Did I buy a bad machine - X1 Carbon Model and should this support my needs for the next 2 years?
Hi Team - After looking at the "awesome" specs that Lenovo offers I am starting to feel I ordered the wrong machine. As a NetSuite, SaaS-based and gaming developer does anybody feel I have a proper machine based on the following specs until I purchase my next Lenovo? Sorry for the doubtfullness, coming from a Mac user to a Lenovo user, I am proud regardless: Here goes
2013 Year:
X1 Carbon (First Gen) since it doesn't have the touch screen commands on the top of the keyboard but does have the touch screen.
Running Windows 8.1 Pro
Intel Core i5-34270 CPU @1.80GHz 2.30 GHz
4GB RAM
Knowing I cannot upgrade the internal components this laptop has YET to beat my Macbook Air.
Appreciate any feedback as I wish I had gone with the second generation X1 with the HIGHEST specs.
Cheers!
Dave
Hi,
IMHO disadvantages of x1c gen1 and specification you've provided are:
- not upgradable RAM, it's soldered. Whether 4 Gb is enough for the sw developer?
- proprietary SSD interface, SFF. So it's impossible to replace the drive by another SSD - 2.5" sata or in modern m.2 formfactor. The last one might be fitted with some tricks. The maximum capacity of SFF drives Lenovo offers for this laptop is 256 Gb
- very disputable solution regarding restricted number of ports, USB as well Ethernet via external USB adapter
- docking solution via USB port only
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