Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad SL400
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CNET Review
The Good: Low price point doesn't strip away too many traditional ThinkPad features; uses current Centrino 2 platform; antiglare display option with every penny (it costs 5,000 pennies); same great ThinkPad keyboard you've come to know and love; optional 9-cell battery provides long life; WWAN is standard.
The Bad: Magnesium alloy roll cage absent; Draft N Wi-Fi not offered; optional 9-cell battery brings weight up to a relatively hefty 6 pounds.
The Bottom Line: Lenovo didn't shed too many features in rolling out its cheapest ThinkPad to date, the 14-inch SL400. Don't let the glossy lid fool you, there are a lot of familiar ThinkPad touches that make it a good bet for business users.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 148198 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 93/100 = Excellent.
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personal computer world
Review Summary: The new SL400 is a worthy addition to the family with a good blend of features, security, system tools and a reasonable price tag
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: These affordable, all-purpose machines start in the neighborhood of (US) $650 and yet still offer much of the look and feel you'd expect from a more expensive ThinkPad. The SL400 model we received for evaluation was at on the upper end of the series, ...
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No Rating
whatlaptop.co.uk
Review Summary: The Lenovo ThinkPad SL400 is the smaller model in the range and uses a 14.1-inch Super-TFT panel as opposed to the 15.4-inch screen on the SL500. The screen helps keep the weight down to a portable 2.6kg, making it the lightest machine in this group ...
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 274344U
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
- Built-in Devices GPS, Stereo speakers, Cellular antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , Fingerprint reader
- Width 13.2 in
- Depth 9.7 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
- Color Black
- Localization English
- Cellular WAN connectivity Avoid spotty WiFi with this laptop's installed hardware that enables Internet access to more reliable subscription-based WAN cellular broadband networks.
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities GPS, Mobile broadband, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 / 2.26 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
- Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology
- Chipset type Mobile Intel PM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-Writer - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 7 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card, xD-Picture Card Type H
Display
- Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Anti-glare
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS PCI Express x16
- Video Memory 256 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec CX20561
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Stereo microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint
- Features Spill-proof
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem / cellular modem
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
- Cellular enhancement protocol GPRS, WCDMA
- Service provider AT&T
- Modem features V.92 upgradable
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
- Mfr estimated battery life 3.6 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software PC Doctor, Lenovo Care, Adobe Reader, Roxio My DVD, ThinkPad Utilities, Windows Live Search, Fingerprint Software, Windows Live Toolbar, Lenovo Password Manager, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Roxio Creator Small Business Edition, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), McAfee VirusScan Plus with SiteAdvisor (30 days of virus definitions)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Pick-up and return
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 3.1
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