ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1

Announcement
9 August 2012
Series
X
Launch price
From 1,299 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 as a 14.0-inch mobility-focused ThinkPad built around Intel Core i5/Core i7.

Historical context

Soldered RAM made the original memory choice part of the thin-and-light design rather than a later socket upgrade. Its Mini DisplayPort outputs connected office displays, while USB 3.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i5/Core i7: i5-3317U, i5-3427U, i7-3667U
Memory
4GB or 8GB / PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3L / soldered to systemboard, no sockets
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000 in processor
Storage
Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 6.0Gb/s, Small Form Factor
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
14.0"; 1600x900; LED backlight
Dimensions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.0" x 8.9" x 0.31-0.74"; 331mm x 226mm x 8.0-18.8mm
Weight
Integrated battery: from 3.0 lb (1.36kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
One USB 3.0, one powered USB 2.0, external monitor (Mini DisplayPort)
Connectivity
PCIe WLAN: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Small Form Factor Mini Card, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S, 2x2; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless; PCIe WWAN: Some: Wireless WAN, Ericsson H5321gw Mobile Broadband Module, PCIe Half Mini Card, GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+, GPS
Battery
Integrated Lithium Polymer 4-cell RapidCharge battery
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 configurations listed in the selected PSREF sheet.
Positioning
Thin-and-light business Ultrabook
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, ThinkVantage button, LED backlit, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys; 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: X1 Carbon (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2012 · ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1
Profile sources
Identity, dates & original listings

Names & variants: ThinkPad X1 Carbon