Reviews Lenovo THINKPAD T400. Lenovo T400 laptop: specifications and reviews Lenovo thinkpad t400 package without camera
Often the new is the well-forgotten old. But in the case of new IBM/Lenovo models, it would be more correct to say “classic”. The most correct forms, a minimum of design refinements, everything is strict, but stylish and tasteful. This is exactly what a laptop should be, the main buyer of which is the corporate consumer. Externally, the new generation of the T series is no different from the old one - the only differences are in the digital index and the filling. Both laptops reviewed in this article, the ThinkPad T400 and T500, are built on the new Intel Centrino 2 mobile platform, both are equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processors and 2 GB of RAM. But the older model ThinkPad T500 has a video subsystem based on AMD RADEON HD3650, while the younger ThinkPad T400 has an HD3470. In addition, the matrices are different - the 15-inch model has a screen resolution of 1680x1050 pixels, and the 14-inch model has 1440x900 pixels.
Technical characteristics declared by the manufacturer
| OS | Windows XP Professional |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) |
| Chipset | Intel GM45+ICH9-M |
| Video | AMD Mobility Radeon HD3470, 256 MB |
| Sound | Conexant Cx20561 |
| Matrix type | 14.1, 1440x900, Lenovo (Samsung) LTN141WD-L05 |
| RAM | 2 GB (2x PC3-8500 DDR3) |
| HDD | 250 GB (Hitachi HTS542525K9SA00) |
| Optical drive | LG HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-U20N |
| Interfaces | 3x USB 2.0 1x VGA 1x Firewire (IEEE 1394a) 1x RJ-45 1x RJ-11 1x memory card slot 1x ExpressCard/54 1x headphone jack 1x microphone connector |
| Wireless interfaces | Intel WiFi Link 5300 |
| Network adapter | Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection |
| Additionally | Web camera, 1.3 MP |
| Battery | Lithium 6-section, 56 Wh (5200 mAh) |
| Dimensions, mm | 335.5x238x34.9 |
| Weight, kg | 2,5 |
| Cost, rub. | ~50 000 |
Contents of delivery
The delivery set includes the following items:
- Charger;
- overlays for the manipulator (trackpoint);
- complete operating instructions;
- initial installation instructions;
- Safety and Warranty Guide;
- brochure with a list of additional accessories.
Appearance and ease of use
The ThinkPad T400 still has the same classic appearance as most previous models, including IBM laptops themselves. When folded, it is a strict parallelepiped with barely smoothed corners. The display cover is made of a material familiar to Lenovo laptops - matte plastic containing metal chips.
The material looks great, and besides, it is very practical - it is not afraid of small scratches that plague “glossy” laptops, as well as fingerprints. When pressure is applied to the lid, it bends quite a bit, but the rigid Roll Cage frame, made of magnesium alloys, prevents it from bending until it comes into contact with the fragile matrix. The panels of the work area are made of thick black plastic with a rough surface, and the bottom is made of slightly thinner black plastic with a matte surface.
The case doors are connected by small but powerful metal hinges integrated into the laptop frame. The lid, when folded, is held in place by two hooks, and the lock latch is located at the right edge of the front end of the lid. The rubber shock absorbers on the lid are very tiny, and when the laptop is folded, they do not cope with their main task at all, and, despite the presence of two hooks, there is about 0.5 mm of play between the flaps. A slight play in the battery mount is also noticeable. Otherwise, the build quality turned out to be very good, although the overall impression was still slightly spoiled by the play of the lid.
The front edge carries an IEEE-1394 port, a wireless switch, a pair of standard audio connectors, and the aforementioned lock latch.
At the back, most of the space is occupied by the battery, to the left of which there is a socket for installing a security lock, and to the right is an external power connector and a ventilation grille.
