I never use the trackpad to select. Just use a two finger tap to "right click". No need to depress the pad. Also the case and keyboard are practically indestructible.
So funny story why I'm here, back in 2013 I bought a MacBook pro, and it lasted me 7 years! Anyways I just bought a T490 and I was curious about how it would hold up over the same amount of time.
The Lenovo T440 outshines newer laptops that cost hundreds and is much more reliable and durable. To use the word "crappy" in any description of the T440 is an insult to this legendary workhorse of a machine. I also have seen many laptops in my 30 years of computer repair. Most do not live up to their claims. They are flimsy, made cheap and are EXPENSIVE! Touch screens are for tablets not laptops, so don't waste your hard earned money on a touch screen. It is a shame that today's consumers are duped into buying...might I say, newer CRAPPY laptops that have short life spans. Remember this little tidbit...A pre-owned laptop is like a pre- owned car. Why spend a fortune for the latest model when you can acquire an older model with all the same bells and whistles for less.
I agree with you about the car statement. I often compare computer modding to car modding. You can upgrade certain component etc. But my biggest issue with the T440 is it's trackpad and mediocre screen. I also have a x240 which is one of my couch computers. I really like it except for that crappy trackpad. I find that the T450 was a huge jump up when it came to the trackpad. My daily driver is a T450s running Windows 10 Pro and it's a great all around computer.
@@MikeDancy I recently brought this computer as a "beater" laptop since I plan(ned if this virus doesn't go away!) to return to school next year. Except for the screen, I must say that It was the best 200$ I've spent in a long time. You can easily upgrade the trackpad for about 50$.
Lets go Raptors 8) This Lenovo is pretty old, but still real beast with great keyboard, I used to have it like 5y ago. Cool video, please keep up the good work.
I have the T440p which I assume has the same trackpad. I hate how deep the click is on the trackpad(I think everyone does) however I don't have that unresponsiveness that you have. No issue at all accurately moving the cursor no matter what part of the pad I use. I think the one in this video may be faulty. The top layer of the pad is just a sticker and can wear away overtime and become unresponsive.
Just bought this device. I have few questions: - Does it have extra RAM slot? I have 4GB RAM installed in it. I want to add another 4GB RAM. Is it possible? - Can we add two hard drives? It doesn't have CD Rom.
yes, I believe that it has two ram slots, one might be under the keyboard. and I'm not sure about a second hdd, I dont' think that it can unless it's a nve2?
i have multiple questions! 1: does it come in an quad-core/ i7? 2: does it have a pcie Wifi card (am thinking eGPU/exp beast dock)? 3: is the ssd m.2 or sata? 4: would you recommend a T440 for price/performance, am thinking as a (Triple Boot) Linux Machine (w/ macos mojave & win10 too)? 5: what is a good price? essentially, i was thinking of using an a music performance device (only for busking) so the dual battery situation would be intriguing, was also thinking of an X240, any comparative notes would be greatly appreciated if you've ever worked with an X240 thanks in advance TechDave
Love everything about the laptop, except for the display... I'm not too sure if it's just me but, sadly the font of the laptop is way too small, and yes, I've tried making it bigger, but however, it only affects the font in apps like Google Chrome, I just want to know if changing my operating system to an older version like windows 8 will help with this matter, as it is rather irritating and very disappointing, love lenovo laptops though!
Have you checked to see if it’s a driver issue? I think that generation had both an Intel graphics card or a nvidia graphics card to choose from. How is it when you output it to another screen? Is it a resolution issue ?
@@MikeDancy Ohh yes, actually mine doesn't support the 1920x1080, it uses the resolution 1600x900, as I remember. Maybe that's why the font is small, since when I switched to different resolutions lower than it, the font was larger but much blurrier. Maybe the solution is to get a better display panel.
Lenovo’s are good for Linux and have an excellent docking station that’s cheap. Hp docks cost more but that is a nice machine. I’d take the Lenovo personally though. They can take a beating.
