Customer reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
14" business-class Ultrabook™ with 10-Finger Touch, robust security, multimedia, WWAN support, & more.
Average customer rating:
(18 Reviews) 18
Rating Snapshot (18 reviews)
5 stars
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4 stars
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17 of 18(94%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Review 1 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
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5
Mobility
5
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5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Reliability
5
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Impressed
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Best PC Ever
Date:February 15, 2013
Pros: Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Warranty, Processor, Security Features, Support, Included software, Durability, Software compatibility, Memory, Bluetooth, Video card, Wireless card, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Build Quality, Storage, Display resolution, Display performance
"I have spent about a week with this i7 Carbon Touch 8GB/256BG. Wow. I was able to transition very easily to Windows 8. It's like Windows 7 with an app interface also, nice. I'm most impressed with the hardware. I've been using lenovo X-series since the IBM days and this is probably my 8th, and I'm moving to this X1 from the X301.
I also really like the touchpad. I'm a red-nub user primarily, but after using a Mac for a while, it's nice to have the option. It's really nice to have the nub, trackpad, touch ability, and a bluetooth Lenovo mouse-- I use all of them and transition between them seemlessly."
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Review 2 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Mobility
5
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5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Reliability
5
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5
Mkhan
Location:NJ
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory:2 GB
I love it
Date:December 12, 2012
Pros: Weight, Durability, Build Quality
Cons: Included Software
"I love this machine.
With my technical background, I am searching around. I found want I wanted in this machine."
With my technical background, I am searching around. I found want I wanted in this machine."
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Review 3 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
3
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5
Design
2
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5
Features
1
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5
Value
2
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5
Reliability
3
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iknowitall
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:AMD
Memory:512KB
best macbook ever
Date:December 18, 2012
Pros: Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Memory, Wireless card, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Storage, Display resolution, Display performance
Cons: Storage, Display resolution, Wireless card, Memory, Input/Output compatibility, Keyboard/peripherals, Processor, Screen size, Display performance
"i love
yeah
great
could be better
kind of a let down
oh, i don't have to prove i bought it to post - weird"
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Review 4 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
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5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Reliability
5
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5
strawberry
Location:san jose, ca
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
amazing
Date:December 12, 2012
"the most amazing ultra book ever!!!"
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Review 5 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
5
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5
Value
4
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5
Reliability
5
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5
ChopperDan
Owned Product:1-6 months
Good overall, battery life not as advertised
Date:May 7, 2013
Pros: Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Processor, Memory, Video card, Screen size, Storage, Display resolution, Display performance
Cons: Battery
"Overall I like the computer, touch screen is nice, touch pad is a little challenging and I've switched to the TrackPoint. The rest of the computer is the good Lenovo quality I've been used to over the years, except for the battery. Along with several others in my office, best battery life is about 3.2 hours max. Not nearly as advertised. The battery makes overall performance and mobility a real challenge."
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Review 6 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
2
out of
5
Features
3
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5
Value
2
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5
Reliability
3
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daniel
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Not that great and over priced
Date:May 7, 2013
Pros: Screen size
Cons: Battery, Weight, Included Software
"I bought the x1 carbon at $1600 model
Very expensive (probably the most expensive ultrabook out there)
the look does not create a wow effect, most people dont even notice that it is an x1 carbon. apple machines get a much greater wow
with the charger the machine is very heavy, and since the battery does not last more then 4 hours which is VERY disappointing you need the charger.
with the charger the machine is very heavy, and since the battery does not last more then 4 hours which is VERY disappointing you need the charger.
overall over priced and over hyped. you can get a macbook air for $1000 and buy yourself a nice cell phone for the same price"
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Review 7 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
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5
Design
4
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5
Features
3
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5
Value
4
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5
Reliability
4
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Kevin007
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
A good product, but not the best
Date:May 2, 2013
Pros: Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Processor, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals
Cons: Storage, Video card, Display resolution, Screen size, Display performance
"ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is a good notebook.
It will become a best notebook if it has a 1080p display resolution!"
It will become a best notebook if it has a 1080p display resolution!"
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Review 8 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Reliability
5
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RubberDucky
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Mobile Champ
Date:March 13, 2013
Pros: Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Warranty, Processor, Security Features, Durability, Memory, Bluetooth, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Build Quality
Cons: Storage, Battery, Display performance
"Bought this as a replacement for a X201 and it's the best laptop upgrade I've made..
Pros
1) Top notch Weight/Size/Performance ratios
2) Touch screen doesn't seem to get fingerprint smudges
3) Fast charge, I have been getting close to 90% in around 30 mins.
5) Battery time, over 4 hours on a charge depending on what's turned on. Better when the radios are off.
Cons
1) The X100 gumstick has a 256 GB storage limit
2) It would be nice to have a replaceable battery"
Pros
1) Top notch Weight/Size/Performance ratios
2) Touch screen doesn't seem to get fingerprint smudges
3) Fast charge, I have been getting close to 90% in around 30 mins.
5) Battery time, over 4 hours on a charge depending on what's turned on. Better when the radios are off.
Cons
1) The X100 gumstick has a 256 GB storage limit
2) It would be nice to have a replaceable battery"
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Review 9 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
5
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5
Design
1
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5
Features
3
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5
Value
3
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5
Reliability
4
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5
nmpmep
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Great, except for two things
Date:March 8, 2013
Pros: Weight, Processor, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size
Cons: trackpad, overall design look
"Performance and reliability are great -- especially for an incredibly thin and light laptop. There are just two things that I really dislike about my Lenova X1 Carbon. The first and more important note is that the trackpad is reversed from every laptop I have ever used before. Instead of the left and right clickers being down near your thumb, they are above the trackpad. I now have to use two hands to use the trackpad -- one for the "mouse" pointer and the other to click. I hate that. So, I hardly ever use my laptop without a wireless mouse -- but sometimes it is more convenient than other times to do that. The other complaint I have about Lenovos in general is that they are UGLY. Really Lenovo, you could try to step-up your presentation. It's possible to have function and form!"
