Lenovo ThinkPad X240 laptop i7-4600U 8GB 500GB SSD 12.5" FHD Touch

Business Ultrabook for mobile professionals

The Lenovo ThinkPad X240 is a 12.5-inch business ultrabook built around an Intel Core i7-4600U processor with 4M cache and up to 3.3 GHz. It ships with 8GB DDR3 memory, a 500GB solid-state drive and Windows 8.1 Pro pre-installed. The FHD IPS touch display runs at 1920 x 1080 resolution and supports ten-point touch input. A carbon-fibre roll cage and MIL-SPEC testing across eight environmental parameters make it suitable for frequent travel.

Verify OS support and port needs before ordering

The system arrives with Windows 8.1 Pro, an operating system that no longer receives mainstream updates; plan for an upgrade path if current security patches are required. Connectivity includes two USB ports, Bluetooth 4.0 and a single headphone/microphone combo jack. There is no optical drive, no HDMI or DisplayPort mentioned, and no Ethernet port listed, so external adapters may be necessary for wired networks or additional displays.

Included features that change daily use

The spill-resistant, six-row backlit keyboard enables comfortable typing in low-light conditions. A fingerprint reader adds biometric sign-in without passwords. The 12.5-inch touchscreen allows direct manipulation of Windows 8.1 Pro’s touch-optimised interface. MIL-SPEC validation covering high pressure, humidity, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure at 15000 ft and dust ingress means the chassis is engineered to withstand harsh handling.