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- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Get the quality and performance of a desktop system with the convenience and portability of a notebook with the Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 (27466XU). The ThinkPad SL500 (27466XU) features the Windows XP Professional operating system, a 15.4" widescreen display, a standard size keyboard, and dual-core performance, while weighing in at a diminutive 6.4 lbs.
You'll be up and multi-tasking almost instantly with the 2GB DDR2 memory and the Lithium Ion battery will ensure over three hours of cord-free use for maximum portability. Burn and play both DVDs and CDs with high-quality audio and stunning visual output with the dual layer DVD burner. This user-friendly NoteBook is completed with a large 160GB hard drive and full wireless capability.
The SL500 (27466XU) comes standard with a Rescue and Recovery tool that allows you to quickly diagnose and recover from external threats and malware. Lenovo prides themselves on providing the reliability and durability required by small businesses and individuals alike. Manage your life, your hobbies, and your business from virtually anywhere with the compact Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 Notebook!
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Still comes with XP - hallelujah!
- Pros: After milking an Inspiron for five years, I upgraded now so I could get something that still came with XP factory installed. The ThinkPad is designed for business use, and although I'm a personal user, I'm finding its many unique features very helpful. It seems to be designed with user-friendliness as its main goal.
The ThinkVantage and Lenovo Care software that comes on the machine has dozens of great utilities, and I'm infatuated with the fingerprint scanner.
This notebook seems fairly light for its size (but I'm used to a 9-pound Dell), and it was mostly a breeze to get set up.
I've been running off battery power after a full charge, and I'm over two hours so far, with 50% still remaining. Battery life looks to be good, definitely adequate for my needs.
This notebook has an attractive, classic, no-frills design, not like those gaudy HPs and Dells I see in stores. If I wanted attention I'd cut my hair or something, not buy a purple laptop.
Early verdict: LOVE it!
- Cons: Windows Installer was corrupted right out of the box, and I couldn't get through installing anything or completing Auto Updates until I'd downloaded and reinstalled the most recent version of Installer. Not a huge issue, but for some users that might present a problem.
Built for business use, the system is refreshingly free of the pre-loaded crapware that most home computers come with nowadays (AOL...). It did come with McAfee tucked away inside, but I guess technically that's not total junk. There wasn't an easy uninstall for McAfee, so I had to go hunting through program files to find and delete it (I run ESET NOD32).
The shiny black finish on the lid is pretty, but catches fingerprints and smudges very easily. I'm sure it will also scratch easily. Oh well, even scratched and smudged, it's still a good-looking laptop.
The clit mouse in the keyboard is annoying. (Does anyone really use those anymore?) I keep bumping it when I type, but I'm sure I'll get used to it in time.
- Other Thoughts: If you'll be using this at home a lot like me, definitely spring for the port replicator, too. It's well worth it to be able to hot dock all your peripherals through one USB port.
- Pros: Available with XP Pro. Has a nonglare screen which is important if using in a room with flourescent lights. Keyboard is firm with no flex at my usual amount of pressure. Upgradable to 4 gigs ram if needed in future, altho obviously little need at this point if running xp pro. DVD burner has solid feel, fairly quiet when compared to others. Much less crapware than most proprietary machines. The diagnostic software to monitor the hardware is actually helpful. Touchpad is very responsive. 4 usb slots. runs much cooler than my other laptop, which has a 2.2 gig AMD proc. , very little heat from this machine. Included DVD burning program looks easy and intuitive. Battery life looks good initially. Kensington lock position looks OK. Weight is similar to most machines of this type. Good power for the money.
- Cons: The restore disks are for vista - there are no xp restore disks. Used Acronis 11 to make backup disks, would recommend using Acronis manual option for 1 click install and adding the Acronis software in the options if backing up to DVDs. External hard drive obviously much easier. Had to uninstall McAfee. Speakers are quite tinny; this is probably not a good choice for laptop if selecting laptop to listen to high quality music on speakers.
