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The Lenovo ThinkPad T440s offers solid performance and a design that will look good in the board room while still surviving the occasional cross-country business trip.it’s a testament to the progress made in the Ultrabook category that such impressive performance has become standard. And though the battery life (with the standard battery) is on on par with the competition, the addition of an extended life battery and the hot-swap capability definitely adds an element of flexibility not offered by other systems. Design The ThinkPad T440s is built to get business done, wherever you happen to take it. The slim laptop measures 0.8 by 13.1 by 8.9 inches (HWD), but with an internal roll-cage, and a chassis made of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber, it packs a surprisingly rugged design into its 3.5-pound weight. Built to meet Mil-Spec testing requirements The ThinkPad T440s is also made for use on the go, with a dual-battery system, which Lenovo calls “Power Bridge.” The laptop packs its own internal 3-cell, 24Wh battery which is sealed into the chassis, but there’s also a swappable rear battery that can be added for use on the go, and it’s even hot-swappable, letting you switch out one battery for another without having to stop working and shut off the machine. Features The ThinkPad T440s is made to get things done, and it’s built with the ports and connections to get things done. On the right-hand of the laptop you’ll find an USB 3.0 port, a LAN port for Gigabit Ethernet, an SD card slot (SD, SDHC, SDXC), and VGA output for connecting to older monitors and projectors. On the left are two more USB 3.0 ports (including one with charging capability), a miniDisplayPort, and a slot for an optional SmartCard reader. While that miniDisplayPort will connect you to plenty of monitors, I would have liked to also see an HDMI port, allowing broader connectivity with monitors and HDTVs alike. On the palmrest, next to the bottom-right corner of the keyboard, is an integrated fingerprint reader, providing the ease and peace of mind of biometric security. Above the laptop display you’ll find a 720p HD webcam, paired with two noise-cancelling microphones that isolate your voice and filter out background noise–perfect for video conferencing. The camera also has good low-light sensitivity, and face-tracking technology, so you don’t have to worry about focus problems when shifting in your seat. Inside, the Thinkpad T440s is equipped with dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0+HS for connecting wireless devices and audio accessories, and Intel WiDi (Wireless Display) for use with any WiDi equipped TV or adapter The full-size chiclet keyboard utilizes Lenovo’s “precision keyboard” design, which has sculpted keycaps and a more tactile typing experience than the average chiclet keyboard. In addition to being a bit more comfortable, the keys are also more visible in low light thanks to a glowing white backlight. Sprouting up between the keys is a red TrackPoint, and the TouchPad has five buttons–three along the top for use with the TrackPoint and two on the bottom for standard trackpad use. The touchpad has a smooth glass surface, which lets fingers glide easily and registers various swipes and gestures rather well. But while it’s accurate, the touchpad is weird. It combines the right and left buttons into the touch sensor, like the usual clickpad, but the depth of each click is lower and has a light actuating force, making for an odd clicking experience. The entire touch sensor can be clicked with a tap, but it’s clearly meant to be pressed more deeply.