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NOTEBOOK REVIEW
Processor
| Intel |
| Pentium M |
| 1.3 GHz |
Motherboard
| Intel 855PM |
| 400 MHz |
Memory
| 256 MB |
| 2 |
| 2 GB |
| SDRAM |
Interfaces & networking
| 1 |
| S-Video |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| optional PC Card |
| yes |
| 2 |
| Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 3B Mini-PCI Adapter (802.11b) |
| Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection |
| Agere Systems AC'97 (56Kbps) |
Expansion slots
| 2 x Type II |
Hard drive storage
| Ultra ATA/100 |
| 40 GB |
| 5400 rpm |
| Ultra-ATA/100 |
Optical storage
| CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo |
| 24x CD / 8x DVD |
| 16x CD |
| 10x CD |
Video
| ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 |
| 32 MB |
Display
| colour TFT |
| 14.1 in |
| 1024x768 pixels |
Input
| three-button touchpad; trackpoint |
| 88 keys |
Cabinet (chassis)
| 31.1x2.66x25.5 cm |
| 2.27 kg |
OS & software
| Windows XP Professional |
| Access IBM, IBM RecordNow, InterVideo WinDVD, Norton AntiVirus 2003, PC Doctor for Windows, Acrobat Reader 5.0 |
Audio
| SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio |
| yes |
| stereo |
| line in, headphone |
Service & support
| 3 years |
Miscellaneous
| high-capacity battery (£157), Ultrabay slim Li-polymer battery (£137), Bluetooth PC Card (£126), external USB floppy drive (£46) |
Overview
IBM ThinkPad T40
- Editors rating
8.3
Verdict
This thin-and-light notebook isn't the speediest Pentium M/Centrino system, but it offers very good battery life and many outstanding features.
Typical price
£ 1429
