Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

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Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon with touchscreen
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Around the edges, the Carbon X1 features two USB ports (one on either side, and one is USB 3.0), you get a mini DisplayPort, a combination headphone/microphone port, and a physical Wi-Fi switch. The Wi-Fi chip is dual band (Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205, you also get Bluetooth, and there is a built-in mobile broadband module.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

93% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook
Source: BC Hardware Archive.org version
I never thought I would see the day where Lenovo would offer a ThinkPad as slim as the X1 Carbon. Traditionally the ThinkPad series of laptops has focused more on usability and being built tough to handle the abuse that a business user needs than being the "slimmest". Somehow Lenovo has managed to take the design features that ThinkPad users love, and magically combined them with an Ultrabook, thus creating the ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 100%

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review
Source: Kitguru Archive.org version
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is another impressive laptop from the Lenovo portfolio. I was a huge fan of the original X1 and liked it so much that I ended up buying one after the company took back our review sample.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review: Finally, A Great Ultrabook Keyboard
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
The high-end ultrabook you should buy will depend a lot on your needs, but I think the Carbon is the most niche of the (good) ultrabooks on the market thus far. ThinkPad fans will love this laptop. But if you’ve never understood why people spend a lot on ugly black bricks, go buy a Spectre.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/07/2012

70% Paint It, Black
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
Of course, price is going to be the big sticking point with this laptop, and I suspect most buyers will gravitate toward the lower-end configurations. The $1,400 version is about in line with the $1,200 MacBook Air, and that’s clearly the machine which both Lenovo is targeting and which buyers are going to have to weigh the Carbon against. They are both exemplary computers, but in the end, I still have to give the nod to Apple for now, as the weak battery and frustrating clickpad on the X1 tips the scales in Cupertino’s favor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
I admit it, the moment I saw the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon I had a serious crush. That's not wildly unusual for this technologist, but those first crushes often turn to indifference once I put a machine through its paces. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon doesn't disappoint; it's got performance, build quality and a very good high resolution display befitting its sexy design (imagine, "sexy" and "ThinkPad" in the same sentence!)
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Lenovo's X1 Carbon offers an understated look and exotic chassis material, but the LCD panel display quality could be better.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/23/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon
Source: PC World Archive.org version
Lenovo put some serious thought into mobile usability with the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, including cellular broadband and the RapidCharge feature. The slightly flexible carbon-fiber chassis is an interesting departure from the rigidity of machined metal cases. Though Lnovo's failure to offer dual USB 3.0 ports and HDMI output is a little disappointing, the port selection isn't radically different from what similar superthin Ultrabooks provide. If you're a serious traveler, the X1 Carbon merits closer inspection.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook Review
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
We have to hand it to Lenovo for designing what is darn near close to the perfect Ultrabook, at least in terms of our personal wish list. There are but two shortcomings that stand out beyond the machine's heftier-than-most price tag; and at this price range ($1399 - $1899 MSRP) there should be few compromises.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2012

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
As far as business-class Ultrabooks the X1 Carbon doesn’t have too much competition. This thing is almost as good as it gets — if an Ultrabook is what you want. If you don’t need the Ultrabook lightweight design for roughly the same price the HP Spectre 14 [see our review] is another solid option. All in all the X1 Carbon is a massive step up over the original, and beats out anything from Lenovo’s past in this size range. Yes the display, battery life, and RAM options could all be better or higher, but in general this machine will be king of the office.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2012

100% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14-inch Ultrabook PC
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Lenovo's Thinkpad X1 Carbon offers such an extremely thin and light system but doesn't skimp on features that it is going to be the corporate laptop to get. The new carbon fiber chassis is certainly going to stand up the the abuse of anyone who travels frequently. The display is also the largest of the ThinkPad X series and one of the best available on an ultrabook to date. It also has Lenovo's famous keyboards that is accurate and comfortable to use.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 100%

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review: Best Business Notebook (Editor’s Choice)
Source: Notebooks.com Archive.org version
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is an excellent buy for mobile professionals, but the machine is much more expensive than thicker ThinkPads. Those looking for a business Ultrabook should look no further than the X1 Carbon. It is the first business notebook to successfully bridge the gap between full-sized notebook displays and ultraportables.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/15/2012

