ThinkPad T450s Review

Introduction

The ThinkPad T450s is one of the best new ultrabooks. If it is not as slim as some, it is still quite compact and easier to service than the thinner machines and screen Full HD IPS is a standout feature.

This review is based on a ThinkPad T450s, 20BX Type of Machine production, product ID 20BXCTO1WW.

Intel Core i7-5600U processor
8.1 Windows Pro 64
14.0 "FHD (1920 x 1080)
Camera HD 720 p
Intel HD 5500 graphics card
4 GB DDR3L - Base of 1600 MHz SDRAM
Fingerprint reader
Hard drive 500 GB, 7200 RPM, 2.5 "
ThinkPad battery 3 cells Li-Polymer (23.2Whr) before
ThinkPad battery 3 cells Li-Polymer (23.2Whr) rear
Country Pack 45W in the United States (2-pin) adapter
Intel 7265 AC/B/G/N Dual Band Wireless + Bluetooth Version 4.0

From the receipt:

4 GB Samsung SO - DIMM has been installed
Hard drive has been replaced with 1 TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD.

Construction

T450s build quality isn't old ThinkPad level, with a clear devaluation, but is still very good. Problems include the difficulty of dislodging the lower lid (after removing the 8 screws) for joining plastic textured inside and fingerprinting, revealing instead of the old finish rubber. But it is quite solid, no bending and quite compact.

Connectivity

Port is good enough on both sides with nothing on the back. All USB ports are 3.0 with excellent performance. But Mini DisplayPort means you need to maybe buy and carry a dongle of easy-to-lose. Performance of the Wi - Fi connection (802.11ac Intel 2 x 2) seems better than previous cards Intel generation 802.11n, even those with 3 x 3. Bluetooth connections are fast. The speakers are decent, but nothing to write home about. Quality of the webcam is improved over previous generations, but still struggles in low light. Fingerprint reader is a great improvement. (Thanks, Apple.)

Performance

The good news is that the i7 T450s finally turns out to be a bit faster than the i7 Sandy Bridge (T420s) on the tasks of processor such as video encoding, despite a processor intensive ultra low voltage a bit more slowly. The machine is cold and silent most of the time, with only a gentle breath of air under high load.

Memory

4 GB of memory is soldered to the main Board and there is only a single SO-DIMM location. While you can add a 8 GB SO - DIMM for 12 GB total, that would mean that half of the memory could run in single channel mode, which can have a very important impact on the performance (as much as 20-30%), especially since the graphics adapter integrated uses part of the main memory (memory available). So if you care about performance, you need to stick with 8 GB, which can be marginal for things like video editing HD Ultra. (The impact on the performance, of course, also applies to machines with only the Basic 4 GB of memory. The promised NVIDIA 940 M graphics option is not yet available.)

Screen

The IPS 1920 x 1080 screen can take some getting used to, but is really much better than TN screens and is close enough to a calibration right out of the box. (Remember to burn on the screen for at least 24 hours before making any justice.)

Keyboard

The keyboard of the island is pretty good for what it is, but the provision still suffers compared to the classic ThinkPad keyboard. Homepage layout end delete and PrtSc are poor and other keys like Pause/break are missing entirely, now only available as Fn combinations (such as Fn + B for Break) that are not marked on the keys. Also annoying is the lack of status lights of the hardware (your hard drive, Wi - Fi, Bluetooth, load connection). You can count on the Windows taskbar for wireless and in charge, but you will need to install something like DiskLED (which works well) to the disk activity. Keyboard backlight is usable (despite some annoying light crosstalk between the top row), but not as good as the classic ThinkLight.

Power

With just the standard 2nd battery, not long battery life with big bulge on the bottom, the T450s still usable on and off by a day without running out of battery power. The power adapter provided is quite small, but only 45W, cannot quickly fresh when the system is under load. If you care about fast charging, you should get the Slim 65W adapter.

