The new keyboard is magnificent. Havent booted it up yet because I am about to leave for my next appointment, going to fully charge it first just for kicks...

My new baby, X1C6 next to my X1C1, they will both work hard to make me more money going forward. I don't feel like selling the X1C1.. maybe just keep it and give it to deserving siblings.

Warning: Images galore


Just arrived, reception placed it in my teeny office. but she placed it nicely la, I held it up for the photos


Such a basic packaging


Single seal


Laptop itself is suspended. OK


65W charger. Is the 45W charger smaller? I can't customize anything though


USB-C? Thunderwhat? I am confused. I guess it can be used to charge the laptop and the phone. Useful


The item of the evening! Hopefully still virgin!


Confirmed virgin


First time in the (end-user) world

Ready to serve!


Replacement of guard ceremony incoming, tonight in Dpulze Cyberjaya.

Btw, previously I commented that my no-config X1C6 has no mention of "backlit" for its keyboard; so I was worried about it. Some of you guys said there was no option to not get a backlit anyway

I am happy to announce that my kb has backlit anyway

This is the perfect laptop, for RM4,700.

reporting in after a day's use.

It is the perfect laptop for me. Best typing experience, lightest weight. Strong and fast. FHD is good enough, I had to increase the scaling to 125%, wouldn't have made any sense going for anything better than FHD unless I care about about image fidelity - which I don't based on my office-type of work.

Battery life is set at 60% as recommended above, can last 5 hours, if I plan on taking the X1 Carbon 6th on the road, Ill just click 2 buttons (thinkvantage shortcut on the task bar ---> chargetresh hold disable) and the laptop would charge to the max 100% in just 30 minutes.

The USB-C charging port is also a great "mobile power security" in that since I always have a USB-C charger with me all the time for my phone, i can replace that with a USB-C PD and keep it for emergency use

The 1.15kg weight helps a lot. My old X1 Carbon 1st weight 1.35kg. That 0.2 kg can be felt even though I carry the laptop in my bagpack. Imagine if I had gone for the heavier T480S and T480 - which was kept as an option due to the whopping 18 hour 9-cell battery life. Since I am mobile most of the time outside office, light weight was imperative.

At RM4,750 it was a bargain for what I got. if I had cheapened out by RM500 to RM1k I can guarantee that I would not be as happy as I am now.

Yeah I imagine the L series would be quite heavy. id kill myself and refuse to go to sales meetings if I have to carry a 3kg laptop along with other items

As mentioned, I considered the t480 with its 18-hour battery life but remembered that I dont leave my office/home for that long anyway and the 1.8kg (2kg with the 6 cell battery?) would drag me down. Id be complaining all the way to the bank

Right tools for the right jobs.

p/s btw due to the same screen size (15.6"), have you considerd the p1? is it that much more expensive? too powerful for the required job?

p/s2. just checked L580 prices. It's substantially cheaper than the P1. Ok i got it. can get 2 L580 for a single p1. Battery is only 45 wh though, looks barely enough if always on mobile

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Apr 26 2019, 12:40 PM

that looks bad

all my 3 items (laptop, mouse, backpack) were sent separately. but UPS tracking was on point, when I got my items, each tracking number reported "delivered"

So if there was a mismatch, probably someone took your item? Hope the laptop is safe

Can I use this instead? It is cheap. but the PD only deliver 18W. How much powa does my X1 i5 need? If the watage is lower than required, will it charge at all?

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/ugreen-3...yIv7VG&search=1

I am thinking of getting one now. it is Rm169 compared to you 139, a price dif of rm30. ok lah what to do

but i have a question about the cable used to charge my Think Pad. Can I use ANY USB- cable or is there special PD cable that I need to use? dont want to burn the cable delivery GIGA Watts to my thinkpad...

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Apr 29 2019, 07:27 PM

Arouse Gaming Box

Some of our THinkpads (like the X1C6) has 4xPCIe lanes... in a way, the MX150 is not very useful if it take up the PCIE lanes for use of eGPU through TB3

This fella uses GTX1070 as his eGPU, both through internal and external monitors and have no issues with it..

https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/...ons_and_review/

How do I check the current power draw? Can I check it from the vantage? I am not seeing that option.

ok follow up q then:

With your X1E, using 45W, can it charge while the PC is off/hibernating?

On my 65W thinkpad original charger, the laptop can be used while charging at the same time. Im assuming if I get the same 65W 3rd party charger, id experience the same thing. What is the power rating for your original X1E charger?

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Apr 30 2019, 10:30 AM

A great laptop for a great man

Thanks for sharing. I will probably just stick with a 45W Ugreen charger. Only RM89. 45W Ugreen So cheap, much cheaper than comparably-rated 45W from Aukey. Both are from the so-called "lazmal", so I assume they are safe

I guess you got exactly what you paid for. Ill rport back with my cheap RM89 UGREEN 45W PD charger. Problem is that it is shipping directly from CHINA. it is a Lazmall store though.

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: Apr 30 2019, 11:26 AM

Isnt Aukey a China brand too? Ugreen definitely is la But rather... "Beanded"?

i try first.

Hope everything is good. Will try it on other lesser electronics like my ipad first before connecting to my Thinpad

Okay other than Aukey, what brand ar erecommended within a reasonable price?

What brand would you recommended, that is even better than Aukey? Something accessible (can be bought in malaysia) and within a reasonable price range..?

You guys are poisonous lots you know that?

i agree about the prices. But Leceh la, got cable attached. I prefer a "travel charger" of sorts

Nah, if i wanted long battery life in a heavier package i would have opted for the t480

The 8 hour is enough for me and i just need a small charger in emergencies

Which one again? The Aukey? Lenovo original? Or the cheap China Ugreen?

I got the Aukey PA-Y10 for RM136.8, after bundling with the other chargers.. .RM169 total (free shipping). I think I might as well just spend a bit more than the China-bound charger for my X1C



You service thinkpads?

5 hours on that large a laptop screen (15.6"), 45 WHr battery (compared to the smaller X1C's 57 WHr), is quite good isn't it?

This post has been edited by wild_card_my: May 2 2019, 12:21 AM