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Like the 2018 model, it still has thermal issues that hamper performance and make it uncomfortable to use on the lap. That 4K display is a drain on battery life, it still isn’t colour accurate and its new glossy finish only serves to distract. If you really want a ThinkPad X1, it’d be more sensible to opt for an X1 Yoga (2018) or X1 Carbon (2018). They’re both notably cheaper and they’ll perform just as well.
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