The ThinkPad X1 series is Lenovo's first line of ThinkPads. the most recent, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 12th Gen and X1 2-in-1 9th GenIt was announced in time for CES 2024. The X1 Carbon G12 was released immediately after its release, but only in limited form: availability was limited in the US, and there were only a small number of configuration options available for purchase. The X1 2-in-1, the successor to the ThinkPad X1 Yoga G8(Available on Amazon) and a convertible laptop, were not available, at least not yet.
This is changing, as Lenovo has integrated the new ThinkPad X1s into PSREF, the central site for Lenovo product specifications. This means that general product availability is close. Naturally, as a database of specifications, the PSREF pages also reveal more information about both laptops than we know so far.
For example, we criticized ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 in our review For its 1080p webcam. There will be a higher resolution webcam option, as the technical sheet indicates a UHD/8 MPix webcam. However, the camera update is limited to the 2.8K OLED touchscreen or PrivacyGuard WUXGA display options. There's also a new WiFi 7 option in the form of the Intel BE200, but individual buyers won't be able to take advantage of the new WiFi solution, as it will be limited to a private offering option – larger enterprise customers. Finally, the specs confirm that the X1 2-in-1 will be limited to U-series processors, unlike the clamshell model.
Again, it shouldn't be long before general availability of these two products, including all the configuration options like the new Sensel haptic touchpad.
