Best work notebook for money

By Rajeev

This review is for: Lenovo ThinkPad T410 2516ADU

I have been using this Lenovo laptop for the last two weeks and I'm pretty happy with the entire machine.

Config:

• Lenovo T410
• Core i7 processor
• 8 GB of RAM from Corsair XMS3 Amazon CM3X8GSDKIT1066 8 GB PC3-8500 1066Mhz 204-pin SODIMM Laptop Memory
• 320 GB Hard Drive from Seagate Momentus 7200 320GB 7200 RPM SATA amazon 2.5-inch HDD ST9320423AS
• Intel Wireless-N 3x3
• Total cost: $ 1600
• WXGA + LED-backlit display (1400 x 900)
• Windows 7 Pro x64
• Fingerprint reader
• 9 cell battery

What is good:

• Perfect size for someone looking for a portable powerhouse. (From 8 Dell Latitude D530 with dual batteries)
• The speed. Core i7 is mighty fast.
• No shortage of memory. I run WinXP VM mode to work and use close to 6 GB of RAM. It remains to react even
• - Beautiful sharp image with good resolution
• Full size keyboard
• 5 + hours battery life (That was a surprise!)
• Has a Win key (I know, old Lenovo's not really have them)
• A port for headphones and microphone. Works with iPhone headphones.
• Very full-Port * 4 USB ports * * Standard VGA connection eSATA port (if you can use it) * * LAN Modem
• Fairly easy for it maybe
• Feels really solid. The screen feels really solid without playing.
• Scroll through large multi-touch touchpad, two fingers, etc.

What is bad:

• FN and Ctrl keys. Annoying, but fixable by BIOS. I even tried physically exchange the key, but they are not the same size
• Keys have a big effect, and sometimes I miss the push button. Maybe it's just me.
• Display port instead of HDMI
• Comes with cargo Lenovo software. In someways improved Win7 but someways it paralyzes them. Idle memory usage directly after starting first few times was approximately 2GB
• The camera is very narrow view.
• Is still ugly
• Multi-touch touch pad is tricky and not respond sometimes. Needs better drivers.

Overall impression:

• Happy so far with the performance and value. Highly recommended for someone for the best in the size and power. There is always the key information is used.