Intel Core i5 is no Atom. Lightweight. Good resolution and screen. Digitized layer with pen included. Business-class features.

Paltry battery life. An extended battery is not available. Needs more RAM. Too expensive.

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Digital video out ; Viable VGA out ; Many business features ; Precise pen and finger inputting ; Solid case ; Wireless interfaces ; Recovery DVDs ; Good keyboard ; Good mobile qualities ; Port distribution ; Exemplary upgrade possibility for RAM and...

Only two USB 2.0 ports ; No eSATA, FireWire or USB 3.0 ; Reflective, low contrast display with moderate viewing angles ; Material appearance ; Weak display hinge

The high power consumption despite modest economic components

The biggest down side, though, is the price. The base configuration, which includes 32-bit Windows 7, a fairly slow CPU, 4GB of RAM, and the 320GB hard drive, is nearly £1000. That's a really steep price for adding a touch interface. In the end, this...

Fine inking and display ; Decent keyboard ; Good security features ; Easily upgradeable

Only two USB ports ; Default pen pressure sensitivity too low ; Design heavy on plastic, too bulky ; Battery life only adequate

In the coming months, the T580 will have market competition in the form of the mobile Windows 7 slates, sliders, and transformers announced at CES. But for right now, this LifeBook is the number one mobile convertible for professionals… and not just by...