Thinkpad X1 Carbon: Difference between revisions

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The Lenovo X1 Carbon is a laptop series made by [[Lenovo]] advertised as portable, thin, ~~durable~~ while offering "full PC power and functionality".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Compare Different ThinkPad Models {{!}} Lenovo Egypt |url=https://www.lenovo.com/eg/en/faqs/laptop-faqs/best-thinkpad-for-you/ |access-date=2025-08-22}}</ref>

The Lenovo X1 Carbon is a laptop series made by [[Lenovo]], a Chinese-American multinational technology company, advertised as portable, thin and durable, while offering "full PC power and functionality".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Compare Different ThinkPad Models {{!}} Lenovo Egypt |url=https://www.lenovo.com/eg/en/faqs/laptop-faqs/best-thinkpad-for-you/ |access-date=2025-08-22}}</ref>

This article outlines the various anti-consumer measures used in the Lenovo X1 Carbon series of laptops. Some concepts may overlap with [[Lenovo]]'s general practices~~, a Chinese-American multinational technology company~~.

This article outlines the various anti-consumer measures used in the Lenovo X1 Carbon series of laptops. Some concepts may overlap with [[Lenovo]]'s general practices.

===Hardware-vendor lockout (BIOS whitelist)===

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Some used options of similar modems can, at the time of writing, be purchased for $150 USD.<ref>[https://www.ebay.com/itm/296886818084 "Quectel RM520N-GL"] - ebay.com - 17 Jan 2025 - Archived Page: https://archive.is/IkmZV</ref> 4G modems can be purchased for less.<ref>[https://www.ebay.com/itm/196914042141 "NEW Dell V8KN6 Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7455 DW5811e LTE 4G WWAN Card"] - ebay.com - 17 Jan 2025 - Archived Page: https://archive.is/uSubr</ref>

~~==Hardware==~~

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==Thinkpad X1 Carbon sub series==

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-The Lenovo X1 Carbon is a laptop series made by [[Lenovo]] advertised as portable, thin, durable while offering "full PC power and functionality".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Compare Different ThinkPad Models {{!}} Lenovo Egypt |url=https://www.lenovo.com/eg/en/faqs/laptop-faqs/best-thinkpad-for-you/ |access-date=2025-08-22}}</ref>
+The Lenovo X1 Carbon is a laptop series made by [[Lenovo]], a Chinese-American multinational technology company, advertised as portable, thin and durable, while offering "full PC power and functionality".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Compare Different ThinkPad Models {{!}} Lenovo Egypt |url=https://www.lenovo.com/eg/en/faqs/laptop-faqs/best-thinkpad-for-you/ |access-date=2025-08-22}}</ref>
-This article outlines the various anti-consumer measures used in the Lenovo X1 Carbon series of laptops. Some concepts may overlap with [[Lenovo]]'s general practices, a Chinese-American multinational technology company.
+This article outlines the various anti-consumer measures used in the Lenovo X1 Carbon series of laptops. Some concepts may overlap with [[Lenovo]]'s general practices.
 ===Hardware-vendor lockout (BIOS whitelist)===
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 Some used options of similar modems can, at the time of writing, be purchased for $150 USD.<ref>[https://www.ebay.com/itm/296886818084 "Quectel RM520N-GL"] - ebay.com - 17 Jan 2025 - Archived Page: https://archive.is/IkmZV</ref> 4G modems can be purchased for less.<ref>[https://www.ebay.com/itm/196914042141 "NEW Dell V8KN6 Sierra Wireless AirPrime EM7455 DW5811e LTE 4G WWAN Card"] - ebay.com - 17 Jan 2025 - Archived Page: https://archive.is/uSubr</ref>
-==Hardware==
-idk
 ==Thinkpad X1 Carbon sub series==