The Lenovo Thinkpad series of notebooks are those that are aimed at business users who are in need of a notebook that would be efficient, witty and at the same time modern. Here, by modern, we mean its specifications and not the design. The Thinkpad T410 notebook has an elderly and bygone design. But then the stuff inside is one of the recent and latest versions that any notebook can hold. This particular notebook bears striking resemblance to the T400 notebook externally though the difference is large to be counted considering their specifications. The T series notebooks come with features that are valued high among the consumers. More about the Lenovo Thinkpad T410 notebook follows here.

The overall design:

The Lenovo T410 14.1 inch notebook is nothing but antic in appearance. It has the age old looks that would not be preferred among the younger generation who always take pride in carrying a modern laptop with amazing looks. But then, as the saying goes, it is the inner beauty that matters more, the T410 might not look attractive at first sight, but then its specifications would immediately bring smiles on the faces. The notebook is basically made of ABS plastic. But, this plastic design does not make the machine look cheaper. On the contrary, it is sturdy and well built. The ergonomically designed keyboard houses the keys in a way similar to all the Thinkpad models. The users can make use of the function keys present at the very top position of the keyboard for specific functions. The keys are very closely spaced with a prominently visible blue color enter key. The users can work either with the touchpad or the pointing stick for the mouse operations. The touchpad has raised dots on its surface and offers multi-touch facilities that include the three or four fingers for swiping or zooming action. This energy efficient good performer encompasses more when it is studied deeper.

Display, Audio and Video Features:

The T410 notebook, as said earlier, is a 14.1 inch notebook with a WXGA+ screen. The 1400 x 900p screen resolution obviously implies the clarity of the pictures and videos that appear on the LED Backlit screen. However, there is no noticeable improvement in the video performance of the t410 over the t400. The dimensions of this notebook are about 21.1 x 337 x 241.5 mm for a notebook with 6-cell battery and it weighs about 1.77 Kg on the minimum side. The viewing angles are good. The speakers are present on the keyboard at the two sides and these stereo speakers present themselves in a decent manner though they do not pose a prolific show.

For budget people:

This T410 notebook is quite expensive compared to its HP and other such counterparts who offer similar features at a very nominal rate that appeal to all the users. However for those who love the uniqueness of this thinkpad notebook, it definitely deserves the cost. So those who check their pockets before purchasing the product do not get disappointed because the notebook is worth it.

Processor, OS and Memory:

The 4GB of RAM and 320GB of hard drive capacity imply that these specs are good enough for any business user or for home use. The 64 bit Windows 7 Home Premium is the operating system that goes with this model. The major attraction towards this Lenovo thinkpad is its processor. This notebook comes with an Intel Core-i5 processor with a speed of 2.53GHz. The core processors are known for their fast operation of the jobs in queue and also the ability to handle multi-tasking efficiently. Therefore the users can effectively work on many applications at a time and still do not have to wait.

Internal and External Connectivity:

The internal connectivity includes the list of the ports that are present on the notebook while the external connectivity implies the network connectivity for global connection. To enhance the audio and video features, there are few ports on the right, left, front and rear side of the notebook. The most important AC power port and the modem port for connectivity fill up the rear portion of the notebook. These two ports play a vital role. It is the ports that are present in this notebook that distinguish it from the T400 or other T series of Lenovo. The differences are brought about by the 5-in-1 SDHC card reader in the front, the display and VGA-out ports, three USB ports and a smart card reader in the left. The 34mm Express card slot, eSATA, audio in/out combo, DVD RW drive, another USB, firewire and kensington lock port on the right also influence the value of the notebook to a great extent. This distribution of the ports on all the sides of the notebook provides good space for each port and this machine has all the ports that can be expected from a notebook. With the eSATA port the users can easily transfer data at a very fast rate. With the optical drive the users can endlessly watch movies or videos of their choice.

While these form the list of internal connectivity features, the Wireless WLAN 802.11 b/g/n and bluetooth facilitates connection for the users worldwide and helps them stay connected to the Internet thereby providing full access to the world outside the four walls that surround us.

Graphics:

The Intel HD integrated type uses the NVIDIA Optimus technology for providing better performance. But the integrated system always has its disadvantage; it has to work with the CPU’s memory. Therefore it is not really as efficient as the dedicated graphics. So game freaks might not prefer this notebook since it does not satisfy their criteria.

Heat, Noise and Energy Efficiency:

The notebook is not really hot. However, it is not advisable to keep it on the lap because some amount of hotness can definitely be felt because of the heat emanated from the bottom side of the notebook. The quantity of heat radiated from the keyboard and touc-hpad areas are not really high. This 14 inch notebook is not really noisy and is tolerable. The Lenovo Thinkpad T410 notebook is energy star qualified which means that it is energy efficient. It can be safely used without any fear of affecting the nature and the environment around us.

Battery:

The Lenovo Thinkpad T410 Laptop comes with a 6 cell battery. The battery lasts for nearly 6 hours after charging and is thus a good performer in this category. The battery life may however vary within this range depending on the type of application and software the OS works on. For instance, gamers must be aware that the battery life will not be the same time but would reduce accordingly. If you are in need of a longer life, then you can opt for the 9 cell battery too, though it is important to note here that with the 6 cell pack itself, it slightly protrudes at the back.

Support:

Lenovo provides the usual 1 year warranty for services of parts and labor. This time period can however be extended to 3years warranty by buying it from the depot or on-site.

Verdict:

To sum up, the T410 notebook may not have a modern outlook, but it has all the features that can be expected from any notebook. The price tag is quite high though. It has all the ports and gives a good audio and video performance. The battery life is also satisfactory. So given its odds and evens, it can be written in the list of recommended notebooks.

Check other Lenovo Notebook Reviews in this website.

Lenovo Thinkpad T410 Notebook – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Lenovo
Model Name Lenovo Thinkpad T410
Dimensions: (L x D x H) 21.1 x 337 x 241.5 mm (for 6-cell battery)
Weight 1.77 kgs
Type Notebook
Display
Screen Size 14.1 inch
Screen Type WXGA+ screen
Screen Resolution 1400 x 900p
Aspect Ratio 16:10
Internal Components
Processor Intel® Core™ i5-540M (2.53GHz, 3MB L3, 1066MHz FSB, 35W)
RAM 4GB DDR3 (Expandable up to 8GB)
Hard drive 320GB
Keypad Ergonomic keyboard with improved design
Touchpad Yes, with multi touch facilities
Multimedia
Graphics Intel HD Graphics and NVIDIA® NVS3100M Graphics
Speakers Built-in stereo speakers
Communication Setup
Wireless support WLAN 802.11 BGN
Memory card slot 34mm Express Card and 5-in-1 Multimedia Card Reader
Connectivity 3 USB 2.0 ports, combo microphone in/ Audio line out jack,
1 VGA video output, display port, RJ45 port
Warranty 1 Year complete warranty

Other Notebook PC Reviews