Windows-based desktop PCs and laptops, especially those targeted for business use, are often accused of being boring. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 Touchscreen Notebook aims to change that perception with a high-definition display, powerful performance, and a vegan leather exterior.
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We tested a ThinkPad X1 Fold model with the following specs:
Processor: Intel Core i5-L16G7 processor (1.4 GHz 5-core with up to 3.0 GHz Turbo Boost and 4 MB cache)
Memory: 8 GB LPDDR4X 4267MHz RAM
Storage: 256 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Display: 13.3-inch AXGA Foldable 2K (1536x2048) OLED touch screen
Battery: 50 Whr battery with Rapid Charge
Ports: 2x USB Type-C 10Gbps (one with DisplayPort)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 802.11AX, Bluetooth 5.1, Optional Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System
Weight: 2.2 pounds
Dimensions: 1.09 x 6.23 x 9.29 inches (folded) and 0.45 x 11.79 x 9.29 inches (unfolded)
There isn t much in the way of configuration available, though you can upgrade to 1TB of storage if need be. On its own, the X1 Fold doesn t come with the Lenovo Fold Mini Keyboard, but you can buy a bundle with the keyboard and Mod Pen for a bit more money. We tested the model with these accessories, and consider them pretty es
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Graphics: Intel UHD
Camera: 5MP front-facing
Dimensions unfolded: 299.4 x 236.0 x 11.5mm
Dimensions folded: 158.2 x 236.0 x 27.8mm
Weight: 999g
Solid performance and 5.5-hour battery life
You can use the X1 Fold without the keyboard too, either with a virtual keyboard or the handwriting recognition built into Windows 10. Photograph: Samuel Gibbs/The Guardian
The X1 Fold has Intel’s Core i5 hybrid processor, which is a lower-power chip than the regular Core i5 found in most laptops. It was first used in the Samsung Galaxy Book S, which had a slightly disappointing performance.
The X1 Fold handles surprisingly well, however. It won’t win any raw performance awards, but it was generally snappy and perfectly capable of doing everything I asked of it, from fairly complex edits in Affinity Photo to wrangling 30 tabs in Chrome. It has fans but I heard them only when the machine was doing updates.