Lenovo ThinkPad X270 12.5" HD i5-6300U 8GB 256GB laptop

ThinkPad X270 12.5" business ultrabook

The Lenovo ThinkPad X270 is a 12.5-inch ultrabook built for mobile professionals who need a compact Windows 10 Pro machine. It runs on a dual-core Intel Core i5-6300U processor with a base speed of 2.4 GHz and Turbo Boost up to 3.0 GHz. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 handles the 1366 x 768 HD display. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 memory in a 4 GB x 2 configuration and a 256 GB SSD.

Suits frequent travellers.

This laptop suits buyers who value a lightweight chassis around 4 to 4.9 lbs and a durable business design for on-the-go productivity. The 12.5-inch non-touch screen keeps the footprint small for airline trays and tight desks. Buyers who want more screen real estate, a touchscreen, or discrete graphics for creative workloads should look at something else. The two SODIMM slots are both populated, so a memory upgrade requires replacing the existing modules.

Dual-core i5-6300U with 2.4 GHz base

The processor is the specification that defines this unit's performance envelope. Its two cores and four threads deliver responsive office multitasking and web browsing within a low-power design. The 2.4 GHz base clock and 3.0 GHz maximum turbo set the pace for everyday business applications. Heavier tasks such as video editing or modern gaming will exceed what this integrated graphics platform can deliver.