Compare Prices : IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad T43

Verdict: Overall, the IBM T43 is a remarkably good notebook, with very few issues and many positive extras to make up for them.

Review summary: The Thinkpad T43 is a robust, powerful, and portable notebook that offers unique features few have yet to match, with a price tag to match.

Pros: Portable form factor, Rugged case & design, Innovative hardware/software features, Best of the best keyboard, UltraNav and touchpad pointing options, Latest technology: ExpressCard, Dual-Channel DDR2, Fast Hard Drive, Battery options, Modular drive bay

Cons: Heat/fan issues, Could have a wider viewing angle, Lack of Start key, Poor speakers, Semi-Pricey, Slow DVDRW

Verdict: The Thinkpad T-series tradition is continued with the T43. The latest iteration brings Intel's Sonoma's platform, higher battery capacities (to go with the higher power consumption), and the same unrivaled quality and features. It is lacking in ...

Review summary: The ThinkPad T43 puts new components inside its tried-and-tested case, but the updated parts fail to match its predecessor on either performance or battery life.

Pros: Sturdy, well-designed case, Strong security features, Swappable internal bay, Standard three-year warranty

Cons: Pricier than other comparable systems, Disappointing performance and battery life, Only two USB 2.0 ports

Verdict: The ThinkPad T43 puts new components inside its tried-and-tested case, but the updated parts fail to match its predecessor on either performance or battery life...

Pros: Sturdy, well-designed case strong security features swappable internal bay standard three-year warranty

Cons: Pricier than other comparable systems disappointing performance and battery life only two USB 2.0 ports

Verdict: The ThinkPad T43 puts new components inside its tried-and-tested case, but the updated parts fail to match its predecessor on either performance or battery life.