ThinkPads are the best-selling business laptops in the world. More than 100 million have been sold since the 700C was first released in 1992. The trend of creating good business-grade laptops continues with the newest model, the Lenovo ThinkPad L470. Its rugged, military-grade construction has undergone hundreds of quality checks to ensure durability.

This model has a slim design of 13.3 × 9.25 × 0.94 inches (HxWxD), with a weight of 4.13 lbs (starting weight). It features the ThinkPad Pro Dock, which allows users to keep their peripherals organized and out of the way. The new Precision TouchPad lives up to its name, being extremely precise and up to the Microsoft TouchPad standard.

While this series is generally designed for commercial use, the L470 can still be considered an all-purpose machine that accommodates a wide variety of requirements, including casual everyday use. It certainly comes with enough ports and slots, including the aforementioned mechanical docking, WWAN SIM, RJ-45, VGA, 4-in-1 card reader, 3 USB 3.0, and more. Bluetooth 4.2 M.2 and Intel 802.11 a/c 2×2 for wireless technology are included.

The 14-inch screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 1920×1080. Users can select between a slim HD display (220 nits TN AG) and a Full HD display (250 nits IPS AG). It can hold up to 32GB (DDR4 2 DIMMs) of memory, which is top notch for a laptop. You won’t have any problem running multiple applications.

Since users are likely to need to use the cloud a lot, the Lenovo ThinkPad L470 is designed for easy Internet connectivity. It has built-in LTE A (4G) connectivity, so even when you’re out of Wi-Fi range, data and apps can be accessed with a simple click.

Kaby Lake processor and Lenovo ThinkPad L470

The laptop has some good processor options, right up to the latest Intel Core (i7) Kaby Lake models, as well as Intel HD graphics. Currently, the best option for the processor is an i7 7600U model. It also comes with an impressive battery life; the user can expect up to twelve hours per charge.

Up to 256 GB of OPAL 2.0 SATA storage is available, as well as a 500 GB HD (7200 RPM) option. The OPAL storage specification is ideal for devices that require enhanced security. Defines a way to encrypt the data that is stored so that no unauthorized person who gets the laptop can see the data.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad L470 is definitely a must-have PC for anyone who wants a business-grade laptop, or just a general laptop with business-grade security and protection.

Since this is a new laptop, you’ll want to be notified as soon as Lenovo ThinkPad L470 coupons start popping up online. It’s always been easy to save with Lenovo’s online discounts, and the L470 will be no exception.