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Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T5870
Clock speed: 2 GHz
Level 2 cache: 2 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel GM45 Express
Data bus speed: 800 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 4 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Bluetooth: 2.0 (+EDR)
USB: 4
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100AGN
Ethernet: Realtek Gigabit Ethernet (RTL8111C)
Wireless WAN: Vodafone 3G/HSDPA
Modem: V.90 and K56 Flex (voice)
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: SD, SDHC, xD, xD Type H, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 160 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW (±R DL)
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce 9300M
Graphics RAM: 256 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT (with anti-glare layer)
Display diagonal size: 15.4 in
Maximum resolution: 1680x1050 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad, 3-button trackpoint
Keyboard: full size
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 35.8x3.7x26 cm
Weight: 2.9 kg
Colour: black
OS & software
Operating system: Windows Vista Business (SP1); XP Professional downgrade option available
Audio
Audio processor: Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: customer carry-in
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion (6-cell)
Estimated battery life (mfr): 4 h
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Miscellaneous
Other: HDMI port, fingerprint reader, webcam
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Overview

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
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.

Typical price

£ 700

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