The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is everything the original X1 should have been. Though its TN screen doesn't quite match up to the premium style, build and features of this stunning Ultrabook, in every other regard it's easily the best business ultraportable around.

Stylish; light and sleek; Superb backlit; spill-proof keyboard; Durable soft-touch finish; Powerful specs; Good high-res screen

No Ethernet port; Screen panel still TN

Lenovo's ThinkPad laptops have always proven popular with business users, and the latest Thinkpad X1 Carbon offers buyers an ultrabook version of the platform, combining the latest Intel processors into a lightweight design using carbon fibre for durability.

Thin and light; rugged carbon-fibre casing; ThinkVantage technologies

Integrated battery; no Ethernet port; no dock connector

The Lenovo X1 Carbon provides one of those all-too-rare wow moments, where a product truly amazes on sight. Why?

Lenovo's 2011 vision of the ultimate boardroom ultraportable, the ThinkPad X1, simply didn't live up to expectations. Now, however, the company has gone back to the drawing board and attempted to right the wrongs of its predecessor. Enter Lenovo's business ultrabook: the X1 Carbon.

Lenovo installed some junk software which make the PC speed very slow. CPU consumption is always very high even at idle status. I do not like the software installed by lenovo. when I purchased the PC, i maxed out the configuration (intel i7 with 8GB ram with 256GB solid state) and I expected a very...

Keyboard is very nice; PC is a solid built

Lenovo installed some junk software which make the PC speed very slow; Fan noise is really loud

Priced at AED 6,999 (US$1900), the Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch is a superb laptop for a business user. It is plenty fast, has a beautiful screen and an excellent keyboard. Battery life is a bit underwhelming though.

ThinkPads have been a class act among business laptops since IBM launched the line over two decades ago. As a Lenovo brand, they remain pricey, but they're also exceptionally easy to carry and comfortable to use. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch stands out even from its forebears.

But despite being lightweight and ultra powerful, the first Thinkpad X1 Carbon's enterprise appeal was hampered by a few issues, primarily its lack of an Ethernet port and slightly poor non-removable battery.

The laptop is wonderful for frequent travelers. The form factor fits the dining tray in the economy class nicely and the battery duration lasted 5 hours, great for transcontinental flights. The only thing is the keyboard, the adaptive keyboard is something to get used to.

Overall, we really liked the X1 Carbon, and we think almost everyone in Australia's corporate and small business community who's got the laptop on their ‘potential buy' list will be pleased with it also.