A simple laptop that covers the bases

The 2nd-gen Lenovo ThinkPad 13 is just as practical as last year's model, but with a slight price cut and better battery life.

The screen can fold back to lay completely flat. The 180-degree hinge makes it easy to find a good viewing angle, even in bright environments.

With three USB, a USB-C and HDMI port, your connection needs should be taken care of.

It's not the sexiest laptop around, but its simple design reflects its basic performance.

ThinkPad laptops are known for their excellent keyboards. The ThinkPad 13 doesn't disappoint.

It also has a Trackpoint to move the cursor around your screen instead of the touchpad.

It has physical touchpad buttons for left and right clicking.

For an affordable laptop, its keyboard is one of its main selling points.

Unlike last year's model, this new ThinkPad 13 has a fingerprint readers.