Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Verge Review
Lenovo's made the most of the time since Intel defined the "ultrabook" last fall, releasing a number of different models designed for different users. By and large, the company's done good work, too: we called the ThinkPad U300s the best ultrabook on the market back in November, and the IdeaPad U310 delivers pretty solid value for $799. But Lenovo saved its best for its latest, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. The Carbon is the successor to last year's X1, and ticks all the ultrabook boxes, but it...Basic Specs
| Laptop type | Ultraportable |
|---|---|
| Thickness | .71 inches |
| Weight | 3 pounds |
| Operating system | Windows 7 |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 14 inches |
| CPU brand | Intel |
| CPU family | Ivy Bridge |
| Graphics type | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU model | HD Graphics 4000 |
| The Verge Battery Test | 4 hours and 44 minutes |
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Tech Specs
Hardware
| Laptop type | Ultraportable |
|---|---|
| Width | 13.03 inches |
| Depth | 8.9 inches |
| Thickness | .71 inches |
| Weight | 3 pounds |
| Color | Black |
Software
| Operating system | Windows 7 |
|---|
Display (base)
| Screen size (diagonal) | 14 inches |
|---|---|
| Display surface | Matte |
| Technology | LCD |
| Resolution (X) | 1600 px |
| Resolution (Y) | 900 px |
| PPI | 131 |
Keyboard
| Type | Chiclet |
|---|---|
| Backlit | Yes |
| Number pad | No |
Mouse
| Type(s) | Trackpad, Pointing stick |
|---|
Processor (base)
| CPU brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU family | Ivy Bridge |
| Model | Core i5-3317U |
| Cores | 2 |
| Clockspeed | 1.7 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed | 2.6 GHz |
Processor (max)
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Ivy Bridge |
| Model | Core i7-3667U |
| Cores | 2 |
| Clockspeed | 2 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed | 3.2 GHz |
GPU (base)
| Graphics type | Integrated |
|---|---|
| Integrated GPU brand | Intel |
| Integrated GPU model | HD Graphics 4000 |
Memory
| Base RAM size | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Max. config RAM size | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR3 |
| Base RAM speed | 1333 MHz |
Storage
| Options | Flash Memory (SSD) |
|---|---|
| Base drive type | Flash (SSD) |
| Base drive capacity | 128 GB |
| Max. config SSD | 256 GB |
| Card reader | Yes |
| Card reader support | SD |
Audio
| Audio brand | Dolby Home Theater v4 |
|---|
Webcam
| Video resolution | 720p |
|---|
Sensors
| Biometric scanner | Yes |
|---|
Port options
| USB | 1 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.0 | 1 |
| Mini DisplayPort | 1 |
| 3.5mm mic / headphone combo | 1 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| 3G | Yes |
| GSM | Yes |
| WWAN data standards supported | HSPA+ |
Benchmarks
| PCMarkVantage | 10913 |
|---|---|
| 3DMarkVantage (IGP) | 2820 |
| The Verge Battery Test | 4 hours and 44 minutes |
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