Question about thinkpads and emulation/old games/graphics.

Hello everyone, I am considering getting a thinkpad, I just have a couple of questions. I am aware that I am not explicitly stating any particular models, I am hoping someone out there can recommend me a model based on my questions :
1. How well can thinkpads handle nes/snes/n64/ps1 emulation? I know a lot of this is processor based so it should be fine, but double checking can't hurt!
2. How well can it handle graphics programs like photoshop/3ds max/maya?
3. ps2 emulation may be out of the question with these, but has anyone tried it, and, if so, how did it go?
4. How is the battery life?
5. How well can it handle games from gog.com (old games like doom, duke nukem 3d, fallout 1/2, etc)

I know that these are business grade laptops, but I plan on using this in college and I am hoping that a thinkpad will cover these things so that I don't need to get some bulky over the top gaming laptop.

 

1. N64? It shouldn't be a problem. Current laptops easily overpower those old consoles. I'm not too familiar with emulating those particular platforms, so there may be a software issue (that isn't just limited to Thinkpads).

2. Depends on which platform you are looking at. I would recommend the T series at the very least.

3. Don't know, I doubt many would on these forums. If it can be done on a Win 7 PC, it can be done on a Thinkpad.

4. Depends on what model and what config. 7-9 hours with the 9 cell on a T420.

5. Should be no problem. Even an X series should easily do those.

The T420 is 14 inches and can be configured to all sorts of needs. the T420s is a thinner, lighter, more expensive version. X series are the lightest and less than 13.3" but have very limited graphics. It would be helpful if you are more specific with your needs (screen size, weight, batt life, budget etc).