excellent product

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.

Following Lenovo's delivery of a good outcome in the business sector with its ThinkPad 13 last year, the manufacturer now sends the successor based on Kaby Lake CPUs into the race. We examined whether Lenovo is successful and has listened to our complaints concerning the predecessor.

functional design; high system performance; fast SSD (512 GB; good input devices; backlit keyboard; satisfactory battery life; moderate noise polution; bright; viewing angle stable screen; USB Type-C; docking port (OneLink+

slow SD card reader; no SmartCard reader; tight color space coverage; USB Type-C only Gen.1; 12-month warranty; casing gets warm during load

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.

For a small business or sole proprietorship, you need a business laptop that offers durability, reliability, and staying power. The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 (starting at $699; $745.99 as tested) does that, and does so with a timeless style.

12+ hours of battery life; MIL-STD 801G rated; USB-C port; Best keyboard among SMB laptops

A bit pricey for an entry-level system; Ethernet connectivity requires an adapter

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.

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

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 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

Brand New! Well Satisfied! Sturdy, Excellent Keyboard, Instant On!! PS. After Having This Chromebook 2 Days, AWESOME!!! The Best Built, Fastest (Instant On) Laptop. Lays Flat. Excellent Size. The Quality Is TOPS! I Am 68yrs Old. I Just Surf The Internet.