Final thoughts, rating and HEXUS.right2reply
There's a lot to like when it comes to Lenovo's multi-touch ThinkPad T400s. Build quality is about as good as it gets, and both the keyboard and trackpad are of a very high standard.
With a quick Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a solid-state drive at the helm, all-round system responsiveness is excellent. Coupled with near-silent operation and an ultra-thin form factor, it's almost a business masterclass.
Yet, it isn't without its faults. Considering the starting price of nearly £1,500, the lack of discrete graphics is disappointing, and we expected much more in terms of battery life.
The all-new multi-touch display, too, is a mixed bag. Albeit excellent in terms of quality, the usefulness of a multi-touch display in a notebook form factor remains a question mark. The argument becomes more compelling when you realise that the T400s is £237 cheaper when purchased without a touchscreen.
In summary, the many positives far outweigh the sprinkling of negatives. If you're in the market for a multi-touch business notebook, you'll be hard pushed to find one better than the ThinkPad T400s.
The Good
High-quality construction and finish
Excellent keyboard and trackpad
Near-silent in use and snappy all-round performance
Highly-responsive capacitive multi-touch display
The Bad
You'll wish it was a tablet
Poor battery life
No option for discrete graphics
HEXUS Rating
We consider any product score above '50%' as a safe buy. The higher the score, the higher the recommendation from HEXUS to buy. Simple, straightforward buying advice.
The rating is given in relation to the category the component competes in, therefore the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s with multi-touch is evaluated with respect to our 'high-end' criteria.
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s with multi-touch
HEXUS Awards
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s with multi-touch
HEXUS Where2Buy
The ThinkPad T400s notebook can be ordered now from the Lenovo online shop. Pricing for a multi-touch model starts at £1,492.44.
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