Your boss might have said at some point that you can’t mix business and pleasure. Well, Lenovo thinks otherwise when the computer giant released the Lenovo ThinkPad X1. This is their response to professionals who were looking for a notebook which is not only business grade but also a good multimedia platform in a light and sexy package.

Powered by Intel’s Core i5-2520M processor (Sandy Bridge) and with a maximum of 8GB ddr3 memory coupled with Intel’s HD 3000 Integrated Graphics this sophisticated notebook can fill most of our productivity needs and more.  But what is most striking about this machine is that this notebook does not only know how to work but also knows how to entertain. It is equipped with a 350 NIT hi-def display and the sound is driven by the Dolby Home Theater v4 system. That means watching movies or just listening to music using the X1 will be a really good experience. The backlit keyboard makes the experience better in the dark.

Even if the X1 is slimmer and lighter than its predecessors it still retains the toughness and durability of the ThinkPad Series even its 13.3” display is made of Gorilla® glass to prevent scratches.

Lenovo has really boosted the image of the ThinkPad series from just being serious and sturdy, now they added the “hip” and the “cool” factors. To add more likeability points to this notebook Lenovo slashed big bucks from the base model’s original price of $1595 now it is down to just $1,199.00.

The Thinkpad X220 has a 12.5-inch screen and comes in models with Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors in speeds ranging from 2.1 to 2.7GHz. Some of the models are also equipped with USB 3.0 ports.

The weight of the ThinkPad X220 is less than three pounds, and it will also be sold in a model called the X220 Tablet, which comes with a swivel touch screen so the computer can be used as a tablet. It will hit store shelves sometime in April with a starting price of $899

It is indeed the build quality aspects that set the Lenovo S10 apart from the competition. Compared to the first version of the Acer Aspire One for example, the S10 feels a lot more like a real laptop than a toy. To continue the comparison with other netbooks, it is also thinner than the MSI Wind with its 1.1″ thickness. Its weight is however on par with the competition at 2.4lbs.

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In the standard configuration the Lenovo S10 comes with a 3-cell battery, which provides approximately 3-4 hours of battery life before putting the laptop into hibernation. Considering it’s a 3-cell, this is completely acceptable though. With the help some extremely simple calculations, you should expect about twice that if adding a 6-cell battery to the package.
Design-wise, the Lenovo netbook doesn’t really stand out in the crowd of similar low-cost mini laptops. It offers some metallic highlights, but otherwise the whole thing looks pretty standard. Seen as a whole, the S10 is still a viable option for anyone looking for a cost-efficient ultraportable. Especially if you favor durability over exclusive materials and/or have use for an Expresscard slot.