Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Notebook Review

Lenovo’s notebooks span the entire spectrum, offering low-cost models such as the G530, netbooks such as the IdeaPad Y530, and high-end models such as the ThinkPad W700. Today, we’re taking a closer look at Lenovo’s newest offering, the ThinkPad T400s, a thin and light model that’s designed to give users a blend of portability, performance, and energy-efficiency. This notebook is the company’s thinnest and lightest T Series model, weighing 3.91 pounds and measuring just 0.82 inches thick. The T400s incorporates many features from Lenovo’s best selling notebook, the T400, and combines it with the some of the traits of the ThinkPad X300, which is part of Lenovo’s lightest line.

In addition to being Lenovo’s lightest T Series model, the company boasts that the T400s is 22% lighter and 17% thinner than Dell’s E6400 and 22% lighter and 30% thinner than HP’s 6930P notebook. As you should expect though, the portability and performance of the ThinkPad T400s comes at a higher price than everyday notebooks that aren’t quite as portable. The ThinkPad T400s starts at $1,599 and offers many customization options and other features that business users are sure to love, including VoIP support and a powered USB port that will accommodate iPhone/iPod and Blackberry circuitry. In the coming pages, we’ll take a closer look at what this thin and light notebook from Lenovo has to offer, but first, let’s check out the full specifications of the T400s below.

ThinkPad T Series leads the way: Our best processors, fastest graphics, and durable, reliable data storage. It is why T Series notebooks have earned a place on the desks – and in the briefcases – of business leaders worldwide. – Lenovo

Processors (Speed, L2 Cache, FSB)

• Intel Core2 Duo SP9400 (2.4GHz, 6MB Cache, 25 watt)
• Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 (2.53GHz, 6MB Cache, 25 watt)

Chipset/CPU

• Intel 4500MHD/Core2, SV Small FF, 25W

Preloaded Operating Systems

• Genuine Windows XP Professional 32 downgrade
• Genuine Windows Vista Starter Edition for India
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32
• Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 32
• Genuine Windows Vista Business 32
• Genuine Windows Vista Business 64
• DOS License

Memory

• 1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3 1067 MHz

Serial ATA Drives

• 80GB, 128GB, 160GB SSD SATA
• 128 GB, 256GB SSD FDE SATA
• 120GB, 250GB 5400rpm SATA

Displays

• 14.1" wide LED WXGA+ (1440x900)

Graphics

• Integrated Intel GMA 4500 MHD