X1 Carbon successor

Has anyone any idea if there will be an X1 Carbon successor soon? Any leaked Chinese powerpoint slides?

 

My local periodic table tells me it will be called the X1 Nitrogen.

 

I too am interested in this. I hated the screen door effect of the X1 Carbon and returned it for the X1 Carbon touch. That screen was just as disappointing, so I've been sitting on the sidelines. Wasn't as wowed as I thought by the Helix, so am now about to pull the trigger on the Sony Vaio Pro 13, but was wondering if anyone knew of a Lenovo X1 Carbon refresh for fall 2013? Miss that keyboard, but definitely don't miss the screen or shoddy build quality of the first batch.

 

I'm in exactly same boat as you. I'm torn between x230, x1 and Pro 13. However, the Pro 13 keyboard is pretty crap, the X1 is way over-priced and the x230 display is too small! The x240s is rubbish because its limited to 8GB RAM.

 

The X1 Carbon / X1 Carbon Touch is also limited to 8 GB of RAM.

 

If and when a successor comes for the X1, don't expect it before mid-end q1 2014, otherwise we (Lenovo partmers) would have been able to (pre-) order already ...


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Are you able to pre-order the X240s or T440s?

 

The x240s is limited to 12GM RAM?

 

A relative of mine has the X1 Carbon Touch and I must say that while I was unimpressed with the 2 weeks late delivery, I'm much more impressed than I though I would by the notebook.
The build is great, the weight is nonexistent, the keyboard one of the best on notebooks and I didn't see any screen problems.
Interestingly enogugh a few very useful Tools such as the password manager are not installed Under Windows 8, one has to download it from the Lenovo page.

Had Lenovo reacted with a Haswell 1080p version I would have bought it on the spot in spite of the enormous price premium.
Instead, I'm still waiting for the availability of Samsung Ativ Book 9 plus, Aspire S7 392, Fujitsu L90 or the newly announced Latitude E7000 14.
But I won't wait another 6 months. I find it astounding that a troubled industry in dire need of more turnover isn't capable of bringing haswell notebooks on the market.
As an anti fanboi I may end up purchasing a MacBook if nothing interesting becomes available by the beginning of October.

 

Just bought the X1 with 256 SSD and loaded. Price was $1600 for labor day with all coupons. Not too bad considering. I too would love to know the next gen and when it will be available. I have 21 days to return with a stocking fee. It has NOT even shipped, but the price was decent and MOST reviews love it. I have 2 W530 and just love it. BUT it is 2 1/2 yrs old and need a new toy

 

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So we have a date. Now will the specs live up to our expectations? This could be the first ultrabook to actually meet all of my requirements.

When they say October 18, do they mean we can actually have it in our hands at that point, or will it still be another month? Then it says there's a refresh coming Q2 2014. Wonder what that's all about. Broadwell maybe? Not sure when that's supposed to be released.

 

Any new information on this now that the T440S and X240 have been released? My W510 is due for replacement and I would love a X1 Carbon w/a haswell processor and 1080p display.

 

yeh the leak ibmthink posted said sometime in october along with other models not yet announced.

 

Do you guys think a X1 Carbon refresh will also do away with the trackpoint buttons?

 

The whole lineup is switching to the new trackpad

 

I know it's not the most reliable source, but a Lenovo live chat representative told me that the new X1 will have pretty much the same specs as the old one (no performance increase, just better battery life due to Haswell), and that it probably won't come out until next year.

 

Anything new on this? Or confirmation of a FHD display option?

 

Not sure if anyone's posted this, but this looks like the next X1 Carbon

Microsoft News | Lenovo Working On A Super High-resolution Razor-Thin Ultrabook

 

As I have heard, the X1 Carbon 2 will be out in January:


Alongside with a fitting new OneLink Dock (OneLink Dock Pro).

 

Thanks for this! eagerly awaiting the X1 carbon 2 / X240. My x301 will end up a hand-me-down to my brother after some quick refurbishment, and therefore requires a replacement. Although October sounded good, will end up waiting till Jan. Hope there won't be too much of a premium on the new X1s. Getting back to a 14" display (hopefully a better quality one) is quite appealing.

Any additional info on the dock?

 

Once again, great leak post :thumbsup:. I'm still wondering where you get the leak informations all the time

I have some questions:
1. Does that information apply for global or just a certain of region or country?