- Other Thoughts: This is my 2nd Lenovo. 1st was a T61, also very pleased. Cannot emphasize the nonglare screen enough if using with light in your background. Would like to see NEWEGG offer additional battery as a purchase option. Getting a 2nd battery from Lenovo takes a long time - extended life battery for the T61 was about 8 weeks. Be sure to write down xp pro installation key for future reference (use Belarc Advisor). Delivery was prompt and timely from NEWEGG, as always.
| Model | 27466XU |
| Series | SL Series |
| CPU Type | Intel Core 2 Duo |
| CPU Speed | P8400(2.26GHz) |
| Screen Size | 15.4" |
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Excellent
- Pros: Comes with Windows XP, nice processor, Vista upgrade, 2 gigs RAM. I've used it for a while now and I love it. I have had no trouble with it at all. It comes with all OS software for both operating systems in the even that you lose the hard drive with the pre-install partition
- Cons: shiny lid
- Other Thoughts: great dual layer burner, very nice!
- Pros: Available with XP Pro. Has a nonglare screen which is important if using in a room with flourescent lights. Keyboard is firm with no flex at my usual amount of pressure. Upgradable to 4 gigs ram if needed in future, altho obviously little need at this point if running xp pro. DVD burner has solid feel, fairly quiet when compared to others. Much less crapware than most proprietary machines. The diagnostic software to monitor the hardware is actually helpful. Touchpad is very responsive. 4 usb slots. runs much cooler than my other laptop, which has a 2.2 gig AMD proc. , very little heat from this machine. Included DVD burning program looks easy and intuitive. Battery life looks good initially. Kensington lock position looks OK. Weight is similar to most machines of this type. Good power for the money.
- Cons: The restore disks are for vista - there are no xp restore disks. Used Acronis 11 to make backup disks, would recommend using Acronis manual option for 1 click install and adding the Acronis software in the options if backing up to DVDs. External hard drive obviously much easier. Had to uninstall McAfee. Speakers are quite tinny; this is probably not a good choice for laptop if selecting laptop to listen to high quality music on speakers.
- Other Thoughts: This is my 2nd Lenovo. 1st was a T61, also very pleased. Cannot emphasize the nonglare screen enough if using with light in your background. Would like to see NEWEGG offer additional battery as a purchase option. Getting a 2nd battery from Lenovo takes a long time - extended life battery for the T61 was about 8 weeks. Be sure to write down xp pro installation key for future reference (use Belarc Advisor). Delivery was prompt and timely from NEWEGG, as always.
Great Laptop
- Pros: I ordered this with my boss to replace his old IBM. It runs fast and the finger ID is great for security.
- Cons: none
- Other Thoughts: It took a little getting used to with the wide screen, but we like it.
| Model |
| Brand |
ThinkPad |
| Series |
SL Series |
| Model |
SL500(27466XU) |
| Part# |
27466XU |
| General |
| Operating System |
Preloaded with XP Pro and comes with Vista Business upgrade CD and Product Key |
| CPU Type |
Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26G |
| Screen |
15.4" WXGA |
| Memory Size |
2GB DDR2 |
| Hard Disk |
160GB |
| Optical Drive |
Dual Layer DVD Burner |
| Graphics Card |
Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| Video Memory |
Shared memory |
| Communication |
Modem, Gigabit LAN and WLAN |
| Dimensions |
14.1" x 10.2" x 1.5" |
| Weight |
6.4 lbs. |
| Other Features |
Fingerprint reader |
| CPU |
| CPU Type |
Intel Core 2 Duo |
| CPU Speed |
P8400(2.26GHz) |
| CPU FSB |
1066MHz |
| CPU L2 Cache |
3MB |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
15.4" |
| Wide Screen Support |
Yes |
| Display Type |
Wide XGA |
| Resolution |
1280 x 800 |
| Operating Systems |
| Operating System |
Preloaded with XP Pro and comes with Vista Business upgrade CD and Product Key |
| Graphics |
| GPU/VPU |
Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| Video Memory |
Shared system memory |
| Graphic Type |
Integrated Card |
| Hard Drive |
| HDD |
160GB |
| HDD RPM |
5400rpm |
| Memory |
| Memory |
2GB |
| Optical Drive |
| Optical Drive Type |
Dual layer DVD Burner |
| Optical Drive Interface |
Integrated |
| Communications |
| Modem |
56K |
| LAN |
10/100/1000Mbps |
| WLAN |
Intel 5100 AGN |
| Ports |
| USB |
4 |
| IEEE 1394 |
1 |
| Audio Ports |
