But because I reviewed the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition after Lenovo announced its TrackPoint-less X9 Aura Edition at CES 2025, it became much more than a laptop. It’s tech history.

The original TrackPoint had a smooth rubber red cap that was dome-like, but it was prone to wear and tear and it had poor traction. The “Cat Tongue” nub, on the other hand, exhibited excellent ...