The Lenovo ThinkCentre X1 is a compact All-in-One with dimensions of a PC monitor, ideal for modern offices where it is used to retain a small number of cables out of sight and efficient use of available space.
Presentation
Made using hardware systems borrowed from laptop, ThinkCentre X1 can easily pass as a simple monitor for office table. But we are dealing with an All-In-One PC for the office environment, completely silent in normal use and with only a fraction of the power consumption of traditional one PC system. This destination involves some compromises, such as for example the design or multimedia facilities, but can attract users who do not particularly appreciate the shiny appearance of the AIO models for domestic environment and do not require advanced multimedia features. However the product is also suitable for entertainment, thanks to the use of an IPS screen with good picture quality and generous angles of vision.
Based on a minimalist design. ThinkCentre X1 offers only five USB connectors (two on the side and another 3 at the back) micro SD slot, headphone output and DisplayPort connector for attaching an additional monitor. Internet access is provided either by Gigabit LAN interface, or using the integrated AC WiFi network card. Due to their compact design, power is supplied with an AC external, not higher than those offered by ordinary laptop systems.
The accessories package includes a set of mouse and keyboard wirelessly connected using a single USB dongle you attach one of the USB ports available. Thus, X1 ThinkCentre PC can be installed with only one cable (the power) easily guided behind the table office.
- Supplied with a removable metal stand, ThinkCentre X1 allows the adjustment of the screen tilt, but this should not be a problem in terms of using an office chair with adjustable height.
Specifications:
Display - 23.8 "IPS 1920 x 1080 pixels, filter mat
Sound - Stereo Speakers
Processor - Intel Core i5-6300U dual-core, HyperThreading, 2.4 GHz (up to 3 GHz in Turbo mode)
Video card - Intel HD 520
RAM - 8 GB DDR3 SO-DIMMs
Storage - 120 GB SSD
Connectivity options - Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 N / AC
Connectors - 5 x USB 3.0, Ethernet, DisplayPort, headphone output
Operating System - Windows 1064 bit
Included Accessories - wireless mouse and keyboard
Special equipment - 2MP webcam, microphone, Bluetooth
Experience in using
Device equipped with SSD and an Intel Core i5-6300U reaches operating temperatures and is completely silent negligible in normal use, only 3D graphics and video processing reminiscent of the use of a cooling fan provided.
It is 'helped' with 8GB RAM and equipped with the operating system Windows 10.
ThinkCentre X1 runs smoothly usual office applications, Intel processor designed for laptops Compact demonstrating sufficient performance reserve. However, we should not expect HD Graphics 520 interface to run 3D games under acceptable performance.
The Full HD screen diagonal 23.8 "offers excellent brightness and anti-glare filter medium level, which poses no problems when using in locations with strong ambient light sources. Playback sound from stereo speakers placed at the rear is sufficiently clear and can be played without distortion up to a fairly high volume.
Being a PC for office environment, ThinkCentre X1 include integrated microphone and webcam that works well under artificial ambient light.
ThinkCentre X1 - performance testing:
PCMark 8 (conventional work 2.0) - 3066 points
PCMark 8 (conventional home 2.0) - 2659 points
WinRAR benchmark - 3578 KB / s
Cinebench R15 (single core CPU / multi-core) - 92cb / 314cb
3DMark Fire Strike - 694 points
3DMark Cloud Gate - 5191 points
Test WiFi AC - 415 Mbps download / 441 Mbps upload
Reaching energy consumption, ThinkCentre X1 boasts consume only 27W in standby and idle no more than 50W when using applications for archival or video compression.
Conclusion
It is designed for use with few cables out of sight and only a minimum of space required for installation. Lenovo ThinkCentre X1 may be a great choice for modern office, where he wants to keep working environment ventilated and achieving energy savings in the long term easy to quantify when installing a large number of workstations.
Performing at a laptop but without its side, the ThinkCentre X1 has few arguments favorable if the design compact and elegant is not among the criteria for purchase, choosing a PC-format desktop offering better price / performance ratio and the ability to upgrade future .
Analogy
| Positive sides | Negative sides | |
|---|---|---|
| Compact and stylish | Screen without touch interface | |
| Occupies little space on your office table | pretty expensive | |
| Low power consumption and quiet operation | ||
| Screen quality | ||
| Wireless keyboard and mouse included |