Editors' Rating
Typical price:£ 700
Verdict
The ThinkPad SL500 is attractively priced, solidly built and a good performer. We're particularly impressed with the high-resolution 15.4in. screen. However, there are one or two design quirks, the webcam is basic and battery life could be longer... Read Full Review.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Large, high-resolution screen
- Built-in mobile broadband
- Attractive price
Cons
- Hardware design makes it fiddly to access ports and connectors
- Webcam lacks features
- Battery life could be better
Key Specs
| Processor manufacturer: | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor model: | Core 2 Duo T5870 |
| Clock speed: | 2 GHz |
| RAM installed: | 2048 MB |
| Wireless LAN: | Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100AGN |
| Wireless WAN: | Vodafone 3G/HSDPA |
| Hard drive size: | 160 GB |
| Graphics processor: | Nvidia GeForce 9300M |
| Graphics RAM: | 256 MB |
| Display diagonal size: | 15.4 in |
| Case form factor: | clamshell |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 35.8x3.7x26 cm |
| Weight: | 2.9 kg |
| Operating system: | Windows Vista Business (SP1); XP Professional downgrade option available |
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