Unfortunately, the T560 comes with a swipe-based fingerprint scanner that isn't as reliable as the single-touch scanner on systems like the ThinkPad T460s. It's a great perk for workers who want to keep their laptops locked down without fussing with a password every time they turn their machines on. Small business owners will probably get more use out of the fingerprint scanner, an optional feature that can be added for $20. The ThinkPad T560 comes with all the standard business-class security options, including Trusted Platform Module-based hardware encryption and Intel vPro technology that enables corporate IT departments to remotely manage the system. Security-minded workers will find a lot to like here. On the left side, you get an Ethernet port, an SD card reader for expanding the system's internal storage and a third USB 3.0 port. The right edge has two USB 3.0 ports, a mini DisplayPort for connecting to monitors and projectors, and a lock slot for physically securing your laptop at your desk. You get a generous array of ports with the ThinkPad T560. Lenovo says the system has MIL-SPEC-grade durability and was designed to withstand short drops and dings. The system sports a glass-fiber-reinforced shell that feels extremely sturdy and rigid I didn't notice a hint of flex in the lid or keyboard deck. The extended battery still comes highly recommended, though, since it nearly doubles the laptop's battery life - but more on that later.Ĭommuters and frequent travelers will appreciate the ThinkPad T560's extremely durable design. That's less true if you opt for the ThinkPad T560's extended battery, which adds about an extra half pound to the system's weight. Dell's 5.6-lb Latitude E5570, for example, is both thicker and heavier. If you can live with a slightly smaller display, the ThinkPad T460 is a whole pound lighter.īut compared to other business-class 15-inchers, Lenovo's system is actually relatively portable. XPS 15 stands out as a more commuter-friendly option, though it's not as secure or durable as the ThinkPad T560. There are plenty of 15-inch laptops on the market that are slimmer and lighter than the 4.8-lb.
Other 15-inchers are sleeker and more portable, but the ThinkPad T560 is the most well-rounded. The system provides fast performance for heavy multitasking and long enough battery life to get you through a transcontinental business flight, and its top-tier keyboard is just icing on the cake. Serious business users who want a large display and business-class security can't go wrong with Lenovo's ThinkPad T560.
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