Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Review: More Is Less
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2021
- Ever since I was six years old and watching Inspector Gadget, I’ve longed for a proper “computer book” - and the Lenovo X1 Fold gets closer to that dream than I ever thought possible. Its large folding display is the most rugged and crease-free I’ve ever used, and it works together with a cleverly designed wireless keyboard companion and beautiful leather shell to deliver a laptop experience like no other. Fully deployed, the Lenovo X1 Fold rests on its built-in kickstand to serve as a 13.3” laptop; or, fold the screen in half and slap on the magnetic keyboard for a more compact 7” netbook. Use it in easel mode as a stylus-equipped tablet; and when it’s time to pack it in for the day, it collapses into a footprint no bigger than a hardback novel.
It’s that versatile combination of form factors that gives a “computer book” like the X1 Fold so much potential for those of us who prefer our PCs portable. But leveraging that potential is the job of streamlined software … and the platform Lenovo apparently planned to use for the X1 Fold, Windows 10X, was delayed by Microsoft last year. As a result the X1 Fold ships with Windows 10 Home or Pro - and the apparently rushed implementation of that OS (plus a combination of driver issues, hardware failings and high price tag) ultimately makes this machine the first foldable I can’t recommend … even to those with deep pockets.
Get the details in MrMobile’s Lenovo X1 Fold review, and join me in crossing your fingers for an eventual Windows 10X release for this unique folding-screen PC.
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Sorry for the poor audio quality on the A-Roll (host) segments, folks! I accidentally left my gain too high on the lav mic I use, and couldn't rescue the quality in the edit. Will be fixed next time!
Hey man I didn't even notice great job doing your videos love them
Your videos are so amazing can’t wait for the next review ✌️
You could use the og galaxy buds as a mic and I would still watch
Using earphones made me nauseated....🤮🤮
Maybe you could leave another mic on the other side of the room catching reverb and noise and try to cancel it out in post.
Anyway, dude, you killed it in this review! The oustading intro, the narrative... I was eager to see your review on this device (as I usually am whenever a new foldable releases) and you certainly did not disappoint!
I'd love a second attempt at this type of machine. The idea is very neat.
With Windows 10x it would be great
Cant wait for an improved version of it
Imagine, a 17" 2-in-1 Tablet that Folds "out" to become a 22" portable ultra-wide monitor, that form-factor would be far more unique and appealing IMO.
With adjustable hinge angles for BOTH Horizontal and Vertical desktop use. Also, a bigger device would have more space for better hardware - speakers, battery, cooling design, etc etc. Indeed it would be far more expensive, but also more practical for people who will buy it.
@@MiladAhmed3 Yeah, Windows 10X would make that device really shines. The current Windows 10 for desktop isn't really designed for this. Too many clunkiness of current Windows 10.
@@mini9503 22 inch would be to much😅😅😅 and it would be heavy because of that big display
Listening to a disappointed Michael Fisher is genuinely sad 😭😭
so sad
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For me I'm disappointed because it uses windows
İf it used android and if Lenovo made its own Samsung Dex platform on android it would run great
I use my tab s7 Fe with Samsung Dex very good
My setup is
Phone=Galaxy S7 Edge(yeah the 2016 one) (with custom ROM)
Tablet= Galaxy tab S7 FE with touchpad keyboard cover. (This is the 2021 version)
Laptop= a 6 core i7 proccessor with GTX 1650 that I use only in the house while the galaxy tab S7 FE I take it wherever I go
How much testing you put into your reviews, along with the objectivity, makes this one of the best tech channels on RUclips. Period. 👍
The retro look on this device is complemented by the "retro" software experience as well. It's a whole complete package tbh.
And it asks like retro software too!
Remember Windows ME?
No?
Me neither.
Lulz
@@moderneducationalstandard ME really wasn't *that* bad as long as you installed the updates. Out of box? Garbage. But it was just as capable as 98se and 2000 when updated.
This the type of content the tech world needs, un-influenced , unfiltered, easy to digest and process to make a smart informed and satisfied purchase.
To that, I thank you mr.mobile it was thanks to you that I purchased the OG moto x as my first phone, along with most of the tech I use on a daily basis.
