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Evolving out of the 14" T61, the T400 is a standard business-class laptop from Lenovo. Built to be fast and full featured the T Series is based on the new Centrino 2 platform, containing the latest 45nm Intel Core 2 Duos, DDR3 ram and the new the new Intel X4500HD integrated graphics chip. The T500 also includes a discrete graphics card option, allowing for better 3D performance. A pound lighter than the T500, the T400 starts at 4.7 pounds with a comparable battery life of 4.3 hours (longer battery life when switched to discrete graphics).
MSRP $1,130.00
Release date July, 2008
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Features
- Platform: Centrino 2, Intel C2D
- Graphics: 14.1" Widescreen (1280×800 or 1440x900) powered by the Intel X4500MHD (shared memory) or ATI Mobility Radeon 3450 (256MB dedicated)
- Network connectivity: ThinkPad 11b/a/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter (Intel Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN optional) 1Gb Ethernet Card, Bluetooth optional, 3G WWAN optional
- I/O & Expansion: 3 USB 2.0; DisplayPort; VGA; AC adapter; RJ-11, RJ-45; CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA); audio: headphone/line-out/external microphone; 7-in-1 card reader
- Battery: 4-cell, 6-cell or 9-cell
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Lenovo ThinkPad T400 | P8600 - 3GB RAM - 160GB HDD - XP Pro
• Lenovo ThinkPad T400 2765 - Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz - Centrino 2 - RAM 3 GB - HDD 160 GB - DVD-Writer - Mobility Radeon HD 3470 / GMA 4500MHD - wireless ready - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 - TPM - fingerprint reader - Win XP Pro - 14.1" Widescreen TFT 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ) - Microsoft Office Ready
• ThinkPad T400 Notebook
UPC: 884343929897
EAN: 884343929897
MPN: 2765PAU
Lenovo ThinkPad T400 | P8400 - 2GB RAM - 250GB HDD - Vista Home Basic
• ThinkPad T400 Notebook - Customizable
MPN: T400INTEL2
Lenovo ThinkPad T400 | SP9400 - 2GB RAM - 120GB HDD - XP Pro
• T400 14.1"SP9400 120GB HDD
• ThinkPad T400s Notebook
UPC: 884942127489
EAN: 884942127489
MPN: 2808C4U
Lenovo ThinkPad T400 | P8400 - 2GB RAM - 160GB HDD - XP Pro
• ThinkPad T400 Notebook
MPN: 2764CTO
Lenovo ThinkPad T400 | P8400 - 2GB RAM - 160GB HDD - XP Pro
• Lenovo 7417-TPU ThinkPad T400 14.1" Notebook
• ThinkPad T400 Notebook
UPC: 884343007670
EAN: 884343007670
MPN: 7417TPU
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MSRP $1,300.00
Released --
Pros
- intel chip allows you to run windows
- runs Mac OS X
- SLot for optical drive .. no tray .... Less dirt to go thru ...
Cons
- integrated video card not good for gaming
- Only 2 USB ports
- Doesn't allow smaller sized optical drives to be inserted... Only standard sized CDs and DVDs
Lenovo ThinkPad T400
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Apple Macbook 5th Gen
100%
MSRP $1,199.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 13.3" LED backlit 720p capable display
- fingerprint scanner
- hard disk acceleration detection (protects the drive by locking the heads when it detects what it considers might be a drop)
Cons
- display is 1280 x 800px
- lots of Sony bloatware
- annoying green power button
Lenovo ThinkPad T400
vs.
Sony VAIO SR Series VGN-SR590GXB
MSRP $600.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- plenty of power for basic business tasks
- 14" LED backlit display - 720p capable 1366 x 738px resolution
Cons
- AMD processors - less efficient than Intel equivalents albeit cheaper (use more power to get the same amount of work done)
- 16:9 aspect ratio is less than ideal for business productivity (productivity software, web browsing, etc...)
- battery life is not as great as Intel based business options from the likes of Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad T400
vs.
HP ProBook 4415s
MSRP $1,869.00
Released July, 2008
Fujitsu LifeBook S6520 is a premium model focused on light weight and powerful performance. This model does come with many options ranging power and price. The Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9500 is this models top processor with a CPU speed of 2.53 GHz. Concentrating on light weight, Fujitsu presents this model at just 4 lbs but...
