Lenovo has just announced the ThinkPad T400s, a 14.1-inch laptop that is only 0.83 inches thick and less than 4 pounds in weight. I have been using the T400s for a couple of weeks and I am very impressed with this no-compromise notebook. In this 10-minute video you’ll get a complete overview of the T400s, along with the answer to the question: How many times can you say the phrase “thin and light” in a 10-minute video? (Too many).
The T400s I am evaluating has the following specs:
- Processor: Intel P9400, 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB
- HDD: 128 GB Solid-state disk (SSD)
- OS: Windows Vista Business
- Display: 14.1-inch, 1440×900
- Ports: 1 USB/ eSATA, 1 USB 2.0, VGA out, Ethernet, Display Port, audio in/out
- Optical Drive: DVD Dual layer
- Battery: 6-cell
- Webcam: 2 MP
- Connectivity: WiFi, ExpressCard slot
- I/O: Trackpad (multi-touch), trackstick (3 button), Fingerprint reader
The ThinkPad T400s has been a good performer for me so far, with very good system responsiveness. I am seeing nearly six hours of battery life with the standard battery, making this a solid mobile solution for the road warrior. The notebook can be configured with mobile broadband or WiMAX with Lenovo in addition to the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
I have gotten quite used to the multitouch trackpad as shown in the video. It makes using the T400s easily done without a mouse, something I normally don’t like doing. Standard multitouch functions are supported such as zoom in/out and scrolling with two fingers.
The ThinkPad keyboard is well known for its usability and this one lives up to the reputation. Lenovo has included everything you expect in a ThinkPad keyboard and even put oversized ESC and DEL keys for maximum usability. There are dedicated volume controls above the keyboard along with a microphone mute key, which is handy during Skype calls. There are dual microphones with noise cancellation so that conference calls are free of background noise such as key tapping while talking.
The T400s is available now at the Lenovo web site and starts at $1,599. It works with the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, Mini Dock Series 3 and the Mini Dock Plus Series 3 for ultimate mobility.
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