Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 20FB003RGE

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Lenovo X1 Carbon — Laptop Review
Source: Ausdroid Archive.org version
There’s a number of iterations you can buy in the X1 Carbon range with price ranges from $1679 right up to (you better sit down for this one…) $2749. That’s a lot of money, but you’re getting a lot of laptop including 16GB of RAM, 256GB SSD and a top end i7 processor. What it really boils down to is that if the X1 is sounding like something you might like to check out, you can do so online or go through one of the major retailers to check one out in store.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/11/2016

Lenovo Carbon X1 Review (2016)
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
While it is possible to find many 13” (The X1 is a 14”) laptops that have an Intel Core i7-6500U, it is much harder to find some with any of the qualities above, let alone all three together. The OLED display is simply sublime and worth the extra money if you can afford it. OLED and rapid charging can benefit just about anyone. The extra durability and low-maintenance of the chassis is a cool extra, but unless you work environment is downright hostile, it’s more of a “nice to have” in my book — but still very appreciated. For businesses, durability also implies productivity gains for their IT staff, so it’s money right there.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2016

Review: Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 4 business ultrabook
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Comparing it to other premium business laptops on the market, the X1 Carbon has a few notable features that prospective buyers should take into consideration — the keyboard, for example, is fantastic. There are a couple downsides too, though, namely the lack of a touchscreen display and the less than stellar battery life. If neither of those are deal breakers for you, the latest X1 Carbon is worth every penny.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/29/2016

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
For Lenovo, the fourth time's the charm. The 4th-generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon gets the business ultrabook formula right with a keyboard, screen and battery life that live up to their promise, wrapped up in a durable, 2.6-pound package. If you're looking for longer endurance and don't mind a consumer-focused laptop with a lesser keyboard, consider the Dell XPS 13 and, if you require a ThinkPad with more juice, consider the much-heavier ThinkPad T460 or smaller-screened X260.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Das Uber-Notebook Mit Oled Display
Source: CNet Deutschland DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2016

83% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (20FB003RGE)
Source: Com! - Heft 9/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 83%

88% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (20FB003RGE)
Source: Computerbild - Heft 13/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 88% features: 91%

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Model: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2016 is the 4th generation ultrabook of the X1 Carbon series. It is one of the slimmest and lightest 14 inch laptop around the market at only 1.2 kg and 1.65 cm (0.65 inch) thickness. With up to Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5 GHz processor, Intel HD Graphics 520 graphics adapter, 8 GB DDR3 RAM and a 256 GB Samsung Solid State Disk, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2016 is truly competitive in terms of performance. For display, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2016 offers up to a 14 inch 16:9 2560 x 1440 non-glare IPS panel with LED backlight, which is capable of delivering superb display quality. The battery of the laptop is a integrated 52 Wh lithium-polymer battery. Moreover, the laptop features a 720p fixed focus webcam.

Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64 bit is pre-installed and, so, the laptop is ready to use upon purchasing. Despite being very slim and light, various connectivity options including three USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI port, one DisplayPort, a 3.5 mm headset port, a MicroSD card reader and a fingerprint reader are available. Additional features include stereo speakers, a keyboard with light, a 65 Watt power adapter, the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools, Lenovo PowerEngage, Lenovo PC Experience and Lenovo Companion.

Intel HD Graphics 520: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on some Skylake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

6500U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 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.

85.1%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

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

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