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    Thinkpad x1 carbon touch or no touch?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Piepod, Aug 14, 2013.

  1. Piepod

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    I've heard the touch has lower battery life and the touch screen makes the display look a bit grainy. I'm a huge fan of windows 8 though but I don't know if it's worth it to get the touch version?

    Also I heard the x1s get hot. Is that a problem after hours of use?
     
    Piepod, Aug 14, 2013
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    Piepod, Aug 15, 2013
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  3. grisjuan

    grisjuan Notebook Evangelist

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    Call one of the Microsoft stores in your area and see if they have the Carbon Touch in stock? If so, you could see the screen in person.

    Personally, I think Windows 8 seems a lot less silly with Touch so I'd get it if it were me ;-)
     
    grisjuan, Aug 16, 2013
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    andrick Notebook Consultant

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    If me, I certainly will not get the touch version for the reason you stated. The touch screen is more adequate for small factor notebook like helix or X240.
     
    andrick, Aug 16, 2013
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