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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (12.5-inch, 2011)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (12.5-inch, 2011)

237 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
performance (51)
battery (35)
portability (33)
usability (25)
design (23)

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touchpad (11)
energy (3)
image quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 237 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (12.5-inch, 2011). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the screen and usability are generally positive. The portability and battery also get good comments. Comments are divided on the size, and many are less positive about the image quality and energy efficiency.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (12.5-inch, 2011) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (12.5-inch, 2011)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (12.5-inch, 2011) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the sound and usability. The performance and portability also get good opinions. There are some mixed reviews about the battery. Some have doubts about the durability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (12.5-inch, 2011)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (12.5-inch, 2011) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the performance and design are generally positive. The price and screen are also appreciated, but many are less positive about the reliability and energy efficiency.

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 review

Admit it, when you look at the picture above, all you really see is a laptop with a design that hasn't changed much in the last ten years. It's true, based o...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220: A Best-of-Breed Ultraportable

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 ultraportable laptop, which replaces the X201, is sure to be a hit with ThinkPad fans--as well as most everyone else. It's fast and light, it has a great 12.5-inch display, and it continues the company's tradition of superb...

Lightweight, with great battery endurance and options ; Excellent performance and ergonomics

Comes overloaded with background apps

Fast and light, with great input ergonomics and battery life, this powerhouse ultraportable is best-of-breed, though its old-school looks may not appeal to everyone.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 review: Lenovo ThinkPad X220

Lenovo ThinkPad X220

Classic ThinkPad design in a compact package, amazing battery life, and the latest Intel processors make the ; a standout travel laptop.

The touch-pad-pointing-stick combo remains an awkward compromise, and as with most ThinkPads you're paying a hefty premium for the sturdy case and business-friendly software.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 packs in a new Intel Core i5 CPU and can run all day (depending on how you use it). With a 12.5-inch display, it's just a bit smaller than a 13-inch laptop, and it feels like an excellent compromise for frequent travelers.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Christopher Null (wired.com)

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X220

Ultralights aren't for everyone, but with the ThinkPad X220, Lenovo sure is doing its best to make the case that they can be.

Insane battery life flirts with five long hours. Blazing performance outdoes your kid’s gaming laptop. Super-lightweight, but solidly built. Milspec tested (though not yet certified)

Half-baked touchpad design. Please, Lenovo, please swap the Fn and Ctrl keys once and for all

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptop is an amazing piece of engineering when you factor in all the features it squeezed into a 12-inch frame, including best-in-class battery life and the new Intel Core i5 i5-2520M CPU.

Phenomenal typing experience. Improved keyboard. Larger 12.5-inch widescreen. Durable. DisplayPort and HD Webcam are new to the family. Excellent battery life. Best in class performance. Dual pointing devices.

New touchpad design is a one-finger-at-a-time navigating tool. Unexciting color.

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Mar, 2011

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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet

The touch screen is multitouch capable, able to register up to five fingers at a time. The Lenovo comes preloaded with the Windows 7 Touch Pack, providing you with an on-screen keyboard and Windows' handwriting recognition. The on-screen keyboard is...

Intel Core i5 processor outpaces the competition. Largest hard drive in its class. Rugged, ergonomic design. Superb physical keyboard and pointing controls. Melds Windows 7 with a versatile combination of touch and physical controls

On the heavy side. Screen glare

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 takes top honors among tablet PCs, combining choice aspects of a capable ultraportable business laptop with a multitouch Windows tablet.

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Expert review by : Tobias Winkler (notebookcheck.net)

Review Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (IPS) Subnotebook

Professional Subnotebook. A small, but powerful notebook with a l

Keyboard; Battery life; Performance; Quick sync video; Easily upgradeable; Accessories and guarantee extensions; Bright display with good contrast and stable viewing angles; mSata interface; Noise emissions; 36 months guarantee

USB 3.0 is only available with the Core i7; Positioning of the ports; VGA signal quality; Case quality up close; CPU throttling in a variety of situations

Samsung 900X3A, MacBook Air, Asus P31F, HP Elitebook 2560p, Fujitsu Lifebook P701, Dell Latitude E6320 and E4200 are a few of many.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Review

The new ThinkPad X220 is the latest 12-inch business notebook from Lenovo. It offers Intel Sandy Bridge processors, a high-quality IPS display, and battery life that is so incredible you've got to see it to believe it. Keep reading to find out more.

Exceptional performance ; Amazing battery life ; Excellent durability

Buttonless touchpad may bother some users ; No docking station pass through on the optional slice battery ; The ThinkPad X220 is quite simply the best 12-inch business notebook we've reviewed so far.

The ThinkPad X220 is quite simply the best 12-inch business notebook we've reviewed so far.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : TechSpot (techspot.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Ultraportable Notebook Review

Although ThinkPad keyboard's reputation is legendary, in recent years chiclet-style keys have become the norm for some, including myself. I would have also preferred a slightly modified layout (swapping the Fn / Ctrl keys), but I understand this...

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (reviewed.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad X220

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is machine built for the working person. It's all business and no play.

The Thinkpad we tested housed an Intel Core i3-2350M processor with 4 GB of RAM and 320 GB of storage. It's one of the smallest laptops we've tested, with a travel weight of just 63.3 ounces. Everything on the X220 lends itself to efficiency. It takes...

Jun, 2012

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