However, X1, X1 Carbon 1st and 2nd gen are 14 inches.
That is true. Good point. I guess it's just that the X1's 14" form is a relative newcomer to the X-series, being that it only appeared on the stage about 11 years after the first X-series machine, which I believe was the X20 back in 2000 ... so it just seems odd to liken the series with a form factor that has only been in existance for 2-3 years.
T-series are well-known for balance between performance and mobility
Again, the T series were really known for the longest time as being the 14" form factor, and then the 15" from the T42 and T42p onwards. There was never a T-series smaller than 14" and never a X-series larger than 13" ... until the X1 in 2011. When I would advise business clients a while back it was pretty clearcut .. the X were the ultraportable's with 12" - 13" screens, and the T-series was full-sized laptops with all the extra ports, optical drive etc ... very simple, and business people like simplicity!
T-series ultrabook are more mobility oriented, therefore I suggest switching to the naming convention to X
Are you talking about the T440 or T440s? Actually according to Intels definition of what an Ultrabook is are either of them technically an Ultrabook? PCworld.com says:
"An Ultrabook must now be outfitted with a touchscreen, and Intel is encouraging manufacturers to build two-in-one convertible designs (notebooks with touchscreens that detach from their keyboards to become tablets). Also, no laptop can be thicker than 23mm (0.9 inches) if it’s to be marketed as an Ultrabook, and it must now be hardware-ready for voice command and control.
Ultrabook battery-life requirements have been extended to provide at least six hours of HD video playback; a minimum of nine hours when Windows 8 is idling; and at least seven days of standby time. An Ultrabook must now wake from sleep mode in less than three seconds.
In addition to supporting wireless networking, an Ultrabook must now also support Intel’s Wireless Display technology for streaming its video output to a supported display or adapter."
Anyhow, I think the X and T series need to be redefined back to how they were when there was a X41 and a T41. Get rid of the X131e, X140 ... as well as the low-end T430u/T440 ... the T440 should be the flagship with the T440s as it's slimmer counterpart. Either that or just have the T440p for performance and T440s for slimline - no third model is needed.
My Thinkpad History since 1998: 760C, 380ED, 600X, T21, T23, T30, R30, R31, T40, T40p, R51, T41, T42, T43, T60, R61, X31, X61, T61, T400, T440p.
Current Personal Thinkpads: R61, T400, T440p - Other Thinkpads regularly handled currently: T61, T430, T430s, T440, X230, X230s
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