Lenovo ThinkPad X201: A small laptop that packs a punch
The Lenovo ThinkPad X201 is a 12-inch laptop aimed at businesses. The ThinkPad X201 line is an update to the ThinkPad X200 line.
The ThinkPad X201 line includes the regular X201, the ultraportable X201, and the X201t tablet. All models are available with Core i5 and Core i7 processors.thinkpad-x201
build and design
The ThinkPad X201 is smaller than other T-series laptops, but it has the same boxy frame and rubberized exterior. Even though the laptop has a small frame, Lenovo has managed to pack in a full-size keyboard. The build quality is excellent compared to other mini and ultraportables on the market. There are easily accessible panels for removing or upgrading the RAM and hard drive.
Screen and Speakers
Business laptops aren’t known for having big screens. ThinkPad X201 laptops are no different. The X201 and X201s screens have average color saturation and contrast. Vertical viewing angles are not very good, but horizontal viewing angles are somewhat better. The X201t’s screen is better. It offers better color saturation and contrast. Viewing angles are also better.
keyboard and touchpad
The ThinkPad X201 has the same great keyboard as the X200. The keyboard hardly shows any flex under moderate pressure and offers an excellent typing experience. ThinkPad X-series laptops have always had only one Trackpoint, which put many buyers off. By launching the X201 with a small touch panel, Lenovo has fixed the problem. The X201’s touchpad is about half the height of a normal touchpad, but it’s perfectly usable.
Ports and Features
There are 3 USB ports, VGA out, LAN, ExpressCard/54, audio jacks, and modem jacks. There is also an SDHC card for storage expansion. No HDMI, eSATA or FireWire.
Performance
Despite having a Core i7 processor, the ThinkPad X201 laptops are not powerful gaming laptops or mobile workstations. The Core i7 processors used in the X201 are dual core processors designed to offer better battery life. In fact, low voltage Core i7 processors are slower than Core i5 processors. But compared to the X200 laptops with Intel P8600 processors, the X201 offers a substantial improvement in performance. Media lovers can stream 1080p HD videos from YouTube or Hulu without stressing the laptop. Heat and noise levels are within normal limits.
Battery duration
The regular X201 has a 9-cell battery, while the X201t has an 8-cell battery and the X201s has a 6-cell battery. The laptops get excellent battery life. The X201 with the 9-cell battery lasts over 11 hours on a single charge.
conclusion
Lenovo ThinkPad X201 laptops are the ideal solution if you need a small and powerful laptop. Battery life is also excellent. And if you’re a fan of the touchpad, Lenovo has also included it in the X201 and X201 tablet.
Advantage:
Excellent battery life
Unlike other X-series laptops, it comes with a touchpad
Good performance
Cons:
average display
Screens could be better on the X201 and X201s