1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack |
| Audio |
| Audio |
Integrated Sound card |
| Speaker |
Internal Speakers |
| Input Device |
| Touchpad |
ThinkPad UltraNav |
| Keyboard |
Standard |
| Pointing Stick |
Yes |
| Power |
| Battery |
6-cell lithium ion |
| Physical spec |
| Dimensions |
14.1" x 10.2" x 1.5" |
| Weight |
6.4 lbs. |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
Introduction
Get the quality and performance of a desktop system with the convenience and portability of a notebook with the Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 (27466XU). The ThinkPad SL500 (27466XU) features the Windows XP Professional operating system, a 15.4" widescreen display, a standard size keyboard, and dual-core performance, while weighing in at a diminutive 6.4 lbs.
You'll be up and multi-tasking almost instantly with the 2GB DDR2 memory and the Lithium Ion battery will ensure over three hours of cord-free use for maximum portability. Burn and play both DVDs and CDs with high-quality audio and stunning visual output with the dual layer DVD burner. This user-friendly NoteBook is completed with a large 160GB hard drive and full wireless capability.
The SL500 (27466XU) comes standard with a Rescue and Recovery tool that allows you to quickly diagnose and recover from external threats and malware. Lenovo prides themselves on providing the reliability and durability required by small businesses and individuals alike. Manage your life, your hobbies, and your business from virtually anywhere with the compact Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 Notebook!
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Intel Notebook Processor Technology with "Genius" Rating
Rated with "Genius" (five brains), the Intel Centrino 2 processor technology pushes the limits of mobile computing enabling you to enjoy the latest and greatest applications, extreme 3D games and HD media.
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Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology
The ThinkPad SL500 (Model 27466XU) is built upon the cutting-edge Intel Centrino 2 processor technology platform with a 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, mobile Intel 4 series Express chipset and Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN adapter. Blazing performance, amazing battery life and universal wireless connectivity are all hallmarks of this package.
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15.4-inch Wide XGA Screen
The 15.4-inch Wide XGA screen displays more visual information with almost no black bars for enhanced viewing comfort during movie playback. Widescreen displays also enable convenient panoramic image editing and viewing with less horizontal scrolling.
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Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphics Core
The integrated Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD boasts fast core speeds of up to 533MHz and advanced Intel Clear Video technology to deliver enhanced graphics and 3D rendering performance, and outstanding HD video playback with sharper image quality and precise color control.
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Built-in Dual Layer DVD Burner
The built-in Dual Layer DVD burner burns any DVD+R/-R or DVD+RW/-RW disc and supports the dual-layer function allowing up to 8.5GB data to be burned and saved on a single dual-layer disc. Burn your own DVD/VCD movies or backup data with ease!
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Windows XP Professional Preloaded /w Vista Business Upgrade
The ThinkPad SL500 (Model 27466XU) is preloaded with Windows XP Professional to handle all your daily computing needs and comes with Vista Business upgrade CD and product key so you can move to Vista Business - Microsoft's small business version of its latest operating system designed to improve compatibility, reliability and security.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | ThinkPad |
| Series | SL Series |
| Screen Size | 15.4" |
| Graphics Card | Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| LAN | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| HDD | 160GB |
| Keyboard | Standard |
| Touchpad | ThinkPad UltraNav |
| WLAN | 802.11n Wireless LAN |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional |
| Memory Size | 2GB DDR2 |
| HDD RPM | 5400rpm |
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Reviewed By: mtbanana on 10/10/2008
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
