Lenovo ThinkPad T21 2648 (26488BU) PC Notebook

Pros: IBM quality, hardware-based volume control, bright 14" LCD
Cons: Floppy & DVD drive can't coexist, gets hot, hot-swap doesn't work

Being my second laptop, IBM was never my first pick as my personal laptop. That honor would go to Dell and their Latitude and Inspiron line (Latitude is my favorite line). So why do I have this machine? It was standard issue from my job, so I have the...

Pros: It ALWAYS works perfectly! The screen is very sharp, love the keyboard light!
Cons: It does get a bit hot in your lap, but it's great during the winter!

First of all, I am assuming that you have already read several epinions reviews on this and similar wonderful IBM notebooks, so I will dispense with most of the techno-specs, other than the most basic and what, could perhaps be...

Pros: thin, light-weight, stylish look, 3-year warranty
Cons: quality of built-in sound, only 1 USB port

I bought this laptop at an auction site as an open-box item in October 2001. The computer was used for about 2 months before, but had no a scratch on it. So far, it has been a great laptop . I use it heavily for my study and home use. OK, let's start: ...

Pros: Great LCD screen, good performance, loaded with features
Cons: Does get hot, Li Ion battery life is only adequate

I've been a laptop user for 8 years, and am now on my 5th machine. (2 Compaq, 1 Dell, 1 IBM, and now the T21) I'm also a demanding user... my laptop is my full-time computer at the office. It also goes home with me daily and goes along on frequent...

Pros: even more improvements on the t20
Cons: it is hot, literally

I'll try not to repeat too many of the things that I said on my T20 review. My T20 review was based on my girlfriend's T20 and now I have the fortune of writing a review on my very own T21.

First the specs:
PIII 850, 32gb HD, 14.1",...

Pros: fast, high screen resolution
Cons: unreliable disks, nipple mouse drifts, port replicator dodgy

There is no doubt that T21 is a good laptop. It is more than likely to be better than even your average desktop and I am using it as both. However, while using it, I've encountered several problems that should't occur at this price range:

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