When the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition debuted at CES in early 2025, it immediately caught my attention for its stark departure from the ThinkPad design ethos. No TrackPoint, no black, utilitarian design, and no left right trackpad buttons. Was this even a ThinkPad? Well, yes, but it's something entirely new, as well. The X9 is a highly functional laptop in its own right, with an ultraportable form, decent battery life, and sleek aesthetic with its ribbed bottom plate and engine hub. In fact,...
