Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet: The modular anti Surface complete with a projector

Starting for Lenovo at CES in Las Vegas, which has in place a new family of products that go under the symbol X1. A real ecosystem of 4 products from refined features, which we will begin to treat describing the anti Surface ThinkPad X1 Tablet, tablet modular includes a projector as an option.

Lenovo selects the frame of the CES in Las Vegas to present the new series of products series X1 top of the range, putting targeted productivity and innovation. The family Lenovo X1 is quite complex and poses some problems in adequately describe: we will do our best to do that, bearing in mind that with this series Lenovo aims for the top, or to the professional but also to the so-called consumer enthusiast, adopting solutions aimed at maximizing the performance, usability, and with great attention to design.

Let’s start with the simple things: the products are four to be precise ThinkPad X1 Tablet, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga, ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkCentre X1 all-in-one. We start with the first product, while we will cover in more news other models.

If the mind makes the easy equation tablet = toy in this case is better to stop before. We are facing an anti-surface, so to speak, with some new features that until now, we have not seen in any high-end tablet. The main feature of ThinkPad X1 Tablet is the modularity, since they are available in option, different accessories that decidedly widen the potential.

Productivity Module is an additional battery that can connect with a simple click on the tablet, providing up to 15 hours of battery life in real situations of productivity, as well as offering USB 3.0 ports and HDMI at a regular size.

Presenter Module is another form intended for the presentations, and includes not only the HDMI port but a ” pico projector “, although with some sacrifice in terms of resolution (our assumptions) display wall or drape dedicated presentations also where you do not have to see a video projector. 3D Imaging Module allows instead of adding all the capabilities of Intel Real-Sense Camera or 3D scanners and more.

Being designed for productivity, ThinkPad X1 Tablet comes with a keyboard connected to the device. Unlike almost all the competition, the keyboard is one of those ” real ” : the ThinkPad keyboard is identical to those of the ThinkPad notebooks, can be fixed on three different angles to find the most comfortable position and there is also the classic TrackPoint. Do not miss the LTE module, while the operating system is Microsoft Windows 10.

From a hardware Lenovo fielding loads: starting from disolay FHD+2K 2,160×1,440 pixels, 3: 2 ratio, with Intel processors up to Core m7 vPro, memory and up to 16GB Solid-State Drive up to 1TB. The weight of the tablet is only of 795 grams, which become 1.1 kg with the keyboard. Two video-integrated cameras: the front is a 2Mpixel, while the rear is 8Mpixel with flash and 1080p video capabilities. Ports? WiGig, a USB 3.0, a USB Type-C (for power), Mini DisplayPort, MicroSD slot, Nanosim most classic audio connectors.

In addition, there are any ports in the modules. Important Note: The tablet can be opened easily for upgrades or replacements.

Pricing and Availability: ThinkPad X1 Tablet will be sold from February to starting price set at $ 899.00. Productivity Module and Projector Module will always get to February, respectively $ 149 and $ 270. 3D Imaging Module must wait in May, paying $149.