I'm typing this (easily, I might add!) on my Gen 1 X1 Fold. I purchased it new for a fraction of the original cost then promptly did a clean install of Windows 11. What a difference. The bugs are no more, and it has quickly become my favorite laptop of all time. Even my Lenovo Yoga Book 9i dual screen gets less use! I regret that they gave up on the smaller form factor. The 13.3" screen is perfect. Yes, the touchpad can be a bit frustrating, but it's definitely usable. It's just nicer to have the keyboard inside the folded screen. Oh, and the keyboard does charge wirelessly while inside the display. Finally, much like the newer version, the screen can be opened and set in either portrait or landscape with the integrated kickstand.
38:46 I love how the screen easily autorotate to fit the different orientation of the laptop. 38:56 A very little crease is good. 39:38 I'll love to use voice typing on my laptop this should be a permanent feature on our laptop. 48:42 Yeah, it doesn't need to be a powerhouse all the different physical features give it a unique value. 52:11 The tablet mode is really great. 1:05:24 It do look far more refined than the original one.
Thanks Andrew. Not a fan of the separate keyboard stand implementation. They got it right the first time i think. As always a pen silo would have been killer. Why make a *tablet* and then nowhere to store the pen securely? I still use my surface pro x gen 1 for travel and the arm chip is fine for basics. If they took the 13 inch folding/ dual screen form factor, slimmed it down with an updated arm chip and pen silo, what an awesome companion device that would be. Throw in an optional slim type cover and away you go. Oh thats right. Surface neo (sigh)
You aren't using the stand correctly. The red part attaches to the keyboard magnetically, but the tablet only attaches magnetically in portrait mode. I have one and agree it could be a more solid stand. Lenovo could have done better on the stand. I am impressed with the rest of the Fold. The keyboard is the Nano keyboard. Great for the size. Thanks for bringing us these videos.
Thinkpad is business oriented. But I struggle to see the market for this unless the main use of this is as a tablet with a pen. But then it is too wobbly for a traveling businessman. How do you manage this contraption on a flight or a train? But maybe there is a niche market.
There's a lot of ways to use a 16 inch tablet or a 12 inch clamshell on the go, whichever of those you prefer. The thing where you set up the stand and pretend it's a desktop would only be valid when you're in your own office, I think, because all the little parts are just too fiddly. But there's a lot to be said for being able to just pick up your pseudo-desktop when you stand up and still having all the same files and settings on your giant tablet or your ultraportable laptop. Question is, how many people are willing to pay enough of a premium for that convenience? And is it durable enough to take on that role for the long term, or will it have to be replaced with another shiny new toy in six months or a year's time?
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing if next year brings a model with more processor options. In particular, the limiting factor on capability in a small, fanless, OLED device is probably always going to be heat, and there's a lot of new processors that might not necessarily be *faster* but certainly use a lot less energy than the 12th Gen Intel shown here, which means longer battery life and lower temperature (or more work done with the same amount of power and heat)
01:05 Unboxing the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold gen one 16-inch version 04:22 Unboxing the ThinkPad X1 Fold. 18:19 The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is 4 lb 13.2 oz in total travel weight, offering versatility and interesting port selection. 20:46 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 features a versatile design with an adjustable stand and keyboard attachment. 25:56 Initial troubleshooting with device setup 28:35 Setting up the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 and its display 34:13 The differences between the original and new version of the pen 37:35 has impressive display and functional haptic touchpad. 42:05 ThinkPad X1 Fold is silent and has two battery options for longevity 44:20 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 can be used as a mini laptop in 12in mode and features Core i5 with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. 48:52 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 live unboxing with 140 viewers and positive feedback on device display. 51:02 has versatile display options. 55:20 has dual OLED displays and a foldable form factor. 57:31 Has an interesting form factor for a tablet with a single display. 1:01:35 is more refined and has more ports compared to the previous version. 1:03:58 performance and feedback 1:08:34 Camera quality and functionality 1:11:07 Tablet has a high-res display and is geared towards business users 1:14:55 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 first impressions 1:17:05 Running benchmarks and comparing with Asus Zenbook Duo 1:22:00 Impressive engineering with silent thermals 1:24:24 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 has backlit keyboard 1:30:25 Comparison with Yoga Book N9i Soundbar 1:34:31 The hinge is really good.
Its a beautiful design, but i wouldnt personally spend money on something built like this until it's been around for a few years. A classic hinge is a well understood and durable design, but i couldnt trust that a flexible screen like this would last more than a few months. I might get a later model in 3-5 years if the first round stand the test of time, but I feel like a lot of early adopters are going to regret their investment... Not to mention putting a processor from two generations back in a machine priced for the top of the line. That said? This is a seriously beautiful design. A seamless 16-inch tablet that almost fits in your pocket combined with an ultraportable laptop combined with something that can make a good pass at pretending to be a desktop, all while remaining utterly silent... that's some real sci-fi stuff. I very much hope that this pans out properly and becomes a standard form factor in years to come, instead of being cast aside like so many promising experiments in computing.
