The bad: Despite its low-voltage processor, the E220s has worse battery life than other ultraportables, such as the Samsung Series 9.
The bottom line: Balancing between ultraportable and full-size laptop, the 12-inch ThinkPad Edge E220s offers an exceedingly compact computing experience matched by an upscale design, marred only by subpar battery life.
For some people, a laptop needs to be a full-fledged computer that offers some portability as a secondary factor. For others, portability takes center stage at the expense of performance. Ideally, we'd like to have both, but a certain amount of compromise is always necessary.
A solid entry in the 12-inch ultraportable category of laptops, the $819 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s could be an excellent choice for someone looking for a compact yet still highly capable business computer. While its 12.5-inch screen might seem like an odd middle ground between tiny and full-size, in practice it offers a broader screen experience while slotting into a laptop that feels more like a subcompact.
The ThinkPad Edge brand emerged last year as a redesigned small business-oriented line, updating the classic, staid ThinkPad look with sleeker features. The E220s is a refinement and a high-end alternative, with an edge-to-edge glossy display, improved sound, and a more upscale feel. Yet, at a starting price of $749, it's still affordable for its size. Compared with a thin 13-incher like the Samsung Series 9, it's a downright steal, considering the same second-generation Core i5-2537M processor is inside.
Sure, ThinkPad shopping can be a bit of headache when you factor in all the various sizes and configurations out there. The ThinkPad X220 also has a 12-inch screen, but a faster CPU and a higher price. The ThinkPad X120e starts more affordably, but is thicker and has a slower CPU. The Edge E220s might be the one in the middle that feels just right. Even compared with the highly hyped Lenovo ThinkPad X1, with its larger screen, sturdier build, and faster processor, we preferred the Edge E220s: its lighter weight, more affordable price, and better (but still not fantastic) battery life seemed like more useful features for business travelers looking to lighten their load.
ThinkPads seem to be undergoing a design evolution that's slowly seeping into the whole product line. The Edge series was the start of the ThinkPad redesign, introducing a new, modern raised island-style keyboard and larger touch pad, along with a sleeker chassis. While recent laptops including the ThinkPad X1 have also appropriated this new look, we find the Edge series comes off slightly more relaxed.
Earlier in 2011, we reviewed the IdeaPad U260, a stylish Lenovo consumer-oriented laptop with slick looks and a 12.5-inch screen, but an underwhelming battery. The ThinkPad Edge E220s offers a newer, faster CPU, a better battery, and nearly the same size and feel.
A solid entry in the 12-inch ultraportable category of laptops, the $819 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s could be an excellent choice for someone looking for a compact yet still highly capable business computer. While its 12.5-inch screen might seem like an odd middle ground between tiny and full-size, in practice it offers a broader screen experience while slotting into a laptop that feels more like a subcompact.
The ThinkPad Edge brand emerged last year as a redesigned small business-oriented line, updating the classic, staid ThinkPad look with sleeker features. The E220s is a refinement and a high-end alternative, with an edge-to-edge glossy display, improved sound, and a more upscale feel. Yet, at a starting price of $749, it's still affordable for its size. Compared with a thin 13-incher like the Samsung Series 9, it's a downright steal, considering the same second-generation Core i5-2537M processor is inside.
Sure, ThinkPad shopping can be a bit of headache when you factor in all the various sizes and configurations out there. The ThinkPad X220 also has a 12-inch screen, but a faster CPU and a higher price. The ThinkPad X120e starts more affordably, but is thicker and has a slower CPU. The Edge E220s might be the one in the middle that feels just right. Even compared with the highly hyped Lenovo ThinkPad X1, with its larger screen, sturdier build, and faster processor, we preferred the Edge E220s: its lighter weight, more affordable price, and better (but still not fantastic) battery life seemed like more useful features for business travelers looking to lighten their load.
| Price as reviewed / starting price | $819 / $749 |
| Processor | 1.4GHz Intel Core i5-2537M |
| Memory | 4GB, 1,333MHz DDR3 RAM |
| Hard drive | 320GB, 7,200rpm |
| Chipset | Intel HM67 |
| Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| Operating system | Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) |
| Dimensions (WD) | 12.3x8.4 inches |
| Height | 0.85 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 12.5 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 3.3 pounds / 4.0 pounds |
| Category | Ultraportable |
Earlier in 2011, we reviewed the IdeaPad U260, a stylish Lenovo consumer-oriented laptop with slick looks and a 12.5-inch screen, but an underwhelming battery. The ThinkPad Edge E220s offers a newer, faster CPU, a better battery, and nearly the same size and feel.
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