LENOVO is the company that used to manufacture the IBM branded laptops as well as others. Historically they have produced high caliber, high performance, high quality and reliable laptops.
That being said, remember that any product is only as good as it is 'configured' based on the users needs or planned specific applications - gaming, graphics, video editing etc.
Make sure that whichever brand/model being considered has the appropriate processer(s) memory capacity etc configured to do the work needed. You don't want a Porche with a Chevy truck engine and a BMW transmission when what you may actually need is an entirely unaltered Acura.
Hope this is helpful...
