Lenovo has this reputation of producing dependable notebooks. But with the ThinkPad W700, it’s more than just dependable – it’s superior.

With its familiar physique, ThinkPad is consistently sticking to its usual mode. But this ThinkPad is large compared to the other Lenovo models with a measure of 16.1 x 12.2 x 1.6 inches. And it weighs relatively heavy at 8.3lbs. Because of its wide size, this business laptop has enough room for a separate numeric keypad. With the keyboard’s familiar layout, this notebook is making hammering a more convenient task. Moreover, the extra space beneath the keyboard has a 3×5-inch tablet digitizer. W700 also included a pen to utilize the said feature.

For those who are not familiar with digitizer, it is the one that is used by artists to draw a picture on the Microsoft Paint or touch up a picture in Photoshop. It is easier when imagined but in actuality, it needs familiarization specifically when utilizing the lower part of the pad.

However, its extensive size contributes to the superiority of its over-all design. The 17-inch display is working well with the 1920×1200 resolution. It is extremely good if you are occupying an image editor job description or a movie editor perhaps. The W700’s LCD can display good quality images because of its brightness and lucidity and also because of its built-in color calibrator. So, if we are to state the obvious, everything that you can see on this laptop is a good display.

The great visual exhibit is also brought possible by the nVidia Quadro FX 3700M graphics processor option which is working hand-in-hand with 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme Q9300 processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM. And the added plus factor is the 360GB memory space with 7200 RPM. With these hardwares, I doubt lagging can still be experienced despite heavy data traffic.

Another good thing for this huge business laptop is its connectivity. With the larger area, it provides more options for ports and jacks. So it is expected to give a full-scale connectivity to the unit.

But on the not-so-brighter side, the battery of this business notebook is not that heavy-duty. Its battery life can only have almost three hours of work.

Therefore, with the Thinkpad W700, it is truly a helpful business laptop. It can do almost anything from business-related works to technical ones. It can do business proposals as well as engineering drawings and photo and video editing. But more to its downside, the large-sized laptop can give you the feel of uneasiness and immobility. All of these ups and downs are clad with the price tag worth $1,129.00.

Lenovo ThinkPad W700 Specifications:

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Extreme Q9300 (2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 12 MB L2 cache)
• Memory: 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM
• Screen: 17″ 1920 x 1200 WUXGA TFT LCD
• Storage: 160 GB HDD (7200 RPM) x 2, RAID 0 configuration
• Optical Drive: DVD recordable
• Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 (802.11a/g/n), Bluetooth 2.0
• Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M with 1 GB
• Battery: 9-cell lithium-ion (84 Wh)
• Dimensions: 16.1 inches x 12.3 inches x 1.5 inches
  
• Weight: 8 lbs, 10 oz (with battery)

The business laptops have evolved remarkably to meet the demands from the business sector. So, here comes Lenovo with their ThinkPad T400 to answer their prayers.

ThinkPad T400’s design has improved momentously. But its renovation goes unnoticed. Just like its rubber cushions beneath are vaguely twisted to give more comfort. However, the emphasis was given highly on the major features such as their longer battery life and its high-resolution screen.

This notebook, when it comes to screen, has no problems with its display. In fact, even when utilized directly under the sun’s rays can’t deteriorate its powerful high-resolution performance. It has also a LED backlit screen that adds clarity to the images and cleanliness to its chromatic immersion. And with its 14-inch size and a 1440 x 900 pixel resolution, there’s no doubt that it can deliver quality image at any angle.

Directly below it is a keyboard which is also renovated. Though with minimal changes, its clanking is reduced compared to the previous releases of ThinkPad, thus providing another comfort for hammering wordy documents and other lengthy paper works. Lenovo also planted a LED light located above the keyboard to guide your eyes and fingers when typing at a very low-light situation.

The touchpad also has a slight change. This time, it’s its size. Though the alteration can’t cause any uproar, it is again designed for comfort, giving its user more room for its wandering finger points.

Performance wise, this business laptop has an Intel Core 2 Duo with 2GB of DDR2 RAM. Together with this hardware is the 160GB SATA hard drive, and Intel GMA 4-Series graphics. These are the plain and simple reasons why this laptop can provide favorable performance. Its speed and data processing performance is at top-level score. This notebook also houses useful softwares that are essential for business travellers such as the Anti-Theft Protection which works with the optional fingerprint reader.

With the innovations happening around this business notebook, it seems that Lenovo didn’t consider its low-rating performance for audio. The volume is not maximized as well as the bass quality. But these stagnant features are not uncommon for business laptops. Maybe it’s overlooked. Or maybe it’s less prioritized.

