Bluetooth Notebook Card

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 notebook review

Measuring a slender 16mm at its thinnest point, this is the slimmest ThinkPad to date and its tasked with bringing beauty and sophistication to a brand traditionally associated with reliability, durability, and performance.

Putting those ingredients into a package dressed to look as seductive as Apple's MacBook Air or Samsung's Series 9 is surely a recipe for success, and the X1's no-nonsense feature set - which includes a powerful Intel Sandy Bridge CPU, a magnesium-reinforced shell, a spill-resistant keyboard and the iconic red pointing stick - suggests that the ThinkPad's vaunted heritage runs deep beneath the system's glamorised skin.

There's no shortage of ambition, but with prices starting from £1,100, the X1 needs to deliver on a range of lofty promises that include ultra-thin design, legendary ThinkPad reliability and elite performance. Let's find out if it does.

Unlike some of its ultra-thin competitors, the ThinkPad X1 isn't guaranteed to turn heads. At a glance, it could quite easily be mistaken for a black, angular ThinkPad from years gone by and it's only on closer inspection that the subtle, streamlined beauty of the X1 shines through.

By tapering the edges and slimming the system down to 16.5mm at its thinnest point and 21.3mm at its thickest, Lenovo has taken the traditionally rectangular ThinkPad shell and carved it into an angular frame that's elegantly finished in a smooth, rubbery finish that glistens in the light.

The feel of the soft, velvety exterior is extended to each side of the chassis - as well as the underside - and it makes the X1 a joy to handle. At 1.7kg in weight it isn't the lightest of 13.3in notebooks, but it's comfortable to lift with one hand and the above-average heft isn't an oversight - it's a result of the ThinkPad's rugged design.

At its core, the X1 consists of a carbon-fibre rollcage encased in a magnesium-reinforced shell. The premium materials allow the machine to pass more than half-a-dozen military specifications, and the impressive rigidity helps maintain the premium feel - there's absolutely no bending the main body, nary a sign of flex in the keyboard tray, and the display hinges are suitably strong.

Build quality is top-notch throughout, and lifting the lid reveals a 13.3in display finished in Corning Gorilla Glass for extra durability and scratch resistance. A very nice touch, but the glossy display isn't perfect - more on that later.

HP g7-1070us Notebook PC – Silver | WebOutlet.co

Enjoy entertainment on a big screen using the affordable HP Pavilion g7-1070us Notebook PC. Watch movies and more on the 17.3-inch diagonal High-Definition+ HP BrightView LED display. Sync your HP laptop to your smartphone and print wirelessly using Bluetooth.® Browse the Web from any room and on the go using built-in Wi-Fi, plus chat face-to-face over the Internet using the integrated HP webcam. You can count on fast data entry using the integrated numeric keypad. This notebook also looks good with the HP Imprint finish in charcoal grey. Click and scroll easily using the touchpad with multi-gesture support. Share photo slideshows with your family and friends: the HDMI port lets you connect the HP Pavilion g7-1070us Notebook PC to an HD TV. Burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology, plus store thousands of photos on the 500GB hard drive. With the digital media reader, simply transfer photos directly from a memory card to your HP laptop. You can also enjoy sharp images and smooth video playback with Intel HD video graphics. Play your favorite music in crystal-clear sound, too. This HP laptop has SRS Premium Sound with Altec Lansing speakers.

Enjoy entertainment on a big screen using the affordable HP Pavilion g7-1070us Notebook PC. Watch movies and more on the 17.3-inch diagonal High-Definition+ HP BrightView LED display. Sync your HP laptop to your smartphone and print wirelessly using Bluetooth.® Browse the Web from any room and on the go using built-in Wi-Fi, plus chat face-to-face over the Internet using the integrated HP webcam. You can count on fast data entry using the integrated numeric keypad. This notebook also looks good with the HP Imprint finish in charcoal grey. Click and scroll easily using the touchpad with multi-gesture support. Share photo slideshows with your family and friends: the HDMI port lets you connect the HP Pavilion g7-1070us Notebook PC to an HD TV. Burn custom labels onto CDs and DVDs using LightScribe Technology, plus store thousands of photos on the 500GB hard drive. With the digital media reader, simply transfer photos directly from a memory card to your HP laptop. You can also enjoy sharp images and smooth video playback with Intel HD video graphics. Play your favorite music in crystal-clear sound, too. This HP laptop has SRS Premium Sound with Altec Lansing speakers.

InfoWorld

Maximum PC

InfoWorld

PC magazine, the independent guide to IBM-standard personal computing

A+ Guide to Hardware, Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting