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These brand-new laptops from Lenovo might last for years, with a 9/10 iFixit repairability score
Servicing and repair will be simpler than ever
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Published onMarch 21, 2024
published onMarch 21, 2024
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If you are planning to get a new laptop, Lenovo’s latestThinkPad Lseries andX13series would be the perfect pick. Equipped with powerful processors, these two are designed using recycled materials and have an iFixit repairability score of9/10.
The13″Lenovo Thinkpad X13seriescomprises theThinkPad X13 Gen 5andThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5, both featuring similar specifications with the exception of storage. You get up to1 TBfor the former, while the latter offers up to2 TB. Details of theThinkPadX13 series:
Need to store more files, go with the latter!
As for theLenovo ThinkPad L series, it features a16″,16:10ratio display and comes with new tactile markings on the keyboard to help people with blurry vision. The series comprises of:
All laptops from theThinkPad LandThinkPad X13series are designed for the latest OS, Windows 11. These feature anNPU(Neural Processing Unit)to boost the machine learning and AI capabilities. Soon, NPUs will become a vital part of PCs, givenMicrosoft’s push for AI-driven features.
For more information about the series or specifications, check theofficial blog post.
Why should you care about the iFixit repairability score?
TheiFixit repairability scorehighlights how easy it will be to repair the laptop. The higher the score, the easier it would be!
Devices with higher scores tend to have a simpler design, easy component replacement, and sufficient information from the manufacturer to facilitate third-party repair. This increases the life span of the device by a few years.
Besides, you won’t be forced to contact the manufacturer for every hardware issue, thus saving a significant amount in the long run. Third-party repairs are both quicker and cheaper!
Ever since theright-to-repair movementgathered momentum, we have become more careful with our choices, especially when it comes to expensive electronics like mobiles and laptops. And it makes sense. If you are spending$1,000-1,500on a device, it should last5-7years.
Experts recommend you go for devices with an iFixit repairability score of7or higher.
What’s the repairability score of your current device? Share with our readers in the comments section.
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
