For the people always on the field work, ThinkPad has gone through eight military certifications which include safety from dust and temperature. The other protective gears include the Corning Gorilla glass for screen safety, rubber ring around and the bezel, an accelerometer for protection of the hard drive in case it drops off. The 3.7 pound weigh and 0.67 inch thickness makes it easy to carry. Lenovo has additionally added some features which are suitable for general consumers and gaming enthusiasts such as the backlit keyboard and the spill resistant feature of the keyboard makes it more comfortable and functional than the normal keyboard found in many other brand laptops. Below are some of the very important features we have found in the ThinkPad X1.
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13 inch Super Bright HD display
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2nd generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors to choose from
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8GB DDR3 memory support
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Windows 7 Operating System option
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3G mobile broadband, which is optional
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Bluetooth 3.0, again, optional
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720p Hi-Definition webcam
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Fingerprint reader software
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connectivity thru HDMI and USB 3.0
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Dolby Home Theater v4 audio
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Wireless Display and vPro technologies
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Better Battery life which is Up to 10 hours and new technology RapidCharge battery which can Charge 80% of the battery within 30 minutes)
The most appreciable features:
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Extra large and curved keys: Each of the keys on the keyboard look like chiclets and are bigger and wider that the ones found on traditional keyboards and people having problem in typing on laptop will not complain in this case due to the large keys.
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Noise free built in microphone: The embedded microphone creates a vacuum of sound so that only the voice of the speaker is transmitted to the listener. It makes very clear conversation irrespective of the surrounding. This feature could prove to be valuable for the people on the road.
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Textured matte finish around the wrist rest: It helps those who type for long hours the light textured material provides much comfort to the wrists.
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Overall Matte Finish: Matte finish from the top to the bottom of the laptop has made is a less maintenance device as it does not accumulate much of dust or dirt due to the fingerprint marks.
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Very slim profile: At the height of just 0.67 inches, this is definitely the sleekest one with lots of technology packed in the thin case.
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Spill resistant keyboard: There are two small holes on the keyboard which directly lead to the laptops bottom. It helps if someone spills some liquid on the keyboard as the same can be funneled through the holes therefore less chances of getting damaged.
The things which people didn't like: There are certain things which are not liked by many such as difficulty in accessing RAM if someone wants to upgrade it. You need to get this done with the help of computer support services. Another problem is with the internal battery as they are externally inaccessible and the longevity which is only three years or 1000 charges. Weight is another problem because it is felt heavier than promised in press releases. However these shortfalls cannot weigh down the features it has and the product is expected to be available from 17th May 2011 with a price tag of $1399 which is very much affordable given the features and benefits it offers. In case you have any other query or concern, you can easily approach the business computer support services of the manufacturer.
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