T440s up on Lenovo website (IPS Screen, 1080p)

The Iris option is not available is due to limited quantity. These chips have to be binned.

 

Odd isn't it that Apple and many "off-brand" notebooks have it though…

 

They do not have iris. The clevos do but I think iris is only 5100 and 5200 isn't it?

 

Apple doesn't have any laptop with an Iris graphic. Apple does use a better GPU (HD5000). It all comes down to supply and demand.

 

I'm about tired of just viewing this thread everyday... especially with the dread of having another +/- 30 days of viewing to go... so I figured I'd register and join in on the speculation.

That being said... with about $1700 to spend... what are the odds I can take the t440s to "fully loaded" minus the items I can upgrade after market?

 

Assuming you get the cheapest HDD and 4GB RAM, I'd say $1800 max (with those options it would be around $2000-2100). Just keep saving up though, who knows, maybe an extra $200 will be in order for a 730M add-on

As far as past pricing goes, I took screenshots of fully-loaded T420/T430/s models and they're all around $1700.

 

Lol. I like your reasoning welcome to the thread.

$1700 should get you fully loaded with with I7 processor and (if allowed *8Gb). I will assume the T440s will be like the T431s without alot of options besides, processor, ram, and hard drive.

The big difference will be in the 3 screen choices: regular, IPS, and Touch in increasing order of expense. Right now an I7 T431s with 4gb ram is going for $1178. The T440s is supposed to start at $1150 and I think the T431s started at the same or $1100. So, you should more than fine for $1700. Ram and hard drive you can upgrade yourself. Someone mentioned that the IPS option may costs $100 more. Touchscreen will probably be $200+ more. Even then I still think you will be fine for $1700. A fully loaded carbon touch is $1785+ so, I don't think Lenovo wants the two being the same price.

 

My T440s (20AQS00600) shipped today. :thumbsup: I will receive it either tomorrow or next week on Monday or Tuesday.

 

Nice. You payed for express shipping. What country are you in? what are the specs of your T440s?

 

Congrats. Since US won't have it for sometime, yours will probably be the most anticipated T440s delivery. Looking forward to details.

Why is your model not in the US or Western Europe psref?

 

@vinuneuro,
Only Topseller models are listet in the PSREF. My model is an Education version.

@ibmquality,
I live in Germany. I have ordered the T440s 20AQ-S00600, which has these specs according to Lenovo:

There are some small differences: My model seems to have 12 GB of RAM rather than 8 GB and no WWAN (WWAN optional), but I will check it when it arrives.

Total cost for it ~1095 € with 3 year standard bring-in warranty and taxes.

 

All of the new machines have been removed from the UK T series page, although they're still accessible from the comparison chart further down:

ThinkPad T Series: Premium Laptops | Lenovo (UK)

Does this signify a page refresh and... maybe... availability around the corner?

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what do you think guys, is t440p going to be much more expensive than t440s ?

 

Hard to tell since it looks like the T440p will have a different chassis to the regular T400 and T400s, but historically the 'p' versions have not been that much different in terms of components -- better screen, better GPU and slightly better CPU options were usually the main differentiating factors.

I hope the T440p *starts* at about the same price as the T440s, but I would not be surprised if it was $100+ higher. Once you start customizing with higher-end components, however, I suspect the price will get pretty steep very fast.

The new fragmentation of the T-series line is frustrating me. I'm in the market for a new 14" Thinkpad with a good GPU, a good FHD screen, ability to add 80-120GB mSATA equivalent (NOT simply a 42mm M.2 cache drive), and decent battery life. I'm hoping the T440p will be it, but the wait to find out is killing me. Meanwhile I'm glancing enviously at the new HP z-books

 

Well, I received my T440s today via DHL. If you have any questions, you can ask me.

So far, it is really great. The FHD Display is great, as well as the chassis and the keyboard. The new UltraNav Buttons also work flawless.

 

So, the trackpoint function isn't ruined?

 

No, it works really well. I have disabled the TouchPad in the UEFI-BIOS. The TrackPoint buttons are still activated (as well as the Swipe-In TouchPad Gestures). They work just like normal the normal buttons, I can find them without looking down.

While the new design can´t beat the old dedicated buttons, it is still a very good experince. There is maybe one annoying aspect about it: It is a bit louder than the old seperate buttons design, but thats ok for me.

 

Thank you for the wonderful news! Based on the youtube vids that have been posted, I wrote off these new models and refurbed my T61 (new mobo + more RAM), but I think now I'll at least try it out. I can just remap the PGUP / DN buttons to restore the FWD / BK keys, and I may be able to deal with the other changes.

Thanks again!

 

Congrats. Can you please post battery life once you've used it sometime.

How is the touchpad with all the Win 8 gestures? Is it noisy?
How is text size with the FHD?
Is there rubber coating on the lid, I think they had removed it for the T431s?

Is there anything that stands out positively or negatively about it?

 

I will answer you questions tomorrow after I have used it a bit more, ok? It is already quite late now in Germany...

 

that price is crazy, wish I was their student.

 

No problem. Have a good night.

 

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts, ibmthink!

Yes, i7 for $1100 USD is ridiculous. Lucky HK students. Although their models (900p touch) and suggested retails seem to be off.