The left end is the busiest - a ventilation grille, a VGA port, RJ-11 and RJ-45 communication ports, a pair of vertically located USB ports, a slot for installing ExpressCard/54 expansion cards and a PCMCIA port, in place of which, as in our case, can be installed memory card reader. We noted a few shortcomings in the layout of the left panel. First, the surface is too busy. Secondly, vertically located USB ports are too close to each other; moreover, with this type of placement of a USB port, the likelihood of damage to the installed connector is much higher than with a horizontal placement.
The right panel houses the hard drive cover, one vertically positioned USB port, and a removable optical drive that can be replaced with an optional battery or a dummy cover.
The bottom of the laptop is flat and dotted with many ventilation holes, but their size is small. A docking station connection connector is installed in the central part of the bottom.
The workspace is not much different from most T-series laptops. It’s worth noting one drawback right away - when pressure is applied above the keyboard, in the area of the shutdown key, the case panel flexes noticeably, which is very strange, given the general “stiffness” and rigidity of the case. The keyboard is full-size, with the width of the alphabetic keys being 18.5 mm. The key travel is soft, with a clear indication of the actuation moment, but, unfortunately, the keys are quite noisy. When you press hard on the keys, the base of the keyboard moves noticeably, which is especially noticeable on the right side.
There are three manipulator keys under the keyboard; the “trackpoint” is located between the keys in the center of the keyboard. The touch panel has a size of 70x38 mm and is equipped with horizontal and vertical scrolling areas. The keys of both manipulators have a fairly long travel, but all the keys are quiet.
Under the keyboard, in the area of the arrow keys, there is a mandatory element for the corporate segment of laptops - a fingerprint scanner. Above the keyboard there is a power button, as well as volume control keys and a button for calling up the ThinkVantage Productivity Center proprietary menu. A pair of built-in speakers are hidden in the corners under the decorative grille.
Ten system status icon indicators are built into the bottom of the display cover. When the lid is closed, indicators for network, battery status and standby mode are available. A web camera and a tiny keyboard backlight are built into the top edge of the display cover.
Display
The laptop has a 14.1-inch widescreen display with a matte surface and a resolution of 1440x900 pixels. In the test packages, the matrix is referred to as Lenovo, but in fact, nothing more than a Samsung product is installed - model LTN141WD-L05, more detailed characteristics of which can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The display is quite contrasty and bright; it does not turn into a mirror in back or side lighting, because it has a matte rather than glossy surface. The backlight power is quite enough to work in any conditions. But color rendering and viewing angles (especially horizontal) leave much to be desired - at the slightest deviation from the right viewing angle, the colors fade and are inverted, so during operation you periodically have to adjust the angle of the matrix
Based on materials from the site www.3dnews.ru
Nestled comfortably in the mid-range segment of Lenovo's ThinkPad family, the T series offers a strong combination of price, performance and portability. The 14.1-inch T400 is less bulky than the small business Lenovo SL or budget R Series, and less expensive than the ultraportable Lenovo X or heavy-duty W Series. At $1,549, this business laptop has top-notch features like switchable graphics, as well as long battery life and excellent ergonomics. In other words, it has everything you'd expect from a ThinkPad.
Lenovo T400: Design Review
While Dell and HP have already given their business laptop lines more modern designs, the T400 doesn't offer any new touches to the classic ThinkPad look. The chassis and keyboard are black, with a touch of bright red on the TrackPoint joystick and blue on some keys, including the ThinkVantage button, which launches Lenovo's software utility, and the Enter key. A row of green status lights is located just below the screen.
Unlike the SL and X300/X301 series, the T400 has simple, metal hinges, rather than smooth, black ones. The lid is not made of glossy plastic and does not have a luminous logo, as in the SL series.
Like the Samsung X460, the laptop's greatest thickness is only 33mm.
The extended 9-cell battery forms a significant bulge at the back of the device and lifts overall weight to 2.54kg from the slim 2.13kg of the low-capacity four-cell battery. Although the system fits comfortably on your lap and doesn't tip over, the back of the laptop is noticeably heavier than the front.
