KPMG Laptop selection form

KPMG gives its employees the ability to choose a laptop that best suits the way they work.

Some of our divisions have provided guidance to help staff select the most appropriate laptop
for their role and the applications they use. Please ensure your selection is a considered choice
based on the laptop that will best suit your working style and aligns with any divisional
guidance provided below.

Information on each of the laptops is provided on the next page. Should you require further
guidance with your laptop selection please discuss with your Hiring Manager / Partner.

Staff Level
Division Senior Manager level and above
Manager level and below (Snr Manager, Associate Director, Director,
Executive Director & Partner)

A choice of all 3 laptops is available

Employees should choose the though it is strongly recommend that you
Audit
ThinkPad 440 or ThinkPad X1 consider either a ThinkPad T440 or
ThinkPad X1

Employees should choose the

ThinkPad 440 or ThinkPad X1
A choice of all 3 laptops is available
The ThinkPad Helix is available by approval, though it is strongly recommend that you
Private Enterprise if you see a business need for this device consider either a ThinkPad T440 or
please discuss with your Hiring Partner /
ThinkPad X1
Manager who can seek PIC (Partner In
Charge) approval on your behalf for this
selection

Advisory A choice of all 3 laptops is available A choice of all 3 laptops is available

Shared Services A choice of all 3 laptops is available A choice of all 3 laptops is available

Tax A choice of all 3 laptops is available A choice of all 3 laptops is available

 ThinkPad T440 ThinkPad ThinkPad Helix
(Carbon) X1

Full size 14" touch screen, keyboard One device - many viewing options
More processing power in a slimmer,
lighter laptop and trackpad

Integrated ports and connectors for Ethernet and VGA Better battery performance. Hot Not much thicker than a pencil Very slim, very light. Easy to carry Four awesome modes, including Tablet+ for more power, 11.6" Corning; Gorilla glass IPS
swappable battery (switch batteries ports, and longer battery life display with multitouch technology
without power down)

Very light, very durable It’s a laptop, tablet and everything in between
Very light, very durable
This device is well suited to the KPMG professional that requires a laptop with extra This device is well suited to the KPMG professional that is always on the move. ThinkPad
This device is well suited to the KPMG professional that requires a lightweight laptop
processing power for heavy duty 'number crunching' whilst still being easily transported. Helix combines the performance of an Ultrabook with the mobility of a tablet. In addition
without sacrificing performance when running key business applications such as Microsoft
The screen size on this device is 14”. to 10 hours of battery life and its fluid Windows 8 interface, Helix offers the choice of four
Office.
unique modes to help you work, share or browse. It’s a laptop when you need it to be a
Light weight and slimline laptop, it’s a tablet when you need it to be a tablet. The screen size on this device is 11.6”.
4th Generation Intel i7 Core Processors
At only 1.55 kg, the X1 Carbon Touch Ultrabook brings a new level of quality to the
4th generation Intel i7 Core processors deliver the performance to increase productivity
ThinkPad legacy of high standards and innovation in a slimline device. A carbon fibre roll
for your business. Devices turn on in an instant and are always up-to-date. You can Laptop, Tablet, Stand, and Tablet+ Modes
cage with reinforcement throughout makes this system ultralight, ultra durable, and highly
multitask quickly and move effortlessly between applications, collaborate wirelessly in a Work at a desk in laptop mode, get mobile in tablet mode, and share data and
portable.
high quality videoconference - all with the convenience of longer battery life. presentations by placing Helix in stand mode, simply dock it backward on the enhanced
Long Battery Life keyboard. Fold it down onto the base for Tablet+ Mode and get more power, ports, and
Precision Keyboard Enhanced for Windows 8 battery life than a standard tablet.
Stay unplugged all day - up to 8.2 hours - but when you do need to boost your battery,
Full-sized and spill-resistant, the legendary ThinkPad ergonomic keyboard is renowned
breakthrough Lenovo RapidCharge technology charges up to 80% in just 35 minutes.
for its full array of keys, excellent feel, and TrackPoint pointing device. And now it's Full HD 1920 x 1080 IPS Display
optimized for Windows 8 with convenient multimedia buttons, LED status indicators, Vibrant, wide-view 11.6" Corning; Gorilla glass, IPS display with ten-finger multitouch
Get Online Wherever You Are
Function-lock capability, and immediate access to view apps. Plus, a larger, smooth technology seamlessly integrates with Windows 8 and allows more precise control as well
Always on, always connected: embedded 4G support and Wi-Fi. (with sim service,
trackpad with 5-point click integration - indicated by subtle bumps and stripes - can be as a vivid and immersive viewing experience.
available at an additional charge.)
configured multiple ways through Settings.
ThinkPad Precision Keyboard Digitiser Pen Support
Thin and Light The ThinkPad digitiser and pen performs capacitive touchscreen functions, swipe, drag,
Spill-resistant, six-row, island style keys enhance accuracy and comfort - plus backlit
Starting at 1.6kg and with a less than 21 mm profile at its thickest point, it's easy to slide open, click with precise control and converts your handwriting into digital text.
keyboard makes working in dark environments effortless.
into any bag and won't weigh you down.
Military-Grade Ruggedness Get Online Wherever You Are
Get Online Wherever You Are Always on, always connected: embedded 3G support and Wi-Fi.
Designed to take the rough-and-tumble of a mobile professional. Designed and testing
Always on, always connected: embedded 4G support and Wi-Fi.
against eight parameters: high pressure, humidity, vibration, high temperature,
temperature shock, low pressure (15,000 ft), low temperature, and dust. Along with the Dual Cameras
Power Bridge Battery 2MP front-facing webcam for crystal-clear video conferencing; 5MP rear-facing camera
carbon fibre casing and reinforcement throughout, durability is ensured.
The standard configuration of T440s includes (2) 3-cell batteries, one internal and one with LED flash and 30 fps video recording.
swappable. Power Bridge allows you to swap the rear battery without powering down
Advanced Thermal Design
your system. This is much needed for long flights or travellers who are away from power Full-Sized, Spill-Resistant Keyboard, & Intelligent Touchpad
Dual vents and new 2012 fan blade design deliver 28% increase in airflow, plus dust
sources for an extended period of time. The legendary ThinkPad ergonomic keyboard is renowned for its full array of keys, excellent
collection is minimised. As a result, select ThinkPad models provide better processing
performance and system reliability by minimising system temperatures, as well as feel, and TrackPoint; pointing device. It is also spill-resistant, protecting circuitry from liquid
VGA Port exposure.
promoting a longer lifecycle.
A VGA port for projector connections in conference rooms is still a business must-have,
and a native VGA means no dongles to buy/lose/replace. Complete Connectivity
Adaptive Keyboard
The unique Adaptive Keyboard automatically changes the row of function keys depending USB 2.0 port, Mini Display Port on tablet; keyboard dock adds two USB 3.0 ports and
Fast Data Transfer another Mini Display Port.
on what application you're in. Less clutter, more function and a streamlined keyboard that
Move data between the T440s and other devices quickly with USB 3.0 - it's up to 10
anticipates your needs.
times faster than previous USB technologies and backward-compatible with USB 2.0.