Lenovo ThinkPad T400
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Fujitsu LifeBook S6520
MSRP $1,619.00
Released July, 2008
The Fujitsu LifeBook S7220 is a mid to high end model where the manufacturer focused on presenting a thin profile and light weight notebook. Besides the 14.1” LCD display and the 5.3 lbs weight, this notebook provides numerous options in technology offered by Fujitsu. Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology provides a max CPU speed of 2.53GHz,...
Lenovo ThinkPad T400
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Fujitsu LifeBook S7220
Reviews
September 27, 2009
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Pros
- allows the option for 1440x900 resolution on a 14.1" screen
- ATI Mobility Radeon 3000-series runs cool and quiet, and is superior to on board Intel
graphics 5-10x
- Laptop runs cool
- Up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory
- introduces Centrino 2 platform to Lenovo ThinkPad lineup - stronger X4500HD graphics, faster DDR3 RAM
- only 4.7 pounds (compared to 4.5 for the new and improved 13.3" MacBook) can always be improved!
- famous ThinkPad build quality
- famous ThinkPad keyboard
- Insane Battery Life
- LED backlight
options
- extremely customizable
- extremely energy efficient - many software options
- both trackpad and trackpoint mouse emulation
- full ThinkVantage software suite - customizable installation of a variety of useful apps, eg/ System Update streamlines installation of drivers/software
- dedicated back and forward browser buttons
- clear and easy to read system icon panel
Cons
- function key location is a bit odd - where ctrl should be on the vast majority of keyboards
- does not come with a DVD writer standard
- weight - still quite heavy, can be configured over 5 pounds
- no DisplayPort output - even though it's supported on the discrete graphics models
- vertical USB ports disconnect frequently - not as stable as horizontal ones?
- the full array of ThinkVantage software is rarely required, may be overwhelming to users / consume too much of a systems resources
- poor speakers
- keyboard light is not as effective as backlighting
- poor headphone jack audio quality - lots of static interference (from unshielded internal components?)
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October 30, 2009
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Pros
- allows the option for 1440x900 resolution on a 14.1" screen
- ATI Mobility Radeon 3000-series runs cool and quiet, and is superior to on board Intel
graphics 5-10x
- Laptop runs cool
Cons
- function key location is a bit odd - where ctrl should be on the vast majority of keyboards
- does not come with a DVD writer standard
- no DisplayPort output - even though it's supported on the discrete graphics models
- vertical USB ports disconnect frequently - not as stable as horizontal ones?
- the full array of ThinkVantage software is rarely required, may be overwhelming to users / consume too much of a systems resources
- poor speakers
- does not come with wireless N standard
- After operation of a few easy programs using any network it becomes a puppy chaising it's tail in a circle in the laptop and doesn't transmit, and every thing stops.
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August 31, 2009
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Pros
- allows the option for 1440x900 resolution on a 14.1" screen
- ATI Mobility Radeon 3000-series runs cool and quiet, and is superior to on board Intel
graphics 5-10x
- Up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory
- only 4.7 pounds (compared to 4.5 for the new and improved 13.3" MacBook) can always be improved!
- famous ThinkPad build quality
- famous ThinkPad keyboard
- LED backlight
options
Cons
- function key location is a bit odd - where ctrl should be on the vast majority of keyboards
- does not come with a DVD writer standard
- weight - still quite heavy, can be configured over 5 pounds
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November 27, 2008
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Pros
- allows the option for 1440x900 resolution on a 14.1" screen
- ATI Mobility Radeon 3000-series runs cool and quiet, and is superior to on board Intel
graphics 5-10x
- Laptop runs cool
- introduces Centrino 2 platform to Lenovo ThinkPad lineup - stronger X4500HD graphics, faster DDR3 RAM
- only 4.7 pounds (compared to 4.5 for the new and improved 13.3" MacBook) can always be improved!
- Insane Battery Life
Cons
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October 29, 2009
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Pros
- Up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory
- famous ThinkPad build quality
- famous ThinkPad keyboard
Cons
- function key location is a bit odd - where ctrl should be on the vast majority of keyboards
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July 12, 2009
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Pros
- allows the option for 1440x900 resolution on a 14.1" screen
- ATI Mobility Radeon 3000-series runs cool and quiet, and is superior to on board Intel
graphics 5-10x
- Up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory
- introduces Centrino 2 platform to Lenovo ThinkPad lineup - stronger X4500HD graphics, faster DDR3 RAM
Cons
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June 16, 2009
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Pros
- allows the option for 1440x900 resolution on a 14.1" screen
- ATI Mobility Radeon 3000-series runs cool and quiet, and is superior to on board Intel
graphics 5-10x
- Laptop runs cool
- Insane Battery Life
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