Lenovo ThinkPad X240 laptop Core i7-4600U 1TB SSD 8GB RAM 12.5" HD IPS

Business ultrabook for mobile professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad X240 is a 12.5" business ultrabook built for mobile professionals who need a durable, lightweight Windows 10 Pro machine. It combines an Intel Core i7-4600U processor with 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a 1TB solid-state drive for responsive everyday performance. The chassis uses a carbon-fibre roll cage and has passed eight MIL-SPEC tests including high pressure, humidity, vibration, temperature shock and low pressure at 15000 ft.

Connectivity limits for peripheral planning

The system provides two USB ports and Bluetooth 4.0 for wireless accessories, plus a single headphone/microphone combo jack for audio. There is no optical drive, so software installs or media playback rely entirely on USB or network sources. The non-touch HD IPS display outputs at 1366 x 768 resolution, which constrains the amount of on-screen information for multitasking or detailed content work.

Fixed 8GB memory decides upgrade scope

The 8GB of DDR3 RAM is the single specification that determines whether this ultrabook suits your workload, because the memory is not user-expandable beyond this capacity. Buyers who need more memory for virtual machines, large datasets or heavy multitasking must choose a different platform. The soldered configuration makes the 1TB SSD the only major storage upgrade path available.