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Laptop Comparison Table
Device Type ThinkPad T440s ThinkPad (Carbon) X1 ThinkPad Helix
Weight Starting at 1.59kg Under 1.3kg 841g Tablet Mode / 1.7kg clamshell
Up to 10 hours Up to 6 hours Up to 6 hours
Battery Life
(combined 6 cell primary battery and 3 cell standby battery) (Rapid charge - 80% capacity charge in 30 mins) (Up to 10 hours with keyboard attached)

Touch screen Yes Yes Yes

Stylus (electronic pen) No No Yes

Intel Core™ i7-4600U Processor Intel Core™ i5-4300U Processor Intel® Core™ i5-3337U Processor
Processor (GHz)
(4M Cache, up to 2.1-3.3 GHz) (3M Cache, 1.9-2.9Ghz) (3M Cache, 1.8-2.7 GHz)

Extra Battery Bay Option for extended use Optional 9 cell n/a n/a

Hard disk (GB) 128GB SSD 180GB SSD 180GB Micro Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3

Screen size (inches) 14.0'' FHD Touch 14" WQHD IPS Touch 11.6" FHD Touch

Screen resolution 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 1920 x 1080

1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
3 x USB 3.0 (1 x Powered) 1 x USB 2.0 or 2 x USB 3.0 when keyboard is attached
I/O (Input/Output) ports 3.5 mm Combo Jack Headphone/MIC
3.5 mm Combo Jack Headphone/MIC 3.5 mm Combo Jack Headphone/MIC
SD card reader
Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort
External screen connector
VGA (optional DVI/VGA adapter available) (optional DVI/VGA adapter available)

Memory (GB) 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3L (2 DIMM) 8GB DDR3 1333MHz non-upgradable 4GB DDR3L 1333MHz non-upgradable

No No No
On board CD/DVD
(optional USB portable DVD burner available) (optional usb portable DVD burner available) (optional usb portable DVD burner available)
Ethernet (GB) on board / Dongle Required On board via USB dongle via USB dongle

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205S
Wireless LAN b/g/n
(2x2, 802.11ac/a/b/g/n) (2x2, 802.11ac/a/b/g/n) (2x2, 802.11a/g/n)
Bluetooth 4.0 Yes Yes Yes

On board 3G/4G Yes Yes Yes

Operating Systems Compatible Windows 8.1 Enterprise 64-bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise 64-bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise 64-bit

Inward Camera 1080p HD 2MP, Outward Camera 1080p

720p HD face-tracking technology
Webcam 720p HD face-tracking technology 5MP
low-light sensitivity
Auto Focus with Flash w/LED