Adequate ports
The Lenovo T400 comes standard with all the ports a mobile professional could want, with one exception. The right side also houses the only USB port. On the left there is an ExpressCard/54 slot, Ethernet, a modem connector and two more USB ports. The front panel houses a FireWire connector, as well as a microphone input and a headphone output, and a Kensington lock on the rear panel. For added security, the system even comes with a fingerprint reader.
A card reader, an absolute must these days, isn't included in the base configuration, but it's available as an option for an extra $10 when you order the T400 from Lenovo.com. Users would also like to have DisplayPort and HDMI ports, but they are not essential.
Keyboard, TrackPoint and Touchpad
The Lenovo T400 has the same keyboard as other ThinkPad models, with strong feedback and predictable key layout. However, if you put it next to some of the other devices in the line, such as the X300, SL300 and the old Z61t, you'll notice that the keys on the T400 are a little less responsive and, unlike the rest of the range, there's noticeable flex throughout the keyboard. Users note the difference in internal design and the use of a weaker base plate than, for example, the ThinkPad T61.
Between the “P” and “P” keys the already familiar miniature TrackPoint strain gauge joystick is conveniently located. While most users prefer the touchpad, many appreciate the precision of this pointing device, and touch typists appreciate the ability to move around the screen without removing their hands from the center row of keys. Owners who don't like the TrackPoint joystick can ignore it entirely and use the precision touchpad below the space bar to navigate.
Heating temperature
Like other ThinkPad laptops, the Lenovo T400 remains pleasantly cool in use. For example, after 15 minutes of web surfing, the temperature between the G and H keys did not exceed 29 degrees, the touchpad had a temperature of 28 ° C, and the rear lower part of the case heated up to an average of 29. According to experts, any temperature not exceeding 32 degrees on the scale Celsius can be considered exceptionally cool.
Display
The 14.1-inch diagonal LED-backlit screen produces vibrant colors and crisp images for both normal laptop use and video viewing. Color quality remains stable at angles up to 45 degrees, which is enough for at least three adults to be able to sit in front of the screen and watch a movie without discomfort.
Lenovo releases the T400 with a resolution of 1280 x 800 (WXGA) or 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) pixels. Users strongly recommend choosing the option with the best display performance. The 1440 x 900 pixels on the 14.1-inch monitor provide enough screen real estate to comfortably view web content or long documents without eye strain.
Webcam
1.3 megapixels is more than enough for video conferencing, but it's clearly too little for photography. Photos and videos taken in low light conditions are clear, bright and full of detail, but pixelated. In Skype video chat, movements are smooth.
Surprisingly good sound
The built-in speakers produce loud, clear, although a little metallic sound at higher volumes, both when watching videos and when playing music. Users report that when listening to jazz, dance-pop and rock, they experienced little distortion even at maximum volume. Still, the results are far from hi-fi systems, so audiophiles will probably need headphones or external speakers.
Switchable graphics
Lenovo offers the T400 with two different graphics options: an integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD chip or a switchable graphics solution that allows users to choose between the same power-efficient Intel chip and the more powerful ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 card without rebooting.
Performance
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz, 2 GB DDR3 RAM and Centrino 2 chipset provide strong performance test results for the Lenovo T400 laptop. PCMark Vantage's switchable graphics performance in high-performance mode scores an impressive 3,576 points, 700 points above the average for thin and light systems. That's better than the Dell Latitude E6400 (3025), Fujitsu LifeBook S6520 (3383), and Lenovo's SL400 (3411). The EliteBook 6930p, which had a significantly higher score of 3,749, has a slower 2.4 GHz processor, an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 graphics card, but has a lower resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels.
Both modes of the Lenovo T400 are rated positively by users. The laptop allows you to simultaneously take a Skype video call, stream high-definition video from Fox.com, and edit a Word document without any noticeable lag or program pauses on both the high-performance and low-cost integrated graphics processor.
Booting takes 1 minute and 5 seconds, which is 1 second slower than average for laptops in this class. But still, users would like to significantly reduce the start time, at least to the level (53 s).
