Hey there , Currently I have a T410 Thinkpad (1st Gen i5 M560 @ 2.67GHz ,4GB RAM, Sam 750 Evo 120 GB SSD @240MBPS , 1440x900 Reso)( Refurbished ) But its So darn heavy ! It has that extra big battery butt too, makes it even more heavier.. So guys, please help me pick a comparatively new and light laptop model. Hopefully a Thinkpad. Thanks a lot!!
Hello @ jime1 - If you want a lighter version of the Thinkpad that still uses a 14 inch screen, have a look at the Thinkpad X1 Carbon series. I believe that these machines weigh in at 3 lbs. or so. Be aware that the first generation was released in 2012, and the latest is a 5th generation machine (2017) using the 7th generation Intel i7 processor. A good alternative, if you're willing to accept using a 12.5 inch screen, would be the Thinkpad X220/X230/X240/X250/X260/X270 series. The X220 was originally released in 2011 and has been succeeded by a newer model nearly every year since then. The X270 is the latest version (2017) and uses the 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor.
Carbons have big issues. If you can deal with it get a X230 Thinkpad. Smaller but can have a battery that will last 10 + hours of use. It's my go-to and I have i7 TP and ASUS laptops for gaming. Have to go with an older model, IMO. At least one has access to the BIOS and can figure at will. One
Lenovo thinkpad are not the best design for small thin and light, i would look into ASUS,HP,DELL and SONY in my opinion.
Somehow, I have not been fortunate with Thinkpad line of Lenovo laptops that very much. Either it is a touchpad freezing or simply finding it difficult to get the latest drivers.
True... they are "funny". But once under control it's outta sight, man. I would go with an i7 T430s with dedicated graphics. Gotta keep it cool, though: If one prefers the brand. I got one or two of 'em laying around (600GB SSDs). Keepers. I willl never update to the latest BIOS drivers designed for windows 10. Fu*** everything up. I stay with older BIOSes and do not f*** with anything unless there becomes an issue. Just sayin'... people think updating BIOS is first off. Forget about a device that never really "stuts-down". And F windows 10 forever... LOL Disclaimer: All of the above is the opinions of a madman on the fine line.... Glad I have balance. One
Dell is the majority choice I suppose.... I'll now look into Dell refurbs ultra-books. Just tell me how many Intel Generations should I go back ? And will the AMD variants be good ?
I am no an avid follower of Dell. Despite saying that, in Windows 10 Dell is actually up there with its XPS 13 infinity edge varieties. In fact, I am an admirer of the 2016 version.
Opinions are like bung holes, everybody has one. Check out the specs of what your looking for in a laptop, read reviews from web sites that do not sell (un-biased) and make your decision
As in following news and reviews about Dell computers with keen interest. I came to love the 2016 Dell XPS 13 infinity edge when I was looking for information on best Windows 10 laptops. If not I don't search the term Dell computers on Google or Bing.
I don't know what your budget really is but there are bids on eBay which are quite good for Dell XPS 13.3 i5 5th generation with 8GB Random Access Memory. I would have liked you to check with eBay to see what is available for good performing Windows 10 systems. I must say it again Dell XPS 13.3 2016 version is very good to go with.