Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 20BS-003AAU

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85% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
While the 2014 version of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon left us a little perplexed due to the changes that were made to its keyboard, this 2015 version has left us satisfied. While it's a product that didn't immediately stir up any emotions, we did get excited once we realised that the keyboard is once again 'normal'.
4.25/5
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 85%

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Model: The Lenovo ThinkPad, which is targeted at mainstream and business users, gets a refresh with the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon ultrabook. The sleeker 14 inch ultrabook can be easily lugged around for business centered meetings thanks to with a height of 19 mm and a weight of 1.32 kg and a battery life of 5 hours. The basic model of the refreshed ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes with the latest Intel Core i5-5200U, 4 GB of RAM and a 128 GB SSD, which would be sufficient for online communication and word processing. Models with up to 8 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD are also available. The 14" Full HD (2560 x 1440 resolution) screen on this model features an anti-glare finish and IPS touchscreen, which can be tilted flat onto the desk.

The keyboard on the ThinkPad has the distinctive soft feel and is well spaced for a pleasant typing experience. The pointer controls are also similar to its predecessors with touchpad and TrackPoint. The ultrabook features two USB 3.0 Ports, an HDMI port, a headset port and a rear SIM tray which can be used with the optional 3G or LTE modules. Finally, this ultrabook is an overall stunner as it has great battery life with a classy design.

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.

5200U: 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.

85%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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