I forget if it uses a mini display port but if so, that's what you would use. then connect that to a HDMI connector. It's easier to just get a VGA monitor though.
@@MikeDancy im going to use it for 2021 college its an I7 core and 8gb of ram, the dude bought it in 2016 which is giving me bad vibes so idk what to do If I should get it and then upgrade the ram to 16gb or what
Depends if you plan on setting it up with a docking station. I’d probably take the Lenovo over the Dell though.. but I really dislike the T/X fourth gen touchpad. So if it was just a part time machine sitting on my lap then I’d take the dell. But if I had to use it all day, I’d take the Lenovo. I like it’s keyboard better.
Hello Mike, I am thinking about getting a T480 Lenovo used from Offerup which the owner states that it's unlocked or locked. Asking for $155 what's your take on this laptop? Thanks
Hi mike, I am refurbished dealer form India.... I sell this and use personally also.... I dont find any problem with the trackpad.... Please think twice before reviewing negatively.
I have this it is so ass, the video quality is 360p for a UA-cam video and it can’t run any game like Fortnite, GTA, and basically every single game even mobile games. WORST LAPTOP EVER
What- I use this as well and i can run gta fine. The max yt vid quality is 1080p and most games work well. Im not sure how many free v-bucks apps you've installed there but i'd recommend you try reinstalling windows
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dat cool flip at the start earned you an instant like lol
thanks man. it's why my wife married me too. she likes it when i do the flip thing
The other thing about the T440 you didn’t mention is that if can easily and cheaply be upgraded.
Graphics card can be upgraded?
@@jafarmugumya7351 you can use external graphics card
@@deadintheshitcreak7131 you can't with the t440. With the t430 and 420 you can but they removed the slot after the t430
I never use the trackpad to select. Just use a two finger tap to "right click". No need to depress the pad. Also the case and keyboard are practically indestructible.
So funny story why I'm here, back in 2013 I bought a MacBook pro, and it lasted me 7 years! Anyways I just bought a T490 and I was curious about how it would hold up over the same amount of time.
The Lenovo T machines are great. I’m a big fan.
The Lenovo T440 outshines newer laptops that cost hundreds and is much more reliable and durable. To use the word "crappy" in any description of the T440 is an insult to this legendary workhorse of a machine.
I also have seen many laptops in my 30 years of computer repair. Most do not live up to their claims. They are flimsy, made cheap and are EXPENSIVE! Touch screens are for tablets not laptops, so don't waste your hard earned money on a touch screen. It is a shame that today's consumers are duped into buying...might I say, newer CRAPPY laptops that have short life spans.
Remember this little tidbit...A pre-owned laptop is like a pre- owned car. Why spend a fortune for the latest model when you can acquire an older model with all the same bells and whistles for less.
I agree with you about the car statement. I often compare computer modding to car modding. You can upgrade certain component etc. But my biggest issue with the T440 is it's trackpad and mediocre screen. I also have a x240 which is one of my couch computers. I really like it except for that crappy trackpad. I find that the T450 was a huge jump up when it came to the trackpad. My daily driver is a T450s running Windows 10 Pro and it's a great all around computer.
I just wanted to ask you or anyone else who uses t440s what battery life it gives after 5 or 6 years im looking to buy one
@@MikeDancy I recently brought this computer as a "beater" laptop since I plan(ned if this virus doesn't go away!) to return to school next year. Except for the screen, I must say that It was the best 200$ I've spent in a long time. You can easily upgrade the trackpad for about 50$.
Nice review straight forward ❤
Lets go Raptors 8)
This Lenovo is pretty old, but still real beast with great keyboard, I used to have it like 5y ago. Cool video, please keep up the good work.
