I get it, but it is overpriced. It is not even a homage, because the Thinkpads back in the day WERE THE BEST.
What they should have done, is make an X1 Carbon with XPS 15"specs, like a MacBook Pro, with proper dGPU, 4K screen, 10 hour battery life, etc.
Make it the most perfect, sickest, badass machine. And then charge $$$. I would buy it.