One of the highlights of this mobile computer is its battery. You may sound psychopathic when you want a laptop that works for more than the average human working hours but this laptop can help you reaching that mental status. With the battery that can last up to 10 hours, this hardworking laptop can give you enough working hours to finish your office missions with tons of workloads. But when using it for videos and other tasks that consist of intense image processing, this might lessen its battery life more than the expected. But even then, it can still be considered industrious.

With connections, it still has the usual ports and jacks. On the left side is where the VGA, modem, LAN, 2 USB ports, ExpressCard, and SD-Card reader are found. On the right side, we have the optical and one USB port. At the back is a Kensington lock slot and the power jack. And at the front is the FireWire, wireless switch, headphones and microphone jacks.

Finally, Lenovo’s ThinkPad T400 is a practical business laptop. With its long battery life, high-resolution display, and silent keyboard, it is fair enough to be pegged at a starting price of $749.00.

Technical Specifications:

• Screen: 14-inch 1440 x 900 WXGA+ LED Backlit (Matte finish)
• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.80GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)
• Memory: 2GB DDR3 RAM
• Storage: 160GB HDD (7200rpm)
• Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
• Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
• Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 w/ 256MB (hybrid switching)
• Built-in web camera
• Battery: 84Wh 9-cell and 56Wh 6-cell
• Dimensions: 13.2 inches x 9.4 inches x 1.47/1.12 inches
  
• Weight: 5.lbs 4.8oz (w/ 9 cell battery)
• Retail Price: $2,189

With all the innovations happening around the computer world, Lenovo was aiming to manufacture a competitive display of notebooks ideally for business applications. And they succeeded.

With its trademark, Lenovo is always consistent in producing a business laptop with a classic look with a classy feel. It maintains its thinness and minimal weighing mass for more maneuverability. And it contains exceptional hardwares that is crucial in running the whole portable computer. With its intention to be of use for business functions, it is integrated with extreme endurance and great performance, perfect for everyday use.

With Lenovo, you can experience all the beauty in doing business with your personal notebook through Lenovo ThinkPad T400. It is embedded with dual-core processors and a high-end graphic display for the user’s comfort.

This model also delivers quality performance through its sturdiness. With materials like magnesium-alloy, it can assure you your laptop is safe from destruction. And inside it is a shock-proof hard disk drive that protects your files from annihilation. A core 2 duo DDR3 RAM is also loaded in this notebook making it more efficient with its tasks. This makes lagging almost impossible even when opening numerous windows simultaneously.

We have also the ThinkPad W700 which is an advantage for photography and video professionals and enthusiasts. It has a high-end graphic display working with NVIDIA Quadro FX. And with an attached retractable screen, which is 10.6-inch wide, it can serve us more through its functionality. This machine is more acquainted with engineering, architectural, and structural modelling software applications. It is also inclined for businesses that involve graphics display.

ThinkPad also has a green feature. The said features are mercury-free displays, 15% less power consumption, 90% less power for usual hard disk drives, recyclable materials, and reusable coverings.

ThinkPads are exceptional also in terms of number of working hours. With the 9-cell battery on its back, it provides 10-hour battery life. And with these long hours, your notebook is likely to heat up. But it’s not true with this business laptop. It has a great fan that is quiet and with excellent cooling effect. And also, the low power consumption really helps in the keeping heat out of its way.

Lenovo has released previous ThinkPads. The key features retained while the dire ones are improved. Just like the security feature, now, Lenovo has an Integrated Fingerprint Reader and Password Manager. This is where your single fingerprint substitutes your various passwords from different accounts.

Also, in business laptops, connectivity is important. But ThinkPads are never behind. With these notebooks, you can have variety of options like broadband connections, Bluetooth, and WiMAX. These features can connect you on your favorite sites and can link you with your contacts while on-the-go, in the office, or at home.

Showcasing Lenovo’s ability to produce a wide array of business laptops, we can always say that this company is serious in giving the people what they want for their business.

Small business does not require undersized performance. In fact, such businesses often demands greater effort among its owners. Moreover, with limited number of people working with them, managing business transactions and other trade details will be a brain-drain. Thus, running the business must involve a management system with speed and precision. This is where business laptops enter the picture.

You can find a business laptop everywhere, in malls and on the web. But here’s a list of notebooks that you will surely consider before pulling off the trigger:

1. Acer Travelmate 6593

Travelmate 6593 is a laptop designed to match the needs of small business owners and self-employed individuals. It has a classy casing with magnesium-alloy chassis that gives strength and an optional docking solution for speedy secondary connections. Security features is a plus for this business notebook at an affordable selling price. If business is your life, this will definitely make your life richer.

