Lenovo X220 ThinkPad Long Term User Review
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X220 purchase date: 2011.12.17
Classic ThinkPda logo that appears on the X220 palm rest
Specs:
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Pre-installed Windows 7 Professional 64 – English |
| Keyboard/Pointing Device | UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) |
| Total Memory | 8GB PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz SDRAM SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM). |
| Hard Drive | 320GB, 7200RPM Serial ATA 2.5″ Hard Drive |
| Display USB 3.0 |
12.5” Premium HD WXGA (1366 X 768) LED (IPS Panel) Yes |
| Graphics | Intel? HD Graphics 3000 |
| Optical Device | Optical Not Included |
| Battery | 6 cell Lithium Ion Battery 29+ |
| Ethernet/Wireless | Thinkpad b/g/n |
| Mobile Broadband | Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network upgradable |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Integrated Camera | Yes (720P) |
| Color | Black |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year Depot Warranty (from Dec 22, 2011 to Dec 22, 2012) |
| Manufacturing part number | 4286CTO ***** |
Currently evaluating the x220 to replace:
- Dell M4400
- Dell M6500
- Dell V131
X220 Pros:
Amazing screen
Superb keyboard
Top-of-class CPU performance (i7 2.8GHz)
FAST
Easy access to most readily changed components (RAM, HDD/SSD)
Not extremely difficult to access the mSATA port
Reliable
Expresscard and eGPU potential
Very capable dock
Both trackpoint and trackpad
Good wifi performance
Cons:
Battery slightly loose?
No backlit keyboard (but does have a “thinklight” and well defined keys, so not a deal breaker)
2012.Feb.2nd update:
The X220 continues to please. No problems have cropped up and this is very close to the perfect travel laptop. Rating 4.5/5 stars: [starreview tpl=16]
Do you feel that the track point maybe a bit high or sticky? I feel it sometimes gets in the way when I type the keys around it.
The trackpoint doesn’t bother me personally as I often use it instead of the touchpad. However, I just purposefully ran my finger over/near it to test and I can definitely see how it could get in the way especially for certain keys. If it bothers you you may want to research replacement “eraser heads” i.e. the red rubber part that goes over the mechanical sensor.
Here is an Amazon link for an assorted set. I have had laptops in the past that came with spares and some of the aftermarket ones are nice too 🙂
Keep me posted if you try any new ones!