This is one thing I've never managed to get working when I installed Linux myself, so it's really nice to have it working immediately. That hardware support shows immediately when you boot up the X1 Carbon-the fingerprint reader works out of the box. If you run into an issue, you can take to the forums or even call Lenovo support. The main advantage of preinstalled Linux is both hardware support and customer support from Lenovo. It's worth asking then, what does the X1 Carbon bring to the table? The answer is support.
#Topnotch reviewers upgrade
I mention this because the RAM is soldered to the motherboard, meaning you can't upgrade it yourself down the road as you can with many Lenovo laptops. The exception is if you're editing video or compiling software, in which case I'd suggest upgrading to 16 gigabytes of RAM. I find 8 gigabytes of RAM to be plenty for Linux. Fully maxed out, you're looking at $3,221, but with Lenovo's seemly permanent sale price, it's around $1,932. The base configuration lists for $2,145, though since its launch last year, Lenovo has run a series of coupons that have meant the base model is effectively around $1,300. You can upgrade the processor to an i7, max out the RAM to 16 gigabytes, and opt for a 4K screen.
#Topnotch reviewers 1080p
I tested the base configuration, which comes with a 10th-generation Intel Core i5 CPU, 8 gigabytes of RAM, a 256-gigabyte SSD, and a 1080p screen. The other peculiar thing? There was a Windows sticker on the underside of the case. My only real dislike is how the power button is on the side of the case, which takes some getting used to. There are two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-A ports, full-size HDMI, headphone/mic combo, and support for Lenovo docks. I prefer it to aluminum laptops, which tend to have sharp edges. The matte black case is made of a soft plastic material that's wrapped around a very solid chassis-there's no flex or bend to it. They're solid, well-constructed, no-nonsense machines made for day-in, day-out use, and the X1 Carbon is no exception.Īll the usual ThinkPad standouts are here, including a great keyboard with the red "nub," a trackpad with the buttons at the top (where they belong), a fingerprint reader, and a hardware cover for the webcam. Lenovo's ThinkPad series laptops are not notable for their cutting-edge design.
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