Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 20BS0032US 14 inch Review
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 20BS0032US 14 inch Review – Lenovo is back again and this time with an even more beautiful design of the ThinkPad laptop. If you are looking for an ultra slim, powerful laptop, then you are here. At 0.71 inch, this laptop is designed to offer simplicity in your daily tasks. The laptop has been redesigned with the latest technology to offer its users the best computing experience.
Specs
| Processor |
i5-5300U, 2 Cores, 2.3 / 2.9GHz, 3MB, 1600MHz) |
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5500 |
| Memory | 8GB (soldered) |
| Display Size | 14″ |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 HD |
| Finish | Matte |
| Maximum Brightness | 300 cd/m2 |
| External Resolution | Up to 4096 x 2304 |
| Drives | |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Storage | 256GB SSD |
| Ports | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 |
| 1 x Docking Connector | |
| Display | 1 x HDMI |
| 1 x Mini DisplayPort | |
| Audio |
1/8″ (3.5 mm) Headphone, Microphone Combo Jack |
| Network | 1 x Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Webcam | User-Facing: 720p Video |
| Operating System | Windows 8 |
| Security |
HDD User Password Protection, Power-On Password, Infineon TPM Software Professional Package, Fingerprint Reader |
| Keyboard |
Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard, Back-light |
| Battery Cells | 8-cell (50Wh) |
| Pointing Device | Pointing Stick |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
13.0 x 0.7 x 8.9 inch 33.0 x 1.8 x 22.6 cm |
| Weight |
2.99 lb, 1.36 kg |
Benefits
This laptop is about as light as any computer can get. It is easy to carry around to the office or outdoor in the field. It is the thinnest of the ThinkPad laptops and still carries modern technologies inside it. It can fit anywhere you want it to and suitable for business travel and entertainment adventures.
If you are looking for that all in one machine that can support your computing activities for a whole day, then this is it. The battery life on this machine is excellent. Another thing is that its charging is set to be as minimal as possible using the Rapid Charge Technology feature.
Your movie night is about to get better. The Lenovo ThinkPad has a Full HD screen display. The screen is anti-glare meaning your eyes are protected as your work for long hours on the machine. Also, the graphics are incredible such that you can view images brightly without straining your eyes.
The material used to manufacture this beautiful laptop is strong enough for its lifespan. You can go with it anywhere, and store it in bags and not a scratch will be left on it.
Downsides
The storage size is perhaps the major drawback for this laptop. Gamers, kindly look elsewhere as this will not meet your requirements. However, you can play lightweight games and do less multi-tasking keeping an eye not to overwork the machine. Because of its slim feature, most of it components are not easily upgradable, one of the being the RAM memory.
Verdict
This laptop is comfortable to carry around to almost any destination. You can use it to attend meetings, or go for outdoor adventures with fewer worries on power and weight. It is very powerful for its size, and this is from the top-notch performance that it produces. Gamers can use it to play light games but not too heavy tasks to avoid any inconveniences.