@@G3TChannelTV yeah, and it had a completely different kind of hinge. Which to me says that the kind of hinge used in the previous version was not actually a valid design in the long term. I'm hoping the new one has gotten it right, but there have been folding screens since 2008 and there's reasons you don't see them in wide use sixteen years later. Heck, even the 360 degree hinges on a 2-in-1 laptop took a half dozen generations of the same design before they got to the point where they wouldn't fall apart within a couple years, and all those had to deal with were simple mechanical bits and a bundle of wires. For reference, the Galaxy Z Fold released its fourth generation a year ago... and it's the first one to have a screen last that long without visible damage. The third one was good for 6-8 months, less in cold weather, after selling for $1800. A laptop/tablet might not be opening and closing as frequently as a smartphone, but I want anything I buy for over a thousand bucks to still be functional at *least* five years later, preferably ten or more.
@@JoeGillian0 The model: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406. You are correct, the Duo is not a big foldable. That being said, I'm stating that I think the Duo does a better job accomplishing practically the same thing the X1 Fold is going for. That is being a good laptop while being able to provide more screen real estate when needed.
Good Luck with that POS fro Lenovo. I have the X1 Fold Gen 1. Bugs on top of bugs! Problems on top of problems. I have never, never been able to have a decent session in more than 2 years. I have tried everything from installing drives for everything, upgrades on top of upgrades! A total ripoff... +$3,000.00 went to the trashcan and Lenovo, simply, doesnt care.
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I'm typing this (easily, I might add!) on my Gen 1 X1 Fold. I purchased it new for a fraction of the original cost then promptly did a clean install of Windows 11. What a difference. The bugs are no more, and it has quickly become my favorite laptop of all time. Even my Lenovo Yoga Book 9i dual screen gets less use! I regret that they gave up on the smaller form factor. The 13.3" screen is perfect. Yes, the touchpad can be a bit frustrating, but it's definitely usable. It's just nicer to have the keyboard inside the folded screen. Oh, and the keyboard does charge wirelessly while inside the display. Finally, much like the newer version, the screen can be opened and set in either portrait or landscape with the integrated kickstand.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Andrew, how is the keyboard? travel, size of key caps, etc. Also whether Meteor Lake CPUs would be available. Thanks.
38:46 I love how the screen easily autorotate to fit the different orientation of the laptop. 38:56 A very little crease is good. 39:38 I'll love to use voice typing on my laptop this should be a permanent feature on our laptop. 48:42 Yeah, it doesn't need to be a powerhouse all the different physical features give it a unique value. 52:11 The tablet mode is really great. 1:05:24 It do look far more refined than the original one.
Gz on the award. You deserves it
Also, kind of hilarious to see you struggling with the pairing of devices. It feels more down to earth and relatable
Thanks!
Thanks Andrew. Not a fan of the separate keyboard stand implementation. They got it right the first time i think. As always a pen silo would have been killer. Why make a *tablet* and then nowhere to store the pen securely? I still use my surface pro x gen 1 for travel and the arm chip is fine for basics. If they took the 13 inch folding/ dual screen form factor, slimmed it down with an updated arm chip and pen silo, what an awesome companion device that would be. Throw in an optional slim type cover and away you go. Oh thats right. Surface neo (sigh)
+1 for keyboard with touchpad
You aren't using the stand correctly. The red part attaches to the keyboard magnetically, but the tablet only attaches magnetically in portrait mode. I have one and agree it could be a more solid stand. Lenovo could have done better on the stand. I am impressed with the rest of the Fold. The keyboard is the Nano keyboard. Great for the size. Thanks for bringing us these videos.
How about the finger security features?
Thinkpad is business oriented. But I struggle to see the market for this unless the main use of this is as a tablet with a pen. But then it is too wobbly for a traveling businessman. How do you manage this contraption on a flight or a train? But maybe there is a niche market.
There's a lot of ways to use a 16 inch tablet or a 12 inch clamshell on the go, whichever of those you prefer. The thing where you set up the stand and pretend it's a desktop would only be valid when you're in your own office, I think, because all the little parts are just too fiddly. But there's a lot to be said for being able to just pick up your pseudo-desktop when you stand up and still having all the same files and settings on your giant tablet or your ultraportable laptop.
Question is, how many people are willing to pay enough of a premium for that convenience? And is it durable enough to take on that role for the long term, or will it have to be replaced with another shiny new toy in six months or a year's time?
Is there a camera privacy button?
Congrats! Well deserving!
Thanks
I wonder if Lenovo would be willing to offer some AMD options with the X1 Fold. Maybe when Zen 5 refreshes.
