: AMD Athlon II Neo K325
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4225
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 50% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 60%
Source: Chip.de - 7/11
satisfying
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 06/01/2011
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11-NVZ3BUK
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11-NVZ3BUKProcessor: AMD Athlon II Neo K125
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4225
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: BCW - Business Computing World
Archive.org versionThere is no doubting that the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 is an attractive machine both in terms of looks and price. It is light and portable and its battery life is conducive to working outside the office. However, the reflective nature of the screen may prove a challenge for some people and the somewhat cramped keyboard might make it difficult for larger hands to work comfortably.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/17/2011
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 (665D830)
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 (665D830)Processor: AMD Athlon II Neo K345
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4225 256 MB
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.353kg
Price: 399 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Key downgrade. Lenovo tinkers around on its budget ThinkPad and gives the mini a matt screen as well as a new Athlon processor. However, we're taken aback in view of the 32 watt hour battery. Will the upgrade downgrade the previously very good mobility?
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 60% display: 69% mobility: 83% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 83%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 60% display: 69% mobility: 83% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 83%
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Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.
ATI Radeon HD 4225: Onboard graphics card (in the RS880M chipset) that is able to decode HD videos (thanks to the UVD2). Technically a slower clocked HD 4250.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i3:
380UM: The Core i3-380UM is a power efficient ultra low voltage processor for laptops without Turbo Boost and AES functions (compared to the i5 and i7 UM CPUs). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 166-500 MHz) and a DDR3-800 memory controller are also included in the package.
AMD Athlon II Neo:
K325: Entry level processor with two cores, integrated DDR3 memory controller and a low clock rate designed for subnotebooks.
K125: Slow entry level single core CPU for small and light laptops. Still faster as 1.6 Ghz Atom based systems.
K345: Entry level processor with two cores, integrated DDR3 memory controller and a low clock rate designed for subnotebooks.
Intel Pentium:
U5400: Entry level dual core CPU of the Arrandale series. Does not support Turbo Boost (for the CPU), Hyperthreading, Virtualization and AES. Due to the slow clock speed, the performance is only sufficient for non demanding applications.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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74.96%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
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