Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Brian Nadel

Reviewed on: 19 July 2005

Tags: Lenovo, Lenovo ThinkPad X41 Tablet, computing, adaptor, battery pack

We like:

Tablet is thin, light, and convertible; more than five hours of battery life; sturdy case and hinge; great screen for writing; top tablet security; excellent screen controls

We don't like:

Writing surface is recessed; character recognition software is a work in progress; has neither S-video nor FireWire ports; expensive

You might also need:

The ThinkPad X4 dock adds a suite of connectors and the optical drive of your choice

CNET UK judgement:

With the performance of a laptop in a lightweight case, the ThinkPad X41 tablet is one of the best convertible tablets we've seen

Full review:

With the ThinkPad X41 tablet, Lenovo has added tablet functionality to one of the best ultraportable notebooks on the market, the ThinkPad X41, without compromising on the screen quality or the security. At £1,515 (as of July 2005), this tablet's price is similar to that of convertible tablet competitors with faster hardware, but the ThinkPad X41 tablet's balance of portability, performance, and security make it one of the best convertibles on the market. Continue Reading...