Lenovo does not change its traditions. While other manufacturers are trying to come up with something new, this company has not changed the look of the ThinkPad line of products since the days of IBM. With a rugged yet durable chassis, matte black finish and vibrant keyboard, the 14-inch ThinkPad T410 looks like its predecessors. However, in terms of hardware, this is a very modern gadget.
How much does this device cost?
The ThinkPad T410 is quite expensive. You can find it on sale for around $1,320, which is well above the price of competing devices. In comparison, another well-designed 14-inch laptop (like the HP Envy 14) has a similar processor (i5-450M core), large hard drive, and switchable ATI graphics, and costs just $1,149. Price comparison with the Samsung QX41-J01 produces an even more amazing result - the latter costs only $ 829, being equipped with a similar processor (i5-460M core), twice the capacity of the hard drive and switchable Nvidia graphics. The Lenovo ThinkPad T410 has a 320 GB hard drive and integrated Intel Graphics, making it a bit overpriced.
What makes a laptop different?
Lenovo ThinkPad T410 2522 features an Intel Core i5 dual-core processor and 4GB of RAM for competitive application performance. Since it is equipped with a multi-cell battery, the T410 runs for almost 6 hours on a single charge. Despite the fact that younger users, according to reviews, consider the ThinkPad as a series of outdated laptops, the Lenovo ThinkPad T410 is a great gadget for home and office. It cannot be used as a compact portable device, but its features are still impressive.
Appearance and features
The 14-inch T410 follows the ThinkPad tradition of years of rugged plastic housing wrapped in an internal roll cage that protects internal components, including the hard drive. The black plastic has a matte finish that is resistant to fingerprints. There is a small fingerprint reader located to the right of the closing mechanism. This offers an extra layer of security and convenience. The laptop appears to be very durable and sturdy. The lid flexes slightly, and the two hinges that connect it to the base of the laptop keep the display firmly in place. The laptop weighs 2.5kg, which is a little heavy for a 14-inch gadget.
Keyboard
ThinkPad keyboards have long been regarded by experts as the industry's bestcomfort and efficiency. The Lenovo Thinkpad T410 proudly continues this tradition by pressing the buttons with just the right amount of characters and they don't wobble even when your fingers hit the edges.
In fact, these keys are very convenient and practical. Above the letter buttons is the standard Fn row. And on the right half of the keyboard there is an additional row of function keys, which allows you to perform Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down commands. On the left side, above the function buttons, are the volume controls, a volume rocker, a mute switch, and a small ThinkVantage button that gives you access to Lenovo features such as support, diagnostics, and tool optimization.
Management
Despite the fact that today almost every laptop manufacturer is ditching the joystick in favor of the touchpad, Lenovo still stubbornly offers these two features to choose from. The touchpad has a rough structure of raised dots that make it very easy and quick to control the cursor. It also supports the multi-touch element of two-finger scrolling.
Screen view
The Lenovo Thinkpad T410's display measures 14.1 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 1.440x900 pixels, which is higher than most laptops of this size. The display uses LED backlighting and is one of the brightest screens on the market. At full brightness, the image remains visible underdirect sunlight. Movies and photos look crisp and vibrant, and the sound from the two speakers that frame the keyboard is great for watching movies and YouTube. However, the sound lacks the depth needed to enjoy music playback. A 2-megapixel webcam sits above the display.
Ports and connections Lenovo ThinkPad T410
ThinkPad T410 offers a fairly standard set of ports. Five USB 2.0 are located on the sides of the laptop: three on the left side and two on the right, one of which doubles as an eSATA port.
FireWire is also present, despite being quite rare these days. However, there is no HDMI port. Instead, DisplayPort will allow you to connect your laptop to an HDTV.
While other models in the ThinkPad offer mobile broadband (WWAN) options, the only network connections you'll find on the T410 i5 are Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11n Wi-Fi.
Lenovo Thinkpad T410 Specifications
ThinkPad T410 2522 is based on a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5-540M processor with a dual-core chip, which is part of a generation from Intel (Arrandale). With 4GB DDR3 RAM, the laptop delivers competitive application performance.
Performance remains excellent during active testing, even under heavy multitasking scenarios.
Many laptops at or below the same price point offer graphics quality that can switch between two modes: dedicated (whenuses a much higher pixel density due to increased power) and integrated (for longer battery life). The Lenovo ThinkPad T410 i5 is somewhat behind the competition and only offers Intel GMA integrated HD graphics, which puts a damper on gaming.
Some ThinkPad series models offer switchable Nvidia Optimus graphics, but the T410 configuration is not one of them.
Battery
Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Core i5 boasts excellent battery quality. Its nine-cell (94Wh) battery is located at the back of the laptop and is about 2.5cm domed (it's shaped to form a comfortable handle). In testing, its battery life is an impressive 5 hours 46 minutes with continuous video playback. It goes without saying that when viewing text documents, the charge will be much less.
Final verdict
According to user feedback on this model, we can draw the following conclusions.
The positive characteristics of the gadget include its solid construction and modern keyboard, as well as a bright display. The Core i5 processor delivers superior application performance and battery life is impressive.
The downsides are that the laptop is a bit bulky and heavy, and its integrated graphics are limited when playing games.