@Prison Mike I've been following him since his days at pocketnow
At which time I was 16
So please learn some manners and educate yourself on how to treat other human beings
P.S. I use both Jio & Airtel if that makes you feel a little better
Using jio doesn't mean your cheap or poor it means your smart because that means you know how to use your money wisely
instead of trying to belittle others try showing some appretiation for mr mobile cause that's who we're here for, not you or me
@Prison Mike Seriously dude, you are pathetic.
@Prison Mike ah man, god help toxic weebs like you on the internet. He was complimenting a youtuber that we all love and respect. And every word he said was true. Take some of that money that you spend on "good internet" instead of jio, and use it to buy yourself some manners
@@chaituaaa1 Ignore the other guy they're a jerk.
Balls
And you probably are youtubes biggest champion of foldable reviews. There are other youtubers who do a great job of reviewing tech and foldables but no one does quite the same job, with the same amount of detail and explains it so well. Thank you for another great and entertaining review!
I can't remember listening to such a thorough review in a very long time! kudos!
This might sound crazy, but perhaps instead of a trackpad maybe a good ol' trackpoint in true thinkpad style
There you go.
Yep, that would give the keyboard more space as well. Wouldve been a far better fit for this!
Judging by how it already has slipping problems, as well as magnets being prone to weaken overtime. I dont have much confidence in a trackpoint being much better
That and also, can it be called a thinkpad without the trackpoint?
It is also pretty funny that the first thinkpad laptop that Lenovo omits the trackpoint in the modern day, ends up probably needing it the most. That awkwardly laid out keyboard isn't helping. While I'm at it, RIP 7 row keyboard. The king of laptop keyboards from a productivity, intuitive layout of the laptop world!
Even though its pretty amazing, the fact that it doesn't have a trackpoint whilst being a thinkpad bothers me especially at this small form factor. The overall shape reminds me of the ancient thinkpad transnote, but the technology definitely has come through to what the transnote should've been
No TrackPoint = Ideapad imo
Just interested if you are really using it? After playing a bit with trackpoint I found that it is easier to just navigate with keyboard if you don't want to touch TouchPad or mouse
@@dmitrizaslavski8480 I have owned multiple thinkpads over the years, T30, X60s, X220 and yes I do use the trackpoint (The X60s didnt even come with a trackpad). For me its more easier to use the trackpoint especially for scrolling. One thing I often see is that people have their trackpoint sensitivity too low so they have to push that nub harder than they have to. If you're having that problem try increasing the sensitivity, it should be feather touch and comfortable to use
Wow, first video of yours I've seen… very satisfying and unique narrative delivery/style (voice, rhythm, tone, _et cetera_ ) and writing. Thorough and informative review, too. Thanks for sharing.
Man the way you make your reviews are really awesome. Everytime I eagerly wait for your foldable devices' reviews.
Keep it going :-)
This device feels like a glimpse into the future. Hope Lenovo keeps developing this concept and fix the problems.
4:02 - That looks so silly...
*I love it*
seems obnoxiously loud & some pretentious hipster type of keyboard. would hate to be in a cafe with someone who has that clickity clackity clacker
@@anotherjuan the old keyboard style seems neat when you want to write and feel nostalgic, but in front of other people? No thanks lol
This is one of the best ever reviews I have seen thank you so much for this honest of review
The way the screen folds into the keyboard leaving zero gaps is amazing!!
I always love watching his videos, so creatively done
This review is pretty fair and spot-on. I've had my Fold for a couple of months now, and there are three bugs I've encountered - two of which you covered in frustrating detail. Something's definitely wrong with Bluetooth, and the screen orientation issue was something that happened a lot when I first got the device, though it seems to have been fixed somewhat with a software update. Another bug I've experienced is that the battery doesn't always charge to 100%, even when I've left it to charge overnight. When I turn the device on or wake it after being plugged in, I'll sometimes only have 93% battery. I've also found the wireless charging of the keyboard to be inconsistent as well.
