2017 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) — Intel Core i7-7500U, 8GB DDR3, 512GB SSD, 14" WQHD IPS (2560x1440), Windows 10 Pro, Thunderbolt 3, Fingerprint (Classic Black)

Built to be both featherlight and exceptionally tough, the 2017 ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) combines a four-layer carbon-fiber reinforced chassis with a magnesium-alloy roll cage for enhanced rigidity. Despite surviving 12 military-grade tests and more than 200 durability checks, this Ultrabook weighs only 2.49 lbs. Performance and responsiveness come from the Intel Core i7-7500U processor (4M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 620, paired with 8GB DDR3 RAM (1866 MHz) and a fast 512GB solid state drive. The system ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit preinstalled for business-ready features and manageability. Connectivity is flexible and modern: dual USB 3.1 Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 3 support provide up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds — delivering up to four times the data throughput and twice the video bandwidth of traditional ports — alongside two USB 3.1 ports, HDMI, microSD and a headphone/mic combo. Wireless options include Intel Centrino 8265 AC 2x2 Premium Dual Band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1. Security and productivity features include a Touch Sensor Fingerprint Reader and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for hardware-based protection of sensitive data. Lenovo’s well-regarded, ergonomic six-row backlit keyboard is spill-resistant and designed for accurate typing, while an integrated 720p HD webcam and stereo speakers round out the collaboration tools. Key specifications: - Processor: Intel Core i7-7500U (4M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz) - Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit - Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 - Display: 14" WQHD IPS (2560x1440) Anti-Glare, Non-Touch - Storage: 512GB Solid State Drive - Memory: 8GB DDR3 RAM (1866 MHz) - Wireless: Intel Centrino 8265 AC 2x2 Premium Dual Band WiFi; Bluetooth 4.1 - Camera & Audio: Integrated 720p HD webcam; stereo speakers - Security: Fingerprint Reader; Trusted Platform Module (TPM) - Input: Best-in-class, spill-resistant, 6-row backlit keyboard - I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.1 ports; 2x USB 3.1 Type-C Thunderbolt 3; Headphone/Mic Combo; microSD; HDMI Color: Classic Black.