Lenovo ThinkPad Edge ( 13",14",15" )

Quiet, Fast, Quality display

Touchpad, Poorly designed keyboard

Very rigid lid ; Matte, non-slip surfaces ; Dual Pointing ; Keyboard's feedback ; Long battery life ; USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 4.0 ; Easy to upgrade ; Low noise / waste heat ; Admin and security software ; Swift 7200 rpm hard disk

TFT could be brighter for daylight use ; Weak contrasts ; Noisy webcam pictures ; Always audible hard disk

A different platform but even the innards have the same set up. The keyboard is almost identical with the pro-ThinkPad E125

Quiet, even under load ; Hard disk sensor ; Function keys replace F keys ; Many supply options and services

Poorly illuminated display ; Hot under load, as well as idle mode ; Minor manufacturing flaws

The extensive configuration in both hardware and software (ThinkVantage Toolbox) for this price. The smart multi-functional adapter that can be bought optionally

Plain design ; Solid workmanship ; Good connectivity ; HDMI, UMTS modem ; Good application performance ; Chic color alternatives ; Mouse substitute ; Starting price

Meager scope of delivery ; No docking station port ; Glare-type screen ; Poor loudspeakers

The integrated UMTS modem. The good workmanship for this price class and the red cover

Good build quality ; Thin and light ; Excellent keyboard ; Great hardware value

Limited connectivity ; Extremely dim display backlight ; Runs hot when displaying 3D graphics ; Confusing bloatware

We weren’t surprised to find that Lenovo’s new convertible is a good laptop. The company’s experience in this area has paid off with Microsoft’s move towards touchscreen devices. No other convertible on the market can match the value proposition of the...

The ThinkPad Edge E220s is the best-looking and most comfortable small business notebook on the market. Its gorgeous soft-plastic and chrome design makes a bold statement in the boardroom or the coffee shop and its keyboard provides the best typing...

Strong performance ; Best-in-class keyboard and touchpad ; Three lid options ; Solid battery life ; Great value

Narrow viewing angles ; Mediocre hard drive

Lenovo ThinkPads have long been famous for their incredibly responsive keyboards. However, the new Edge series has a spill-resistant island-style keyboard with a level of tactile feedback that makes it a touch typist’s dream machine, offering perhaps...

Good performance ; Comfortable keyboard and touchpad ; Quiet cooling system

Keyboard and palmrest flex ; Build quality not up to ThinkPad standards

Typing pressure and feedback is similar to a typical ThinkPad keyboard, so similar in fact that if you type with your eyes closed, you might not even realize the key shape changed. Throw distance seems to be identical to my T60 with the same type of...

Good performance ; Nice build quality ; Great keyboard

Screen protection could be improved ; 4.5 hour battery life

One aspect of the clean design I disliked on the Edge 14 is its lack of both hard drive indicator and wireless activity lights. Compared to other notebooks, this setup prevents you from seeing if wireless cards are currently powered on, which is handy...

Still, for its balance of performance and longevity, combined with excellent build quality and a brilliant keyboard, there’s plenty to like about the ThinkPad Edge 13. The glossy display is a mild frustration, but otherwise this is a solid machine with...