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Lenovo announces Thinkpad X220 laptop and tablet
LAPTOP MAKER Lenovo has announced that its X220 laptop and a convertible tablet PC will be available in April.
Both are designed to be ultra portable, fast and durable. The X220 laptop and tablet will have second generation Intel Core i7 processors. They will both have a 12.5-inch high definition display and updated design features including self-closing hinges and a larger button-less touchpad. USB 3.0 will be an option, presumably not included for low end models.
Lenovo said the laptop will weigh less than 1.4kg and the convertible tablet less than 1.8kg. Battery life for the laptop will be up to 15 hours, which can be boosted to a total of 24 when used with an external battery. The convertible tablet PC will last for up to 16 hours with the aid of an external battery.
Durability is a feature of the two products, which will have "improved durability with wider drain-holes in the spill resistant keyboard and a 50 [per cent] improvement in drop test performance," said Lenovo. The tablet's multi-touch screen apparently has 'Gorilla glass' that can withstand scratches and scrapes. It has been tested to military specifications, said Lenovo.
The convertible tablet will have a multi-touch screen that can be swivelled around on a hinge and controlled using a stylus. Apparently the tablet will inform the user if they move the tablet without the pen in it's holder to stop people from losing it.
No prices in sterling have been issued but the X220 will start from $899 and the convertible tablet starting at $1,199. µ
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Dont listen to that previous poster, Lenovo's are the gold standard, especially for business laptops. For sure the HP's, Toshiba's, and Dell's are good computers, but not nearly as durable and long lasting as the Lenovos. If you dont need or want a business laptop, then you yourself a consumer laptop for half the price of the Lenovo at retail. If you are looking for a deal this is the time to purchase a x201. Lenovo will be trying reduce their inventory. This week alone I saw an x201 with i7, 4gb ram, 500gb 7200rpm, drive for about $750, when only a few months ago the same comp would easily cost $1,100 including coupons. The prices will only get better. If you need a sandy bridge processor, then wait, but if you dont keep your eyes open for some really good deals
Again with wincrap, and 15 hours with i7? I don't believe it... Apple and Acer managed 7-8 hours with 9 cells battery, bigger than standard, weighting more. Lenovo is way lower than IBM was, that's sad... I have lots of faulty motherboars with leaked capacitors, less than 6 months usage...low quality products, and after T61p, lpoor quality laptops, breaking often and only 1 year standard warranty...