Cool, thanks. I just sold it and I regret it now. I still have a T450s though
I have the T440p which I assume has the same trackpad. I hate how deep the click is on the trackpad(I think everyone does) however I don't have that unresponsiveness that you have. No issue at all accurately moving the cursor no matter what part of the pad I use. I think the one in this video may be faulty. The top layer of the pad is just a sticker and can wear away overtime and become unresponsive.
apparently you can put in a T430 track pad which I hear works better. The YouTune channel Laptop Retrospectives has done a video on it I think
I dont like that track pad on that man. I prefer the three separate buttons
get the pro docking station.. it comes with HDMI 30 bucks
Good to note thanks
Just bought this device. I have few questions:
- Does it have extra RAM slot? I have 4GB RAM installed in it. I want to add another 4GB RAM. Is it possible?
- Can we add two hard drives? It doesn't have CD Rom.
yes, I believe that it has two ram slots, one might be under the keyboard. and I'm not sure about a second hdd, I dont' think that it can unless it's a nve2?
have two slot, but one slot not upgrade because is fixed the 4gbram
Is the battery removable?
just wanted to ask you or anyone else who uses t440s what battery life it gives after 5 or 6 years im looking to buy one
with the two 3 cell batteries, I'm getting between 5-6 hours just doing email / web surfing / spreadsheets etc.
Buy a 6 cell. With the on board battery and the 6 cell you can get about 8 or 9 hours!
thankyou guys
I ordered t440p.. refurbished.. i5,4th gen,8 gb, 240 ssd.. is that good for students? We use matlab, coding and all
Yes. It’s a great machine. But get a mouse. The track pad sucks.
its amazing, i got an t440s with the same config for study and casual games, i can play cs go for example with 45'~~60 fps easly. great machine
@@felipexd9523 same but with T440
@@MikeDancy wich should I buy dell latitude or Lenovo thinkpad
How’s the battery?
i have multiple questions!
1: does it come in an quad-core/ i7?
2: does it have a pcie Wifi card (am thinking eGPU/exp beast dock)?
3: is the ssd m.2 or sata?
4: would you recommend a T440 for price/performance, am thinking as a (Triple Boot) Linux Machine (w/ macos mojave & win10 too)?
5: what is a good price?
essentially, i was thinking of using an a music performance device (only for busking) so the dual battery situation would be intriguing, was also thinking of an X240, any comparative notes would be greatly appreciated if you've ever worked with an X240
thanks in advance
TechDave
just read your lower comment about X240...
How’s the battery? Thanks for the tip
it's pretty good. I'd say that it's okay for about 4 hours or so
@@MikeDancy it have DDR3 or DDR4 RAM??
From where you bought it?
I get my machines from local eCycler companies.
what do you think of the google suite for docs, sheets and slides as a replacement for office 365 or libre on this machine?
any or all will work. I like google docs and office 365 personally. I use both almost dailly
Just bought a refurb from Staples for $140 this morning.
wow. that is a great price.
@@MikeDancy it arrived this morning. I think they had some shortages, because they ended up sending me a T450 instead!
Battery backup???
Love everything about the laptop, except for the display... I'm not too sure if it's just me but, sadly the font of the laptop is way too small, and yes, I've tried making it bigger, but however, it only affects the font in apps like Google Chrome, I just want to know if changing my operating system to an older version like windows 8 will help with this matter, as it is rather irritating and very disappointing, love lenovo laptops though!
Have you checked to see if it’s a driver issue? I think that generation had both an Intel graphics card or a nvidia graphics card to choose from. How is it when you output it to another screen? Is it a resolution issue ?
@@MikeDancy Ohh yes, actually mine doesn't support the 1920x1080, it uses the resolution 1600x900, as I remember. Maybe that's why the font is small, since when I switched to different resolutions lower than it, the font was larger but much blurrier. Maybe the solution is to get a better display panel.
I'M CONFUSED BETWEEN 'THIS LENOVO' AND THE 'HP ELITEBOOK 840 G2'
Lenovo’s are good for Linux and have an excellent docking station that’s cheap. Hp docks cost more but that is a nice machine. I’d take the Lenovo personally though. They can take a beating.
820 g2 has a 5th gen processor. so go for it
Whats the red dot in the middle for
It’s a mouse nub
it's missing the hdmi port.
same with my lenovo 10 i5 4200 there's no hdmi, and my cousin bought me a drawing tab, what im gonna do?
