2:39 lenovo seriously need to step up with their QC, their coating issue is well known but come on man, new laptop but already some coating peeled off!
Have been using ThinkPads for a long time! I have some "Pads" from back in the days....(T-410 / T-420 / T-430) and they have never let me down. (Bear in mind, I run Linux on them!....so a lot of the "no longer supported" issues don't apply) and they're all recently upgraded with 2.5" 1TB / 2TB ssd's...16GB of RAM (max is 8GB on the T-410) and running one version or another of Linux distros. For the life of me?...I can't see the appeal nor the attraction to these newer laptops with like....TWO ports on them! I need connectivity, and not through a dongle, but from the device itself! VGA.....DisplayPort....USB.....3.5mm audio....etc. I'll continue to buy these when I run across them on e-bay because they're the perfect blend of all things. As for the newer ThinkPads?....they're not bad, and they still come with ports...I prefer the latching mechanism for closing it....to ensure it STAYS closed, but they're really not that bad, and they're even faster than my daily-use older Thinkpads. I don't think I'll move off from the ThinkPad line, I've tried Dell's XPS series....both the 13" and the 15".....I've had Dell Latitudes, Precisions,.....I've also tried Toshiba's Tecras, MSI's gaming laptops, and an Aorus. All nice machines in their own right?.....but to me they can't compare to the practicality, and feature set of ThinkPads. I know others will come at me with their MacBook argument...but to me the ThinkPad series has been and always will be the end-of-the-line for laptops!
The T480 is the same machine, just not as thin LOL, its not rugged, you want rugged look at the Panasonic Toughbook or the Dell Latitude E6420 XFR, those are rugged. I wonder why Lenovo never made a fully rugged laptop to compete with the Toughbook and the XFR? Its not like price is a problem those Toughbooks and XFR's are/were expensive.
oh I used E6420 and E6430 for a long time (E6430 was my favorite). They were like a brick. Literally. Heavy and bulletproof. You could use one of them as a Kevlar vest.
agaskew Yes, I agree I just got a 480s and was going to get my dad’s X series because it was much lighter(for school) but I ended up not doing so because of the Ram upgrade. But the X also has a much better trackpad(glass) and Screen brightens.
I just sold a T430, and bought a T480. Still have an X220t and a T400. Both still work fine and both are running windows 10 just fine as well, I did upgrade them both to SSD's however.
Sold my T420 a year or so ago. Miss her daily. It worked. Always. Suspend, sleep, Linux, OpenBSD, blah, blah. Absolute tank. Those keys just kiss your fingers... lol
What express card do you have that you can't get a USB version of? I think express cards have disappeared, My T430 had one I think but I believe the T430 may have been the last one with that option?
Either is fine, you can easily plug in a 2nd larger monitor if its going to stay at home, may as well get a dock and just keep it docked. That's how I had my T430 setup, just had it in a dock with a 2nd monitor, worked just fine, makes it nice for multitasking without having to flip between different programs as much.
Just take care to not buy it with shit TN display. It is 2018 and Lenovo still sells their thinkpads with shit TN display. Be sure you are ordering the model with IPS screen.
I think you didn't understand me. I did not say thinkpads are crap. They are surelly very well made laptops and they are really durable ones. What I said is that the display technology called TN is crap, because it has a terrible view angle and terrible collors. This is a very outdated technology and Lenovo is still selling some models with it. I just warned people to buy the models with IPS technology, wich are much better.
I mean, these aren't for consumers, these arent for UA-cam, or even Video editing, they're for VMs, and business things where, as long as the screen works and is clear, it doesn't matter how the colours looks.
here is a comparison. I have choosen the T480S. ua-cam.com/video/gOsERJzMhLc/v-deo.html Edit: t480 has awful speakers. stay away from it if it is important for you.
This adds additional functionality for certain scenarios, such as integrating these in modern kiosks, concierge, cop cars - to name a few, you get the idea.
Good question! I’ve always wondered the same; this seems like a talking point for many reviewers, but I never appreciated the benefit. Glad this pulled some interesting responses.
2:39 lenovo seriously need to step up with their QC, their coating issue is well known but come on man, new laptop but already some coating peeled off!
Hi! Does the touchscreen affect the notebook battery / performance? Thank you for posting this!
Watching this on my new T480s.
How is it holding up? Is it worth my upgrade from T450S ?
battery77 I can’t be more happy with the performance and battery life, can’t comment on the 450 upgrade, I personally had a 420 earlier.
Have been using ThinkPads for a long time! I have some "Pads" from back in the days....(T-410 / T-420 / T-430) and they have never let me down. (Bear in mind, I run Linux on them!....so a lot of the "no longer supported" issues don't apply) and they're all recently upgraded with 2.5" 1TB / 2TB ssd's...16GB of RAM (max is 8GB on the T-410) and running one version or another of Linux distros. For the life of me?...I can't see the appeal nor the attraction to these newer laptops with like....TWO ports on them! I need connectivity, and not through a dongle, but from the device itself! VGA.....DisplayPort....USB.....3.5mm audio....etc. I'll continue to buy these when I run across them on e-bay because they're the perfect blend of all things.
