Ultraportabilty is becoming a huge priority for laptop users everywhere. Now, Lenovo adds a new ThinkPad to the group of highly portable computers.
With its 13.3-inch screen and weighing in at just 3¼ lbs, it is nearly as thin and light as Apple’s MacBook. However, the ThinkPad makes fewer compromises than the Air does when it comes to features, although performance suffers slightly for certain tasks.
The standard configuration includes a 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 64GB solid-state drive, integrated webcam, microphone, stereo speakers, and fingerprint reader. Our tested model also included a built-in DVD burner, 2GB of RAM, gigabit Ethernet, and 802.11n Wi-Fi. Further options are available for mobile broadband or wireless USB.
Many smaller laptops sacrifice ergonomics for portability, but not with the ThinkPad. With its full-sized keyboard and large display, it offers all the comfort of a full sized laptop. The solid-state drive should also improve durability and protect against accidental bumps during travels. Unfortunately, it lacks a modem, FireWire port, PC/ExpressCard slot, and a memory card reader – which most laptops offer.
In addition the ThinkPad has a relatively low battery life compared to the Air, along with limited storage space.
In conclusion, if portability takes precedence over performance, then the ThinkPad or MacBook are the laptops for you. Go with ThinkPad if you’re running Windows and the MacBook if you use the Macintosh operating system.
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