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Review 10 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
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Abood
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Everything I need
Date:March 3, 2013
"This laptop is just the best thing for a college student. It's light and small. Yet it's powerful with its core I7 and 8 gb ram."
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Review 11 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Reliability
5
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JZFORT
Owned Product:Less than a week
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Ultra - Ultra book
Date:February 26, 2013
Pros: Weight, Processor, Security Features, Durability, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Build Quality
Cons: Battery, Included Software, drivers
"This is a well thought out ultra book. Very fast, boots in about 15 sec. shutdown 7 sec. programs start quick no delays. All the inputs touch screen, keyboard, touch pad are top notch. light easy to hold many positions. Just plan fun to use.
Cons; Battery should last a little longer and I had trouble with Intel's driver for the USB 3.0
Cons; Battery should last a little longer and I had trouble with Intel's driver for the USB 3.0
Would like it if they made a 15.6" version"
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Review 12 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
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5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
4
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5
Reliability
5
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medstudent
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Awesome laptop
Date:February 13, 2013
Pros: Weight, Warranty, Processor, Durability, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Build Quality
Cons: Battery
"Extremely fast, great feel and works amazingly with windows 8. Very light, and touch screen is excellent. Battery is not lasting as long as advertised but charges in less than 1 hour!"
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Review 13 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
5
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5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
3
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5
Reliability
5
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5
Uniquelykevin
Owned Product:Less than a week
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Best In Class - Albeit Expensive
Date:January 29, 2013
Pros: Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Security Features, Support, Durability, Keyboard/peripherals, Build Quality
Cons: Storage, Video card, Display resolution, Memory, Processor, Screen size, Display performance
"Pros:
Carbon Frame - 3 times lighter as aluminum and just as strong. Feels sturdy, and will easily bruise ribs and dent doors before even taking a nick.
10-Point Touch - Responsive and Fast (Leaves fingerprints like any other touchscreen)
Best in Class keyboard, amazing
High view angles - Matte screen helps as well
USB 3.0 - Included
Rapid Chard - 5 hours of life in 35 minutes of charging? I like.
Gorilla Glass - Sturdy, reliable
Glass Touchpad - Best touchpad ever
Fingerprint Reader - Included
Cons:
No ethernet (Purchasable adapter)
Limited storage
Intel 4000 graphics, no changeable dedicated GFX Card
Limited USB Ports (1 2.0 1 3.0)
Low viewing resolution (Compared to ZenBook ASUS, etc)"
Limited storage
Intel 4000 graphics, no changeable dedicated GFX Card
Limited USB Ports (1 2.0 1 3.0)
Low viewing resolution (Compared to ZenBook ASUS, etc)"
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Review 14 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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Value
3
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5
Reliability
5
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kevn
Owned Product:Less than a week
idea laptop
Date:December 30, 2012
"Every thing is best. I like it very much. If the power supply will be like the apple's power supply, it will be have more competitive power."
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Review 15 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
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5
Value
3
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5
Reliability
5
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5
kevn
Owned Product:Just got it
Great note book
Date:December 29, 2012
"Every thing is good, I like it. If the memory can be 16G or more large, it will be more useful and powerful."
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Review 16 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
2
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Reliability
4
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5
RoadWarrior
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
No USB 3.0
Date:December 29, 2012
Pros: Weight, Processor, Memory, Screen size, Build Quality, Storage, Display resolution
Cons: no usb 3.0
"I configured my dream laptop and was ready to buy. Then I noticed there is no USB 3.0 port. Get with the time, Lenovo! I cannot believe you produced a top end laptop with only USB 2.0 ports. You just lost a sale."
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Review 17 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
4
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5
Value
3
out of
5
Reliability
5
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5
Peter
Owned Product:1-6 months
Memory:4 GB or more
To be the best, there need to be fewer compromises
Date:December 28, 2012
Pros: overall quality and durability
Cons: Display resolution
"In a model which wants to be known for best quality and highest performance there are things missing:
-best possible screen resolution (why not full 1080HD?)
-largest practical SSD (why not 500+Gb, since that is now available?)
-better peripheral connectivity (why reduce ports, requiring tangles of adapters and hubs?)
-stylus (why not integrate that X230T function, since the X1 seems the nextgen successor to the X2xxT line)
Emulations of Apple's minimalist design are evident in the X1, and while those aesthetics are attractive, they seem to also cause loss of functional features: cutting ports, choosing thin size over full-capacity SSD. The X1 Carbon comes close, but it still doesn't fulfill everything."
-best possible screen resolution (why not full 1080HD?)
-largest practical SSD (why not 500+Gb, since that is now available?)
-better peripheral connectivity (why reduce ports, requiring tangles of adapters and hubs?)
-stylus (why not integrate that X230T function, since the X1 seems the nextgen successor to the X2xxT line)
Emulations of Apple's minimalist design are evident in the X1, and while those aesthetics are attractive, they seem to also cause loss of functional features: cutting ports, choosing thin size over full-capacity SSD. The X1 Carbon comes close, but it still doesn't fulfill everything."
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Review 18 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
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5
ninny1176
Owned Product:Less than a week
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Fantastic - This is what Windows 8 needed!
Date:December 20, 2012
Pros: Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Processor, Memory, Wireless card, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Display resolution
Cons: Storage
"This has been a great machine so far...it makes great use of Windows 8's interface which on non-touch machines is clunky at best. Good work!"
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