Lenovo Unveils 3rd GenThinkPad X1 Carbon, Touts 100 Million ThinkPad Sales Milestone

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Lenovo kicks off 2015 by crossing a big time milestone

If you thought Lenovo would slow its roll in 2015, think again. The world's top PC supplier is currently celebrating over 100 million ThinkPad unit sales to date, which is enough to equip every man, woman, and child in Canada almost three times over (in case a bit of perspective is needed). And to keep the good times going, Lenovo is showcasing a number of new products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, including its third generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
Lenovo describes its latest ThinkPad Carbon X1 as the lightest 14-inch performance Ultrabook around. It features a new super bright display with a spacious 2560x1440 resolution and 10-point multitouch support. Other specs include 5th Generation Intel Core i7 processor options, Intel HD GT2 graphics, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, up to a 512GB PCIe solid state drive, 720p webcam, Dolby Advanced Audio V4, HDMI and mini DisplayPort output, USB connectivity, and few other odds and ends.
Look for the ThinkPad Carbon X1 to ship this month starting at $1,249.
Also on tap from Lenovo is the ThinkVision X24, an ultra-slim monitor with a narrow bezel. Lenovo says it's the first monitor to use pre-coated metal (PCM) surface technology for a non-traditional rear cover to enhance workspace appearances, for those who care about such a thing.
The ThinkVision X24 uses a Neo-Blade IPS pane with a 1920x1080 display, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 7ms response time, 250 nits brightness, and 178-degrees (horizontal and vertical) viewing angles. It will be available in April for $249 MSRP.
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