Your Guide to ThinkPads
Understanding the vast product lineup and finding what’s best for you
If you’re looking for a new mobile computer, you might have already stumbled over Lenovo’s ThinkPads. You might even have heard about their reputation as “no-nonsense-workhorses”. So maybe, you’re done with the fashionista laptops and you’re ready for something more “down to earth”. A ThinkPad.
But after having a quick look at Lenovo’s website, you’re immediately intimidated with the plethora of ThinkPad models, that don’t differ too much from each other at first gtlance. If you’re so easily swayed to click away and buy just another MacBook instead, this guide is for you!
E, L, T, X, P — what?
The naming scheme of Lenovo’s ThinkPad product lineup can truly be confusing. To bring light into the dark, it’s helpful to first differentiate the letters from each other. Each letter corresponds to a series of ThinkPads. Let’s look at it.
E-series
This is your entry level no-nonsense work machine. The E-series are the budget option. You still do get the classic aesthetics, reliable and…
