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In typical Lenovo style, the SL500 isn't the most attractive laptop we've ever seen. Lenovo has made some attempt at injecting it with a bit of pizzazz with a glossy black lid, but otherwise you're left with the usual ThinkPad looks. It's a touch heavy...

It might not be pretty, or particularly light, but the SL500 is a superb budget laptop with an enviable list of talents...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 274634M is an all-purpose 15.4in laptop with plenty of grunt, a wide variety of connections and good usability. Just make sure youre happy with Lenovos changes to the traditional ThinkPad style. The Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 has a glossy piano black cover like those usually seen in the home-friendly IdeaPad range. The lid latch is gone, as is the small keyboard light normally found on ThinkPads. The full-sized keyboard is excellent, with the button response being just fi...

Good processor, excellent keyboard, good screen...

Heavy, only 250GB hard drive...

The Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 274634M is an all-purpose laptop that provides plenty of processor power and connectivity, but it lacks the portability and the storage needed to be great...
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Lenovos ThinkPads have a classic design that never seems to go out of date. The SL500 is one of the chunkier models weve seen, but the same basic elements are present. The tough, matt black plastic is moulded for a perfect fit between lid and case...
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UPDATE: Since this review was written Lenovo has changed the specifications slightly. Under the new part code of NRJAJUK, the SL500 now costs £500 (£575 inc VAT) but features a 2GHz Core 2 Duo T5870 and a much larger 250GB hard disk. This led to a benc...

Lenovo cuts the price, but not the quality of its ThinkPad laptops and the result is a simply stunning budget machine...
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Lenovo's ThinkPad range has always been aimed at the business user, someone who puts in an order and has the company pay for their expensive new piece of kit. So, what happens if you're a sole trader looking for a notebook that can be business machine by day...

Fantastic build quality, great price, good battery life...

Lacks power...

A budget ThinkPad that delivers on build and usability, making this a great choice of the cash-strapped small business...
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ThinkPads have always been aimed at business users, but with the Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 (£646 inc. VAT) the company is targeting a specific section of the business market – the small business user. Or rather, those users who will use their laptop both a...

Great connectivity, High build quality, Impressive battery life, Attractive price...

Underwhelming styling, Low power...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2014-05-25 03:42:22
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The ThinkPad SL500 is attractively priced, solidly built and a good performer. Were 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.

Solid build quality, Large, highresolution screen, Builtin mobile broadband, Attractive price...

Hardware design makes it fiddly to access ports and connectors, Webcam lacks features, Battery life could be better...

The ThinkPad SL500 is attractively priced, solidly built and a good performer. Were 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...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2014-05-25 03:42:22
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Lenovo has continued the ThinkPad tradition of no-nonsense business laptops with the SL500, which provides good value and is powered by the Intel Centrino 2 architecture, and comes loaded with Windows Vista Business. DesignWe see ThinkPads as AK-47s of...

Fingerprint reader, Centrino 2, High resolution display, Good value, Good battery life...

Not available with 64bit Windows Vista, Too much preinstalled software, Glossy cover accumulates fingerprints...

Lenovos latest ThinkPad line lives up to the brands reliable, road warrior reputation.
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channelnews.com.au Updated: 2014-05-25 03:42:22
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The new Lenovo ThinkPad sports the latest specifications and is easy to use as it comes pre-installed with a Lenovo Care software that give users total control over their notebook. It is perfect for SMBs that need a sturdy and reliable notebook for the...

Tough construction; good keyboard layout; Non-reflective screen; Security software; Lenovo Care for easy set-up and computer maintenance; Abundance of ports...

Piano black finish...

The perfect notebook clearly designed for SMBs...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated: 2014-05-25 03:42:22
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The new Lenovo ThinkPad sports the latest specifications and is easy to use as it comes pre-installed with a Lenovo Care software that give users total control over their notebook. It is perfect for SMBs that need a sturdy and reliable notebook for th...
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onlinenotebook.com Updated: 2014-05-25 03:42:22
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Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 is a 15.4 inch notebook and it is bigger than the SL300 (13.3 inches) and SL400 (14.1 inches) that I reviewed before this. The styling is the same, all three computers have the same glossy lid and a strip below the screen. Everyth...
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With the ThinkPad SL500 ($749), you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy the benefits of Lenovo’s business-friendly ThinkVantage technologies. A solid performer, this system will appeal to budget-minded professionals. In keeping w...

Good business features; excellent keyboard; HDMI port...

Heavy; no media control buttons...
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After the Lenovo SL400 now also the SL500 was to prove to what extent it conforms to the usual Thinkpad qualities. To summarize, you have to consider the big cost pressure in order to keep the entry-level price low. This gets, e.g., obvious at the case...

Robust Case, HDMI Port, BluRay optionally available, Userfriendly input devices, Integrated UMTS module, Lenovo Care Tools, Additional service and security solutions available, Bright display, Very usercustomizable, Low emissions...

Badly visible ports, Lid sensitive to signs of wear and tear, Moderate viewing angles...

After the Lenovo SL400 now also the SL500 was to prove to what extent it conforms to the usual Thinkpad qualities. To summarize, you have to consider the big cost pressure in order to keep the entry-level price low. This gets, e.g, obvious at the case, w...
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