2018 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch (6th Gen) - Windows 10 Pro - Intel Quad Core i7-8550U, 2TB NVMe-PCIe SSD, 8GB DDR3 (2133 MHz), 14" FHD IPS (1920x1080) Touchscreen, Fingerprint Reader, 4G LTE WWAN

Featherlight yet rugged, the 2018 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) combines premium materials with enterprise-grade features. Its chassis is built from four layers of reinforced carbon fiber and includes a magnesium-alloy roll cage, and the laptop endures 12 military-grade tests plus more than 200 quality checks to withstand tough conditions. The design keeps weight low while delivering durable protection for daily travel. Performance and platform: Powered by an Intel Quad Core i7-8550U (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz) from the 8th-generation family—technology Lenovo cites as delivering a 35% performance increase over the prior generation—this X1 Carbon runs Windows 10 Pro 64-bit and uses Intel UHD Graphics 620 for visual tasks. Memory is implemented at high speed (LPDDR3) and provided as 8GB DDR3 RAM (2133 MHz). Storage is a roomy 2TB NVMe-PCIe solid state drive for fast boot and application load times. Connectivity and expansion: The system features Intel Centrino 8265 AC 2x2 Premium Dual Band WiFi plus a Fibocom L850-GL 4G LTE-A WWAN module for mobile broadband. Bluetooth 4.1 is included. Thunderbolt 3 is available over USB-C for data and charging—supporting up to 40 Gbps, delivering four times the data bandwidth and twice the video bandwidth compared with standard USB-C. Rear and side I/O includes 2x USB 3.1 ports, 2x USB 3.1 Type-C Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, microSD slot, and a headphone/mic combo jack. Security and management: Hardware protections include a Fingerprint Reader, ThinkShutter camera cover, and a discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM) for encryption. The X1 Carbon also supports FIDO authentication for secure, modern identity management favored by IT teams. Display, input and media: The 14" Full HD IPS (1920x1080) touchscreen is anti-glare and responsive to touch input. The laptop has an integrated 720p HD webcam, stereo speakers, and a best-in-class, spill-resistant 6-row backlit keyboard for comfortable typing in varied lighting. Key specifications at a glance: - Processor: Intel Quad Core i7-8550U (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz) - OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit - Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 - Display: 14" Full HD IPS (1920x1080) Anti-Glare Touchscreen - Storage: 2TB NVMe-PCIe Solid State Drive - Memory: 8GB DDR3 RAM (2133 MHz) (LPDDR3 technology noted) - Wireless: Intel Centrino 8265 AC 2x2 Premium Dual Band WiFi; Fibocom L850-GL 4G LTE-A WWAN; Bluetooth 4.1 - Camera: Integrated 720p HD webcam - Audio/Keyboard: Stereo speakers; spill-resistant, 6-row backlit keyboard - Security: Fingerprint Reader, ThinkShutter, discrete TPM, FIDO support - Ports: 2x USB 3.1, 2x USB 3.1 Type-C (Thunderbolt 3), HDMI, microSD, Headphone/Mic Combo This X1 Carbon Touch configuration provides a blend of extreme portability, strong performance, enterprise connectivity, and layered security ideal for professionals on the move.