Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch Ultrabook | Optimized for Windows 8 Touch
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Now Optimized for Windows 8 Touch
Thin, light and durable carbon fiber Ultrabook captures the Windows 8 experience
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – December 11, 2012: Lenovo
(HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Touch, optimized for Windows 8 adding a touch experience to the
industry’s leading business class Ultrabook. The X1 Carbon and X1 Carbon
Touch are developed from superior grade, lightweight carbon fiber and
deliver legendary durability and the highest levels of performance. The
new X1 Carbon Touch paves the way for mobile professionals who demand
the best in mobility and entertainment and want to experience the
simplicity of touch gesture control.
“Bringing
touch gesture control to our best ThinkPad ever is a natural evolution
of the portfolio and a big step towards fulfilling our promise to bring
computers into a new PC Plus era,” said Peter Hortensius, president,
Lenovo Product Group. “We are excited to be able to offer customers the
best experience in a thin and light business class Ultrabook. The X1
Carbon Touch is the Ultrabook to beat.”
The X1 Carbon Touch – The World’s Lightest 14” Touch Notebook
Weighing in at a svelte 3.4 pounds and just 20.8mm thin, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is constructed with carbon fiber material that provides strength and durability beyond traditional notebook materials. Users can interact naturally with smooth 10-finger touch on the vibrant 14-inch HD+ display and further enrich their Windows 8 experience using the large multi-gesture glass touchpad.
Weighing in at a svelte 3.4 pounds and just 20.8mm thin, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is constructed with carbon fiber material that provides strength and durability beyond traditional notebook materials. Users can interact naturally with smooth 10-finger touch on the vibrant 14-inch HD+ display and further enrich their Windows 8 experience using the large multi-gesture glass touchpad.
Even with its
thin and light design, the X1 Carbon Touch packs a punch. Powered by
Intel Core i5 and i7 processors the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch invites
users to enjoy multimedia content with Dolby Home Theater v4. Certified
as the first Ultrabook optimized for Microsoft Lync, the HD
face-tracking camera and dual array microphones ensure high quality
video and voice track capability without the need for USB peripherals.
For
the true mobile warrior, a new optional slim 65W AC adapter is now
offered as the perfect companion for the new X1 Carbon Touch. At just
17mm thin and weighing 53 percent less (235g) than the standard AC
adapter, it fits neatly into even a small bag and offers maximum
portability for travelers with the world’s lightest 14” Ultrabook.
For
the business user, the X1 Carbon Touch provides peace of mind for any
situation with state of the art security and manageability including
vPro, Integrated Fingerprint Reader, Trusted Platform Module and BIOS
encryption. Lenovo’s RapidCharge technology provides the industry’s
fastest charge times while the eight hours of battery life and optional
3G connectivity ensures maximum productivity virtually anywhere.
Pricing and Availability1
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is available now at www.lenovo.com or through Lenovo business partners. Prices start at $1,499.
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch UltraBook
- Model Highlights
-
Processor Intel Core i5-3427U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz) -
Operating System Windows 8 Pro 64 -
Display Type 14.0" MultiTouch Premium HD+ (1600x900) LED Backlit Display, 720p HD Camera. No WWAN -
System Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4000 -
Base Intel Core I5-3427U Processor (up to 2.80 GHz, 3MB L3, 4GB 1333MHz DDR3L On Board) MultiTouch -
Total Memory 4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3L SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM) -
Pointing Device TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader and Clickpad - Type US -
Hard Drive 128GB Solid State Drive, SATA3 -
Integrated Battery Battery -
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna -
Integrated WiFi Wireless LAN Adapters Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S (2x2 AGN) -
Integrated Mobile Broadband No Mobile Broadband support -
Warranty 1 Year Depot/Express Warranty
THE LENOVO THINKPAD X1 CARBON TOUCH
THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER
Lenovo's best ThinkPad just got better with a touch-enabled display.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is power-packed with
innovation and inspiration to do business. Weighs less than 3.5 pounds
and is 21mm thin. This new Ultrabook™ delivers a no-compromise performance with the power of the latest 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor with Turbo Boost 2.0. Great performance is further enhanced with Lenovo's InstantResume and RapidConnect technology.Software Offering
PRELOADED APPLICATIONS
- Microsoft® Office 2010 (product key required for activation)
- Norton™ Internet Security
- Windows® Live Essentials
Supported Lenovo Tools
- Access Connections
- Password Manager
- Power Manager
- Rescue and Recovery
- Simple Tap 3.0
- System Update
Service Offering
Lenovo offers a comprehensive
portfolio of award-winning services to support and protect your ThinkPad
X1 Carbon Touch investment. Succeed with substance and let Lenovo’s
Service support you all the way.
- Priority Technical Support
- Makes your priority, our priority. 24x7 priority call routing to advanced-level technicians, electronic incident tracking, and escalation management services.
- Warranty Upgrades (On-Site and Next Business Day
- Maximizes PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient, fast repair service at your place of business.
- Warranty Extensions (1- to 5- Year Total Duration)
- This fixed-term, fixed-cost service helps accurately budget for PC expenses, protect your valuable investment, and potentially lower the cost of ownership over time.
- Accidental Damage Protection
- Avoid the hassles of unexpected repair costs. Provides coverage for damage incurred under normal operating conditions beyond the warranty, such as minor spills, drops, or damage to the integrated screen.
- Keep Your Drive
- Retain your drive if it should happen to fail, giving you the peace of mind to know that your valuable data is secure.
- Asset Tagging
- Systems come equipped with a professional, flexible asset tag based on your exact specifications. PCs are easily identifiable and trackable right out of the box.
Description: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch
Processor
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3667U (3.20 GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3427U (2.80 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
Operating System
Windows 8 64
Windows 8 Pro 64
Display
14" HD+ (1600 x 900) (300 nit) wide viewing, 10-finger touch screen
Video Graphics
Intel® HD integrated
Memory
Up to 8 GB DDR3L 1333MHz
Storage
128GB or 256GB SSD SATA3
Battery
45Wh, integrated, RapidCharge technology (up to 80% battery life in 35 minutes)
Battery Life
Up to 8.2 hours
Dimensions (W X D X H)
331mm x 226mm x 20.85mm (13.03” x 8.9” x 0.74”)
Weight
3.40 lbs (1.55kg)
Audio
Dolby® Home Theater® v4
Webcam
720p HD Webcam
Keyboard
Island-style six-row, spill-resistant, backlit ThinkPad Precision Keyboard
I/O (Input/ Output) Ports
1 Mini DP
1 Combo Audio
1 USB 2.0
1 USB 3.0
1 4-in-1 SD card reader
Communication
Ethernet via USB dongle
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205s 2x2AGN
Optional 3G WWAN
Navigation
Ultranav TrackPoint and new larger glass trackpad with Windows 8 gestures
Fingerprint Reader
Yes
WWAN
(Optional) Ericsson H5321gw Mobile Broadband Module
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0
The User Guide can be obtained at http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas/content/user_guides/carbon_ug_en.pdf
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