Lenovo ThinkPad T410S Pro Reviews

A CPU upgrade gives the T410s serious speed for a 3-pound thin-and-light, making it an excellent machine for both office work and commuting. (Mind the battery life, though.)

If this battery life issue was addressed, the ThinkPad T410s would likely have come out of this review earning an Editor’s Choice award. It scores highly in every other area. Normally poor battery life would not weigh so heavily in a review, but the T410s is a $1700 ultraportable. Laptops in this price range have little room for error, as other well engineered competitors are ready to knock you down and steal your lunch.

The T410s could turn out to be a chic companion for office use, which also can be used for business trips due to its 14.1 inch size and corresponding low weight. It bids many communication options if there is an appropriate infrastructure available. The laptop can also be quickly integrated into the existing work environment with the docking station.

With enough speed to be your primary computer for years to come, the ThinkPad T410s with Nvidia Optimus graphics and solid state drive raises the bar for mobile performance. And, if you can afford to attach three monitors simultaneously, this notebook can seriously boost your productivity. The 3.8-pound machine also boasts supreme comfort, plus the durability and security business users expect from a ThinkPad. Just make sure you invest in the three-cell battery, which adds a couple of hours of juice while bringing the price of this portable powerhouse to a steep but reasonable $1,899. While we prefer the Sony VAIO Z in this weight class because it offers an even higher resolution 1600 x 900 display (which sits lower for easier airline travel) and backlit keyboard, the T410s is a formidable business machine that will plow through your to-do list like nobody's business.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T410s is a good thin and lightweight business notebook for people who want a full-size notebook without the full-size bulk.

You won't find a lighter 14-inch business laptop than the Lenovo ThinkPad T410s.

A faster processor and other tweaks make the ThinkPad T410s better than its predecessor—which was already the best business thin-and-light we’ve tested.

This thin-and-light business notebook offers a sleeker design than its predecessors, but you'll pay more for the portability.

By combining Lenovo's market-leading quality and usability with a stunning screen and ample power, the ThinkPad T410s is a great business laptop. Against its rivals, however, its limited mobility is slightly disappointing.

The T410s provides a good companion for office use, that is well suited for business trips thanks to its 14.1 inch size and light weight. Assuming the relevant communication infrastructure is in place, then many communication options are available, although there is no RJ-11 modem connection. Using a docking port, it is also possible to easily integrate it into existing work environments.