Graphics performance
In High Performance mode, the Lenovo T400 scored 2,557 in 3DMark06, which is 1,200 above average and better than the SL400 (2,225) and Samsung X460 (2,082), both of which have discrete graphics. The energy-saving processor drags the 3DMark06 score down to a mediocre 753 points, 600 below average.
Laptop owners do not recommend using the T400 as a gaming machine, only as a last resort. For example, the F.E.A.R. test in high performance mode it produces a respectable but unremarkable 35 fps at 1024 x 768 and 24 fps at 1440 x 900 pixels. Energy-saving graphics allow us to get only 15 and 6 fps as a result of the test.
For a business system, the T400 provides good multimedia performance. DVD viewing is enjoyable in both discrete and integrated graphics mode. Dark scenes are reproduced accurately and with less noise or distortion, while bright scenes are quite colorful.
Hard drive performance
The Lenovo T400 is available in 5400 and 7200 rpm hard drive variants, as well as solid-state SSD drives. According to user reviews, the Hitachi 160 GB HDD with a speed of 7,200 rpm is the weakest link in the overall performance configuration of the laptop. The drive completed the test copying 4.97 GB of mixed media files in 5 minutes 9 seconds, which corresponds to 16.5 MB/s - average for models in this category. Although the score is better than the SL400 (12.6 MB/s), HP EliteBook 6930p (12.7 MB/s) and Fujitsu LifeBook S6520 (14.9 Mbps), the Dell Latitude E6400's drive speed is only 5400 rpm runs at 18.5 MB/s.
Configuring the system with a larger drive capacity can improve performance. The Lenovo SL300, with its 250GB 5400RPM Hitachi drive, is significantly ahead of the Lenovo SL400. For those who can afford to pay for higher speeds, users are advised to purchase solid-state drives.
Wireless Performance
The Intel WiFi Link 5100 provides good data transfer speeds for laptops in this class: an average of 20.7 Mbps at a distance of up to 5 m and 16.3 Mbps at a distance of up to 15 m. The T400 can also be equipped with integrated mobile broadband cards cellular operators.
Battery life
A laptop battery test involving continuous web surfing via Wi-Fi in high performance mode showed the T400's battery life to be 5 hours 19 minutes. This compares to the Dell Latitude E6400 (5:17) and Lenovo SL400 (5:20).
In power saving mode, the Lenovo T400's battery lasted a whopping 6 hours and 26 minutes, which is significantly longer than the category average (4:28). However, it's important to remember that testing was done with a bulky nine-cell battery pack, so six- and four-cell devices have significantly shorter battery life.
Included Software
Like other ThinkPad laptops, including the SL400 and SL300, the T400 is free of bloatware. The system comes with typical Lenovo Care utilities, including battery management, system recovery, and password management, as well as drive security tools and Lenovo T400 drivers. InterVideo WinDVD and Roxio Easy Media Creator are included for recording and playing DVDs.
When upgrading to a new operating system, you will need to update your Lenovo T400 laptop power management software. Drivers and new software can be obtained from lenovo.com. True, the manufacturer does not provide drivers for devices that have not been tested with Windows 10. This includes the Lenovo T400. Instructions for updating the software are also located there.
Verdict
The advantages of the model are the ability to work with two types of graphics hardware and the long operating time of the nine-cell battery. Among its shortcomings are an outdated design, mediocre hard drive performance, a clunky appearance when using an extended battery, and the lack of a memory card slot in the standard configuration.
So the Lenovo T400, complete with its nine-cell battery, is not the lightest 14.1-inch laptop, but it is one of the most powerful and longest-lasting devices in its class. Switchable graphics, a fast processor and the Centrino 2 chipset give owners a portable system with desktop-like performance and battery life exceeding 6 hours.
