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Lenovo - 14" ThinkPad X1 Gen 8 Laptop - 8GB Memory - Intel Core i5 - 256GB Hard Drive
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,926 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,926 reviews
5 Stars
1,561
4 Stars
276
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
19
1 Star
38
95%of customers recommend this product.
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1,325 out of
1,397)
Customer Reviews for Lenovo - 14" ThinkPad X1 Gen 8 Laptop - 8GB Memory - Intel Core i5 - 256GB Hard Drive
Customer Rating
4
If you need an amazing computer get this one
on January 24, 2021
Posted by: Jessa W
from Pa
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Think pad is the best computer that I ever own goes above and beyond what I news it to do super fast when you need to upload and download files amazing sound and picture is incredible.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: DarkPassenger
from Boston, MA
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A performance beast for mba students. Fast, reliable and premium. Lasts from morning to evening with a single charge.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: WBL LAW
from AZ
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best laptop I have ever owned. Keyboard is amazing, comfortable and nimble and the laptop is responsive and sleek.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: Rodolfo Souza
from College Station, Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first Thinkpad, and so far, I am satisfied with my Thinkpad X1 Carbon 8th gen. I got mine in November 2020 but waited sometime before I write my review.
I am a researcher (in ecohydrology), and most of my tasks are writing (reports, papers, and proposals), running models, and performing statistical analysis in R and Python. I am also a Linux user. I have been using Dell since 2011, but I decided to buy a Thinkpad because they're famous for durability and the keyboard. After a lot of time reading reviews and watching YouTube videos, I decided to get the X1 carbon. Of course, I could get other Thinkpad most potent with the same money, but overall, this one seemed to be the best option for my daily uses. This is still a very powerful machine (Core i7 with 16 GB of ram).
Things that I liked:
- Amazing keyboard (the BEST I've used);
Lightweight;
- Good battery;
- Different ports (USB-C, USB A, HDMI, headphone jack);
- Camera cover (think shield);
- Touchpad with bottoms on top;
- Amazing keyboard (the BEST I've used);
Lightweight;
- Good battery;
- Different ports (USB-C, USB A, HDMI, headphone jack);
- Camera cover (think shield);
- Touchpad with bottoms on top;
Things I did not like (but it's okay, for me, these are not the reason for not buying it):
- The Skype dedicated keys (FN + F9-F12). They're not useful for Linux (and I bought mine with Linux Fedora!);
- Position of Fn and Ctrl. You will get used to it, but when you switch computers, it's a bit annoying. Although I can change it on the BIOS can, but I do not like this "solution," I am rather to get used to it.
- The keyboard backlit. In Linux, it is always on if you turn it on. Just turns off when the screen is off. I hope Lenovo releases an upgrade of the BIOS, allowing setup the time for the keyboard lights to turn off if no one is typing.
- The Skype dedicated keys (FN + F9-F12). They're not useful for Linux (and I bought mine with Linux Fedora!);
- Position of Fn and Ctrl. You will get used to it, but when you switch computers, it's a bit annoying. Although I can change it on the BIOS can, but I do not like this "solution," I am rather to get used to it.
- The keyboard backlit. In Linux, it is always on if you turn it on. Just turns off when the screen is off. I hope Lenovo releases an upgrade of the BIOS, allowing setup the time for the keyboard lights to turn off if no one is typing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: GeoPhil
from Bryan, Texas
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am amazed at the speed, ease of use and light weight of this laptop. It has been one of the best purchases I've ever made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: NONAMe2222
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Had a X1 second gen and changed to the new one but I find it slow. It “thinks” with Microsoft programs and the browser.
Response from lenovo.comBy Adrian_Lenovo, Customer Service, April 9, 2021
Lenovo appreciates all feedback and thank you for taking the time to rate and review our product! We apologize for your inconvenience. Also, in regards to performance, our Lenovo Vantage app allows you to update drivers, run device diagnostics and take advantage of other tools to get more out of your device. Please access this link in regards to Lenovo Vantage https://support.lenovo.com/by/en/solutions/ht505081 as well as this link for a video overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2_hmA_XHs0.
Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
Very Respectfully,
Adrian_Lenovo
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Posted by: AlbertoMiami
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Awesome performance. Splendid monitor definition. Extremely easy setup,. Incredibly easy to use. I love it…
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: Andrew KK
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ultra light and super easy to use. Excellent durability and perfect size for carry-out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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