Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

1. PCMag.com

Review Credibility: Excellent Santo Domingo finds several minor flaws in the ThinkPad X1 Carbon -- small available storage space, lack of port selection and more -- but the strength of the overall package leads him to give the notebook an Editors' Choice award. "It's the ultrabook you want if you're thinking business," he says.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Joel Santo Domingo, Aug. 9, 2012

2. CNET

Review Credibility: Excellent Here the ThinkPad X1 Carbon receives another "Excellent" rating. The specter of a missing HDMI port and a few other qualms are raised, but the solid performance, superb keyboard and incredibly light design help the notebook shine.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review, Dan Ackerman, Aug. 9, 2012

3. Computer Shopper

Review Credibility: Excellent ComputerShopper.com gives the Lenovo laptop 4 stars out of 5, an Editors' Choice award and a Good for Business award after a lengthy review. "The thinnest and lightest ThinkPad we've seen, this 3-pound, 14-inch ultrabook is pricey but perfect -- okay, near perfect -- for business execs and IT managers," Grevstad says.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review and Ratings, Eric Grevstad, Aug. 10, 2012

4. PC World

Review Credibility: Very Good The X1 Carbon's skimpy port selection bothers Case, as does the "ho-hum screen." He nevertheless appreciates the overall design, especially the carbon fiber exterior and abundant business features.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review: Exotic Case, Ho-Hum Screen, Loyd Case, Aug. 22, 2012

5. TheVerge.com

Review Credibility: Very Good Pierce dislikes Lenovo's abundant bloatware, but the X1 Carbon's strong performance, stronger keyboard and eye-catching design win him over. "It's one of the most attractive laptops I've ever used, and the combination of light, thin and excellent materials makes for a device sure to get some jealous looks," he says.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review, David Pierce, Aug. 13, 2012

6. HotHardware.com

Review Credibility: Very Good HotHardware.com posts an incredibly detailed, multi-page review of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, complete with benchmark test after benchmark test. "With the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, style and substance aren't mutually exclusive but rather complementary," Altavilla writes before giving the laptop a rare Editor's Choice award. "Good stuff, Lenovo."

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook Review, Dave Altavilla, Aug. 17, 2012

7. Engadget.com

Review Credibility: Very Good Engadget.com's dissection of the Lenovo laptop is as or more detailed than HotHardware.com's lengthy tome. "If you're looking for a durable, fast Ultrabook that won't weigh down your bag -- and that won't scream 'look at me!' while you're checking in from the coffee shop -- this is absolutely it," Stevens says.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review: The Definitive Ultrabook for Pros, Tim Stevens, Aug. 14, 2012

8. TechRadar.com

Review Credibility: Good The same port, bloatware and low-resolution screen bugaboos remain in TechRadar.com's review, but Stables loves virtually every other aspect of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. He gives it 4 stars out of 5.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review: A High End Ultrabook That Only Scrimps on Performance, James Stables, Oct. 24, 2012

9. PC World (Australia)

Review Credibility: Good Plastiras gives the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 4 stars out of 5, but not without complaining about the poor viewing angles of the screen and the somewhat limited vertical viewing angles. "If you're in business (or even if you're not and you just want a top-notch Ultrabook), then the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a good one to go for," he says.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (type 3444-2NM) Ultrabook Review, Elias Plastiras, Oct. 15, 2012