Lenovo Adds Touch To ThinkPad X1 Carbon

by Jennifer Johnson — Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 01:16 AM EDT

Lenovo announced the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch. This ultrabook is optimized for use with Windows 8 and features touch capabilities. The X1 Carbon Touch weighs 3.4 pounds and measures just 20.8mm thick (about 0.82 inches). Thanks to its carbon fiber construction, the ultrabook offers strength and durability not found on other notebooks.

The X1 Carbon Touch's 14-inch display (1600x900) supports 10-point multi-touch. The ultrabook also features a large multi-gesture glass touchpad. Processor options include Intel Core i5 and i7 options. For security, the X1 Carbon Touch offers an integrated fingerprint reader, Trusted Platform Module, and BIOS encryption. Mobile broadband 3G is also available on select models.

To compliment the X1 Carbon Touch's slender design, an optional slim 65W AC adapter is also available that measures 17mm thick and weighs 53% less than the standard AC adapter. The X1 Carbon Touch utilizes Rapid Charge Battery Technology to deliver 80% charge in 35 minutes. Lenovo claims the X1 Carbon Touch's battery can last for up to 8.2 hours on a charge.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch is now available with prices starting at $1,499.

Tags: Lenovo, ThinkPad, Windows 8, Ultrabook, X1 Carbon Touch

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer grew up around technology. From an early age, she was curious about all things related to computers. As a child, Jennifer remembers spending nights with her dad programming in BASIC and taking apart hard drives to see what was inside. In high school, she wrote her senior term paper on her experiences with building custom computers.

Jennifer graduated from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. After college, she began writing full-time for various PC and technology magazines. Later, she transitioned to the Web. In these roles, Jennifer has covered a variety of topics including laptops, desktops, smartphones, cameras, tablets, and various consumer electronics devices. When she's not playing with or writing about the latest gadget, Jennifer loves to spend time with her family, capture memories with her camera, and scrapbook.

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