Lenovo ThinkPad T400

225 reviews

Jan, 2025

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battery (37)
durability (33)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 225 reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad T400. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the durability and battery. The portability and price are also appreciated. There are some mixed views about the energy efficiency, and many are negative about the touchpad.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo ThinkPad T400 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Lenovo ThinkPad T400

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 user reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad T400 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the portability and battery are overall positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the durability.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Lenovo ThinkPad T400

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad T400 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the battery and price are overall positive. The performance and durability are also appreciated. The screen and reliability get less positive views.

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.ca review summary for Lenovo ThinkPad T400

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad T400 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : Nate Ralph (pcworld.com)

Thinkpad T400

ThinkPads are the three-piece power suits of the laptop world, delivering sturdy hardware and high-end components in an unassuming black chassis. The new T400 is no exception. Excellent battery life and useful productivity applications are wrapped in a...

Outstanding battery life The amazingly handy ThinkVantage suite

Lackluster speakers could use some oompf Graphics are suitable for work only

Though Lenovo's ThinkPad T400 costs more than Acer's TravelMate 6293, this all-purpose laptop is a pretty compelling package. At $1419 (as of March 9, 2009), the Thinkpad T400 gives you sturdy construction, great battery life, smart design, and some...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Nate Ralph (pcworld.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T400 Laptop Review

Outstanding battery life ; The amazingly handy ThinkVantage suite

Lackluster speakers could use some oompf ; Graphics are suitable for work only

The Thinkpad T400 couples long battery life with useful features for an efficient workhorse in a simple black shell.

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T400

A sound foundation and improved features place the Lenovo ThinkPad in the number one slot, once again.

Dual graphics chipsets. Fastest Centrino 2 processor that's not branded Extreme. Fast, spinning hard drive. Wide range of wireless options. Excellent resolution on an LED screen. Priced well below past launches. Impressive battery life, especially with...

BD-ROM option would be nice.

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Sep, 2008

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Lenovo Thinkpad T400

There are subtle yet noteworthy differences between the T400 and the 6930p. First, despite its 56-Wh extended battery, the T400, at 5.2 pounds, weighs a tenth of a pound less than the 6930p with its 37-Wh configuration. Both have 14-inch widescreen...

BD-ROM option would be nice

Lenovo's T-Series has once again set the bar for business laptops with up-to-date performance parts and a new Centrino 2 feature named Switchable Graphics.

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Expert review by : Martina Osztovits (notebookcheck.net)

Review Lenovo Thinkpad T400 (6474-19G) Notebook

Business Device from Tradition. As Value Line models are thought

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 bigger T500 from Lenovo and in any case the Latitude E6400 from Dell. Other business notebooks with the same processor and graphic chip, but also with a larger display (15.4 inch) would be the Toshiba Satellite Pro S300 or the HP Compaq 6730b.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

Updated Lenovo ThinkPad T400 Review

Upgrade and expansion is a step harder than most notebooks, but still very simple. To gain access to all user-replaceable parts, you simply remove five screws and carefully remove the palmrest and keyboard. Here you gain access to an open WWAN slot,...

Screen backlight makes me wonder where I put my sunglasses ; Excellent battery life even with high brightness screen ; Improved keyboard support ; Excellent ThinkPad build quality

ThinkLight still needs some work

One feature that has been on ThinkPads almost forever is the ThinkLight, which is a small white LED located above the screen that illuminates the keyboard. On every other model that has this light, it works as intended and gives a little light on the...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T400 Review

The new 14-inch ThinkPad T400 is the latest Lenovo notebook based off of the Intel Montevina platform. This computer offers all new features such as hybrid graphics, LED backlit displays, and power-saving refinements that let the notebook get...

10 hours of battery life with the 9-cell battery ; Very bright LED backlit LCD ; Under normal conditions is very cool and quiet ; Hybrid graphics that let you switch between great 3D performance or great battery life

Keyboard flex in a ThinkPad ... the end of an era ; Keyboard light that blinds you instead of just illuminating the keyboard

The Lenovo ThinkPad T400 proved to be an exceptional 14" business notebook, giving almost unheard-of battery performance under modest running conditions. Nearly 10 hours of runtime with the extended battery easily puts this notebook into the all-day...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T400 First Look

The new 14-inch T400 ThinkPad is the latest Lenovo notebook based off of the Intel Montivena platform. This computer offers all new features such as hybrid graphics, LED backlit displays, and power saving refinements that let the notebook get...

Expect to see more information covered in our full review that will be up in the next few days, as well as our upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad T500 first look

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T400

Lenovo's ThinkPad T400 is another fine entry into its portfolio, but be prepared to spend extra to get the features you need.

Great structural integrity, Dual-navigation system, Keyboard downlight

Short battery life — make sure to buy a six- or eight-cell battery

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : studentbuyingguide.com (studentbuyingguide.com)

ThinkPad T400 Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad T400 is a 14” screen laptop commonly seen being toted around by business people, but if you're looking for a quality laptop to last you four years of school then the semi-rugged T400 could fit your needs as well.

Apr, 2009

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