Lenovo ThinkPad T400

Very good case quality ; Very good interface configuration ; Very good interface distribution ; Good keyboard and trackpoint ; Very good application performance ; Very fast mass memory ; Low weight ; High energy efficiency ; Bright and unreflective...

Contrast poor and viewing angle dependent display ; Depending on the scenario, disagreeable frequency noises (probably wireless modules) ; Knobby touchpad not very suitable for multi-touch ; Display lid and keyboard stiffness not of the usual high...

That Lenovo has managed to save more than 500 g of weight in comparison to the standard T400 and barely had to make compromises in view of quality and equipment, anyway

Lightweight and sturdy build; ergonomic keyboard; good on-the-go performance

Isn't as light as ultraportables; SSD can be persnikety with some apps

The new T400s definitely extends the ThinkPad X300’s experience and incorporates everything we enjoy out of the ThinkPad family. Relying on this ultraportable as your primary machine depends on your intent; if you’re planning on doing on-the-go video...

Good office performance ; Excellent input devices ; Splash-proof keyboard ; ThinkLight keyboard light ; ThinkVantage tools ; UltraBay Slim Slot ; Docking port ; Buckling resistant hard disk ; Very quiet in idle and office mode

Vertical USB ports ; Port arrangement for lefties ; Recovery DVDs/CDs aren't included

The courage to keep a well-proven, timeless design in this fast moving time

Lovely textured trackpad (ironically redundant given the multitouch screen). Still offers solid ThinkPad design and sturdiness. Turns Paint into Fingerpaint — fun

Huge price markup for touch features. Massive performance, weight and battery hit. Stretching to use multitouch screen is uncomfortable for more than a few seconds, making extended touch usage nearly impossible and rarely accurate

Blazing fast performance, Best-in-class keyboard, Intuitive Simple Tap interface

Heavier than original T400s, High premium for touchscreen

First regular notebook to offer multitouch ; No battery hit from the touch surface

Software supporting full multi-touch controls is still limited ; Expensive upgrade to gain touch controls

Another change is the shape and size of the trackpad buttons. The buttons have a radius contour that goes through the buttons to the edges where they meet the palmrest. From a design standpoint they flow better with the notebook than previous attempts,...

Unparalleled performance from a 14-inch laptop. Nearly as thin as a MacBook Air — including an optical drive. Killer touchpad (plus TrackPoint for old-schoolers). Plus: Caps Lock LED

Only three USB ports. Fn key where the Ctrl key goes. Unbelievably tinny, distant audio. So-so battery life (2 hours, 11 minutes). No ExpressCard slot

Slender size and plenty of ports ; Fantastic keyboard and touchpad

No discrete graphics card

With the T400s laptop, Lenovo heaps on features, cuts the girth, and builds a lean, mean business machine.

Of course, for many enterprise users it’s Windows or nothing, and as long as you’re not expecting to do any major video crunching the T400s should prove a highly capable machine. The extra screen space, more powerful processor and improved port...

The Lenovo ThinkPad T400s is no bargain, but if you want an incredibly powerful business notebook in a remarkably thin design, it’s worth every penny. This system’s sleek looks, top-notch keyboard, blindingly fast performance, and durable chassis allow...