ThinkPad X240 Evaluation

Lenovo launched a ThinkPad "X" series of new models X240, positioning the entry-level business market, priced from 5500 to 9500 yuan range. This 12.5-inch notebook has new features such as touch screens, new touchpad, and Windows 8 systems, and the processor is also the latest Haswell to see how a specific experience will work.

　Hardware

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 has a variety of models, the low version of Intel Core i3-4010u (1.7GHz frequency), the high version of the fifth Daicouri i7-4600u (3GHz frequency), the middle also has a core i5 configuration. In other ways, 8GB of RAM, 500gb/5400 or 7200-turn mechanical hard drives, or 128GB/256GB SSD SATA3 solid-state drives, as well as the Intel HD4400 integrated graphics, are relatively rich in choice.

In other ways, Lenovo ThinkPad X240 is equipped with a low light sensitive camera that supports facial recognition technology, a 12.5-inch 1366*768 resolution touch screen, and WiFi g/b/n and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connectivity features. Port, built-in Mini DisplayPort interface, VGA interface, 3.5mm headset and microphone interface, a USB 2.0 and 3.0 interface and SD card reader. In addition, an optional smart card slot is also available with an Ethernet interface.

Despite its small size, Lenovo ThinkPad X240 is equipped with a full-size splash-proof ergonomic keyboard that provides a range of shortcuts that can be used independently without the FN key, or very convenient. In addition, the traditional "Little Red Riding Hood" pointing rod is also suitable for those who are not accustomed to the new touch pad user. Although our model does not have backlight function, but the choice is to have a backlight keyboard options, to meet the user in the dim environment of the input requirements.

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 is currently the most lightweight of the X-series models, while also using a new type of graphite paint spraying, the overall texture to be more outstanding. In total, this model in the limited style of the definition of a number of changes, more in line with the features of the Windows 8 era notebook, as to whether users accept, it is a matter of opinion.

　　Touch screen

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 adopted a touch screen design, IPs narrow border panel is very sensitive, another notebook screen can be 180 degrees completely flat, you can get a better feeling in some special operation. However, from the resolution point of view, 1366*768 pixels are still somewhat low, the display effect is not delicate.

　　Durability of

The ThinkPad X series has been known for its durability, and the ThinkPad X240 is no exception to the eight Mil-spec U.S. military protection standards. Although we did not actually test it, but from the official propaganda of Lenovo view, the protection is very good. These include: able to run for several hours under the humidity of 91% to 98%, operating in a 零下20摄氏度 environment for 72 hours, 30-60 degrees Celsius, running for 7 days, able to withstand a variety of vibration testing, more than its own weight of 18 times times the impact, and so on.

　　Performance

Of course, for most users, performance is an important factor in choosing a laptop, so we tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X240 through the Geekbench Multi platform running Division software. Generally speaking, the machine's single core and multi-core processing performance are in the mainstream level, to deal with the general office needs is not a problem.

As for battery life, because of the low-power nature of the Haswell processor, the Thinkpad X240 can achieve about 12 hours of endurance (maximum screen brightness, playing hours of music while using WiFi) when using 6-cell batteries, and if 3-cell batteries are used, The endurance will be reduced to about 7 hours, it is always ideal.

　　Summarize

Through the trial experience can be seen, Lenovo ThinkPad X240 is a work, protective excellent business notebook, designed for Windows 8 for some optimization, more modern, overall performance, cooling and endurance are also maintained at a higher level, is a suitable for business users carry products. The disadvantage is that the low resolution screen effect is generally not bright enough.