Lenovo ThinkPad T400

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 extraordinary battery life. With all these changes taking place, Lenovo has also managed to keep the notebook looking like classic (boring) as always, just how ThinkPad lovers who like it.

The design of the T400 has changed a bit. The changes are subtle to the untrained eye, but they are there. The right side is slightly tilted similar to what can be found in the number of older T4x, where the parties angle inward instead of dropping out flat.Upgrade and expansion is a step harder than most laptops, but yet very simple

Build quality is very similar to the previous generation T61, with all its strengths and weaknesses. Fit and finish are great with most parties, but still has a lot of wiggle battery in the back, as well as the feeling of cheap plastic LCD cover.

Lenovo ThinkPad T400 comes with the Intel T9600, clocking in at 2.8GHz, and jammed full of 6MB cache. For graphics, Lenovo includes an ATI Radeon 3470 video card with 256MB of GDDR3 memory. A fast 7200 RPM 160 GB hard drive also included, which contributed to the applications load without much delay. This notebook was awaiting overnight use, and had enough power to handle most games around the office to kill some time. Half-Life 2 in native resolution (1440x900) remained above 30FPS even in big action scenes. Portal was another favorite that worked very well in the native resolution, keeping over framerates 40FPS throughout most of the game.

ThinkPad T400 specifications:

* Screen: 1440 x 900 WXGA+ LED Backlit (Matte finish)
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.83GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)
* Memory: 2GB DDR3 RAM
* Storage: 160GB HDD (7200rpm)
* Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
* Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
* Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 w/ 256MB (hybrid switching)
* Built-in web camera
* Battery: 84Wh 9-cell and 56Wh 6-cell
* Dimensions: 13.2" x 9.4" x 1.47/1.12"
* Weight: 5.lbs 4.8oz with 6-cell, 5lbs 10.8oz with 9-cell
* Retail Price: $2,189