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The video from Mobile Tech Review discusses the Lenovo ThinkPad T480, a durable and practical 14-inch business laptop designed for user-friendly upgrades and meeting military specifications. Starting at around $1,050, it is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and a 500GB hard drive, with options for higher-performance components like M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs and higher-resolution displays. The laptop offers various display options, including full HD matte IPS and WQHD panels, and performance features such as Intel 8th-gen CPUs and optional Nvidia MX 150 graphics.
Key features include security technologies like a smart card reader, TPM 2.0, and a fingerprint reader, along with an array of ports atypical for modern laptops, such as Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3. Additionally, it features Lenovo's bridge battery system for extended battery life and a comfortable keyboard with a precision trackpad and pointing stick. Lisa also compares the T480 with other Lenovo models like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and T480s, indicating a forthcoming detailed comparison to assist buyers in making an informed choice.
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In this segment, Lisa from Mobile Tech Review discusses the Lenovo ThinkPad T480, emphasizing that it is a solid 14-inch business laptop designed for practicality rather than being the thinnest or lightest. Weighing 3.6 pounds and almost 20 millimeters thick, it offers user-friendly upgrade options with a removable battery, two RAM slots, an M.2 SSD slot, a socketed Wi-Fi card, an optional LTE bay, and a hard drive bay. Starting at around $1,050, the base configuration includes an Intel Core i5, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 500GB hard drive. For those needing more performance, options like an M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD and higher-resolution displays are available. The T480 caters to businesses needing durable, upgradeable laptops meeting military specifications while providing cost-effective configurations.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the display options and performance of a laptop. They highlight the full HD display available in both touch and non-touch versions, noting that these are matte IPS displays with no glare. The 1080p panels have decent but not exceptional color gamut and brightness. Additionally, a WQHD resolution option (2560 by 1440) is available, offering better color calibration and saturation.
Performance-wise, the laptop features Intel 8th-gen Ultrabook CPUs, providing strong performance and good cooling, achieving stable benchmarks over time. Graphics options include integrated Intel UHD 620 and optional Nvidia MX 150 dedicated graphics, enhancing performance for light gaming and other tasks.
Other notable features include the optional vPro CPU for enhanced cooling, a 4G LTE modem, fingerprint reader, a privacy shutter for the webcam, and an optional Windows Hello IR camera.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various features of a business laptop that prioritizes security and durability. It includes options like a smart card reader, TPM 2.0 with encryption, and a fingerprint reader, emphasizing the laptop’s robustness with military-spec standards for dust, vibration, and shock resistance. The laptop can support up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, making it suitable for power users running multiple virtual machines.
The laptop also boasts a range of ports not typically found in modern 14-inch laptops, including an Ethernet jack, full-size HDMI, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, a Lenovo docking connector, and a USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port. Additionally, it features a comfortable and high-quality keyboard ideal for content creation, and a precision-style trackpad with a pointing stick.
A standout feature mentioned is Lenovo’s bridge battery system, which includes a removable battery available in different capacities. The smaller, flush 24-watt-hour battery claims up to 15.6 hours of runtime when combined with another internal battery, though such claims are noted as optimistic. A larger 72-watt-hour battery is available as well, albeit with a protruding design.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the battery life and upgrade options for a specific Lenovo ThinkPad model. The standard battery lasts about 8 to 9 hours, with the possibility of extended use by purchasing additional batteries. Accessing the laptop’s internals is challenging due to tenacious clips around the battery bay, despite visible Philips head screws.
Inside, the laptop supports various components: a hard drive bay, an m2 SSD slot (which can’t be used simultaneously with the hard drive), stereo speakers, two RAM slots supporting up to 32GB DDR4 RAM, an optional 4G LTE slot, a Wi-Fi card, and a cooling system that maintains efficient thermal management. The model in discussion lacks the Nvidia MX 150 graphics option, which would otherwise be located next to the CPU under the heatsink area. The video concludes by mentioning that the ThinkPad T480 is available in black.
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In this part of the video, Lisa from Mobile Tech Review mentions a comparison between the different 14-inch Lenovo ultrabooks, specifically the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th generation, T480, and T480s. She highlights that a more detailed comparison video will be coming up to help viewers decide which model suits them best.