Lenovo has launched the ThinkPad X1 ultraportable laptop in Europe. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 laptop is boasts a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M processor, a 13.3-inch (1366 × 768) Gorilla Glass screen, Intel HD integrated graphics, 8GB of RAM and a 160GB solid state drive with pre-loaded with Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS.
Performance would also be an emphasis and would manage to fit a full-power, 2.5GHz Core i5 notebook chip instead of the low-voltage processors currently in Apple's line. Only one RAM slot would exist, but a singular 8GB stick would give it enough RAM to stay ahead of demand. Expansion would be modernized as well with a mix of USB 3.0, eSATA, an SDXC card reader, and a hybrid "Digital Display Port" that could output to either DisplayPort or HDMI.
The thin size wouldn't preclude a 10-hour battery life, although it's not certain that Lenovo is following the tougher testing standards Apple is using for its seven-hour figure.
Regarding battery, the successor of the X300 series provides up to 5 hours of operation on a single charge. The battery life can be extended to 10 hours with an additional slice unit.
Other notable features include a spill-resistant isle keyboard, Lenovo UltraNav trackpad and TrackPoint stick, Dolby Home Theater audio, 3G mobile broadband, USB 3.0, DisplayPort connector, and a fingerprint reader.
The X1 is already listed on the Swiss retailer for the equivalent of about $2900 USD, although it will almost assuredly retail for less when officially released in the U.S. If the May launch schedule holds true, stay tuned for official announcements from Lenovo regarding the X1 release in the coming weeks.
Thinkpad x1 features
• An Intel i5 – 2520M Processor with 2.53GHz of speed
• 160GB SSD
• 13.3 inch Gorilla Glass Display with 1366 x 768 resolution
• 8GB of DDR3 RAM
• SDXC Card reader and much more
