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Lenovo ThinkPad T400s is a 14.1-inch powerful laptop aimed at businessmen. The new laptop is highly configurable, yet even the most basic version should be more than satisfactory for business use with its 2.53-GHz intel processor and 2 GB of RAM. Moreover, the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s features a 128GB SDD disc to improve its performance further.

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s pros:
+ Solid design
+ Fast solid state drive
+ Excellent keyboard
+ Very light and thin
+ Outstanding performance

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s cons:
- Poor viewing angles
- Below average graphocs performance
- Unusual memory card reader

Design:

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s measures 13.27 x 9.49 x 0.83″ and weighs 3lbs 14.3oz. Some elements of the laptop’s design resemble the usual Lenovo laptop, yet such features as carbon-glas fiber lid and slim lines suggest that the laptop is state-of-the-art. The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s make an impression of an extremely solid and durable laptop despite is inconspicuous look perhaps because of its magnesium alloy keyboard bezel, or the metal hinges.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s has all the ports necessary for business use and a few more. For example, it has VGA and DisplayPort for video, two USB ports, one eSATA/USB port, Ethernet and a combined audio-out/microphone port. As an option you might also add a 5-in-1 memory card reader.
The full size keyboard is very comfortable and almost identical with any other Lenovo laptop keyboard, but this time the delete and escape buttons are a bit larger than in other computers which makes writing even faster and more error-free.
The trackpoint is very accurate, but if you dislike using it you can make use of the wide and textured touchpad. Following Apple’s MacBook Pro the Lenovo laptop supports multitouch gestures.

Performance:

The 14.1-inch laptop displays 1440 x 900 image which is just perfect for such a screen. The displayed image is bright, vivid and sharp as long as you look straight at it. The viewing angles in the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s slightly disappoint. When displaying fast motion, for example when watching a film, some pixelation may be visible, but for business use the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s should be just fine.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s comes with an integrated fingerprint reader so you can bypass the Windows login screen and/or protect your data more safely. The fingerprint reader works very well so you will not have to try several times to perform the desired action.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s comes with a built-in 2 megapixel webcam above its display so it is much better than on the Samsung N120 and Toshiba mini NB205. The image recorder with the camera is sharp and clear, just as you might expect.
What’s important is that the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s does not overheat even after prolonged use and when you do a lot of intensive work.

When it comes to its processing power the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s with its 2.53 GHz processor, Solid State Drive and 2 GB of RAM is a lot faster than an average lightweight laptop. The PCMark Vantage test score of almost 6000 should tell you all you need. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s scores poorly in graphics tests with results below the category average. So the Lenovo laptop is clearly business oriented and not aimed at movie watchers and players.

Selected Lenovo ThinkPad T400s features and specifications:

• Processors Options – Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 (2.4GHz, 6MB Cache, 25 watt) or  Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9600 (2.53GHz, 6MB Cache, 25 watt)

• Operating Systems choices – XP Professional 32 downgrade – Windows Vista® Home Basic – Windows Vista® Home Premium – Windows Vista® Business – Windows Vista® Business 64

• Chipset/CPU – Intel® 4500MHD/Core™2, SV Small FF, 25W

• Displays – 14.1″ wide LED WXGA+ (1440×900) Graphics – Integrated Intel® GMA 4500 MHD

• Memory – 1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3 1067 MHz Hard Drives from 80GB SSD to 120GB SSD with 250GB SSD available at a later stage – 120GB to 250 GB 5400rpm SATA

• Supported WLAN Cards Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5300 (3×3) – Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 (1×2) – • Intel® WiMax WiFi Link 5150 (1×2) –  Realtek Wireless B, G, N Card

• Integrated Communications – WWAN, WiMAX, WLAN Bluetooth®, UWB Constant Connect Support – 34mm card (US and Canada Only) – Constant Secure Support (US and Canada Only)

• Ports and Slots – 1 Standard USB 2.0, 1 Powered USB 2.0, 1 USB/eSATA –  VGA, DisplayPort, Mic/Headphone, RJ45 –  Optional 34mm Express Card or 5-in-1 Multimedia Card Reader – Combo Microphone in /Audio out

• Additional Features – Integrated 2MP Camera –  Multi-Touch TouchPad Optical Drive options –  DVD ROM –  CD-RW/DVD Combo drive – DVD recordable multiburner or Blu-ray™ DVD

• Security – Integrated Fingerprint Reader with LED ‘Smart Indicators’ –  Trusted Platform Module –  ConstantSecure (WWAN models)

• Battery – 6 cell Li Ion Prismatic Battery for up to up to 5.5 hrs or 3 cell Ultra Bay battery: up to 8.5 hrs with 6 cell battery

Other recently reviewed laptops:

Toshiba mini NB205, Samsung N120, MacBook Pro