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Business notebooks don't get much better than this. Lenovo's new ThinkPad T450s is an updated version of my previous favorite business notebook, the ThinkPad T440s. In fact, it looks and feels almost identical to last year's model, with only a few small changes like faster performance and a better trackpad. No, it's not perfect, and depending on your needs, there may be much better options out there. The T450s is far from the sleekest, lightest or thinnest work notebook, and it lacks the graphical hor
Design
It's not much to look at, but the T450s feels extremely sturdy and well constructed. It sports the same smooth, black casing as last year's model, with a carbon-fiber lid and magnesium deck. Lenovo says there's an integrated roll cage built in to help the notebook survive drops and dings.
The overall design of the T450s is boxy and understated, but I think those are fine qualities in a work machine. The ThinkPad logo (complete with a blinking red LED for the dot of the "i") adds a bit of embellishment to the lid. I also like that the T450s also has a smooth finish that resists fingerprints, so the lid keeps a clean look.
Lenovo didn't mess with a successful design, and that's a good thing. Since the T450s retains the same footprint as last year's model - 13.03 x 8.90 inches - you won't have any trouble using it with older accessories and docking stations.
| SPECIFICATIONS |
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| GENERIC |
| Ports | 4 x USB-3, 2 x USB-2 |
| Ethernet | 1000-GB |
| WIFI | 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
| CPU | 8-core I7 (4th gen) |
| Memory | 16Gb DDR-3 3200 |
| Keyboard | 102-key International, USB |
| Mouse | Standard USB office mouse |
| OS | Not Included |
| DISPLAY |
| Screen size | 1024 pixels |
| Pixel Depth | 64 bit |
| AntiAliasing | Supported |
| POWER USAGE |
| Wall power | 600W start-up, 300W coescient |
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