Lenovo Thinkpads

Smarter Business Laptop. With ThinkPad X1, Lenovo presents a compact business subnotebook with a 13.3" screen, current hardware and the familiar strengths that set it far apart from typical consumer notebooks. The glass pane covering the screen, on the other hand, is a step in the direction of consumer laptops.
Intel Core i5-2520M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 13.30" | 1.8 kg

ThinkPad-Discounter. A real ThinkPad available for less than 600 Euros? Lenovo's low-cost ThinkPad L520 makes it possible. Included are good input devices and a Docking Port. Perfect business style in a casual black?
Intel Core i3-2310M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Brilliant performance? With the ThinkPad Edge E420s, Lenovo now has a slim notebook available that is supposed to be especially designed for SMEs. The latest hardware fused with ThinkPad qualities makes you want more. However, the high-gloss display steps out of line.
Intel Core i5-2410M | AMD Radeon HD 6630M | 14.00" | 2 kg

Takin' Care of Business. Lenovo ThinkPads of the W series are pure-bred professional laptops that have earned a reputation for powerful performance, above all in the area of graphics and computation-intensive office tasks. The ThinkPad W520 is the most recent 15.6" model in the series and is said to reconcile tradition with technological progress, but is the ThinkPad W520 all it's cracked up to be?
Intel Core i7-2820QM | NVIDIA Quadro 2000M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Timeless. As we've already noticed in the smaller T420, the tested and tried Thinkpad design has practically been left untouched on the outside. However, the new Sandy Bridge hardware will now do its job inside. Moreover, we discover a pro graphics card and the Optimus technology.
Intel Core i5-2410M | NVIDIA NVS 4200M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

An invariable constant. The tried and tested Thinkpad design has practically remained untouched on the outside. But from now on, the new Sandy Bridge hardware does its job inside the T420. Moreover, the compact office laptop boasts with an excellent communication configuration for the professional field.
Intel Core i7-2620M | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | 14.00" | 2 kg

Optimus Update. To increase its battery life, the Lenovo Thinkpad T510 is now equipped with Optimus GPU-switching technology from Nvidia. The details on how this new feature affects the system as a whole and whether it's worth getting the upgrade, you'll find out in the following extensive review.
Intel Core i7-620M | NVIDIA NVS 3100M | 15.60" | 2.8 kg

Two for one. Innovations don't even stop before the T410s. In this review, we'll devote ourselves to the Optimus upgrade and report about its impact in detail. Can the slim 14 incher benefit from the dual GPU solution?
Intel Core i5-580M | NVIDIA NVS 3100M | 14.10" | 1.7 kg

Optimization. After the T510, we also look at the up-to-date ThinkPad T410 alternative more closely. Thanks to the incorporated Nvidia Optimus technology, the 14 incher promises longer runtimes including low emissions and yet good performance.
Intel Core i7-620M | NVIDIA NVS 3100M | 14.10" | 2.3 kg

Super-compact, high-performance and environmentally sound that is what the Edge 11 should be according to Lenovo. The buyer can choose between AMD and Intel internals. We first examined the top model with an Intel Core i3 U380 CPU.
Intel Core i3-380UM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 11.60" | 1.5 kg

Unconventional Spirit. "cutting edge, expedient, reliable - and inexpensive." This is how Lenovo tags the ThinkPad Edge Series for small businesses. We've checked if this has been successful and if even private users will find an attractive office alternative.
Intel Core i3-350M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Even lighter? With its Thinkpad X201s, Lenovo offers a lighter 12 inch Thinkpad that can serve with current Core ix hardware. Find out more about its characteristics and mobile qualities in this detailed review.
Intel Core i7-640LM | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 12.10" | 1.4 kg

It's all about power. The Thinkpad W701 series is the biggest and highest performance range from Lenovo. The workstation is equipped with high-performance professional graphics chips and quad-core CPUs. In the review: one of the cheapest variants with Core i7-720QM CPU and Quadro FX 2800M graphics.
Intel Core i7-720QM | NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M | 17.20" | 3.9 kg

Tender Evolution? Lenovo delivers the new X201; an updated and upgraded version of the older 12 inch Thinkpads. The X201 will be equipped with the latest Intel Core ix processors. For more details, please read the following in-depth review of the Lenovo X201.
Intel Core i5-540M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 12.10" | 1.7 kg

A Unique Specimen.The L-series is a brand-new addition to the Lenovo Thinkpad notebook portfolio. Apart from the previously tested L512 there is also a more compact 14-incher with the designation L412. Being similarly equipped as its brother, it should score similarly in the mobility department.
Intel Core i3-330M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

A Green Starter Thinkpad? A relatively inexpensive business notebook with a good performance, long battery life and even environmentally-friendly: Who could resist that? We've checked if Lenovo can keep its promotion promises.
Intel Core i3-330M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Slim Fast. Intel's new developments haven't stopped for the 14.1 inch slim T-series. In addition some of the devices, such as the T410s we tested, have integrated a touchscreen and SSD. How well this business notebook by Lenovo completed our tests can be discovered here.
Intel Core i5-520M | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics | 14.10" | 2 kg

