Lenovo X1 Overview

The 13" ThinkPad X1 512GB Tablet from Lenovo is designed to give you the power, productivity, and portability you want for on-the-go use. By itself, it's a versatile device that you can write and draw on, but once you attach the keyboard, it transforms into a laptop for business. Specs-wise, it's built with a 1.9 GHz Intel Core i7-8650U quad-core processor, 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD. Thanks to its solid-state drive, it can boot and load applications quickly, saving your precious time for other tasks.

Its 13" display, driven by integrated Intel UHD graphics, features a 3000 x 2000 resolution and is built on an IPS panel for vivid colors and wide viewing angles. Moreover, there are two Thunderbolt 3 ports, which supports DisplayPort video connections, so you can connect it to an external display for larger viewing and enhanced multitasking. Other integrated features include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, front and rear webcams, a microphone, speakers, and a combo mic/headphone jack. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Pro.

Design

The X1 Tablet is thin and lightweight, and features a built-in stand with two convenient angles that you can use for better viewing angles when typing. Moreover ThinkPad X1 tablets have been tested against 12 military-grade requirements and plenty of quality checks to ensure their durability.

Accessories

A keyboard and stylus are included with the ThinkPad X1 tablet, allowing you to use it as a traditional laptop as well as a canvas for drawing and taking notes.

Front & Rear Cameras

Equipped with front and rear cameras, you can use the ThinkPad X1 tablet for video conferencing as well as taking pictures of whatever inspires you in your surroundings.

FIDO

The ThinkPad X1 Tablet is equipped with FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication capabilities, which protects your info with three layers of security. It includes your online credentials, such as your login and passwords, as well as payments via PayPal, Visa, and more.

Thunderbolt 3

Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB Type-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also transmits data via USB 3.1 at up to 10 Gb/s, and dual-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.2 allows you to connect up to two 4K displays simultaneously. Additionally, you can daisy chain up to six devices from a single Thunderbolt 3 port.

Windows 10

Start Menu

After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.

Cortana

Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Laptop, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.

Microsoft Edge

After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.

Windows Store

For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.

Windows Continuum

Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it's not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.

Xbox on Windows 10

Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.

Windows 10 Pro

The Pro version of Windows 10 includes all of the features of Windows 10 Home plus many designed specifically for business users, including Hyper-V virtualization, BitLocker disk encryption, and remote desktop access. Devices will also be able to join domains and the Azure Active Directory, and they can even access a specialized version of the Windows Store featuring custom, company-specific applications.

Lenovo X1 Specs

Performance

Display

Storage and Expansion

I/O

Communications

Battery

Keyboard & Mouse

General