Lenovo T series laptops are located in the middle segment of the ThinkPad family. Devices in this series are characterized by a strong combination of price, mobility and performance. The 14-inch Lenovo T400 is less bulky than the Lenovo SL laptop or R series, but it costs much less than LenovoX portables or the heavy-duty W series, starting at $1,549. This device combines top-notch features such as long battery life, switchable graphics and excellent ergonomics. In other words, the device has everything you would expect from a ThinkPad.
LenovoT400 laptop: design review
While HP and Dell have already provided their line of business laptops with more modern designs, the Lenovo T400 does not add any new features to the classic ThinkPad look. The laptop's keyboard and chassis are finished in classic black, paired with a bright red Track Point joystick and blue accents on some keys, including the Think Vantage button. This button launches the Lenovo software utility and the enter button. Just below the screen is a row of green status lights. Unlike the SL series, the LenovoT400 laptop uses simple metal hinges instead of sleek black ones. The laptop lid is not made of glossy plastic. There is no glowing logo on it, like in SL series devices. Similar to the SamsungX 460 devices, the LenovoT400 laptop has a maximum thickness of 33mm. The use of an extended 9-cell battery creates a significant bulge at the back of the device. Additionally, this increases the overall weight of the device to 2.54 kg. The laptop fits comfortably on your lap and does not tip over when working. The back of the device is much heavier than the front.
The Lenovo T400 laptop traditionally comes with all the ports that a professional could need. There is only one exception here. On the right side there is an optical drive and one USB port. On the left side there is an Express card/54 slot, an Ethernet port, a modem connector and two USB ports. On the front panel there is a Fire Wire connector and a jack, a microphone input, and a headphone output. There is a Kensington lock on the back panel. For added security, the system even comes with an optional fingerprint reader. The basic configuration lacks a memory card reader, which is absolutely necessary today. However, it is available as an option for an additional $10. Also, many users would like to have HDMI and Display Ports in their device. But it is worth noting that these connectors are not vital.
Lenovo T400: Keyboard, Touchpad and Track Point
The LenovoT400 is a laptop with the same keyboard as other ThinkPad devices. The keyboard keys have a predictable layout and strong feedback. However, if we consider it next to other devices in the line, we can note that the LenovoT400 has less responsive keys. In addition, the LenovoT400 keyboard flexes noticeably. Users also note the use of a weaker base plate than the ThinkPad T61 and a different internal design. Between the “P” and “P” keys there is a miniature Track Point strain gauge joystick. Most users prefer the touchpad, but many appreciate the accuracy of this pointing device. Touch typists were pleased to be able to move around the screen without taking their hands off the center row keys. Those users who don't like the Track Point joystick can ignore it completely and use the high-precision touchpad located below the spacebar for navigation.
Lenovo T400: heating temperature
The Lenovo T400, like other ThinkPad laptops, stays cool during use. After 15 minutes of surfing the Internet, the heating temperature between the G and H keys did not exceed 29 degrees. The touchpad heated up to 28 degrees. The back of the case heated to an average of 29 degrees. According to experts, any temperature below 32 degrees can be considered cool.
Lenovo T400: display
Lenovo T400 has a 14.1-inch LED-backlit screen. The screen produces clear images and vibrant colors during normal laptop use and video viewing. Color rendering quality remains stable at angles up to 45 degrees. This is quite enough for three adults to sit at the screen and watch a movie at the same time. The Lenovo T400 laptop is available with a resolution of 1440×900 or 1280×800 pixels. Users recommend choosing the option with the best display performance. The 14.1-inch screen has a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels, providing enough screen space to comfortably view all online content or long documents without straining your eyes. A 1.3 MP web camera will be more than enough for video conferencing. However, this will clearly be too little to create high-quality photographs. Videos and photos taken in low light conditions will be quite bright, clear, but pixelated. Movements in video chat via Skype are quite smooth. The device has surprisingly good sound. The built-in speakers produce clear, loud, albeit slightly tinny sound. This applies to both watching videos and playing music. As users note, when listening to rock, jazz and dance-pop, they did not experience distortion even at the maximum volume level. Still, the results obtained are quite far from Hi-Fi class systems. Music lovers will most likely need external speakers or headphones.