True Colors. Lenovo presents a very elegant business device with a 13.3 inch screen with its ThinkPad 13. Lenovo's ThinkPad range stands above all for good quality and a high durability. Read in detail about how the ThinkPad Edge 13 manages in this review.
AMD Turion Neo X2 L625 | ATI Radeon HD 3200 | 13.30" | 1.8 kg

Workstation in 15 inches. When searching for an efficient laptop for the business field, you'll sooner or later likely end up by Lenovo's Thinkpad W models. They have also been upgraded to state-of-the-art with the Thinkpad W510. To be precise, we'll now be looking at a W510 model with an Intel Core i7-820QM processor, an Nvidia Quadro FX 880M graphic card and a four gigabyte RAM.
Intel Core i7-820QM | NVIDIA Quadro FX 880M | 15.60" | 2.8 kg

Low-cost mini Thinkpad. Flat, ultra-mobile and a constant companion for an active lifestyle - that's what ThinkPad X models have been designed for. Next to the more expensive and larger X-Series models, Lenovo provides us, according to their statement, with the cheapest ThinkPad that was ever made. However one shouldn’t have too great demands on the 11-inch model. Uncover details in our in-depth review.
AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 | ATI Radeon HD 3200 | 11.60" | 1.5 kg

The Thinkpad's 15 incher Arrandale Upgrade. Following the T410, the bigger T510 now faces our test course. Now Lenovo has also updated its 15 inch T-range classic with cutting-edge technology with the Arrandale CPUs. Our prototype additionally starts with a discrete Nvidia NVS 3100 graphic card and a 4 GB DDR3 RAM. Read here if the latest model can take it up with its forerunner's success.
Intel Core i7-620M | NVIDIA NVS 3100M | 15.60" | 2.8 kg

Elaborately Flexible. Lenovo's ThinkPads have already always had a good reputation in business circles. Lenovo also makes so-called "pen operated laptops" for more specialized application fields. The ThinkPad X200 is such a notebook, better known as a "tablet PC", and costs over 2000 euro. We will reveal if it's worth purchasing in our review.
Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD | 12.10" | 1.8 kg

Just an illusion? Lenovo updates its T-range's 14.1 inch models to state-of-the-art with the Arrandale CPUs. The validated Thinkpad design and the qualities attached to it haven't been compromised on. Our prototype is equipped with a Core i7 620M CPU, a dedicated NVIDIA NVS 3100M graphic card and a 4 GB DDR3 RAM. Can the graphics be switched for energy saving reasons like in the T400 top models? We'll answer this question in the run of our comprehensive test course, as well.
Intel Core i7-620M | NVIDIA NVS 3100M | 14.10" | 2.3 kg

Brilliant Prospects? Security, productivity but also multimedia is what Lenovo promises customers who buy the ThinkPad SL range. To the disappointment of many ThinkPad purists, a few notebooks have been equipped with a glare display. And what about the other ThinkPad SL510 qualities in office and multimedia routine? Find out more in our review.
Intel Core 2 Duo T6670 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

The ThinkPad Evolution. Lenovo promises high performance packed in an ultra-light 14" notebook with its ThinkPad T400s. However, the low test weight of 1.75 kg isn't supposed to make compromises in view of the known ThinkPad quality or in the supply of equipment. If the slim business notebook can fulfill the high demands of corporate clients will be clarified in the following test.
Intel Core 2 Duo SP9600 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD | 14.10" | 1.8 kg

Business Device from Tradition. As Value Line models are thought for private users, under the name "ThinkPad" devices are found for professional use. The T-series tries straddling between performance, power efficiency and portability besides a row of other ThinkPad chain. Read more to find out how successful the tested T400 (Type: 6474-19G, also known as NM819GE) takes this challenge.
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD | 14.10" | 2.4 kg

Size matters.Not only in the gaming sector but also in professional CAD/CAM applications does performance play an important role. Obviously, the performance-independent expectations of users on an adequate notebook differs considerably from gaming devices, which is why the leading business notebook manufacturers have their own series for this target group in their repertoire. The Thinkpad W700 with a Quad-Core CPU and Quadro FX 3700 graphic is the flagship device from Lenovo.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 | NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M | 17.00" | 4.1 kg

Netbooks? No thanks! Mini-notebooks, as before, define the image of the current retail charts. Therefore it can't be excluded that even die-hard business users won't come into temptation in view of the partly very low acquisition price. With high requirements on for instance input devices or ports, most mini-notebooks do not look particularly good, though. Lenovo wants to fish with the ThinkPad X200s exactly in this target group for customers.
Intel Core 2 Duo SL9400 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD | 12.10" | 1.4 kg

W500, Part 2. After we had reviewed a pre-release sample in our first review, we now got hold of an officially available model for this test, which was equipped with Core 2 Duo T9400 CPU and ATI FireGL V5700 graphics card. Read in the following review how this 15 inch workstation made by Lenovo performs compared to various competitors.
Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 | ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 | 15.40" | 2.8 kg