Review LENOVO THINKPAD X220 TABLET Notebook
ThinkPad X series notebooks are generally reliable companions and companions. These devices have an amazingly sturdy body and are able to work even in unusual situations. The laptop Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet, in addition to the previously listed advantages, has many others. For example, a rotary display deserves special mention, with the help of which a laptop turns into a tablet.
Design
The laptop, on the one hand, has a strict and classic design, and on the other, it is endowed with undeniable advantages. In particular, its body is reliable and durable, and it is not in vain that it has passed certification for compliance with military standards. Thus, the laptop is not afraid of excessive dust, high humidity, or temperature changes. In addition Lenovo ThinkPad X220 shockproof and not afraid of falls. In general, with this laptop-tablet, you can "even into the water, even into the fire." In extreme cases, even field conditions are not scary to him.
In the manufacture of the case, not only plastic was used, but also a magnesium alloy. During the test, the plastic turned out to be very tough, therefore it will not be easy to twist or push. And there is nothing to say about the metal alloy, because it is reliable and durable.
Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptop looks professional and business-like. The black color of the inner part and the lid slightly "dilutes" the company logos. The matte surface will not prevent the device from quickly becoming covered with fingerprints and, as a result, the body will have to be wiped frequently.
Display and sound
At the first acquaintance with a laptop, it seems that its display is small and the most ordinary. However, this is just a first impression. In reality, the laptop is equipped with a 12.5-inch widescreen touchscreen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels. It is equipped with LED backlighting and responds well to touch. Accordingly, using your fingers, you can zoom in and out of photos, rotate images. In addition, you can enter data on the screen, both in printed and handwritten characters. The display will recognize them anyway. The screen of this "tablet" can be protected in the form of a special Gorilla glass, but it is available as an option.
We would like to especially note that the screen can only be rotated in one direction, and the hinge responsible for this is quite rigid and durable. The display can be rotated 180 degrees.
Now let's talk about tilt angles. They are quite wide. When the display is tilted too far, the colors start to fade and turn into negative. In this case, the contrast of the image also changes. In general, as for a business laptop, the screen has acceptable performance. More than 200 nits of color rendering and brightness. will be enough.
The laptop's sound system performed well. The two stereo speakers output enough sound to sound in a small room. For music lovers, this sound will be unacceptable, but for those who work with office tasks and use a laptop for business - it will be enough.
The convertible laptop is equipped with a 720p webcam. With its help, you can chat on Skype with friends or take part in a video conference. Also, this webcam allows you to shoot videos.
Keyboard and touchpad
The keyboard consists of 89 keys. All buttons have a trapezoidal shape and are relatively large in size. The surface of the keys is slightly convex, which makes typing quite comfortable. By the way, despite the fact that there is a small distance between the keys, the number of erroneous keystrokes will be minimal. The only place where inconvenience can arise is in the area of the arrow block. This is because the arrow buttons are small and flat.In general, it will take a while to get used to.
It should be noted that some users may experience a feeling of discomfort when working with the buttons located above the keyboard unit. Too many keys are at the top. All keys, without exception, have an average travel, they are pressed quite clearly, but at the same time they clink loudly.
With regard to the touchpad, we can say that it is relatively large in size and has a slightly elongated shape in width. The surface of the touchpad is slightly rough (with a fine dot pattern), but this does not affect the positioning quality in any way. Your fingertips can slide smoothly over the surface and control the cursor. The touchpad also supports multitouch gestures.
Under the touch zone, there are simply no traditional mouse buttons. Their functions are transferred to the touchpad, which must be pressed in the corresponding corners. For some it may seem that this solution is not very convenient, but in practice, many will appreciate the increased area of this touchpad.
Except for the touchpad and keyboard on the laptop Lenovo ThinkPad X220 there is one more positioning device - trackpoint. It is intended for cursor control and is located in the center of the keyboard. This mini-joystick has a nice rubberized surface, so positioning is quite convenient. By the way, the trackpoint will be appreciated by all those who, first of all, are accustomed to touch typing. The three buttons below the space bar work in conjunction with this joystick.
Finally, another input device is the stylus. It allows you to enter characters on the touch screen. The digital pen is conveniently fixed in a special slot on the side of the device.
Processor and packaging
The laptop arrives in storefronts with the 64-bit Windows 7 Professional operating system preinstalled. It is primarily intended for solving business problems, but nevertheless, it is great for home users as well.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet is equipped with a powerful Core i3-2310M dual-core processor, 3MB L3 cache, and a clock speed of 2.1 GHz. This CPU is good for most tasks, for example, some resource-intensive applications.
The laptop is equipped with DDR3 RAM with a volume of 2 GB. For faster data processing, 4 GB would be the most optimal option, but two gigabytes of RAM would also be sufficient.
To store information, the laptop is equipped with a hard disk with an average capacity of 320 GB. This volume will allow you to save media files, programs, text documents. Winchester runs at 5400 rpm.
Graphics are processed using the integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000. Unfortunately, it does not have its own video memory and therefore uses dynamic memory. However, we must admit that the performance of this graphics controller is generally good. For example, with the help of the Graphics 3000 video card, it is possible to play undemanding games, as well as decode video.
Ports and communications
We would like to note right away that the laptop does not have an integrated drive, and the available connectors and ports will be quite enough for both work and entertainment. All interfaces are located on the side faces of the device.
On the right side of the ThinkPad X220 is a card reader that reads SD, SDXC, SDHC cards. Under it you can see the USB port, which can serve not only for connecting peripherals, but also for charging various mobile devices. Next is the network connector and a combined audio output for connecting a microphone and headphones. Also on this side there is a removable hard drive tray, a stylus slot and a Kensington lock hole.
But on the left side you can find everything you need: two USB 2.0 ports, Display Port, D-Sub video output and an ExpressCard expansion slot.Near the front edge, you can see a wireless activity switch.
At the back, as we said, there are no ports or interfaces. The entire back is occupied by a lithium-ion battery, a power socket and a small air vent.
On the bottom there is a connector for connecting a docking station to a laptop. Bluetooth adapters version 2.1 + EDR and Wi-Fi 802.11n are responsible for working with wireless communications.
Battery
The ThinkPad X220 laptop is equipped with a 4-cell lithium-ion battery. If you want to work for a long time without recharging, then it is better to use a battery with a larger capacity. In the case of a combined use of a 6-cell and an additional battery, the laptop will work in autonomous mode for about 18 hours.
Conclusion
The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is the kind of device that attracts attention. Hidden inside the business case is extreme reliability, an extra battery ensures long-lasting performance, and superior security measures raise the ThinkPad X220 in the eyes of even the most demanding users. However, this is not the end of his merits. Without a doubt, your attention will be attracted by the multi-touch display, various input and control devices, and excellent "stuffing". This convertible laptop will fully justify the investment in it.
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