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    should we buy the x1 carbon? HUGE TIA

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by hollyh, Jul 30, 2015.

  1. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    Hello all,

    I am looking to purchase the x1 carbon for someone. However, I have read that the motherboard has a major defect. Has this been addressed by lenovo? If i purchase a new x1 from their site, will it experience these same issues? Does the laptop run hot? Thanks
     
    hollyh, Jul 30, 2015
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    sveintore Notebook Enthusiast

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    What defect/issues?
    No heat problems with mine at least (i7).
     
    sveintore, Aug 1, 2015
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    Mine, either.
     
    JaneL, Aug 1, 2015
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  4. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    thanks guys, maybe it was a weird troll account on amazon.

    I think im going to go ahead and rec this laptop. the first carbons get mixed reviews, but the 2015 carbon looks better...
     
    hollyh, Aug 5, 2015
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    I hope you did not buy it. My X1 Carbon has been dead for 12 days. The part (motherboard) is backordered and not expected in for another 4 weeks. Lenovo customer service is no help. I am trying (unsuccessfully) to get a refund.
     
    DougiesGoinDeep, Sep 17, 2015
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  6. hollyh

    hollyh Notebook Geek

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    oh no, we have not ordered it yet.

    so there are motherboard problems? i assume if they're back ordered this is a common occurrence?
     
    hollyh, Sep 24, 2015
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    also is the gen 4 coming out anytime soon, just curious
     
    hollyh, Sep 24, 2015
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    The X1 Carbon 4th Gen might be announced at CES 2016.
     
    fb1996, Sep 27, 2015
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