Despite all of that, I still love the device. The keyboard is surprisingly comfortable to type on, even though you have to use multiple function buttons to produce a question mark amongst other forms of punctuation. Being able to have it folded like a laptop without the keyboard is great when I'm researching, as I can have a pdf/RUclips video on the upper half while taking notes on the bottom half - something that Lenovo's previous Yoga Books never got completely right. When used in netbook mode I'm getting about 7-8 hours of use, though it really is a shame that the full screen mode only gets 3-4 hours (and that's with brightness around 50% for me).
I really do wish they would have waited until 10X came out though, though some of the many problems you experienced would likely still be problems. For now it's absolutely amazing Lenovo got the hardware so right for a first gen product (the fact that it's hard to see the crease except when the screen is off, and even then, it's minimal is astounding). If only they had better internals and software. When things work, though, it's a blast to use.
I appreciate your try and honest comments from the user standpoints.
I'm so glad i found your channel. You are (in my opnion) the best tech youtuber/reviewer. Every video from you is just amazing!
Such a refined breakdown of the breakdown of a prototype. I hope that it will have 10X soon so it can work as intended.
My parents: Stoop Makin' So Much Damn Noise with That Keyboard
Meanwhile when I was twelve and every key I pressed sounded like that typewriter.
I love the fact that you don't pull any punches with your reviews. It'd be very easy for you to gloss over the more "smaller" shortfalls of devices in favor of a more positive review, which is something I see often with other reviewers, with things like games, in order to get in good with developers and the like. But those little things, coupled with the crazy high prices nowadays, can be a death by a thousand paper cuts. Thank you for your well thought out, shot, and honest reviews.
Excellent review - the reason I keep coming back to your channel. Well done, Michael.
I REALLY want the second generation of this to happen, soon. Also, maybe a 15 inch version? I think that would be very cool- it would make the netbook mode more reasonable, and easel mode better too. also more room for a bigger keyboard!
Asus 1-up'd you there. 17" big enough?
Version 2 coming Q4. It looks awesome.
I love this concept. I hope the next generations will be better
Mr. Mobile puts so much thought and care into his videos and the result is absolutely magnificent :)
Please keep up the content - you are doing a fantastic job and I have been a fan for many years. When phones were fun is a blast - and like you I owned many you showcased.
Decent first attempt at this concept. Definitely will be looking forward to the next iteration of this hardware if it manages to garner one after this lackluster launch.
I can't even afford half of the products you feature, I am here for your videos man.....keep up the good work 😇
Bless you man 😃
Man U always bring the new and most advanced things to your channel we appreciate that hard work U Do 👍👍👍👍👌
I love a review that starts with a consise summary and then goes into the details. Really good review, had me lmao at bits.
This is a great product! I hope they continue improving in this direction ...
To be fair to Lenovo, the fact that they got the hardware this right on the first-gen of a new product category is pretty impressive. To think all the issues aren't with the folding screen, what you would've assumed to be the most "in-progress" part of such a device, is amazing. I'm sure the second-gen is gonna be amazing.
Great video as always you rock by covering all the basics and the extras live long and prosper
OMG, so many serious issues! Although one good thing came out of this: a review filled with incredible humour. It is a joy to watch and listen to.
Great review as always. Disappointing to hear that they didn't really ship out a finished product. These kind of usability bugs (mouse jitter/drift, typing errors, connectivity) just make a product so frustrating to use it ends up on a shelf instead of in your hand.
For me I'm disappointed because it uses windows
İf it used android and if Lenovo made its own Samsung Dex platform on android it would run great
I use my tab s7 Fe with Samsung Dex very good
My setup is
Phone=Galaxy S7 Edge(yeah the 2016 one) (with custom ROM)
Tablet= Galaxy tab S7 FE with touchpad keyboard cover. (This is the 2021 version)
Laptop= a 6 core i7 proccessor with GTX 1650 that I use only in the house while the galaxy tab S7 FE I take it wherever I go
Sick opening music.
Incredible, this is the first time I'm watching your channel, you are unique in your way deliver the speech. Weldone my friend and our best wishes to you from Dubai
This guy's reviews are so nicely put together!