2. What is the difference between "Estimated Topseller Availabililty" and "Topseller Focus One Pager Estimate" ? Which one is the true availability release date? I will be sad if it is the "Topseller Focus One Pager Estimate" . I wish I can see T440/T440s or E340 available for sale in my country before end of december.

 

Yes: Unike the normal OneLink Dock, there will be more than one monitor output, and generally more ports.

1. I think this applies to the USA, but likely we will see it at the same time worldwide available.

2. I think: When the "Estimated Topseller Availability" is reached, than small numbers of the machine start to be available on the market. When the "Focus" is reached, the machines are available in huge numbers and the old gen is discontinued. At the moment, the Topseller Focus is still on the T430 generation.

 

Any word if it will have a FHD display?

 

Not yet, no details other than the OneLink port.

My guess: It will come with FHD, or even QHD (2560x1440) or FHD++ (2880x1620). Considering that this will be Lenovos new "Aspirational Top-of-the-Line Premium Ultrabook". Even the T440s has FHD, and the Yoga 2 Pro has QHD++ (3200x1800).

 

thanks for the info.

do you think (or know) if the X1 Carbon 2 will be available in a matte, non-touch version?

i really like the 14" form factor, but i can't stand glossy screens. at the same time, i think it's time the ThinkPads get some quality IPS screens.

 

open a chat with a lenovo sales rep and ask about the haswell X1 Carbon. They told me that it may be here by the end of October.????

 

Well, I think it is possible that they will announce it in October.

 

The perfect ultrabook?

Fujitsu Lifebook U904 ultrabook WQHD+ Sharp IGZO




This laptop's 14-inch IGZO display has 2.7 times the resolution of a high-definition television, with 3200×1800 pixels, giving it extraordinary sharpness and great energy savings that let it run for roughly 11.8 hours on battery power(1). Its "ultra-compressed, solid core" construction is tough enough to resist bending while contributing to its low 1.43-kg weight. And it is the first Ultrabook™ to come with a compact palm-vein sensor.

 

Problem with the X1 Carbon is that they'll put that rubbish keyboard on it. I have an x230- the keyboard was not only rubbish but the function keys (f1 to f11) were nearly falling off because they were so delicate.

 

Ughhh, thank you so much for this~ I've been waiting for forever for any news on a refreshed x1... I was almost about to just fall for the T440s. I really really want the x1 in haswell! I'd expect it to be a lot better than the 2013 macbook air! Long battery life and the fast charging will make the x1 amazing, I really can't wait *o*

 

Yeah, I'm waiting for the new Carbon X-1 successor also, I was thinking about getting the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus but I feel like its way overpriced, not to mention I don't think I can live without a trackpoint.
My next laptop I want need a very good screen.

 

Asked a lenovo rep on the online chat and they said the release date for the x1 carbon 2 is january 2014. I tried to get him to tell me if it was going to have an option for discrete graphics or the new iris integrated graphics but he said they didn't have that info yet. Hopefully they will officially announce it soon.

 

Hi All,

Do you what the specs of this Lenovo will be ?
some posts seems to have been eresed due to confidentiality ,
any chance to get a PM ?

I am really interessed , furthermore if there is a dock station with it !
I am looking into those kind of specs :
I7 quadcore if poss
16Gb RAM
HD Screen
Dedicated Graphic Card
SSD PCIe

 

From what I remember, there should be a i7 Haswell offered, but a lot voltage variant as usual. I didn't see 16GB RAM available, but it seemed 8GB would be the max from Lenovo. On the other hand, I remember it being a 1 dimm so it may be possible to add another 8GB.

There is supposedly 2-3 displays offered including a super high res IPS in line with competitors but it's unclear which will be on the touch or non touch variant. I wouldn't count on a dedicated graphic card. Instead, expect an Intel HD 5000.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

im planning to get an ultrabook as a christmas gift for myself and x1 carbon is the top choice at the moment. from what was leak out about the thinkpad x3, is it worth waiting for it or should i just get the x1 carbon?

 

At this point I suggest waiting. Even if you don't plan to buy the new one, the old one will probably see a price drop once new one is out. Personally I think the new one is a huge upgrade.

 

I would definitely wait for the new X3. Or just get the current X1C second hand.