Can use dual drive ?
Yes
can i use it for android programming and AVD
Yea. It’s great for that. I’d swap the trackpad out for a T450 one personally
Can you add Ram or memory to a ThinkPad T440?
you should be able to from what I remember
Does the keyboard light come on
Mine doesn't
Are these good for working from home?
they are pretty good but I'd suggest getting a docking station to make it easier.
Is this a laptop or chrombook pls?
It’s an actual laptop that runs windows
@@MikeDancy Thank you so much! Got the t540 refurbished one. Let's hope it works fast!
Is it expandable? Ssd?
you can add a SSD into that model pretty easily.
T430/t440 or dell Inspiron r17 se ?
Lenovo hands down
@@MikeDancy thank you :))) t430/440 or Lenovo ideaPad 330s
So Mike how can I plug this laptop to my tv so I can use tv as monitor?
I forget if it uses a mini display port but if so, that's what you would use. then connect that to a HDMI connector. It's easier to just get a VGA monitor though.
Lenovo Thinkpad L470 vs T440?
T440 or T440s if you can. But the T450 onwards has a better trackpad
I just need a laptop to type on. Btw is lenovo x240 good? Its small and light.
it's a great laptop but a horrible touchpad. I think that I made a few videos about it already.
Is t440 good for Photoshop
it's probably not too bad but it's certainly not great. make sure you have 8GB of ram in there
@@MikeDancy im going to use it for 2021 college its an I7 core and 8gb of ram, the dude bought it in 2016 which is giving me bad vibes so idk what to do If I should get it and then upgrade the ram to 16gb or what
This laptop can be use for Digital marketing??? Pls ans me sir
If youre just making graphics with Canva or something simple then it shouldn't be a problem. I wouldn't use it for video editing though.
I wanted to ask is this laptop is perfect for gaming cuz I'm buying the 240gb version?
Depends on the games, if you like pac man or candy crush the it's great.
lenovo T440 or dell e7440?
Depends if you plan on setting it up with a docking station. I’d probably take the Lenovo over the Dell though.. but I really dislike the T/X fourth gen touchpad. So if it was just a part time machine sitting on my lap then I’d take the dell. But if I had to use it all day, I’d take the Lenovo. I like it’s keyboard better.
Do you also sell this machines ?
I lent that one to a friend. I do sell them but only locally and to friends
Anyone think this'll be fine for musix production w/ Ableton live 10
It's using the same processor as the surface pro 3, and I use one for Ableton and it runs fine, so yeab it should work fine.
Hello Mike, I am thinking about getting a T480 Lenovo used from Offerup which the owner states that it's unlocked or locked. Asking for $155 what's your take on this laptop? Thanks
The T480 is a great machine. Price seems low. Is it locked? Does it have a hdd?
Hi mike, I am refurbished dealer form India.... I sell this and use personally also.... I dont find any problem with the trackpad.... Please think twice before reviewing negatively.
Lol.. Lot of people complaining about it..
Students at my university after I tell them about these: "Thats so cool and a great deal! Ill look into it!"
*proceeds to buy a macbook*
smh
It’s all about looking cool at the coffee shop
I play pubg this laptop
I m student from poor family. I have no money to buy this.Please Give me this Free,I will greatfull to you in my life also pray for you whole life.
sorry but I already sold it for $150 CDN
@@MikeDancy ok thanks..i have only 50$.. can you help me to get this... i will remember you my whole life as a friend..
@@selfelectrician1340 lol
@@syphis_ariadne5424 why lol??
I have this it is so ass, the video quality is 360p for a UA-cam video and it can’t run any game like Fortnite, GTA, and basically every single game even mobile games. WORST LAPTOP EVER
That’s why there’s another laptop called gaming laptop. Duh
What- I use this as well and i can run gta fine. The max yt vid quality is 1080p and most games work well. Im not sure how many free v-bucks apps you've installed there but i'd recommend you try reinstalling windows
Upgrade it then.