features
Ultra thin and ultra light
The ThinkPad X240 is the thinnest and lightest ThinkPad notebook we offer. Weighing less than 1.36 kg and measuring 20.3 mm at its thickest point, the X240 is ultra-portable without sacrificing ports, connectivity or durability.
Award-winning keyboard further improved for Windows 8
The legendary full-size, spill-resistant, ergonomic ThinkPad keyboard is known for its extensive key selection, great feel and TrackPoint® pointing device. And now it's optimized for Windows 8 with convenient multimedia keys, LED status indicators, function lock and instant access to the Apps display. Plus, a larger, smoother TrackPad with 5-point-click integration—indicated by subtle bumps and stripes—can be configured in a variety of ways via settings.The optional backlight makes working in dark environments effortless.
4th generation Intel® CoreTM processors
4th Generation Intel® CoreTM processors deliver the performance to boost your business' productivity. Devices turn on in an instant and are always up to date. You can multitask quickly and switch between applications effortlessly, wirelessly in a high-quality Collaborate in video conferences - all with the convenience of longer battery life. You can also protect yourself against identity theft and ensure secure access to your network with built-in security features. In fact, the only thing more amazing than an Intel Core-based PC is what your users do with it.
Intel® vPro Technology
Makes enterprise-level manageability even more convenient and cost-effective. Manage, protect, repair or locate your deployed laptops from anywhere in the world.
HD/FHD display with IPS technology
In-Plane Switching (IPS) high-brightness LCD displays. IPS technology enables vivid colors and nearly 180-degree viewing angles.
Power Bridge Technology
By combining an internal battery with an external hot-swappable battery, Power Bridge offers flexibility and maximum battery life. Swap batteries without turning off your laptop and add an extra travel battery to extend the time between charges to 10 hours or more to extend more.
Extremely durable construction and MIL-SPEC tested
Innovative roll-cage technology adds strength and rigidity to the notebook shell and top cover (carbon fiber top with magnesium bottom for maximum strength without adding weight).Military-spec testing validates the toughness, durability, and quality of ThinkPad products through eight-parameter tests: high pressure, Humidity, vibration, high temperature, temperature shock, low pressure (15,000 feet), low temperature and dust.
NFC technology
Near Field Communication (NFC) provides an easy and secure way to share data, connect devices, pair with networks, and do other tasks with the light tap of two devices.
VGA connector
Many customers still require a VGA port for conference room projector connections, and native VGA means no need to buy/lose/swap dongles.
Capacitive touch panel
A capacitive touch panel allows for impeccable response time to 10-finger touch. Actions are triggered instantly and cursors follow your fingers across the screen with no noticeable lag or lag.
Fast data transfer
Transfer data quickly between the X240 and other USB 3.0 devices - it's up to 10x faster than previous USB technologies and backwards compatible with USB 2.0.