Still, with its ThinkPad keyboard, rugged shell, and excellent (if small) touch pad, the ThinkPad 13 could be an attractive choice for students and small-business buyers in stepped-up configurations, as well. Just choose your extras-and your timing-wisely.

Excellent keyboard; Low entry price; Very good battery life; ThinkPad "business rugged" features

Upgrades add up fast; Low-capacity; SATA-only SSD choices; Small touch pad; Low-res Webcam

Thanks to its durable, lightweight design, snappy keyboard and plethora of ports, Lenovo's ThinkPad 13 is good for businesses, college students or anyone who wants a productivity machine that costs around $1,000 or less.

The Chromebook version of the ThinkPad 13 cuts too much in pursuit of its low price.

Excellent keyboard; Sturdy chassis; USB-C for power

Not as inexpensive as it could be; No Trackpoint; Middling battery life; No dedicated video-out

Lenovo has released the second-generation version of its ThinkPad 13, a business ultrabook with the same no-nonsense style we've come to know and love. Unlike some ultrabooks, the ThinkPad 13 packs a bunch of ports that (most likely can) cover all of your workday needs, tossing other features on top...

Ample ports; Durable construction; Classic ThinkPad design; Long battery life; Fingerprint reader

Thick bezels; Bulky for an ultrabook; Dim display

The Thinkpad 13 is a very practical laptop, which has been designed to be an everyday ultrabook and it serves this purpose well. However, it's for those who want the Thinkpad brand only. If not, the Asus Zenbook Flip offers better value for your money.

Signature Thinkpad keyboard; 8 Hour battery life; Smart pricing; Well built

Display could have been better

Lenovo has provided a Chromebook with a 13 inch display that can catch anyone's eye whether you're looking for a new laptop because you're a business or a school student or even a family that has a budget, the ThinkPad 13 Chromebook will work out for you and can be customized to fit your needs.

The display is enough for those that don't need much; Sound quality is awesome; Performance was more than enough to keep me happy

Material used for the Chromebook had an issue with picking up oils from my hands and fingers and was too noticeable and a little annoying; Camera was ok, but not the best

The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 is well put together machine, but it isn't about flash. There isn't much to differentiate the ThinkPad 13 from other ultrabooks on the market when it comes design. In fact, the device is thicker than many of them.

Durable Design; Long lasting battery; Excellent Keyboard

Display is a bit dim; No Ethernet port

Lenovo's ThinkPad range of laptops are quite popular among professionals and enterprise users who primarily want one for productivity. The ThinkPad 13 is one of the latest notebooks to make its way to India with a focus on enterprise users.

Lenovo's ThinkPad laptops usually make for excellent workhorses for students or even professionals who prioritise productivity. The hallmark feature for us has always been the ergonomic ThinkPad keyboards which are hard to beat.

No backlit keyboard; Display brightness/resolution could be better; Weak SSD write speed

By all estimates, Windows 10 has done a lot to restore the public's confidence in the PC. At the very least, it's provided a stable platform for Microsoft's hardware partners to build great machines. Lenovo has certainly taken advantage of this opportunity.