This seems like one of those "it'll be fixed in Version 2" type devices.
Galaxy fold to the fold 2 type of thing. This looks like a fantastic start though, far better then the Galaxy folds first attempt
HEY I saw us on there! That's cool! Thanks for watching!
Your reviews on folding products are second to none 👌🏻
Watched this on my ThinkPad X61 Tablet from 2007 ;-)
Keep up the great work, Michael!
Although the first iteration wasn't the best, I'm thrilled that Lenovo is even trying this form factor.
Maybe this will push other manufacturers to do the same, eventually creating better and more affordable products.
Awwww man.... I was really looking forward to this one.
best review video i've ever watched! Great narrative
Best part of this vid is getting a glimpse of your excellent scripts. Bummed to see Windows hasn't caught up to the folding form factor-hopefully they keep iterating.
I liked the intro🔥
Almost sumarize the entired video and well made XD
when you said "the sleeker chrome os" I thought you were going to say this is going to be released as a Chromebook and I got excited that I might actually buy this
Another brilliant review. Great critical content and a great narrative voice.
I've put off subscribing to you long enough. You're great.
apart from windows being pretty with the 5% it actually has updated from vista i actually genuinely despise windows it's such an ancient broken mess, i hope that 10x goes on desktop too and is actually something consistent and working
You are right but this is because there devices are used in lots of application other than home / consumer applications
So it needs to have the most compatibility so the expensive gear that runs on Windows and it's peripherals don't break because Microsoft wants to remove support
Android would be a much better implementation on this device with Samsung Dex and android one UI from Samsung it wouldve been great .
So I think if Samsung made this with Android with One UI and Samsung Dex it would been a great user experience
Awww, too bad for the poor execution. This is a form factor I like. The idea and design of the completed product is right up my alley. Hopefully, the software can be fine tuned to fix all those bugs you demo'd. 🤞🤞🤞
I think this type of design has a lot of potential. I’m looking forward to the next generation of these type of laptop/tablet hybrids
The narration is just excellent 👏🏾👏🏾
The fact that you're watching this Quality of Videos for Free is just Unbelievable!
Me: "if the price is right I could put up with the bugs"
Me after seeing price: "..."
Very nice presentation you got here on this channel. Good work!
I really wanted one, I'm glad you made this video.. thank you!
The most underated tech reviewer, sir... you are no less than MKBHD✌️
He is so better and different from MKBHD. His style is unmatched!
@Cypher NX don't compare.. enjoy both
Why does everyone keep comparing to MKBHD? And somehow try to watch something else and say "he is overrated" to somehow feel better like a snob .
MKBHD is good. That's what got him there.
So true
Me: I’m not interested in this product at all.
Me: Michael Fisher is reviewing it.
Me: Oh, OK, this meeting isn’t that important.
Or you can come to the meeting watch this review with your partners/clients instead.
Great review man. Loved the intro🔥
I never looked at folding phones as "the future" but this is so amazing. This is the future of laptops, I'd bet on it
This is, by far, the coolest device I've seen that I don't actually want.
I WAS looking forward to this product, the form factor, the technology, the inherent "wow" factor. It's a shame it's half baked. Guess I'm just going to stick with my HP ZBook X2 G4. Thanks for the review!
To be honest,majority of the issues happen because of Windows 10
@@tezcanaslan2877 But why do you think they chose to ship it with Windows 10 and not another OS?
It's because those OSes either don't have the features wanted or in the case of Windows 10X just aren't ready.
@@tams805 Maybe because Windows 10 is more well known to businessman than Linux
Most underappreciated tech channel to my knowledge
Damn, that’s a bummer. It looks so cool, and an amazing idea! Please try again Lenovo!!
6:22 wait are you serious? Is it possible that this spotify web issue is the same problem I'm having on my windows 10 laptop? I used to hear that same thing and would have to restart the laptop. It's been a couple of months since then though.
Same. I've heard it before.
Spotify's Windows apps are likely the issue. Some pretty lazy programming there.
I was dyING at the spelling errors and your voiceover on them 🤣🤣🤣
very good honest and balanced review; thanks for that
You're a good man Michael. Your content is good. Hope you get even more fame in the future
I would love to see how this behaves with linux on it.
