I bought a ThinkPad about 4 years ago, the x201t, I think it's build quality is stellar. In fact that's the sole reason why I went with Lenovo. I was very displeased with the build quality of my previous MSI laptop and the laptop before that was a Dell Insprion (rebranded IBM ThinkPad). Yeah, a lot of it is built out of plastic as opposed to aluminum, but the entire x201t is lighter than my Dell Insprion; without the battery, without the screen.
In my experience, ThinkPads are still great laptops. They have been better, mind you, but compared to the other gear out there today? It's still no contest.
If they bring back the build quality of the 'classic' ThinkPads, I would be thrilled.
As I understand it, that's part of the plan.
I bought a ThinkPad about 4 years ago, the x201t, I think it's build quality is stellar. In fact that's the sole reason why I went with Lenovo. I was very displeased with the build quality of my previous MSI laptop and the laptop before that was a Dell Insprion (rebranded IBM ThinkPad). Yeah, a lot of it is built out of plastic as opposed to aluminum, but the entire x201t is lighter than my Dell Insprion; without the battery, without the screen.
In my experience, ThinkPads are still great laptops. They have been better, mind you, but compared to the other gear out there today? It's still no contest.