The Vaio Z-series is also made partially from carbon fiber. Mine also has the same resolution (1600x900) in a 13" screen. That said, if the X1 carbon was out w

The Vaio Z-series is also made partially from carbon fiber. Mine also has the same resolution (1600x900) in a 13" screen. That said, if the X1 carbon was out when I was buying my laptop, I'd probably have gone for it. The low resolution of the old X1 was what really turned me off. Also, I think a 14" screen is a better compromise than 13" between portability and convenience.