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    Whats the footprint of the new X1 AC adapter

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by orangejuice, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. orangejuice

    orangejuice Notebook Enthusiast

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    And how heavy it is? I use all my current thinkpads exclusively with the smaller and lighter 65W adapter. I wonder why the new X1 is now equipped with the 90W adapter.
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It's a little larger and heavier than the 65w adapter, but not bad.
     
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    I took a picture of the X1 Carbon with adapter next to it and also weighed with the adapter for travel weight (3lbs 13.7 ounces) so hope this helps (attached).
     

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    orangejuice Notebook Enthusiast

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    around 0,4 kg? the 65w adapter was around 0,28 kg I guess.
     
    orangejuice, Aug 21, 2012
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    One alternative that may or may not be worth considering is Lenovo's Ultraslim A/C ($79 + $10 for the tip)

    "The Lenovo Slim Power Tip enables the ThinkPad X1 Carbon to be used with the Lenovo 90W Ultraslim AC/DC Combo Adapter...This tip can also be used with the ThinkPad and Lenovo 90W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter - Backed by a 90-day limited warranty
    Lenovo Slim Power Tip | Lenovo | (US)"

    Lenovo's Ultraslim Adapter (4.5" x 2.7" x 0.6"), I could find not information about itsweight other than Lenovo's statement about the Ultraslim adapter. I have the discontinued 90W "Slim Adapter" which is low in height but wide and heavy. Lenovo says that the Ultraslim's AC travel configuration is 19% lighter and 15% smaller than and the new DC travel configuration is 64% lighter and 70% smaller than the ThinkPad 90W Slim AC/DC Combo Adapter
     
    NPRW4ever, Aug 24, 2012
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    themouse Notebook Consultant

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    It's a shame that they couldnt have thrown in the slimboy as a no-cost alternate option.
     
    themouse, Aug 24, 2012
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