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Lenovo ThinkPad SL510

The Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 is a line of laptops designed for business use with a full suite of business grade technology and gives great features, portability and price. Standard processor options include either a 1.8GHz Intel Celeron processor or a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and it comes standard with 2GB of DDR3 RAM. It has a 15.6" HD AntiGlare display with optional WWAN. There is a built in 8x dual layer DVD burner with option of 160GB or 250GB or internal hard drive space. The integrated fingerprint reader uses biometric authentication with the swipe of a finger eliminating the need to remember passwords and keep them secret. The ThinkPlus Secure Business includes ThinkPad protection, online data backup and next business day onsite warranty service. The Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 comes preloaded with a Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 32 operating system.

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Lenovo ThinkPad SL510
MSRP $499.00
Release date November, 2009
Brand Lenovo
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affordable price
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higher than average Lenovo ThinkPad build quality
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includes the world famous ThinkPad keyboard and TouchPad / TrackPoint combo
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fairly powerful hardware standard - configurable to be quite powerful, dual core processors, DDR3 memory
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much more configurable than the original previous generation SL series lineup
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comes with Windows 7
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quality matte cover compared to the cheap glossy plastic finish of the previous generation SL offerings
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multi-touch touchpad - same as that found on the T400s, not found on the T400
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16:9 display is better for watching media
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720p capable resolution (1,366 x 768px)
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HDMI output
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no discrete graphics option - Intel GMA only, good enough for 2D productivity and media playback only
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not as many upgrade options as the higher end series
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not as well engineered as the higher end series
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16:9 display is not ideal for web browsing, productivity software
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no expansion card slot
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  • Processor:
    • Intel Celeron processor T3000 (1.8GHz, 800MHz, 1MBL2, 35W)
    • Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5870 (2.0GHz, 800MHz, 2MBL2, 35W)
  • Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32
  • Display type:
    • 15.6" HD, AntiGlare
    • 15.6" HD, AntiGlare with WWAN
  • System graphics:
    • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
    • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD,Gb Ethernet, WWAN support
  • Total memory: 2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
  • Pointing Device: UltraNav without fingerprint reader
  • Hard Drive:
    • 160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
    • 250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
  • Optical device: DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer
  • Battery: 4 cell Li-Ion Battery
  • Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters:
  • ThinkPad WiFi (BGN)
  • Intel WiFi Link 1000
  • Warranty:
    • 2875: 1Year Depot Warranty
    • 2847: 1Year Depot Warranty
  • Wireless WAN accessories: Integrated AT&T Mobile Broadband (Ericsson 3G with GPS, optional)

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Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 | 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - 250GB Hard Drive

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Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 | 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - 160GB Hard Drive

• Thinkpad SL510 15.6" HD

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Pros

  • affordable price
  • higher than average Lenovo ThinkPad build quality
  • includes the world famous ThinkPad keyboard and TouchPad / TrackPoint combo
  • fairly powerful hardware standard - configurable to be quite powerful, dual core processors, DDR3 memory
  • much more configurable than the original previous generation SL series lineup
  • comes with Windows 7
  • quality matte cover compared to the cheap glossy plastic finish of the previous generation SL offerings
  • multi-touch touchpad - same as that found on the T400s, not found on the T400
  • 16:9 display is better for watching media
  • 720p capable resolution (1,366 x 768px)
  • HDMI output

Cons

  • no discrete graphics option - Intel GMA only, good enough for 2D productivity and media playback only
  • not as many upgrade options as the higher end series
  • not as well engineered as the higher end series
  • 16:9 display is not ideal for web browsing, productivity software
  • no expansion card slot

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