IBM laptop T40R40

In this laptop review learn why the IBM ThinkPad T40 is a good choice for mobile workers who want flexible connection options. No matter where you may be working from, you're sure to have a means of connecting to the Internet or a corporate network. The addition of IBM security features mean more time spent working and less time worrying about security when using the IBM ThinkPad T40.

Description
Weight - 4.5lbs
Display - 14.1 in TFT active matrix, Max Resolution - 1024x768
Networking - Integrated 802.11b Wi-Fi, Ethernet Intel Pro/1000 GB, Fax/modem 56K, Infrared Port
Power - 1 Li Ion 4.7hrs est. Adding optional ThinkPad Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer increases to 9.7hrs
OS Provided - MS Windows XP Pro
Installed RAM - 256MB Maximum - 2GB
Hard Drive - 40GB, ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Optical Drive Installed - C-RW/DVD
Processor - Intel 1.4GHz
Pointing Device - ThinkPad Ultra Nav: TrackPoint & touch pad
Guide Review - IBM ThinkPad T40 Laptop
The ThinkPad T40 I received for review came with Service and Troubleshooting guides which are very thorough and a Windows XP User Guide.
Within minutes I was connected to my office network and accessing the Internet. No configuring was required. Wi-Fi connecting is just as quick provided you have your login information ready.
The full size keyboard made entering information and working on documents no different that working on my desktop. Too often laptops have significantly smaller keyboards which require a period of adjustment and too frequent errors to work smoothly in a quick time frame. The IBM ThinkPad T40 demonstrates that portable doesn't mean compromising on the size of the keyboard.
IBM also provides International Warranty Service which is geared at mobile workers traveling outside North America. Before leaving on your business trip be sure to check if you will have coverage where you are going. Go to the IBM web site - http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and click on the Warranty Lookup icon.
What I liked most with this laptop:
- IBM provides options for restoring the hard drive which are separate from the OS. The Rapid Restore program will restore the hard drive back to an earlier state - which makes it easier on mobile workers to troubleshoot problems. - IBM Predesktop program which allows you to access information for additional troubleshooting.
This laptop is well suited for mobile workers and the design certainly supports working in a mobile environment.