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Posts about the Lenovo ThinkPad SL510

Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad SL510

  • 7.5

    CNET Review

    October 16, 2009

    The Good: Solid construction; matte 16x9 screen; flexible configurations and pricing.

    The Bad: Bland, boxy design; somewhat bulky frame.

    The Bottom Line: Lenovo's Windows 7 upgrade to the ThinkPad SL500 keeps the price affordable, and features a consumer-friendly 16:9 display.

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  • 9.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100. Comparing these reviews to 166545 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Darren Gladstone | November 10, 2009

    Review Summary: Overall, the ThinkPad SL510 is a solid Windows 7 machine. Its wide screen gives ample room to work without a full jump up to a monster-size model. The defining ThinkPad reliability is very much present, and its speed is admirable. True, battery life ...

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  • 6.0

    pcmag.com

    By Daniel S. Evans | October 30, 2009

    Review Summary: Lenovo's new small business laptop, the ThinkPad SL510, is a no-frills business system that gets the job done but not much more.

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  • 6.0

    laptopmag.com

    By Avram Piltch | October 14, 2009

    Review Summary: Last year, Lenovo attempted to shake up the business notebook market by introducing its SMB-oriented ThinkPad SL Series notebooks. These budget systems had the famous build quality, keyboard, and trackpoint of a typical ThinkPad, but bargain prices ...

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Manufacturer: Lenovo

Part number: 287532U

General

  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width 15 in
  • Depth 9.7 in
  • Height 1.4 in
  • Weight 5.3 lbs
  • Color Matte black
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
  • Screen type Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 / 2.53 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • Data bus speed 800 MHz
  • Chipset type Mobile Intel GL40 Express

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 2 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 3072 MB / 8 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin
  • RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, RoHS

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type Serial ATA
  • Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Standard

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 15.6 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
  • Features Anti-glare, LED-backlit

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X4500 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio codec Realtek ALC269
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Audio Input Microphone

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint
  • Keyboard localization and layout English - US
  • Features Spill-proof, Multi-touch technology

Telecom

  • Modem None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Wireless NIC ThinkPad 11 b/g/n
  • Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays None
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
  • Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio / video - HDMI, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x eSATA / Hi-Speed USB, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 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 CE, ACA, CCC, CER, MIC, NOM, BSMI, RoHS, SASO, MPR II, UL 60950, IEC 60950, FCC Part 15 B, CISPR 22 Class B, VCCI Class B ITE, CSA C22.2 No. 950

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology 4-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 51.8 Wh

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - English
  • Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.

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
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5

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