Summary

A return for most welcome to your ThinkPad, with a very good IPS screen and finally enough power processor ultra low voltage measure to the Sandy Bridge.

Belkin Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter is available at low cost from B & H.

Tags: ThinkPad Notebooks

Similar Questions

ThinkPad T450 - Hotkey features integration stops working after the screen lock

My OSD volume and brightness no longer works after that screen is locked using a timeout or Win + L. All other information like the caps lock or disbale microfone OSD are still working, but brightness and volume bars are gone.

I have the following configuration:

Windows 7 Pro 64-bit

BIOS 1.21 (taken from the site of Lenovo)

8.80.05 (from Lenovo system update) keyboard shortcut function integration

1.67.12.07 (from Windows Update) power management driver

Intel Graphics Driver 10.18.15.4285 (from Windows Update)

I tried already to older versions of integration function Hotkey and power management driver, but this does not solve the problem.

When I unlock my T450 all services (On Screen Display, PM Service and Hotkey customer charger) are still ongoing, but I can get the OSD back by restarting the service of customer magazine (until the next Win + L) keyboard shortcut.

Is this a common problem or is it just me? Any suggestions?

Best regards

Bernd

Lenovo has released a new version of the Hotkey features integration on 15 April, version 8.80.10, which includes support for ThinkPad T450.

It can be downloaded here: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-t-series-laptops/thinkpad-t45...

You could let us know if this solves your problem?

Thank you

Two external displays connected to my dock and my ThinkPad T450

I have two external displays connected to my dock and my ThinkPad T450.
Everything works fine, when suddenly the monitor LEN LT2223pwC (using DP cable) goes into energy saving mode during use and there is not up to come back/wake, only to turn it off and back on
This Setup worked very well with my office. For some reason any the monitor does not receive the signal from the laptop / docking station.

I got a new docking station and solved the problem. Thank you

Question of ThinkPad T450s Power adapt

Hi guys, this is my first post

I want to buy the Thinkpad T450s soon (US version) for my personal use. My only concern about this is that the power adapter can operate with the South American power (220V, 60 Hz), because the United States 110V operation as far as I know.

Only the product specification is as follows: country Pack 45W AC adapter / CC of the United States (2 pins).

PS: I sent this question a week ago to Lenovo support and they did not respond, so I take this way.

Thanks in advance.

Power adapter 110-240V, then it should work, I use mine in Europe, you just use the adapter and the end to match your outlet in the country.

Fingerprint reader not working not not on ThinkPad T450s on Windows 10

The reader of the FP does not work on my T450s on Windows 10, even if drivers "Synaptics PS sensors (WBF) (PID = 0017)" are correctly installed.

I can get into the Setup Windows Hello of fingerprints (screenshot below), but the reader of the FP doesn't do a thing.

Following the suggested steps in Fingerprint-support-on-Windows-10-ThinkPad-T440-and-newer does not change.

The laptop is "new" and I didn't Win 7 or 8 before to test drive the FP, but the driver is installed without any problem - so I guess this isn't a hardware problem.

I'm happy for any suggestion.

Problem solved. Indeed, it's a hardware problem.

Lenovo ThinkPad T450s, 20BX0001UE

Hello, my 20BX0001UE of T450s Lenovo ThinkPad has a problem of not recognizing the Sim Card, which could be a problem?

JB63,

your laptop is not factory pre-installed wwan modem, according to his MTM. So, if your laptop is a unit new, Lenovo shop, and you add modem, it is absent in the laptop.

Lenovo Thinkpad T450s, Sierra EM7345 and windows 10.

Hi all

I really have been helped by this forum in the past and really hope that you can help with this question.

I installed the card and installed the driver - who went down without a hitch. The calculation recognizes the card without any problems. Unfortunately, however, when you insert a SIM card it does not record the SIM card either: "Insert sim" is always present.

