My 2 cents about thinkpad, I have an x230 and am very happy with it.
3. Same resolution but smaller monitor and smaller overall size makes for easier traveling imo.
7. I have the exact same issue with hitting the touch pad when typing, but I've learned to go slower and avoid it.
8. I first ordered the x230 by accident with the larger battery and was amazed at the working time of 12-15 hours but it was also quite bulky. So I re-ordered with my missing keyboard backlight and with the slimmer battery and I'm quite happy with the slimmer form-factor while still having a good 6 hours of work time.
11. It's clearly not a media machine, it even lacks shortcut keys for pause/play media.
3. Same resolution but smaller monitor and smaller overall size makes for easier traveling imo.
7. I have the exact same issue with hitting the touch pad when typing, but I've learned to go slower and avoid it.
8. I first ordered the x230 by accident with the larger battery and was amazed at the working time of 12-15 hours but it was also quite bulky. So I re-ordered with my missing keyboard backlight and with the slimmer battery and I'm quite happy with the slimmer form-factor while still having a good 6 hours of work time.
11. It's clearly not a media machine, it even lacks shortcut keys for pause/play media.