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The last few years have seen the release of the first truly touch-centric Windows operating system, the introduction of incredibly efficient Intel 4th-gen processors, and the rise of the tablet, all of which has encouraged change in the laptop market. Lenovo has been among the quickest to adapt, and for its speed, it has been rewarded with sky-rocketing market share.
Not all consumers embrace change though. Buyers of business notebooks are among the most stubborn. These die-hard fans of productivity and power react to new features with skepticism at best, and hatred at worst. Despite this, Lenovo has decided its ThinkPad lineup needs a refresh, and has changed many of the brand’s iconic traits.
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In short, the new T440s bears little resemblance to the T420s we reviewed and awarded with an Editor’s Choice in February 2012. But is the T440s worse now, or is it an improvement of an already excellent recipe?
There’s no doubt that the T440s represents a new direction for the ThinkPad line, but whether it’s a better direction is harder to say. In some areas, such as size, weight and display quality, this new ThinkPad is clearly superior to its older siblings. Other aspects, such as the touchpad and material quality, are a step back.
But there’s more to compare the T440s to than itself. The base price for this laptop starts just south of $1,000 and, when equipped like our review unit, that figure rises to about $1,300 ($1,180 if you don’t buy the 6-cell and 3-cell batteries). That puts the ThinkPad in a league which includes the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Pro 13 with Retina, two excellent choices for consumers and business travelers alike.
Unfortunately, when compared to these kings of the ultrabook market, Lenovo’s latest and greatest falls a bit short. The display, though better than past ThinkPads, still lags behind the best, and both the XPS 13 and MacBook Pro 13 offer a clearly superior touchpad.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T440s does have strengths though. The keyboard is excellent, performance is competitive, and battery life is good with the 3-cell battery and record-breaking with the bulbous 6-cell. These traits should make it popular with road warriors and frequent fliers, but the average consumer has better options to choose from.