In my research on this forum, it seems this problem is specific to Windows 10 - the system does not recognize the wireless card but does not recognize the SIM card reader. For the record, it seems to work for others when using Windows 7 (but would not be a fantastic solution in my situation.)

Is there any solution for this?
Thanks in advance for your time and answers!

Jack

The fact broadband point is presented in the settings of operating system, is good. Right click on this item to open the settings pane, take a look at the setting of the AFN. Is there any channel? Is it matches exactly your mobile operator and the rate card SIM connected to? BTW, the SIM card activated, with access to large contract broadband?

Your modem firmware is pretty obsolete. It might be bugy for your case. But maybe not. The new firmware is more stable in specific cases.

Read this post if you wish:
https://forums.Lenovo.com/T5/ThinkPad-tablets/Sierra-Wireless-EM7345-beta-build-4389/m-p/3282540#M32...

For example, you can install the last fw for this package:
https://download.Lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/gtwo45ww.exe
the Readme file:
https://download.Lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/gtwo45ww.txt

.. .or use the previous, stable version:
https://download.Lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/gtwo42ww.exe
https://download.Lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/gtwo42ww.txt

Thanks to Intel, the modem chipset manufacturer, updated fw for this modem is a bit complicated. It can be done in automatic mode if:
-fw loader driver and fw update tool are installed from the package above
-your network operator IDs (MCC/MNC) are listed in the settings of update fw FLSInformation.xml file (found in the installation folder)
-appropriate sim card is inserted into the slot of the drive

If the home network is absent, you must perform the upgrade in manual mode, he needs a few things. We'll do it if you decide you (don't worry, no Internet users).

So, I say to install the drivers of the Sierra of this package and use only drivers native win10, install the fw items that I mentioned above. Anyway, if you decide, drivers of the Sierra with/without drivers for the selective Mode to suspend (SS).

A few questions on ThinkPad T450s

Hello

I am actively choose a laptop computer and found that T450s is almost a perfect candidate! Have just a few questions about this:

1. is there a BIOS option to swap the Fn and Ctrl keys (manual says Yes, but someone could confirm)?

2. is there is a way to configure a keyboard to use the F1 - F12 keys without pressing the Fn key? If so, then what is the way to achieve (BIOS, Driver or software Lenovo)?

3. If the laptop is controlled with the 256 GB SSD, then it is M2 or 2.5 SSD "?

4. If I order a laptop with 4 GB or RAM, it would be possible to install the add-on 8 GB later? If so, is he 1600 Mhz CL9 or CL11? ECC or non-ECC? What is 1.35v?

Thanks in advance!

hps_work wrote:
I am actively choose a laptop computer and found that T450s is almost a perfect candidate! Have just a few questions about this:

1. is there a BIOS option to swap the Fn and Ctrl keys (manual says Yes, but someone could confirm)?

2. is there is a way to configure a keyboard to use the F1 - F12 keys without pressing the Fn key? If so, then what is the way to achieve (BIOS, Driver or software Lenovo)?

3. If the laptop is controlled with the 256 GB SSD, then it is M2 or 2.5 SSD "?

4. If I order a laptop with 4 GB or RAM, it would be possible to install the add-on 8 GB later? If so, is he 1600 Mhz CL9 or CL11? ECC or non-ECC? What is 1.35v?

1. Yes, there is an option of BIOS T450s to swap the Fn and Ctrl.

2 FnLk = Fn + Esc (as indicated on the key).

3. 256 GB 2.5 "SSD.

4. 8 GB DDR3 SDRAML 1600 MHz non - ECC. CL has no importance. L = low voltage.

ThinkPad T450s the option no AHCI in BIOS

Hello, I am looking to install a new SSD in my machine, but it seems not all options for choosing the AHCI mode for SATA drive.

Anyone know what to do about it? Thank you.

This is normal on modern hardware. IDE mode no longer exists.

SIM card on thinkpad T450

I can't access by SIM fint. I incerted the SIM in the slot, but I can't fint the SIM or access on the computer. I have windows 10.

