14 DAY TRIAL // Lenovo may have introduced its ThinkPad X series laptop not long ago, but it looks like there is an extra product that came out alongside it, one that shares most of the name while being a convertible tablet instead of a regular laptop.
Even though tablets are said to have started eating away at netbooks and notebooks' market shares, it will be a long time before the latter actually go extinct, if it is even possible with the shift away from desktops.
In fact, PC makers are still unveiling new portable machines, in this case Lenovo, whose recent press release holds information on the ThinkPad X series.
One of the devices spoken of in this announcement is the X220, a notebook based on the Intel Sandy bridge platform.
This machine was detailed not too long ago and has been accompanied by the ThinkPad X220T convertible tablet.
Overall, the specifications seem to be very much the same, with an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 central processing unit acting as the main piece.
It seems to have the same 12.5-inch display size as the laptop and uses smart PC technologies to extend product life, although it can 'only' last for up to 16 hours when using the external battery (the X220 goes for 24 hours).
“Put simply, The ThinkPad X Series has everything a modern road warrior needs without compromises – low weight, long battery life and high performance,” said Dilip Bhatia, vice president, ThinkPad Marketing, Lenovo.
“We’ve refined the mobile computing experience to make it more productive and enjoyable with features like smart PC technologies and enhanced video and voice calling.”
The full specs aren't made altogether clear, but Lenovo does mention that the newcomer has, in addition to the ability to switch from tablet to laptop form factors, higne-based latching and a large touchpad.
Availability is currently set for April, when shipments will be made for the base price of $1,199.