Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold G1-20RL000GGE

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Review: More Is Less
Source: MrMobile
Ever since I was six years old and watching Inspector Gadget, I’ve longed for a proper “computer book” – and the Lenovo X1 Fold gets closer to that dream than I ever thought possible. Its large folding display is the most rugged and crease-free I’ve ever used, and it works together with a cleverly designed wireless keyboard companion and beautiful leather shell to deliver a laptop experience like no other. Fully deployed, the Lenovo X1 Fold rests on its built-in kickstand to serve as a 13.3” laptop; or, fold the screen in half and slap on the magnetic keyboard for a more compact 7” netbook. Use it in easel mode as a stylus-equipped tablet; and when it’s time to pack it in for the day, it collapses into a footprint no bigger than a hardback novel.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/06/2021

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50% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold review
Source: Tom's Guide
Instead, you could get a similarly spec'd iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard and 2nd Gen Apple Pencil for $1,577, to get both a great tablet and laptop experience. And those who want a great Windows machine should just get the tried and true XPS 13, which is only $1,225 when similarly configured as the X1 Fold. Neither of those laptops have folding displays, but after writing this review, we know when to fold 'em, and when to walk away.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/02/2021
Rating: Total score: 50%

60% Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold Review: Fun to fold, frustrating to use
Source: Mobile Syrup
Lenovo’s X1 Fold is an excellent first attempt, but I think most people would be better off waiting for a second generation Fold. In so many ways, the X1 Fold feels like the future. It’s versatile, you can bend and manipulate it to adapt to nearly any workflow. And yet, when I try to use it, it grinds my workflow to a crawl.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is a remarkable and gorgeous innovation, but its very underwhelming performance and battery life makes it hard to recommend for the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold review: The first foldable PC is a winner, but not for the price
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold has just so many flaws, but boy do I love it. When I started using it, I immediately felt like this could be something great. It's just a delight. But then the bugs start to kick in. I started getting annoyed by the tiny keyboard, and a big frustration for me was that it didn't have cellular.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%

55% Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold Review: A Folding Screen Filled With Potential
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
The key word there is “yet.” Because with all that being said, I can’t wait for the second generation. Samsung’s first foldable phones were riddled with issues — but just over a year and several iterations later, the company is selling a folding device that’s very usable (albeit pretty expensive). I’m sure that’s going to be the case with foldable laptops as well. Lenovo has a groundbreaking idea, with a strong foundation to build on. I really hope it’s able to patch the Fold’s glitches without compromising on the components that are already exceptional. That would be a breathtaking device, one that would earn my unambiguous recommendation.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 55%

60% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Lenovo's durable ThinkPad X1 Fold, with its detachable keyboard and revolutionary foldable screen, is the most futuristic Windows device of 2020—though far from the most practical one.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/09/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold review: a giant folding tablet held back by Windows
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
We first got a look at Lenovo's Thinkpad X1 Fold last CES, and it certainly caught our attention. A giant tablet that folds in the middle like a book, and can be propped up with a kickstand, or folded in half and paired with a keyboard to transform it into a mini laptop. The technology on display is impressive, but the device is held back by it's software. It runs windows, which has always had problems as a tablet OS. It looks like the future, but buggy software, coupled with the sky-high price tag (starting over $2500), make it hard to recommend the X1 Fold.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2020

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64% ThinkPad X1 Fold review: Lenovo's foldable PC is nowhere near ready
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
The ThinkPad X1 Fold is an impressive piece of technology that sorely needs better execution. It’s laudable that Lenovo was able to make a 13.3-inch OLED tablet that can bend, but on its own the $2,600 Fold is a seriously expensive Windows tablet. Throw in the $230 keyboard that fits neatly between the screen’s two halves for a faux laptop mode and you get a neat mini machine that’s only good for quick emails and tweets. But few, if any, people should spend nearly $3,000 to buy the X1 Fold when any Surface tablet would serve you far better.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 64%

60% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold review: The world's first foldable PC
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Given these gripes, the ThinkPad X1 Fold isn't practical for most people. Rather, it's a device I can see CEOs flaunting in board meetings. And the few people who do buy this PC will probably really enjoy using it. Throughout my time with the X1 Fold, I struggled to answer the question: "Does this even work as a concept?" Well, the growing dread I feel about having to ship this back to Lenovo says a lot, and I'm eager to see what comes next.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold review: The world's first foldable PC
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
This was always going to be a tough product to judge. I really like having the ThinkPad X1 Fold around. Its small form factor doesn't take up much space and the gorgeous OLED panel beautifully showcased my favorite shows and movies. Also, the excellent build quality, crafted with a mix of high-end materials, earns Lenovo some hearty applause.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 60%

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Support, online available, Medium, Date: 12/04/2020

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold review – the first foldable laptop has a lot to prove
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
You don’t get to see such machines often. Before we wrap this review up, we have to say that it is a remarkable device, and we want to praise Lenovo for having the balls to make it. However, with every Gen 1 product, you should expect some minor issues that need taking care of. The first one here is the performance. This is not a powerhouse. You won’t be able to edit your videos or play the latest AAA titles. Accept it. However, you can do a ton more stuff. By the way, we had an early sample from Lenovo, so the performance might be better on a retail unit.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2020

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Review - Folding Screen PC
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, the first Windows 10 tablet / convertible laptop with a flexible OLED display. The X1 Fold has a 13.3” OLED display with a 4:3 aspect ratio that can fold to a book-like posture or it can be used like a chassis laptop thanks to Lenovo’s magnetically attached wireless keyboard. The tablet also works with the Lenovo Mod Pen, which is a first for active pens on flexible displays. The Fold has an Intel Lakefield 5-core processor, 8GB RAM and your choice of 256GB-1TB PCIe SSD storage. It has a Windows Hello IR camera, 5MP front camera and is wrapped in a leather cover that doubles as a kickstand.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2020

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold unboxing and first impressions
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
Unboxing the world's first PC with a foldable screen, the Lenovo ThinkPadX1 Fold.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2020

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Foreign Reviews

80% erstes Notebook mit faltbarem OLED-Bildschirm
Source: PC Welt DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 71% features: 70% display: 86% mobility: 69% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 100%

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold Das coolste Notebook des Jahres 2020
Source: Golem DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/28/2020

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold Faltbares Notebook zum stolzen Preis
Source: Onlinekosten.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2020

Dieses Notebook kannste knicken
Source: Spiegel Online DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2020

83% Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold, análisis: el primer portátil con pantalla plegable es toda una locura
Source: Xataka ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/08/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 78% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold - test pierwszego laptopa ze składanym ekranem
Source: Komputerswiat PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/20/2020

80% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold incelemesi
Source: Chip Online TR TR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Обзор ноутбука Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (20RL-000FRT): первый лэптоп-трансформер с гибким экраном
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN
Positive: Impressive design; smart stylus pen; high performance; nice display. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2021

Обзор Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold: первый в мире ноутбук с гибким экраном. Он стоит 330 тысяч рублей
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN
Positive: Compact size; nice display; decent processor; impressive design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/05/2021

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, Laptop Mantap Bagi Pebisnis
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high performance; long battery life; quick charging. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/07/2020

Lenovo anunță ThinkPad X1 Fold, primul laptop cu ecran pliabil
Source: Go4it.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/30/2020

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13.30":

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.

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