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing if next year brings a model with more processor options. In particular, the limiting factor on capability in a small, fanless, OLED device is probably always going to be heat, and there's a lot of new processors that might not necessarily be *faster* but certainly use a lot less energy than the 12th Gen Intel shown here, which means longer battery life and lower temperature (or more work done with the same amount of power and heat)
01:05 Unboxing the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold gen one 16-inch version
04:22 Unboxing the ThinkPad X1 Fold.
18:19 The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is 4 lb 13.2 oz in total travel weight, offering versatility and interesting port selection.
20:46 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 features a versatile design with an adjustable stand and keyboard attachment.
25:56 Initial troubleshooting with device setup
28:35 Setting up the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 and its display
34:13 The differences between the original and new version of the pen
37:35 has impressive display and functional haptic touchpad.
42:05 ThinkPad X1 Fold is silent and has two battery options for longevity
44:20 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 can be used as a mini laptop in 12in mode and features Core i5 with 2 performance cores and 8 efficient cores.
48:52 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 live unboxing with 140 viewers and positive feedback on device display.
51:02 has versatile display options.
55:20 has dual OLED displays and a foldable form factor.
57:31 Has an interesting form factor for a tablet with a single display.
1:01:35 is more refined and has more ports compared to the previous version.
1:03:58 performance and feedback
1:08:34 Camera quality and functionality
1:11:07 Tablet has a high-res display and is geared towards business users
1:14:55 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 first impressions
1:17:05 Running benchmarks and comparing with Asus Zenbook Duo
1:22:00 Impressive engineering with silent thermals
1:24:24 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 has backlit keyboard
1:30:25 Comparison with Yoga Book N9i Soundbar
1:34:31 The hinge is really good.
Congrats on your award!
Thanks 🙏
Its a beautiful design, but i wouldnt personally spend money on something built like this until it's been around for a few years. A classic hinge is a well understood and durable design, but i couldnt trust that a flexible screen like this would last more than a few months. I might get a later model in 3-5 years if the first round stand the test of time, but I feel like a lot of early adopters are going to regret their investment...
Not to mention putting a processor from two generations back in a machine priced for the top of the line.
That said? This is a seriously beautiful design. A seamless 16-inch tablet that almost fits in your pocket combined with an ultraportable laptop combined with something that can make a good pass at pretending to be a desktop, all while remaining utterly silent... that's some real sci-fi stuff. I very much hope that this pans out properly and becomes a standard form factor in years to come, instead of being cast aside like so many promising experiments in computing.
First model came out in 2020
@@G3TChannelTV yeah, and it had a completely different kind of hinge. Which to me says that the kind of hinge used in the previous version was not actually a valid design in the long term. I'm hoping the new one has gotten it right, but there have been folding screens since 2008 and there's reasons you don't see them in wide use sixteen years later. Heck, even the 360 degree hinges on a 2-in-1 laptop took a half dozen generations of the same design before they got to the point where they wouldn't fall apart within a couple years, and all those had to deal with were simple mechanical bits and a bundle of wires.
For reference, the Galaxy Z Fold released its fourth generation a year ago... and it's the first one to have a screen last that long without visible damage. The third one was good for 6-8 months, less in cold weather, after selling for $1800. A laptop/tablet might not be opening and closing as frequently as a smartphone, but I want anything I buy for over a thousand bucks to still be functional at *least* five years later, preferably ten or more.
Definitely should work out of the box. A big NO for X1 series user experience. Completely failure for such expensive product.
It's there, but compared to what Asus did, I think Asus has done a better reiteration of the concept.
Asus’ implementation is far superior
Asus’ implementation is far superior
Hello, which Asus model are you reffering to?
ASUS Duo is à dual screen not a big foldable
@@JoeGillian0 The model: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406.
You are correct, the Duo is not a big foldable. That being said, I'm stating that I think the Duo does a better job accomplishing practically the same thing the X1 Fold is going for. That is being a good laptop while being able to provide more screen real estate when needed.
@@DesignsbyBlanc ah ah, i wont disagree with you on that one..yeah i like the asus version better too.
Turnout seemed a little low on this one today. At least at the end when I joined. Possibly due the late notice?
Decent turnout overall
how to buy such KBD?
is the keyboard backlight
Yes it is
Thanks for the confirmation.
Good Luck with that POS fro Lenovo. I have the X1 Fold Gen 1. Bugs on top of bugs! Problems on top of problems. I have never, never been able to have a decent session in more than 2 years. I have tried everything from installing drives for everything, upgrades on top of upgrades! A total ripoff... +$3,000.00 went to the trashcan and Lenovo, simply, doesnt care.
Wow
Sorry for ya loss
im sorry but that thing is garbage lol.....
👍🏾unless ur rich not worth it
Is there a camera privacy button?
No, I don't believe there's one, so the camera can't be hidden.