This is a guide to running Linux on the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s laptop.
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| Name | Lenovo Thinkpad T400s |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo Processor SP9400 : 2.4 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 14.1” WXGA+ (1440×900) |
| Graphics | Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | 120GB to 250GB - 5400rpm (128GB SSD also available) |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | Intel Corporation 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection Intel Corporation Wireless WiFi Link 5300 |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Firewire | No Firewire | |
| Card Reader | No Card Reader | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Works |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Not Tested | |
| Screen | Not Tested | |
| HDD | Not Tested | |
| Optical Drive | Not Tested | |
| Graphics | Not Tested | |
| Sound | Not Tested | |
| Ethernet | Not Tested | |
| Wireless | Not Tested | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Not Tested | |
| Firewire | Not Tested | |
| Card Reader | Not Tested | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested |
This device is mainly composed with Intel parts.
The overall system response is quite impressive. By far, the best machine have had to work with. I think, the system speed is mainly due to SSD drive (1''8).
Function keys do work too (brightness, NumLock).
WLAN Hardware switch : OK
Using it with KDE, desktop effects enabled (OpenGL).
Arno0ob <mailto:arnaud[at]nochea[dot]net>
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