 

I agree, and it would tick me off to know that they're price-gouging us overseas...my initial thought is that they're screwing US consumers, but I can't see how this is possible..why wouldn't they just lower the US price significantly (assuming they still make a profit) and outsell the competition?

ibmthink: can you post the full specs? SSD/RAM upgrade? Can you compare the build-quality to previous models? (palmrest flex, display rigidity, robustness of the trackpad button, overall feel of the keyboard (i.e. is the key-travel/depth reduced?), pictures? Thank you!

 

Some pictures of the t440s make the screen and bezel look more reflective than other pictures. Is yours matte and does it reduce glare pretty well (without doing anything to make text fuzzy)?

Does it seem quiet and cool (not too warm to put on your lap)?

 

I don't get it. T440s is just an u430 with a business shell... Why all the hype :c

 

Hype? Heck no. Expectations? You bet.

1. Haswell
2. Quality 14" display
3. Better build quality (X1C and Yoga are superior to lenovo's previous laptops, we hope for more improvements in a $1500+ PC)
4. The current T43xx lineup has been out for a long time so a refresh is imminent
5. Possibility of GeForce (non-NVS) GPU is a welcome change (IMHO)

 

It's cheaper for HK students because their government subsidizes part of the cost for university students (this was stated by someone else much earlier in this thread).

 

ibmthink, could you please post 3Dmark06,Cinebench(single/multi) and Wprime32 benchmarks? Thanks

 

Just catching up on everything I missed and I am sure someone has already answered this but incase it hasnt been the t440p starts at 4.1 pounds.

Now speaking of full voltage cpu models , is there a "p" version of the x240 on the horizon ? If its not "p" then what letter would that one be called lol?

Thanks

 

1. u430 has the same CPU, argument invalid
2. 1080p touch display on u430, argument invalid
3. and hundreds more expensive too
4. Your point?
5. GT730M in the u430.

 

The U430 is a cheapo consumer notebook. The keyboard is much worse, there is no TrackPoint, the case is much less robust (just an outer shell of Aluminium - no inner frame, no magnesium, no steel hinges etc.). No dual channel RAM (max. 8 GB for the U430). Less ports, no dustless fan (and generally a less good cooling), no FP-Reader. Also, no hot-swappable battery. The Touch version is glossy and comes with a plastic touchscreen (instead of matte Gorrila Glass).

Face it, the U430 can´t compare with the T440s. it lacks many of the premium features of the T440s. The "hype" (if it is really a hype) is not without reason.

 

whats up with all the good lenovo's specced ones only being available in us.. y410 u430.. what gives

 

Lenovos are expensive in the EU for some reason.

 

Same argument can be made in reverse if you follow this thread. But, I agree that I really don't understand the need for different specs for different countries.

 

@ibmthink did you buy the touchscreen version? does it even come with a non-touch version ?

 

It's called import duty/tax...

 

I have the 1080p non-Touch version of the T440s. The Touch version is not yet available here.

 

Now on the reseller sites like costcentral. Says 2-3 weeks for delivery. Historically that means Lenovo will ship CTO units a couple weeks after that.

 

One thing to keep in mind is that almost all the US models now come with 3-year warranty. I'm not sure what the default warranty was on the T430s/T431s, but my T410s only came with one year and a 3-year upgrade was around $100 in the US and double that in Canada.

 

ibmthink, is your t440s really with backlit keyboard?

 

Yes, mine has the Backlight keyboard.

 

Nice that'll help.

What about these new docks? Basic, Pro, and Ultra.... does anyone have pricing, or a link that explains the difference between the three?

 

Info here Docks, Port Replicator, Ultrabase - Reference Guide

Basic Dock

3x USB 2.0, one always-on
1x USB 3.0
10/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
1x VGA

Pro Dock

3x USB 2.0, one always-on
3x USB 3.0
10/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
1x DisplayPort 1.2 (Exclusive use with DVI-D)
1x DVI-D (Exclusive use with DisplayPort)
1x VGA
1x Stereo/Mic Combo Audio Port

Ultra Dock

3x USB 2.0, one always-on
3x USB 3.0
10/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
2x DisplayPort 1.2*
1x DVI-D*
1x HDMI 1.4*
1x VGA*
1x Stereo/Mic Combo Audio Port

 

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m.2 128gb ssd

 

I bought the Ultra dock. It is $269.99. The basic is basic, the Pro has video support, and the Ultra is a true workstation dock with two DisplayPort connector for external monitor galore.

 

IBMThink. How thin are the bezels? Are they really as thin as Lenovo claims it to be.
Is your laptop fan really silent?
Do you notice if there is a roll cage?
What do you dislike about your T440s?
Thank you.

 

Look at his review thread.

 

Look this morning and 2 CTO versions are now available in China:
one with i5-4200U


another with 17-4500U

Both with dGPU GT730M 2GB
Option to replace 24GB mSATA with 128GB and 6cell battery also available (for a 3+6 setup)

Still not happy about CPU (I want at least i7 at 2GHz base clock) so waiting a bit more to pull the trigger

 

Spotted a mini review FYI:

ThinkPad T440s | TechRadar

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