Lenovo T400: Switchable Graphics
Lenovo offers the T400 with two different graphics options: an integrated Intel GMA 4500 M HD chip or a switchable graphics solution that allows users to choose between the energy-efficient chip from Intel and the more powerful ATIMobility Radeon HD 3470 graphics card without rebooting.
Lenovo T400: performance
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB of DDR3 RAM, and the Centrino 2 chipset provide high results when testing the performance of the LenovoT400 laptop. In high-performance mode, the switchable graphics performance in the PC Mark Vantage test shows an impressive 3576 points. This is 700 points higher than the average for light and thin computing systems. That's better than the Fujitsu Life Book S6520 (3,383), Dell Latitude E6400 (3,025), and Lenovo's SL 400 (3,411). The Elite Book 6930P, which scored higher (3749), has a slower 2.4 GHz processor, an ATI Mobility RadeonHD 3450 graphics card, and a lower resolution of just 1280 x 800 pixels. In their reviews, users positively evaluate both modes of operation of the LenovoT400 laptop. The laptop allows you to simultaneously receive a Skype video call, broadcast high-definition video and edit a document in Microsoft Word without any significant delays, both when using a power-efficient and integrated graphics processor. Loading takes 1 minute 5 seconds. This is 1 second slower than the average for laptops in this class. However, users would still like to reduce the startup time, at least to the level of the Dell Latitude E6400 laptop.
Lenovo T400: Graphics efficiency
The Lenovo T400 laptop in high performance mode showed 2557 points in the 3DMark06 test. This is 1200 above average and beats the Samsung X460 and SL400. When using an energy-saving processor, the test results drop to 753 points, which is 600 points below the average. LenovoT400 owners do not recommend using the laptop as a gaming machine. The FEAR test in high performance mode shows a value of 35 fps at a resolution of 1025x769 and 24 fps at a resolution of 1440x900 pixels. Energy-saving graphics allow you to get only 15 and 6 fps, respectively. As a business system, the LenovoT400 provides good multimedia performance. Watching DVDs in both discrete and integrated graphics mode is quite enjoyable. Dark scenes are reproduced with less distortion and noise. The plots turn out to be quite colorful.
Lenovo T400: Hard Drive Performance
The LenovoT400 laptop is available in HDD and SSD variants. Based on user reviews, Hitachi's 160GB 7200rpm hard drives are the weakest link in the laptop's overall performance. The drive completed a test copy of 4.97 GB in 5 minutes 9 seconds. This corresponds to 16.5 Mb/s. It is worth noting that this value is average for models in this category. Although the score is higher than the HP Elite Book 6930p, Lenovo SL400, or Futjitsu Life Book S6520, the Dell Latitude E6400 runs at 18.5 MB/s. Configuring the system with a larger drive capacity can improve performance. The same LenovoSL300 laptop with a 250GB Hitachi hard drive is significantly ahead of the SL400. For those who can afford to pay extra for higher speeds, users are advised to purchase solid-state drives.
Lenovo T400: Wireless Performance
The Intel WiFi Link 5100 card provides high data transfer speeds for laptops in this class. On average it is 20.7 Mbit/s at a distance of 5 meters and 16.3 Mbit/s at a distance of 15 meters. You can also optionally equip your Lenovo T400 laptop with integrated mobile broadband cards from cellular operators.
Lenovo T400: Battery Life
When testing battery performance, which consisted of continuous web surfing via Wi-Fi in high performance mode, the battery life of the LenovoT400 laptop was 5 hours 19 minutes. This value is quite comparable with the data obtained for the Lenovo SL 400 (5 hours 20 minutes) and Dell Latitude E6400 (5 hours 17 minutes) laptops. Lenovo T400 in power saving mode can last all 6 hours 26 minutes. This is significantly higher than the average for the entire device category - 4 hours 28 minutes.
