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Black 12.5-inch ThinkPad X220 touchscreen laptop with pen

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 laptop Core i7-2640M 8GB 500GB SSD 12.5" Touch

SKU CH-NDHG-NR6X1

A 12.5 inch touchscreen business laptop with a 500GB solid-state drive, 8GB DDR3 memory and a Core i7-2640M processor up to 3.5 GHz

  • Screen size12.5 in (31.8 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i3 2nd Gen
  • Video RAMShared system memory
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storage500 GB
  • Display resolution1366 × 768
  • Responsive performance for demanding tasks with Intel Core i7-2640M up to 3.5 GHz
  • Fast boot and application load times from 500GB solid state drive
  • Smooth multitasking supported by 8GB DDR3 memory
  • Direct screen interaction on 12.5" HD touch display
  • Ready for business with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Business Touch Laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 is a 12.5 inch business laptop with a touch display and an Intel Core i7-2640M processor. It ships with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 8GB of DDR3 memory and a 500GB solid state drive. The HD screen shows 1366x768 resolution using shared system memory for graphics.

Thermals and Power

The CPU runs at a base frequency with a turbo frequency of 3.50 GHz inside a compact chassis. Integrated Intel HD Graphics rely on shared system memory rather than dedicated video memory. Wireless 802.11b/g/n and Gigabit LAN handle network connectivity without discrete wireless hardware.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous workloads the dual-core processor maintains performance within its thermal envelope. The solid state drive provides consistent access speeds compared to mechanical storage. Shared graphics memory scales with the 8GB system allocation during extended sessions.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $725.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 12.5 in (31.8 cm)
Lower than about 91% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineX220
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i3 2nd Gen
Processor modelIntel Core i7-2640M
Turbo clock speed3.5 GHz
Memory
Memory size8 GB
Storage
SSD storage500 GB
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen size12.5 in (31.8 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputTouch Screen
Display formatHD
Graphics
Video RAMShared system memory
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraNo
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Ports & slots
USB ports3
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x DisplayPort
Docking port1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Overall dimensions12 in × 8.2 in × 0.5 in
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 7 Home Premium
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlightNo
Extra input devicesYes

Questions about this item

How is the 500GB SSD installed in the ThinkPad X220, and what BIOS step is often missed?

The drive fits the internal 2.5-inch bay; after fitting it, enter BIOS and set the controller to AHCI mode before loading Windows 7 Home Premium so the 500GB SSD operates correctly.

What component will need replacement first during long-term ownership?

The internal CMOS battery that keeps the system clock and BIOS settings alive on the X220 will typically need replacement after several years of use.

What limit appears first when the Core i7-2640M runs at 3.50 GHz for extended periods?

The shared system memory used for video and the 8GB DDR3 ceiling become the bottleneck before the processor hits its thermal ceiling.

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