Final thoughts and rating
It's easy to fall in love with the ThinkPad X1, and we haven't been able to escape its charms. Everything from its ultra-thin magnesium-alloy frame to its smooth rubberised shell and its contoured keys oozes class and sophistication.
There's a lot to like here, but the machine isn't perfect and a few niggling issues detract from an otherwise stellar notebook. Battery life leaves plenty to be desired, and neither the display nor the trackpad hit all the right notes.
But while a few crucial shortcomings may turn away those seeking business perfection, note that this isn't just another bulky, black ThinkPad for the corporate user. This is a sleek, modern notebook that presents the heart of the ThinkPad brand in a package that's beautiful to behold, a pleasure to touch and, for the most part, a joy to use.
The Good
Beautiful, ultra-thin design
Superb backlit keyboard
Good performance
Great build quality
The Bad
Limited battery life
Highly-reflective display
Integrated trackpad buttons are hit-or-miss
HEXUS Rating
Lenovo ThinkPad X1
HEXUS Where2Buy
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 notebook is available to purchase from Amazon.co.uk.
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