Lenovo has announced that the ThinkPad X220 will be available as a standard 12.5-inch laptop or convertible tablet with starting prices at $899 and $1199, respectively.ThinkPad X220 will incorporate second-generation Intel Core processors(sandy bridge) providing improved energy efficiency, better graphics capabilities and overall improved performance.
Lenovo X220 laptop models will have five different options for Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors from the lower end 2.1 GHz Core i3-2310M to the zippy 2.7GHz Core i7-2620M.
ThinkPad X220 feature a 12.5-inch LED backlit display 1366-by-768 resolution high-definition screen with space-saving self-closing hinges, with the convertible tablet version getting a Gorilla Glass screen that can stand up to the bumps and scratches of mobile use. The systems use the Intel integrated graphics built into the Sandy Bridge chip, and select models will feature a USB 3.0 port for high-bandwidth connections to peripherals and storage devices.
Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Laptop Features
- 12.5 inches of LED backlit display screen
- 1366 x 768 pixel of resolution
- Up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM
- Up to 320GB hard disk drive or, up to 160GB of solid state drive
- Intel Huron River platform
- Powered with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
- Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity
- 54mm Express Card slot
- SD card reader
- DisplayPort output, 3 USB ports
The 9 cell battery of this new Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptop provides up to 15 hours of runtime and up to 23 hours of external battery pack. The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptop is going to available soon in the market. The weight of this Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptop is just 1.3kg.
Lenovo says the ThinkPad X220s will be available in April with the ultraportable notebook starting at $899, and the convertible tablet starting at $1,199.
