Super Thin Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Has Sandy Bridge

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 laptop caught our eye even before it was officially announced due to its very slim form factor. Today Lenovo is selling this new Thinkpad starting at $1,399.

As the thinnest ThinkPad, the ThinkPad X1 laptop measures less than 17 mm at its smallest point, approximately the width of a U.S. penny. Like other ultra-thin laptops, however, the shape is tapered so there is definitely a fatter rear-end.

What the Thinkpad X1 does better than the other thin laptops is that it packs a decent CPU punch with choices of second generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors. The graphics come from the integrated part in the processor, which can output to an HDMI port or Intel Wireless Display technology for streaming 1080p wirelessly.

Starting at 3.7 pounds, the ThinkPad X1 still features design trademarks such as the interior roll cage and magnesium chassis. Making it even sturdier is a Corning Gorilla Glass over the 13-inch IPS LCD for extra durability, rigidity and scratch resistance. Lenovo claims that the ThinkPad X1 passes eight military specifications.

The ThinkPad X1 laptop debuts Lenovo's new RapidCharge battery technology that charges up to 80 percent in just 30 minutes, making it charge 2.5 times faster than a typical ThinkPad battery. RapidCharge combines fast charge cells with a 1,000 cycle battery designed to last three years. Users can also opt to purchase a RapidCharge external slice battery for the ThinkPad X1 laptop to double their battery life to 10 hours.

Lenovo changed the keyboard by eliminating some legacy keys like SysRq while adding dedicated multimedia and voice calling controls. Instead of the old Thinkpad keyboard light, the X1's keys are backlit while also being spill resistant.

It's also girlfriend-proof.