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Review summary: The ThinkPad T400 is a solidly built and reasonably configurable business notebook that performs well. We like the integrated mobile broadband, but it's a shame that a webcam and Bluetooth aren't standard on all models.

Pros: Solid build quality, Superb keyboard, Integrated mobile broadband, Good performance

Cons: Some models lack Bluetooth and a webcam

Verdict: The lid has a front lip that creates a solid bond between the two sections of the notebook, and there's a strong clasp that should prevent the notebook opening up when it's in your bag. The lid exhibits little flex, and the base also feels tough

Review summary: The ThinkPad T-series is the Cadillac of business notebooks, but, as General Motors will tell you, nobody's so good that that they wouldn't benefit from a little trimming.

Pros: Unparalleled performance from a 14-inch laptop. Nearly as thin as a MacBook Air - including an optical drive. Killer touchpad (plus TrackPoint for old-schoolers). Plus: Caps Lock LED

Cons: Only three USB ports. Fn key where the Ctrl key goes. Unbelievably tinny, distant audio. So-so battery life (2 hours, 11 minutes). No ExpressCard slot

Review summary: While there are plenty of notebooks that can lay claim to stylishness, whether it's with a sleek, metallic chassis or a trendy graphic enveloping the chassis, the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s foregoes the fashionable aesthetics in favor of comfort, ...

Pros: Lightweight and sturdy build ; ergonomic keyboard ; good on-the-go performance

Cons: Isn't as light as ultraportables ; SSD can be persnikety with some apps

Verdict: Whether its benchmark scores are those of a sports car is another thing entirely. Our gaming benchmarks proved that the T400s is strictly a work and productivity machine. As far as photo editing and video encoding go, the ThinkPad surpassed our zero ...

Review summary: Straddling the divide between ultraportable and mainstream notebook, Lenovo's ThinkPad T400s squeezes a business-friendly 14.1-inch LED-backlit display, Intel

Review summary: Business Device from Tradition. As Value Line models are thought for private users, under the name "ThinkPad" devices are found for professional use. The T-series tries straddling between performance, power efficiency and portability besides a row of ...

Pros: 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, Good office performance ...

Cons: Vertical USB ports , Port arrangement for lefties , Recovery DVDs/CDs aren't included, Vertical USB ports, Port arrangement for lefties, Recovery DVDs/CDs aren't included

Verdict: The courage to keep a well-proven, timeless design in this fast moving time