This page gives an overview of the Lenovo New ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook™ (3rd Gen) (2015), also referred to as X1C3.
previous generations: 2012, 2014

Details

• Machine type: 20BS*, 20BT*
• Processor: TBD
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500
• Display:
  • 14.0" WQHD (2560x1440), 260nit, IPS with multitouch
  • 14.0" WQHD (2560x1440), 300nit
  • 14.0" HD+ (1920x1080), 300nit
• Memory:
  • 4GB DDR3L SDRAM 12800 MHz
  • 8GB DDR3L SDRAM 12800 MHz
• Disk:
  • 128GB SSD
  • 256GB SSD
  • 512GB SSD
• WLAN:
  • Intel Centrino 7260 (Wilkins Peak 2 BN) 2x2 AC + Bluetooth 4.0
  • Intel Centrino 7260 (Wilkins Peak 2 AC) 2x2 AC + Bluetooth 4.0
• WWAN:
  • Sierra Wireless EM7355 - Gobi 5000
  • Ericsson Business Mobile Networks BV N5321 gw
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 supported by WLAN module
• Keyboard: 5-row with Trackpoint, backlit Keyboard keys
• I/O Ports:
  • 2 x USB 3.0 (1 with AOU)
  • Audio/Mic Combo OneLink Dock
  • HDMI
  • MiniDP
• Battery: Up to 10.9 hours
• Webcam: Integrated camera 1.3MP - 720P with mute function
• Audio: Dolby® Home Theater® v4 with Digital Dual Array microphone certified for Microsoft Lync
• Fingerprint Reader: yes
• Wired ethernet network: yes, via a external dongle provided FRU:04X6435; Lenovo P/N:SC10A39882AB

• Download and support page for ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen
• Hardware Maintenance Manual Thinkpad X1 Carbon 3 (52,995,586 bytes)

Distro resources

Archlinux

Amazingly the X1C3 works out of the box on Archlinux. Only a couple of niggly issues remain:

• Brightness buttons do not work
• HDMI sound output does not work
• Resources for running with Archlinux

Debian

Debian Jessie worked out of the box via the Ethernet connection and a netinst image on USB. All buttons appear to work. Neet some more time to test but amazing. Did install the non-free firmware and repos.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu 14.10 on ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen