Archive for the ‘Lenovo Laptops’ Category

Last week, Lenovo introduced three new laptops, just in time for the release of Windows 7. Among the new laptops is the SL510, a 15-inch ThinkPad that performs extremely well and is made with small to medium-business budgets in mind.

Specs:

• Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Dual Core Mobile Processor
• 4GB PC3-8500 DDR3 Memory
• 320GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
• 8x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner
• 15.6″ WXGA (1366×768) LED Backlit Display With 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
• Intel GMA 4500MHD Integrated Graphics
• Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n Wireless
• Four USB 2.0, eSATA, HDMI, VGA, ExpressCard/34, 4-in-1 Card Reader
• 15″ x 9.7″ x 1.4″
• 5.7 lbs
• Windows 7 Professional, Office 2007, Norton Internet Security

The ThinkPad SL510 isn’t exactly new. It’s an updated version of Lenovo’s original 15-inch business class laptop. The new version is not the prettiest laptop on the market – it’s very plain and boxy, with a 1.4 inch frame, but it performs well and at a $500 starting price, it’s a great deal for businesses and individuals on a budget.

And don’t let the outside fool you. The computer performs great with its Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 mobile processor combined with its 4GB of DDR3 memory, allowing it to zip through almost any application without compromising battery life.

Usability is also a plus. The keyboard, in traditional Lenovo fashion, is solid and easy to use. It also has a multitouch trackpad or the trackpoint if you’d prefer not to use the trackpad.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad W700 is the first notebook computer with dual screens. How does that work exactly? Well, it features a 10.2 inch display which slides out from behind a 17-inch widescreen. The editors at PC Mag rate it “very good” and use the term “supercompuer” in their review. It even won their Editor’s Choice award in the workstation category.

It’s heavy, but it’s powerful – powered by an Intel quad core processor and a NVIDIA Quadro mobile graphics card – and it’s got a lot of neat features. Those features include a Pantone color sensor, a Wacom digitizer that is made into the palm rest, dual 160GB hard drives and ISV certified graphics. It also has five USB ports, a FireWire port, a webcam, and a fingerprint reader.

While many notebooks are usually specific to one part of the population, the Thinkpad W700’s features will accommodate anyone. Whether you are a gamer or business professional or graphic artist, this computer has what you need all built into one. While many workstations emphasize style over substance, this one takes the professional route and focuses on performance.