Meet the Lenovo ThinkPad P52s
In the style of Henry Ford and the Model T, the ThinkPad P52s comes only in black. Its 14.4-by-9.5-inch exterior looks like that of every other ThinkPad I've reviewed over the past decade, but don't take that as a knock. This is one brand where the rinse-and-repeat formula works well.
Classic ThinkPad Keyboard
The ThinkPad P52s includes a top-notch keyboard and touchpad. A four-column number pad and classic red pointing stick are also included.
A High-Pixel-Count 15.6-Inch Screen
The optional 4K screen has excellent image quality. Bright whites, dark blacks, and well-saturated colors produce a lively-looking image.
A Look at the Left Edge
This side has USB Type-C 3.1 and USB Type-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, either of which can be used with the power adapter for charging. The rubber insert next to the Thunderbolt 3 port covers a docking connector.
More Ports on the Right
The right edge has the audio combo jack, a full-size SD card reader, a pair of USB Type-A 3.1 ports, an HDMI 1.4 video-out, an Ethernet jack, and a Kensington-style cable lockdown notch.
One Secure Webcam
Just above the display is a 720p webcam. It has acceptable video quality, but what's more interesting is the ThinkShutter, a sliding lens cover that you can use to physically block the camera lens when not in use.
The Battery Scheme
You get two batteries in this notebook: one non-removable four-cell/32-watt-hour internal battery, and a swappable rear battery. Definitely opt for the six-cell swappable battery if you can; the base model's battery doesn't last all that long.