Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2015

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Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2015

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2015) review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
If you’re prepared to sacrifice power, screen resolution and the touchscreen, you can buy the entry-level ThinkPad X1 Carbon for £1,200 – but in comparison to the Retina-screened MacBook Pro, that model looks far less alluring. As ever, if you're in the market for a top-flight business ultraportable, be prepared to pay a hefty premium.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/19/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Testing: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptop
Source: Tested Archive.org version
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a desktop alternative. This review unit is one of the fastest laptops I've used in recent memory, but it's also specced out to perform, with its Core i7 CPU and PCIe SSD. This model costs $2600, which is more than most desktop computers. You can configure a Core i5 version with a 256GB SSD for under two grand. For most users, that's still too much to pay for something that's not your primary system. And while $1000-$1500 Ultrabooks may be more appealing from both a price and form-factor standpoint, I was glad to be able to test the X1 Carbon and be reminded of the goodness of a fully-powered Windows laptop with a great keyboard. Living with Ultrabooks for so long, it's easy to forget that you are absolutely compromising some performance for the sake of form factor and battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/21/2015

Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2015 Review
Source: Notebooks.com Archive.org version
Bundled software from Lenovo can monitor the system and suggest fixes for problems, but the Lenovo Solution Center too often interrupted my work to run a hardware scan or tell me about another issue. Norton ships with the notebook and if you don’t renew or uninstall it too will break into your productivity with warnings about viruses that aren’t on your machine, but that exist on the Internet. It’s easy enough to fix these issues, and the other bundled software is handy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/03/2015

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch (2015)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is an appealing laptop, and Lenovo has made strides in correcting the flaws in last year's model, namely the keyboard issues and the system's battery life. All these factors make it a formidable contender among top-shelf business ultrabooks. However, the Dell Latitude 14 7000 Series (E7450) holds on as our Editors' Choice business ultrabook.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2015) — better than ever
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
If you're a fan of the second-generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon, you'll find the newest version to be better in all the right ways while retaining everything there is to love about the business ultrabook. It is still slim and relatively lightweight, and it still has that same comfortable ThinkPad keyboard coupled with a beautiful touchscreen display and excellent battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/13/2015

84% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2015) Review: A Return to Form
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
There is very little to dislike about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon. With this latest iteration the company has soundly answered the criticisms that faced the previous generation, while greatly reducing the laptop’s weight, boosting its battery life, and offering competitive high-end performance. Its lightweight design is perfect for travel, and the responsive keyboard and touchpad make the device a joy to use. The QHD display and robust audio system are a pleasant surprise, offering a premium feel that is often missing from most business laptops.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 84%

70% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2015) Review: Only If Money Is No Object
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
There's no doubt that this is an outrageously expensive device, and for most people, it won't work out to adequate value for money. The most obvious competitors are the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display models, which both offer equal or better specs in better-looking bodies for quite a bit less. However, if you're a demanding professional who can really make use of the phenomenal screen but don't specifically need graphics power or a massive battery, this is the laptop you'll want to work and travel with every day.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/08/2015
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Overall, while our test results show the X1 Carbon isn't the fastest machine in its class, the difference between it and its competitors is likely to be unnoticeable outside the controlled environment of synthetic benchmarks. And where it matters most for buyers of an ultraportable—battery life—the X1 does not have to make any excuses.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 90%

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Carbon isn't completely without caveats, but it's an excellent balance of ultralight portability, performance and incredible efficiency; efficiency in workspace, weight and battery life. With an MSRP of $1574 as-tested and a base price of $1299, there's a bit of a premium to consider as well, but the 2015 ThinkPad X1 Carbon is easily one of our top picks in business-targeted ultrabooks and definitely recommended Hot Hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2015

70% Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad has aged well. While it doesn’t seem as svelte as it once did, it remains a ruggedly built, quick machine with outstanding portability. There are elements that could be better, such as the display, but the Carbon proved at least adequate by every metric.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
There are few 14" Ultrabooks on the market, and even fewer that are as slim, light and bulletproof as the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon. The keyboard is sublime and the trackpad is good--- especially good for those who love the TrackPoint. Though the display's color gamut and brightness won't win any awards, the 2560 x 1440 display is easy on the eyes with clear text, little glare and it's attractive enough.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/05/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Lenovo's goal with the X1 Carbon has always been simple: to make the ultimate 14-inch business ultraportable. But the last couple of editions have produced mixed results. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an excellent business ultraportable, offering strong performance, long battery life and an improved keyboard, all in a svelte and durable design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/04/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2015

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2015 - Dun, licht en zakelijk
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/22/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

100% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2015) – test
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent workmanship; lightweight and slim; phenomenal keyboard; good display; long battery life; low working temperature; LTE module. Negative: No memory card reader; poor quality speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 100%

ThinkPad X1 Carbon – harmadik felvonás
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent assembly quality; good performance; good cooling system; very good keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2015

レノボ ThinkPad X1 Carbon（2015年モデル）の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/09/2015

91% 14인치, 1.28kg의 비즈니스 휴대 노트북 - 레노버 싱크패드 X1 카본 20BS (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/08/2015
Rating: Total score: 91%

14인치, 1.28kg의 비즈니스 휴대 노트북 - 레노버 싱크패드 X1 카본 20BS (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/05/2015

Comment

Model: Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an ultraportable and durable laptop. Its casing is made from a high-end metal hybrid and is only 0.75 inch (1.91 cm) thick and weighs only 1.4 kg, which is light compared to a usual ultrabook's weight of above 1.6 kg. The casing of the X1 Carbon features craftsmanship and style, giving it stylish business laptops feel. Its base unit is made from magnesium and aluminium. Thus, the laptop remains cool to the touch and comfortable even when placed on the user's lap. The X1 Carbon runs on an affordable Intel Core i5 with a surprising 8 GB of DDR3L RAM and the standard Intel HD Graphics 5500 for graphics.

The glossy 14 inch display features a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, the X1 Carbon comes with a 256 GB SSD, two USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI port, a DisplayPort, a Kensington Lock, a standard 3.5 mm audio jack and a fingerprint reader. Finally, the X1 Carbon features a very solid and comfortable-to-type keyboard with backlight and an accurate trackpad.

Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP). 

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

5300U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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.

82.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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