You can, but you must buy and install Lenovo wwan modem has approved, for 3 g or 3 G/LTE.

Lenovo thinkpad t450s will not be to the video when it's on battery

Video freezes when the notebook is on battery, when you move the mouse, it continues to play. Audio plays all the time. Overall performance slows down terribly. Windows will not close or open until the passage of the mouse. Videos won't play on 3 browsers and if plays hard drive

The laptop is less than a month, all the updates are installed, anti virus deleted. When it is plugged in, I have none of the problems listed.

T450s around display light leak

Hi Lenovo community!

I just bought Lenovo Thinkpad T450s from their site. He has a problem with the light leaking around the frame of the display, especially the lower part of the frame. I saw a PC Mag review which mentions this same problem. I wonder if there is a problem with other machines of T450s, and if there is a fix for it.

I'm trying to contact Lenovo support as it is a brand new system, but I would like to know if any other T450s owners experience this problem, or if it can be a general problem with the thinkpads or notebooks from Lenovo in general.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this problem!

Robert

T450 power problem

I have laptop lenovo T450 using nomally after I stop and keep unused around 3-4 days and I take it to use it cannot open and after I plug the power adapter into the machine, he can open nomally. I check have the battery he opened, check the battery, unplug AC adapater can be used with battery normally. After this problem is already arriving all day, I need to bring the power adapater with my laptop, it can happen every day.

If anyone has the solution please let me know.

In response to the reports of ThinkPads T450 customer not turn on or return of the mode hibernate as expected when running on battery, Lenovo has provided a solution.

If the power light blinks 3 times, Please reinsert the CMOS battery to restore power. Once the system has started, install the latest version of the BIOS available, equal to or greater than the 1.22 version.

BIOS v1.22 or above is available for download here: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/Laptops-and-netbooks/ThinkPad-T-Series-laptops/ThinkPad-T45...

If the power led does not light up 3 times, or systems does not start after you reinstall the CMOS battery, please contact the Service of Lenovo for the support and reference Service TIP # SF16-T0012. This solution requires T450 laptop to be repaired.

Thank you

Published on 18/07/16 to include tips.

T450s: Hosted network feature not supported?

I have a ThinkPad T450s bought in Dec 2015 with Windows 10 Pro. It has the Intel AC 7265 wireless card. I am trying to use the hosted network feature Windows to use the laptop as a hotspot for other devices, but I can't make it work.

When I open an administrator command prompt and run "netsh wlan show drivers", the parameter ' hosted network supported:' has the value 'no '.

I tried updating the wireless network card driver via the tool companion of Lenovo, via the Intel driver update utility and Windows via the Device Manager. The wireless driver has been updated to version 18.330.1 dated dated 05-01-2016. Then, I rebooted the machine but still no improvement. The characteristic hosted network shows as not supported. I also tried showing the devices hidden in Device Manager but under network adapters, there is no virtual card listed Microsoft hosted network.

Is this a driver problem? Anyone with a broadcast network animated T450s as being taken in charge?

Thank you

Well, I found a solution on the Intel community forum: https://communities.intel.com/message/327193. A couple of users in this thread (the one with a Lenovo X 1 carbon) suggested to use an older version of 18.11 18.12 driver. So that's what I did and it worked! Here are my actual steps:

T450s power adapter

My first one in this community!

Recently, I got my new laptop Thinkpad T450s. It's really great.

I want to buy a spare adapter, as I do not always want to wear at home. My laptop came with 45W adapter that is not available on the Lenovo in India online shop, I can't go for a 65W adapter?

Is there a way I have a discovery all compatible cards / accessories (dock) with my laptop.

Thanks in advance!

Welcome to the forum.

Yes a 65W charger will work fine as long as it's the same voltage and uses the same plug design as the charger supplied with your T450s. The maximum nominal power is therefore a 65W unit can power and charge a ThinkPad requiring only 45W.

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