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon review: the definitive Ultrabook for pros
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
So, is the Lenovo X1 Carbon the ultimate Ultrabook? Not quite. Its display is merely fair, as is its battery life, and it's far from the cheapest choice out there. Those things are definite marks against, but if you can get past them this is a fundamentally impressive machine. It is properly thin and light and yet has none of the flimsy feeling that some of its competition offers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/14/2012

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
We haven't loved every Lenovo portable we've seen (one or two underwhelming tablets come to mind), but at the risk of sounding like suckups, we can't remember the last time the ThinkPad laptop team swung and whiffed—the basic-black business line consistently hits solid doubles, triples, and the occasional home run.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/10/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Lenovo X1 Carbon is an ultrabook designed for business. It has IT-friendly vPro built in, the ThinkPad TrackPoint, weighs under three pounds, and has over seven hours of battery life. It's the ultrabook you want if you're thinking business.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/09/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

81% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Lenovo, keeper of the venerated ThinkPad brand, was one of the first Windows laptop makers to directly take on Apple's MacBook Air, with its 13-inch ThinkPad X1. This was before Intel had begun publicly branding thin laptops with its trademarked ultrabook tag, and the rules for this new class of thin laptops were still in flux. The business-oriented Lenovo ThinkPad X1 has a few quirks, but is otherwise a very impressive business-oriented ultrabook with strong crossover potential.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 80% mobility: 70%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
With its lightweight, durable design, fantastic display and long battery life, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon sets a new standard for business ultraportables. A few sacrifices--namely Ethernet and VGA--had to be made in the name of thinness, but we think it's worth the tradeoff. If you want the best business Ultrabook around, the ThinkPad X1 is worth the premium.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review: The New King of Business Ultrabooks
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon takes almost everything that was great about last year's ThinkPad X1 and combines it with the latest Ultrabook technology to deliver an outstanding business Ultrabook. While most professionals looking for a thin and light laptop will probably be happier with the ThinkPad X230, the X1 Carbon softens those rough ThinkPad edges and provides a more refined, stylish PC for salespeople and executives who don't want a boxy business laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 60% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%

Foreign Reviews

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon: Nur auf den Lüfter kann man getrost pfeifen
Source: Channelpartner.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Positvie: good warranty offerings; business-notebook
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

85% Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon : l'Ultrabook version pro
Source: Erenumerique FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 85%

Обзор Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon: ультрабук из углепластика
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great design and lightweight; quality materials, pleases comfortable backlit keyboard. Negative: The price is high.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2012

Первый взгляд на ультрабук Lenovo X1 Carbon: лучшее из наследия IBM
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good 14-inch matte display. Negative: The device is too hot.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2012

Супрематический ультрабук: предварительный обзор Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Convenient and pleasant to use; 2 manipulators; Fingerprint; 3G-module; Comfortable backlit keyboard; Superb display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/15/2012

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon teszt
Source: Techcorner.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Teszt: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon – A prémium üzleti modell
Source: Wikitech HU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 100%

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon - do práce s luxusem
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent input devices; perfectly quiet during normal operation. Negative: Overheating during intense exercise and reducing CPU power; no LAN.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2012

Đánh giá Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Perfect touchpad; matte display; surprise performance. Negative: Relatively hot; The resolution of the display is not full HD.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2012

76% Test: Lenovo X1 Carbon
Source: HwT DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 50% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 100%

レノボ ThinkPad X1 Carbonの実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Viewing angle and color gamut relatively well; very sturdy; comfortable keyboard and track-point; Negative: No wired LAN, VGA, and HDMI ports.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/30/2013

レノボ ThinkPad X1 Carbonの実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Viewing angle and color gamut relatively well; the LCD screen is not too much glare; quick charge battery; very low noise level. Negative: Upper rear surface is hot under high load; no wired LAN, VGA, HDMI port.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2012

91% 싱크패드 기술이 총 집약된 14인치 초경량 노트북 - 싱크패드 X1 카본 (성능편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 91%

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Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

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.

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.  

3667U: Fastest Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 2.0 - 3.2 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1150 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.» 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.

82.1%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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