Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 Review: Switching from MacBook Pro 16

I’ve been using the Macbook Pro 16 for over a year and now I’m back on Windows reviewing the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3. The ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 is Lenovo’s lightest 15.6" mobile workstation.

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 3 a great windows laptop especially if you’re coming from a MacBook Pro 16. It’s very durable; it’ll last you several years. The keyboard is excellent which is much better than the MacBook Pro. And since it’s a workstation, you can do pro work and then do some gaming thanks the GPU. I'm also loving this matte black and red color combo.

[TheAgentAssassin]

Trackpoint is great for use in the field when you're wearing gloves. Bulky or thick gloves often are hard to use with trackpads. The trackpoint makes it much easier.

[jeffpriz]

When I first got a Lenovo, I didn't "get" why people loved the trackpoint.. but I've been using it for years now, and really I couldn't live without trackpoint.. At this point for me it's just SO natural to keep my hands on the keyboard and still be able to move the mouse, no need to pick my hands up to mouse.

[EdvardHolst]

The trackpoint is great and you should give it a chance. It's superior for precision cursor input and you can keep both hands on the keyboard the entire time. With touch pads, most users move their entire hand every time they use the touchpad. Also, the by using the trackpoint you have excellent access to the dedicated buttons above the touch pad.

[WaffleusRex]

The TrackPoint lets me move the cursor without having to take my hands off the home row of the keyboard, which is important for people who do a lot of typing. Once I got used to it, I found it extremely annoying whenever I have to use a laptop without one. It's also really useful for people who take their laptops out in the field and have to wear really thick gloves.

[DefiantComrade]

I purchased this laptop last week and I am typing this comment in it. From the Keyboard to screen to performance to durability, words are less to describe how amazing this product is and worth the price. I would highly recommend it especially if you are using heavy CPU consuming software be it for work purposes or personal use.

[HeyMarkL]

Dude!! Reminds me of the WC Days!! So good to see you back in video.

[cuchoiglesias]

I love the TrackPoint. It is like a mouse built in using your index to move the TrackPoint and clicking with your thumb. So natural. You do it and keep typing real quick.

[jmarker]

The reason for the placement for the Fn key, is for users to be able to find it in the dark, for a quick illumination (Fn+space) of the keyboard.

[kentgravely]

Trackpoint can be used without moving your hands. index finger on trackpoint, thumb on physical left mouse buttons

[theproject]

I just bought an 'A' grade refurbished one for about 1/4 of the original price from a well-known refurbished in UK/Australia who buys from large Corporates after their warranties expire. Thanks for the review.

[Josh_Quinonez]

Nice man! Great quality video👍 Great job. I've been wanting to check out the ThinkPad. Might have to pick one up. Good info

[MuneerTV_]

Just subscribed! Glad to have you in this tech space!!

[KTPurdy]

Those that have become comfortable with the track point know what a huge compromise touch pads are. You have unlimited real estate to work in, it's much faster, and you don't have to displace your hands from the keyboard. It's that, and the best of breed keyboard that keeps me on Thinkpads.

[leanderedmunds]

Excellent review, thorough and well delivered. Great work!

[justinwbohner]

Change the trackpoint to the soft-rim version. It cradles the finger and takes much less force to use. The advantage of the trackpoint is to use the mouse without moving your palms so that typing is not interrupted much.

[attiyt]

I'm here early!
Also, great to see some content again, loving the video so far!

[RK-umtu]

What I love about MBs are:
-touch screen
-pen support
-ample ports
-1080p webcam
-microSD slot
-180/360 screens
-face recognition
-upgradability
-Wifi 6, and of course
-8% market share
Not sure why YouTube always fail to mention these things...lol

[redbutler]

DONT ever take the trackpoint away! I buy only thinkpad's bc of trackpoint. Why? I dont have to move my hand/finger. Dead simple. Try it out, get used to it and i promise you will never go back

[KentSpain]

Just ... put out a video with no "Hey guys! long time no see!!" or "It's been a while!!"
Glad you're back :D

[JoshKannenberg]

Nice video! Been thinking about picking one of these up for a while now. Currently on the 2019 13” MBP base model.