Surprise, surprise: the X1 Carbon is a super-capable business machine. There's all kinds of built-in software security, hardware helping hands and the kind of performance that'll feel right at home in the office. What's more impressive is how Lenovo has managed to make this year's model also appeal to people that don't spend their lives in a suit and tie. Sure, it still leans on the serious side, and won't leave gadget fans lusting like a Dell XPS or Apple MacBook might, but it's almost so light you'll want to weigh it down in a breeze. That 4K screen can handle movie streaming and spreadsheets alike. It is mighty pricey in the top-spec configuration, though. If you want similar power for less cash, and even more style points, an XPS 13 is still your best bet.
Light enough to lug anywhere; Genuine all-day battery life; Capable desktop performer;
Design a little too restrained for non-business types; No card reader; Top-spec configurations are big money;