Pros

  • Classic T-Series keyboard
  • Lots of ports, including FireWire and eSATA

Cons

  • LCD image quality subpar with video and games
  • Mediocre audio playback quality

At A Glance

The T410 retains the legendary keyboard feel of ThinkPads, but also remains somewhat pricey.

Manufacturer’s Description

Mobility is great, but what about power and performance? ThinkPad T410 Notebook has you covered. This portable powerhouse features the highest-end processor, fastest graphics and durable, reliable data storage.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 2516ADU
Processor
Processor type Intel Core i5
Processor speed 2530.0 MHz
Cache size 3.0 KB
Processor count 2
Memory
Memory size 4000.0 MB
Memory type DDR3
Memory speed 1066.0 MHz
Display
Display size 14.1 inches
Display type Matte LCD with LED Backlight
Resolution 1440 x 900 pixels
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 320.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 7200 RPM
Other storage
  • Memory Stick
  • SDHC Card
  • xD-Picture Card
Dimensions
Width 13.2 inches
Depth 10.3 inches
Height 1.5 inches
Weight with Accessories 6.5 pounds
Weight 5.6 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
Memory stick Memory Stick
XD picture card 1
Included Software
Included Software Adobe Acrobat 9; Corel BurnNow Lenovo Edition, DVD MovieFactory 7 Lenovo Edition; InterVideo WinDVD
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Other Features
Docking Station Port Yes
Devices
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Fingerprint Reader
Input devices Touchpad (multitouch)
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Available Interfaces eSATA
SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) 1
Wireless connection 802.11 n/b/g
Video Interfaces
  • DisplayPort
  • VGA
Slots
  • Memory Stick
  • SDHC Card
  • xD-Picture Card

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 108
Battery
Battery Life 6:06  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 269  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 347  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 193  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 408  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 326  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 424  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 221  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 340  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 190  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking 320
Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 65.99  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 50.03  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 56.91  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 42.42  Frames per second (higher is better)