However, it is worth considering that testing was carried out with a nine-cell battery. Six- and four-cell devices exhibit significantly lower battery life.
Lenovo T400: included software
Like many ThinkPad laptops, the Lenovo T400 is free of bloatware. The system comes with Lenovo Care utilities, including battery management, password management, and system recovery. Also included are drive and driver protection tools. If you upgrade to a new operating system, the user will need to update the power management software of the LenovoT400 laptop. You can get drivers and new software from Lenovo.com. However, it is worth considering that the manufacturer does not provide drivers for those devices that have not been tested with the Windows 10 operating system.
Conclusion
The advantages of the LenovoT400 model include the ability to work with two types of graphics hardware at once and the long operating time of the nine-cell battery. Disadvantages of the system include an outdated design, mediocre hard drive performance, the lack of a memory card slot in the standard configuration, and a clunky appearance when using an extended battery.
- Built-in numeric keypad and integrated UltraNav dual pointing system with wide touchpad below the keyboard, click zones, label scroll areas, multi-touch; and TrackPoint and customizable touchpad for maximum pointing flexibility.
- ThinkVantage button, individual speaker volume up, down and mute buttons, microphone mute button
- The keyboard has an Fn key, which is a special key located in the lower left corner. The Fn key allows the user to instantly activate the following operating functions by pressing the Fn key and the function key labeled:
- Standby / Suspend / Sleep mode
- Switch between device display modes
- multimedia
- A fingerprint reader is integrated into the stand for the rest of your ThinkPad laptop to prevent unauthorized access to your laptop and data
- Waterproof
- ThinkLight Keyboard Light illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low light conditions
- PC3-8500 Non-Parity Technology (NP) Double Data Rate Three (DDR3)
- Two SO-DIMM slots
- Use of 1067 MHz SO DIMM memory is recommended for this system.
- 1 GB, 2GB, or 4GB memory
- Supports up to a maximum memory of 8GB
- 2GB, 4GB Intel Turbo Memory (on some models)
Note: Only 64-bit operating systems support more than 3GB of system memory (RAM).
- All systems come with the UltraNav dual pointing system, featuring TrackPoint and a customizable touchpad for maximum pointing flexibility is part of the keyboard. TrackPoint features Press-to-Select, Internet scrolling and magnifying glass for precise and convenient control.
Connection
extension
Operating environment
For systems with 358.1 mm (14.1 inch) TFT display:
Platform:
- Width: 337 mm (13.3 in)
- Depth: 241 mm (9.5 in)
- Height: 21.1 to 25.9 mm (0.83 to 1.02 in)
- Tuned system weight: Starting at 1.77 kg (3.9 lbs)
Environment:
- Maximum unassisted altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
- Temperature
- At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft)
- Operating room: 5.0°C to 35.0°C (41°F to 95°F)
- Non-operating: 5.0°C to 43.0°C (41°F to 109°F)
- At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft)
- Maximum temperature when operating under reduced pressure conditions: 31.3°C (88°F)
- At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft)
- Relative Humidity:
- Operating room: 8% to 80%
Non-working: 5% to 95%
Note: When charging the battery, its temperature should be at least 10°C (50°F).
Thermal power
- 65 W (222 BTU/h) maximum or 90 W maximum (307 BTU/h) (depending on model)
Accessories:
Note: All weights and dimensions are approximate.
power
- The battery is the computer's internal power source when an AC adapter is not available. The battery is rechargeable and is charged using the AC adapter with the system.
- You can determine how much battery power remains using the ThinkPad Fuel Gauge utility. This shows the percentage of charge remaining, whether there is one or two batteries in the system.
- Another optional lithium-ion battery, the Ultrabay Li-Polymer battery, fits into the Ultrabay Slim so two batteries can be installed to extend battery life.
- A six-cell lithium-ion battery is supplied with the system.
- An optional three cell Ultrabay Li-Polymer II battery for extended battery life is available.