I use a lot linux on surface pro. I use linux for specific usage (download from unsafe sites). So not sure why use so much linux on 2-in-1 devices (linux means shell=lots of typing, opposite of touch devices).
Lenovo
We are introducing our brand new and the world's first folding laptop
Audience
Clear confusion
Yes! That is what I’ve been looking for Penny’s smart book that interfaced with everything and anything on Inspector Gadget....
Congrats Mr.M - as my interest in tech wanes, all my tech subs have gone or been muted except yours. Great reviews, content scheduling and interesting subjects - stay mobile my friend.
Windows 10x on this does sound interesting, but I'm more interested to see how android would look on this 🤔
WE FINALLY HAVE A HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY BOOK!!!
Side note: Someone should make a linux distro just to mimic the book from the movie lmao
Great review! I am so, so jealous of your Qwerkywriter. I can't justify the expense at the moment as the little portable K380 I'm switching between a PC and iPad is so good, but that is the writer's dream keyboard right there.
"novel nature" - good writing Michael! Easily my favourtie thing about your videos!
Give it Linux Lenovo, build your own os for this beautiful hardware.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1: Meh, a foldable tablet. *YAWN*
QWERKY keyboard featured in TPX1 review: OMG THAT LOOKS AMAZING REVIEW THAT PLEASE!!!
Such an exciting product. I hope the next generation lives up to what we know it can be ❤️
For me I'm disappointed because it uses windows
İf it used android and if Lenovo made its own Samsung Dex platform on android it would run great
I use my tab s7 Fe with Samsung Dex very good
My setup is
Phone=Galaxy S7 Edge(yeah the 2016 one) (with custom ROM)
Tablet= Galaxy tab S7 FE with touchpad keyboard cover. (This is the 2021 version)
Laptop= a 6 core i7 proccessor with GTX 1650 that I use only in the house while the galaxy tab S7 FE I take it wherever I go
Like how the music and the video were in sync.
“Earned the ThinkPad name...”
“Keyboard shows wear in two days...”
NOPE.
Let alone losing the Trackpoint.
Toss the new Gateway logo on the boxes and dump them on fire sale at Walmart if this is what Lenovo thinks a ThinkPad is.
thanks for the honest and helpful review !
Nice video man, sometimes what you wish for always breaks your heart even if it's brand new i am witness a living one
Great review, despite the low product score. Subscribed :).
Nice review from you. Overall, you have covered all the aspect of the device. You have given a honest review where you haven't just spoke about the pros but as well the cons. We need more balanced reviewers like you in the youtube community. Us as consumers really need good reviews to be able to decide in purchasing the right products with our budget. Not everyone has a good saving and buying devices in current times do cost fortune. 😁✌⭐⭐⭐
You are youtube's biggest champion of folding screen technology 🤞
Yet another great review 👏
Thank you very much! my favourite tech channel.
I hope you'll review the X1 Nano soon, and I hope Lenovo would fix the X1 Fold issues and remove the leather case as well.
Yet another amazing video by Michael
I honestly wanna see Lenovo try this again because the fact you can use it as a notebook, tablet and that cover that looks like an old school notebook is so fascinating to me. Here's to hoping Lenovo fixes the problems you listed and the next release comes with Win10X
10X has been cancelled. I hope the concept of this device isn't.
I knew you'd be enthusiastic when I saw the form factor, and like you, seeing the bugs is a deal-breaker for me. However, I keep thinking "Just a little farther and it might be ready for primetime." I so want something like this to be GOOD.
Great review. You're becoming very last of a kind tech reviewer.
Love the small form factor while being able to be a big display.
4:02: that keyboard is out of this modern world, so amazing
I really like Lenovo as a company. I’ve had my thinkpad x1 yoga for a few years and It’s the best laptop I’ve ever owned. Lenovo is known for their innovation and while this not a perfect example, I know Lenovo will continue to build on it.
As one of x1 fan, i feel you man. Test myself with x1 tablet and now revert to my x1 carbon. 😅
Nice review btw.