ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 impressive review.

The design build very solid than my previous X1 C6, this workstation can allow you to do more thing than slim X1 C6.
Actually I’m surprised about the SSD R/W speed more or less same as Samsung 970 Evo Plus, this time Lenovo packed with Samsung PM981a, lol I’m missed out another 1TB with offer price , cause I just customised for 1TB only.

Another thing is after installed eGPU of Nvidia control panel software cannot used with build in Quadro T2000 lol.. just left with external RTX2080 setup.

P1 Gen 2 4k display missing temple glass on cover, just like normal display, but the Color really rich same as X1 C6 WQHD HDR Color.

I love the weight cause just 1.7kg only and still able to charge with 100W PD from eGPU.

Regarding the airflow noisy, I’m accept cause still less noisy than my ex X1 C6.





Front look from 4k display, the design remind me from dell latitude. Lol 😂


Keyboard layout all same as 14” inch laptop


Bottom without window logo, just sticked on.


P1 Gen 2 comes with Samsung PM981a the R/W very incredible , I am not too sure about previous Gen.
The price for PM981a were cheaper than 970 Evo Plus, but speed may slightly the same.

After software installed the speed is decreased a bit.


Lenovo this time never removed the screw for extra SSD , somemore come with heatpad sticker for SSD.


My conclusion:
Best Buy laptop from ThinkPad X1 Extreme/P1 Gen 1/2.
Cause you won’t disappoint of the weight and performance.
Against latest P1 Gen 2 slightly cheaper than previous Gen, if you consider to add on 64gb RAM with 1TB x 2 , the price are cheaper than X1 extreme Gen 2.

This post has been edited by Benefon: Aug 14 2019, 08:12 AM

Oh that looks nice! Does opening the back cover not void the warranty?

ThinkPad allow you to open back cover, excepted to touch on motherboard.
Such as SSD and Ram or Wifi upgrade is warranty not under covered.
Except you remain on the factory parts.

😢 my target are portability, 5-6 hours battery life of mix usage,fast performance, good screen and lightweight

I did consider extreme but.......... 😞

I heard X395 can last more than 10 hours, I saw many reviews is out there

Waiting for my x1c7

Hope it serves me well.

Great deal. What is ur specs of X1 c7?

I7 cpu
16gb ram
4k dolby vision HDR
WWAN
1tb ssd

There was a 15% discount I think

Plan to get a easy and portable egpu in the future but don't know whether it works with x1 carbon

This post has been edited by Eternalgl0ry: Aug 14 2019, 11:37 AM

You will facing with heating an issue, due to X1 Carbon over slim and single exhaust fan only.

You mean if I do with egpu?

Yes same as my ex Carbon 6th Gen, the fan blowing heats non stop and if you holding mouse on right hand, the heats will blows direct on you.
Make sure buy laptop stand for more air intake to solve the cooling system.

This post has been edited by Benefon: Aug 14 2019, 12:53 PM

If no use egpu. No heating right?

How you sell your x1 so fast

No issue, just when doing installation or charging with running heavy software the fan blower will kick in.

I sold in SG Carousell

Just done my carbon stickers over.







Done


Armrest also 🤣🤣

What color carbon fiber is this?

My shipment cleared and released from customs clearance but held in warehouse shah alam 😢😭😭😭😭

This post has been edited by Eternalgl0ry: Aug 15 2019, 12:17 PM


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Black standard carbon Color.

Should be delivery tomorrow morning

Ill give my review once i received the unit, mine only fhd since I use usb docking a lot.

Secondly, where can I get the carbon skin like yours....

Thanks.
Carbon bought from AliExpress

SG$ 5.49 46％ Off | 500mmx2000mm 3D Carbon Fiber Vinyl Film Car Sticker Waterproof Car Styling Wrap Auto Vehicle Detailing accessories Motorcycle
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/YKSjGbTwx

My x1c7 comes with carbon weave. I never see it on the spot before

I thinking need to wrap or not

No showing unboxing video or photo 😍😍😍
Up to you , if you change new laptop for each year or bring to used in office , I think doesn’t issue.

For me is use for personal then.

Your X1 C7 come with retailed biz right 🤔🤔

This post has been edited by Benefon: Aug 16 2019, 12:26 AM