- Li-ion battery: 6 cell, 3.9 Ah, 312 g (0.69 lb)
- Battery life:
- 6-cells: up to 6.5 h;
- 6-cell battery plus Ultrabay: up to 11 h
- Rated voltage: 10.8V DC
- Capacity: 4.0AH
Notes:
- (*1) Battery life (and recharge times) will vary depending on many factors including screen brightness, applications, features, power management, battery conditioning and other customer preferences.
Safety
- Hardware Password Manager (HPM)
- Intel Anti-Theft (AT)
- Security chip
- The fingerprint reader on some models offers users a convenient solution to authenticate at system startup and log into Windows with the touch of a finger.
- A locking device in the security slot provides physical security.
- ThinkPad Embedded Security Subsystem provides authentication and encryption of data transmission.
- A power-on password (POP) protects the system from unauthorized use. If POP is installed, you will be prompted for a password:
- Every time the system is turned on
- When the system returns to normal operation from standby mode
- Supervisor Password provides a higher level of security than POP. Supervisor Password protects system functions from use by unauthorized users and also protects hardware configuration from unauthorized changes. The Supervisor Password prompt appears:
- When the BIOS setup screen is available.
- Hard Drive Password (HDP) protects data on your hard drive from unauthorized access. Once HDP is installed, the data on the hard drive cannot be accessed without the correct HDP. Because HDP is stored on the hard drive, data remains protected even if the hard drive is removed to another system. You will be prompted to enter your HDP password:
- Every time the system is turned on.
CPU
Processor type Core 2 Duo Processor code P7370 / P8400 / P8600 / P8700 / T9550 CPU frequency 2000...2660 MHz Number of processor cores 2 L2 cache capacity 3 MB / 6 MB System bus frequency 1066 MHzMemory
RAM size 2...4 GB Memory type / DDR3 Memory frequency / 1066 MHzScreen
Screen size 14...14.1 " Screen resolution 1440x900 Widescreen optional Touch screen no Multi-touch screen no LED screen backlight no 3D support noVideo
Video adapter type/ discrete video processor / ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Video adapter interface PCI-Express Two video adapters No Video memory size 0...256 MBStorage devices
Optical drive placement/ internal Optical drive DVD / DVD-RW / DVD/CD-RW Storage capacity 80...320 GB Hard drive type HDD Hard drive interface/ Serial ATA Rotational speed/ 5400 rpmExpansion slots
ExpressCard slot optional Standard ExpressCard / ExpressCard/54Memory cards
Flash card reader optional Compact Flash support No Memory Stick support optional SD support optional SDHC support no SDXC support no miniSD support no microSD support no microSDHC support no microSDXC support no SmartMedia support no xD-Picture Card support optionalWireless connection
Wi-Fi yes Wi-Fi standard / 802.11g / 802.11n WiDi support no Bluetooth optional Bluetooth version / 2.0 EDR 4G LTE no WiMAX no GPRS support no 3G no EDGE support no HSDPA support noConnection
Built-in network card There is Max. LAN adapter speed 0...1000 Mbit/s Built-in fax modem No Number of USB 2.0 interfaces 0...3 USB 3.0 Type-C interface No USB 3.1 Type-C interface no FireWire interface optional FireWire 800 interface no eSATA interface no Infrared port (IRDA) no LPT interface no COM port no PS/2 interface no VGA output (D-Sub) optional Mini VGA output no DVI output no HDMI output no Micro HDMI output no DisplayPort output no Mini DisplayPort output no TV-in input no TV-out out no Connecting to a docking station no Audio input no Microphone input No Audio/headphone output No Microphone input/headphone output Combo No Digital audio output (S/PDIF) no optional TV tuner no remote control no Kensington Castle no Stylus no Metal body No Shockproof housing No Waterproof housing no Length 0...335 mm Width 0...238 mm Thickness 0...32 mm Weight 0...2.1 kg Additional Information webcam (optional), there are 2 configurations with screen resolution 1440x900 and 1280x800Before buying ask about technical specifications and a complete set by the seller