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The IBM Thinkpad T40 is a 1.3GHz Centrino notebook that weighs 2.2kg, and has the killer IBM chassis and world-class keyboard that we admire so much.
The specification talks about 'Titanium composite top and bottom covers' but, to our eyes, they are high-quality black plastic mouldings that contain the usual Centrino hardware. That means you get Intel 802.11b wireless Lan in addition to one of the slower Pentium M processors, at 1.3GHz. It also comes with 256MB of PC2100 DDR memory - we would have preferred to see more. The screen is fairly small at 14.1in and has a resolution of 1,024 x 768 which is unimpressive today, although it's perfectly acceptable for office work.
The 3Dmark 2001 score for the ATI 7500 chip is barely up to gaming standards, and the display quality is unexceptional, which is surprising for an IBM.However, this is no drawback for a business notebook; text is perfectly legible and the screen is evenly lit.
Our tests showed battery life to be just over two hours - impressive given its size.
There are relatively few ports unless you use the accessory docking station, but all the essentials are there, including two USB, 10/100 Lan, modem and two PC Card slots. The chassis is cool and, as there is no exhaust heat to speak of, the T40 is nearly silent in operation.
You always pay a premium for IBM notebooks, but you do get high-quality components. Performance is a real letdown here, though.
Contact: IBM 0800 169 1458
www.ibm.co.uk
Specifications:
- Windows XP Pro
- Pentium M 1.3GHz
- 256MB memory
- 40GB hard disk
- 8x DVD-Rom, 24x CD-RW
- Intel 855PM chipset
- Radeon 7500 graphics
- 14.1in 1,024 x 768 TFT
- Lotus Smartsuite Millennium
- 2.2kg
- 311 x 255 x 27mm (w x d x h)
See also:
BenQ's latest notebook may add some joy to your life but it won't please your bank manager. 09 Sep 2003
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