{"product_id":"lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-g1-i5-3427u-1-8ghz-4gb-128gb-14-touch-no-os-wty","title":"Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G1 i5 3427U 1.8GHz 4GB 128GB 14\" Touch NO OS | Wty","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eLenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G1 — 14\" Touchscreen Carbon-Fibre Ultrabook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003eThe laptop that started the X1 line: a carbon-fibre 14\" ultrabook with a touchscreen, Intel Core i5-3427U, 4GB memory and a 128GB SSD. \u003cstrong\u003eSupplied with no operating system\u003c\/strong\u003e, and covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #b42318;border-left:5px solid #b42318;background:#fdf5f5;padding:13px 16px;border-radius:3px;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#b42318;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eRead this first: no operating system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13.5px;\"\u003eThe drive is wiped and nothing is installed. There is no Windows licence with this machine. You will need to install an OS yourself before it will do anything — Windows 10, a Linux distribution, or ChromeOS Flex. If you want a laptop that works the moment you open it, this is not that listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA touchscreen, which most of these do not have\u003c\/strong\u003e — The touch digitiser was detected and tested on this specific unit. The large majority of X1 Carbon G1s shipped without one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHD+ instead of the usual 1366 x 768\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1600 x 900 is a meaningful step up in how much of a document or spreadsheet fits on screen, and it is the difference between usable and cramped at this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon fibre, not plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e — The X1 roll-cage construction is the reason a 2012 machine is still worth listing in 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.27kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — Lighter than a great many 13\" laptops sold new today, in a 14\" footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe SSD can be upgraded\u003c\/strong\u003e — The 128GB drive is replaceable, so storage is the one thing about this machine you can still improve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacklit ThinkPad keyboard\u003c\/strong\u003e — With the TrackPoint, and the key travel the range is bought for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003ePerformance in use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis is the original X1 Carbon from 2012. The Core i5-3427U is a dual-core, four-thread Ivy Bridge chip at 1.8GHz, boosting to 2.8GHz, with 4GB of memory and a 128GB SSD alongside it. Judge it against what it is: a fourteen-year-old ultrabook, not a current machine at a low price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWithin that frame it still does real work. Browsing, email, word processing, spreadsheets, streaming video and remote-desktop sessions all run acceptably, and the SSD means it boots and launches applications faster than its age suggests. The touchscreen and the HD+ panel make it more pleasant to use than most machines of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003eThe ceiling is the memory. 4GB is soldered to the board and cannot be increased, so a dozen browser tabs alongside other applications will reach the limit and start to feel slow. That single constraint is what decides whether this machine suits you — and it is also why it is a strong candidate for a lightweight Linux desktop, where 4GB goes considerably further than it does under Windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIntel Core i5-3427U (3rd Gen Ivy Bridge, 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.80GHz, up to 2.80GHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIntel HD Graphics 4000 (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4GB DDR3 onboard — soldered, cannot be upgraded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e128GB SATA SSD — replaceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e14\" HD+ 1600 x 900 touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eNone — drive wiped, no OS and no licence supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIntel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (802.11a\/b\/g\/n) with Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, Mini DisplayPort. No USB-C, no HDMI, no built-in Ethernet port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eBacklit keyboard, TrackPoint, webcam, microphone, TPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eApproximately 1.27kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e12-month Reboot IT warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIs it right for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f4faf5;width:50%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a7f37;\"\u003e✓ Best for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Linux or ChromeOS Flex build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light, cheap travel or spare machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowsing, email and documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who already hold an OS licence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop, warehouse or loan-pool use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting touch at this price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#fdf5f5;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b42318;\"\u003e✗ Not for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone needing it usable on arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 11 — this CPU cannot run it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy multitasking on 4GB soldered RAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaming, video editing or 3D work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C or HDMI without an adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA primary, everyday work machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCondition grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;width:22%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA – Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eMinimal signs of use. May have very light surface marks not visible in normal use. Battery health 70% or above.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:#f7f9fb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB – Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLight cosmetic wear such as small scratches or scuffs on the lid or palm rest. Fully functional. Battery health 50–70%.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eAll batteries carry a 30-day warranty. On a machine of this age treat the battery as a consumable and expect reduced runtime away from power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhat we check before it is listed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eEvery machine through our Melbourne workshop is powered up and tested component by component, with the results recorded against its serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 22px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware scan\u003c\/strong\u003e — processor, memory, storage, display panel, graphics and wireless identified and recorded per serial number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e — the digitiser is tested across the panel, which is how we know this unit has one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage health\u003c\/strong\u003e — SMART data read from the drive; drives showing early warning signs are replaced rather than listed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — measured against design capacity and recorded as a percentage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure data erasure\u003c\/strong\u003e — every drive wiped to recognised data destruction standards. On this listing it is left wiped, with no OS reinstalled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional testing\u003c\/strong\u003e — keyboard, trackpad, ports, camera, microphone, speakers, wireless and display each checked by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;border-bottom:2px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with Windows?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. The drive is wiped, no operating system is installed and no Windows licence is included. You supply and install your own OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it run Windows 11?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. A 3rd generation Intel processor is well outside Microsoft's Windows 11 requirements. Windows 10, an earlier Windows release, or a Linux distribution are the realistic choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it genuinely a touchscreen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes. A touch digitiser was detected during hardware scanning of this unit and tested by hand. Most X1 Carbon G1s are non-touch, so this is the less common build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add more memory later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. The memory is soldered to the mainboard on this model. 4GB is fixed for the life of the machine, and it is the main thing to weigh before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I connect an external monitor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eVia Mini DisplayPort. There is no HDMI and no USB-C on this model, so a Mini DisplayPort adapter or cable is needed for HDMI or VGA displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plug in wired network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNot directly. The X1 Carbon G1 has no built-in Ethernet port, so wired network needs a USB Ethernet adapter. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\" style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\" style=\"margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003eThe laptop, a compatible power adapter and a tax invoice. Original packaging, manuals and accessories are not included unless specifically noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #0060a9;border-left:5px solid #0060a9;background:#f7fbfe;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e12-month warranty — buy with confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eThis machine is covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty, with batteries covered for 30 days. If something goes wrong, our Melbourne-based team handles it directly — no offshore call centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eReboot IT has supplied certified refurbished business technology from Melbourne since 2001, to schools, government departments, businesses and home users across Australia. 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