As for the newer ThinkPads?....they're not bad, and they still come with ports...I prefer the latching mechanism for closing it....to ensure it STAYS closed, but they're really not that bad, and they're even faster than my daily-use older Thinkpads. I don't think I'll move off from the ThinkPad line, I've tried Dell's XPS series....both the 13" and the 15".....I've had Dell Latitudes, Precisions,.....I've also tried Toshiba's Tecras, MSI's gaming laptops, and an Aorus. All nice machines in their own right?.....but to me they can't compare to the practicality, and feature set of ThinkPads. I know others will come at me with their MacBook argument...but to me the ThinkPad series has been and always will be the end-of-the-line for laptops!
man thank you somuch for this comment
The T480 is the same machine, just not as thin LOL, its not rugged, you want rugged look at the Panasonic Toughbook or the Dell Latitude E6420 XFR, those are rugged. I wonder why Lenovo never made a fully rugged laptop to compete with the Toughbook and the XFR? Its not like price is a problem those Toughbooks and XFR's are/were expensive.
oh I used E6420 and E6430 for a long time (E6430 was my favorite). They were like a brick. Literally. Heavy and bulletproof. You could use one of them as a Kevlar vest.
The T480s offers up to 24GB RAM, this is its appeal over the X series. The T480 goes up to 32GB but is quite a bit thicker.
agaskew also alot less battery if you are not using the external one.
As I understand, contrary to any spec sheet from Lenovo, you can successfully drop a 32GB stick in the open slot for up to 40GB, net.
agaskew Yes, I agree I just got a 480s and was going to get my dad’s X series because it was much lighter(for school) but I ended up not doing so because of the Ram upgrade. But the X also has a much better trackpad(glass) and Screen brightens.
The T480 goes up to 64 GB, by the time they listed the maximum memory for it there weren't 32 GB memory modules yet
Nice. Got a 420 which still rocks.
I just sold a T430, and bought a T480. Still have an X220t and a T400. Both still work fine and both are running windows 10 just fine as well, I did upgrade them both to SSD's however.
Sold my T420 a year or so ago. Miss her daily. It worked. Always. Suspend, sleep, Linux, OpenBSD, blah, blah. Absolute tank. Those keys just kiss your fingers... lol
my t480s only has 1 issue with the left trackpad button. Its sound clicky on left button. Anyone know how to fix this?
does any models still have an express card reader; or some usb3.x device to give a external express card reader ?
What express card do you have that you can't get a USB version of? I think express cards have disappeared, My T430 had one I think but I believe the T430 may have been the last one with that option?
Does this Have a Glass Trackpad
Awesome unboxing!
what is better to take 14 or 15 inch if the laptop stay in my home usally?
asaf yosef 15 inch
15 if you wont movie it, but I personally like smaller machines.
Either is fine, you can easily plug in a 2nd larger monitor if its going to stay at home, may as well get a dock and just keep it docked. That's how I had my T430 setup, just had it in a dock with a 2nd monitor, worked just fine, makes it nice for multitasking without having to flip between different programs as much.
unfortunately it only has 1 USB-C port , which means you can't connect any other USB-C device while it is charging
Just take care to not buy it with shit TN display. It is 2018 and Lenovo still sells their thinkpads with shit TN display. Be sure you are ordering the model with IPS screen.
@Petrosmalk I disagree. Lenovo makes excellent and durable laptops. Still using a 4 year old thinkpad T410 Core
I think you didn't understand me. I did not say thinkpads are crap. They are surelly very well made laptops and they are really durable ones. What I said is that the display technology called TN is crap, because it has a terrible view angle and terrible collors. This is a very outdated technology and Lenovo is still selling some models with it. I just warned people to buy the models with IPS technology, wich are much better.
I mean, these aren't for consumers, these arent for UA-cam, or even Video editing, they're for VMs, and business things where, as long as the screen works and is clear, it doesn't matter how the colours looks.
They work on UA-cam just fine. You just pay more to get a newer clear screen you can see at an angle better LOL.
nodding along until you mention 16:9, oh man :/
There is an IR camera option for the T 480s.
The only machine that looks sexier with use. Splotchy, scuffed. It’s the Glock of notebooks.
t480 s or x1 carbon which one? i want to buy.
here is a comparison. I have choosen the T480S. ua-cam.com/video/gOsERJzMhLc/v-deo.html
Edit: t480 has awful speakers. stay away from it if it is important for you.
my question is what is the point of 180 degree fold
So one day, when you accidentally open it too much, it will not damage the hinge cause it opens 180 degrees.
This adds additional functionality for certain scenarios, such as integrating these in modern kiosks, concierge, cop cars - to name a few, you get the idea.
Good question! I’ve always wondered the same; this seems like a talking point for many reviewers, but I never appreciated the benefit. Glad this pulled some interesting responses.
says t series
what?????
S stands for shit. Get the T480.
Savage... Also, I feel so happy that you said that cuz my T480 is coming tmr
Annoying is fn is in ctr spot
U can easily swap their function, problem gone if u dont really looking at them while typing.