ThinkPad Twist

SKU announcement
4 June 2013
Series
X

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad Twist as a 12.5-inch convertible business notebook built around Intel Core i5/Core i7.

Historical context

The convertible format kept a physical notebook keyboard alongside pen/tablet operation. Its DisplayPort / HDMI outputs connected office displays, while USB 3.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i5/Core i7: i5-3427U, i7-3667U
Memory
4GB or 8GB / PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3 / soldered to systemboard, no SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000 in processor
Storage
Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
12.5"; 1366x768; IPS, LED backlight
Dimensions
8-cell: 12.32" x 9.29" x 0.79"; 313mm x 236mm x 20mm
Weight
8-cell: from 3.50 lb (1.60kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Two USB 3.0, external monitor (mini-HDMI, mini-DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity
PCIe WLAN: Some: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n, Some: Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, 2x2 Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230, Some: Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, 2x2; Ethernet: Gigabit Network Connection Realtek RTL8111F, PHY, PCIe x1; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in WLAN PCIe Half Mini Card
Battery
Integrated Li-Polymer 8-cell, HW Authentication
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 8 preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Convertible pen/tablet notebook
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, 83-key, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys; Multi-touch: Projected Capacitive Touch (PCT) technology, supports 5-point multi-touch; Security chip: Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant

Manuals

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: Twist (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2012 · ThinkPad Twist
Profile sources
Identity, dates & original listings