Tech Specs:

· Fingerprint log-in feature

· Intel® Wireless WiFi Link network connection supporting 802.11a/b/g/Draft N wireless LAN, Acer® SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency

· Up to 4GB DDR3 1066 SDRAM

· From 4 to 6 hours battery life

· 6.6lbs

· 15.4” WXGA (1280×800) TFT LCD with white LED backlight

· $999.00

2. Lenovo ThinkPad T400

This notebook is in a perfect state of equilibrium – a great balance between power and portability. It has the fastest processor ever made at present. Moreover, it has a tremendous display with a 16:10 aspect with LED backlit. And if you are working under the glaring sun, reflections are never a problem for it has a matte finish on its screen. With all these features, who would expect this laptop will only cost you less than a thousand dollars?

Tech Specs:

· 1440 x 900 WXGA+ LED Backlit (Matte finish)

· Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.83GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)

· Graphics with ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 w/ 256MB (hybrid switching)

· 2GB DDR3 RAM

· 5.6lbs

· 14.1” display screen

· $749.00

3. Sony Vaio P Series

Sony has released a fashionable, yet functional, laptop in the form of Sony Vaio P-series. Its small size is a plus factor for mobility amongst business people. However, below its high-resolution 8-inch display is a huge keyboard which provides comfort to the user’s fingers in spite of its bantam range. Doing business with notebook at this size won’t make you feel smaller at all.

Tech Specs:

· 8-inch screen

· 2 GB of RAM DDR2 SDRAM – 533 MHz

· High-resolution display

· High Definition Audio

· 1.4lbs

· Huge keyboard

· $899.99

4. Dell Studio 15

As Dell continues to come up with a superior design that caters the needs of small businesses, Studio 15 was born. It is composed of a sensible battery life at about 3 hours and 40 minutes and a practical 3GB of RAM running with an Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 processor (2.0GHz). Plus, you can customize the color by choosing among seven options. It is indeed a stylish way to finish your business proposals.

Tech Specs:

· 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 800MHz

· 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

· Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

· Glossy widescreen 15.6 inch LED HD display (1366 x 768)

· Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11 a/g/n Half Mini Card

· 5.54lbs

· $649.00

5. HP Elitebook 6930

This business laptop fits for the workaholics. This notebook will not only be the most hardworking portable computing device but an ideal business machine for people with the busiest schedules. Along with its great performance and durability, this notebook can surely finish your presentations and business transactions ahead of schedule. Also, it comes with a lesser price. So, businessmen will find it hard to say no to this laptop.

Tech Specs:

· 24-hour battery

· Up to 4GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

· HP Mobile Broadband (powered by Gobi™); Intel 802.11a/b/g draft-n

· Spill-proof keyboard

· 4.7lbs

· 14.1-inch screen

· $1,149.00

Nowadays, everyone is eyeing for gadgets that are practical – it may be for work or for personal use. But when it comes to laptops, the primary concern of a potential user is its performance, durability, and portability. Whatever their needs that does not belong to any of the categories that are mentioned earlier, then they are searching for an add-on features.

When it comes to business professionals, their primary concerns go with the adaptability of the laptop. As much as possible, businessmen want to have a laptop which does not only allow them to make technical documents but also enables them to provide quality business presentations. And about add-on features, corporate folks also want to engage in high-tech, inexpensive video conferences. These virtual meetings are very common on huge companies that have different geographical bases around the globe. And running these establishments without being there physically saves a lot of time, money, and effort.

Now, as business laptops are meant for corporate people, this has to be basically portable. As mentioned a while ago, it is one of the primary concerns of a possible consumer. Although there are laptops with sizes like 17 inches or more, the ideal notebooks for business professionals would be 15 inches or less, depending on your comfort zone. If you think you’re old enough to acquire the smallest screen size, yet not rich enough to buy the most expensive one, there are a lot of business laptops available that is cheaper compared to other laptops within size range.

Weight does go along with the size usually. That is, the bigger the size, the heavier the weight. But it doesn’t really follow. All you need is just the right weight for you to gain access and save strength for the rest of the day’s work. A 2.2-lbs notebook is ideal for a business laptop. But a little bit heavier will do.

In business, functionality is very important. If you have the brains but none of those could function well, then you’re nothing. It’ll be the same with our laptops. All laptops have brains but the speed and stability is relative to its hardware components. This is the part where you have to take a glimpse on. If you are into graphics and image processing or photography and videography, then you need to have a faster and heavy-running processor. But if you’re a writer, I don’t think you need to maximize your video card to cater an intense gaming task. But, nonetheless, everything is not exclusive for anything. It doesn’t matter if you don’t play games on your laptop and you want the latest video card. If you are comfortable using higher specs than your basic requirement, so be it. As long as it doesn’t compromise your business function and productivity.