Lenovo ThinkPad X1

96 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the value for money and usability. The build quality and design are also appreciated. The battery and sound get less positive comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Katherine Stevenson (maximumpc.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Review

Last month we reviewed Samsung's Series 9 ultraportable notebook and found that, while it offered an exceedingly svelte and fashionable form factor, there was a performance trade-off to all that stylishness. Lenovo's 13-inch ThinkPad X1 represents a...

A durable, well-equipped, ultraportable powerhouse

Close to 4 pounds; no optical drive; single-channel RAM

Yes, the ThinkPad X1 is a serious machine for serious ultraportable computing, although its ultraportability is on the heftier side and its computing doesn’t include optical duties.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by: Felix Sold (notebookcheck.net)

Review Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Subnotebook

Smarter Business Laptop. With ThinkPad X1, Lenovo presents a compact business subnotebook with a 13.3" screen, current hardware and the familiar strengths that set it far apart from typical consumer notebooks. The glass pane covering the screen, on...

Compact case & craftsmanship; Variety of ports; Ways to connect to internet; Comfortable keyboard & touchpad; Backlit keyboard; Bright, evenly lit screen; Good multimedia performance; Speedy hard drive; 36-month warranty

No docking port; Reflective screen; Low contrast / high black level; Fan almost always on; High case temp under heavy use; Poor quality speakers; Relatively short battery life

The wide array of ports despite the little available space and the middle ground chosen between a consumer and business notebook

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by: Hubert Nguyen (ubergizmo.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is the latest, and possibly greatest, Lenovo thin&light ever built. The Lenovo X1 is being touted [...]

The Thinkpad X1 has a terrific keyboard!

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Aaron Almeida (tech2.in.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Notebook

Lenovo's ThinkPad range of notebooks are well known for their sturdy, rock solid design and build quality. They've been around for a long time and they have a distinctive feel and look to

The ThinkPad X1 model we reviewed with its Core i5 processor and a traditional hard disk drive sells for a price of Rs 85,000, which isn’t exactly great value for money especially when you consider the performance you get. Models with better specs are...

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Expert review by: Tim Stevens (engadget.com)

ThinkPad X1 Carbon

More Info Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review Lenovo announces the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, a 14-inch Ultrabook with Ivy Bridge, optional 3G and a 1600 x 900 display Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook gets official: on sale August 21st for $1,399 and up The...

Durable, lightweight chassis ; Solid performance ; Great keyboard and trackpad ; HSPA+ connectivity

Middling display and battery life ; High cost

Lenovo's X1 Carbon is the thinnest and lightest ThinkPad yet and, while it isn't the cheapest Ultrabook on the market, it's among the best.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: Jason Cross (pcworld.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

The technology press has lumped Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 into a growing category of Macbook Air competitors, but now that I've used one for awhile, I can tell you it doesn't really belong there. Though the X1 is the thinnest ThinkPad ever, it is still...

Very solid construction ; Thin and relatively light

poor battery life ; glossy screen

If the battery only lasted a couple hours longer, this would be the must-have business traveler's laptop.

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Avram Piltch (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

Thanks to its fast performance, superior keyboard, ultra-bright display, and much-improved audio quality, the ThinkPad X1 is the best all-around business ultraportable.

The ultimate businesss ultraportable, the ThinkPad X1 combines the best notebook typing experience ever with strong performance, a sleek design, great sound, and durability. However, the notebook isn't perfect. Business users who require more endurance...

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

To be thin, in the world of laptops, is to be beautiful. We've seen this trend ebb and flow, such as when the MacBook Air and Dell Adamo first made their debuts a few years ago, and in a post-iPad world, thin is in again. First came the new MacBook...

Thin and sturdy with a rock-solid feel and clean design, the ThinkPad X1 stands out from other ThinkPads. Its backlit keyboard, fast Core i5 CPU, fast-charging battery, and low-light Webcam are also pluses

The integrated battery doesn't last as long as we would expect, and the Gorilla Glass-covered screen produces a lot of glare. For a thin laptop, the X1 isn't as lightweight as it could be, thanks to its dense construction

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is the thinnest ThinkPad ever made, and it's a slim, cleanly designed 13-incher worth a look for business travelers--but it's not as thin as a MacBook Air, and its battery life isn't as good, either.

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Ammon Carpenter (slashgear.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Review

We got the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 in our hands early, to get the skinny on this laptop targeted for the business user. This slim black laptop looks good on the outside, but like Mom used to say “It's what's inside that counts.” With rumors of Intel...

If you want a solid system with high level data security, and a simple user interface, then this might be for you. If you need to easily make conference calls, and need a light, portable device that can take a little abuse, then the X1 may be a good...

May, 2011

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Expert review by: Dana Wollman (engadget.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

For weeks now, Lenovo aficionados have been salivating. Thanks to a series of leaks, more than a few of you have been awaiting the ThinkPad X1, the skinny, girlfriend-proof follow-up to the company's vaunted X series. One problem: it didn't officially...

Thin, durable design with a superb keyboard ; Fast-charging battery ; Good speakers

Short battery life ; Reflective display ; Limited CPU selection

May, 2011

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