Lenovo's all-business ThinkPad SL510 gets reviewed

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• Lenovo's all-business ThinkPad SL510 gets reviewed

Lenovo's ThinkPad SL510 is just one of many new lappies hitting the market with Windows 7 in tow, but unlike most of the consumer-oriented machines, this pup is aimed squarely at that fellow over there looking mighty uncomfortable in the suit. Their test version, which included a 2.53GHz CPU, 3GB of RAM, a 320GB HDD and a $1,024 price tag, was found to be a real champion in terms of performance. The machine itself starts at just $520, and while the upgrades here definitely had an impact, they were also pleased with the multitouch trackpad, overall typing experience and bundled business tools. The only knocks? The "bulky, staid design" and low screen resolution, but something tells us a few of you won't see the former as a negative. Hit the read link for the full skinny.

CPU: 2.53-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional
RAM/Expandable to: 3GB/8GB
Hard Drive Size/Speed: 320GB/7,200 rpm
Optical Drive: 8X DVD+RW
Display Size/Resolution: 15.6 inches/1366 x 768

The SL510 comes with a standard array of ports, including VGA, HDMI, audio in/out, Ethernet, ExpressCard/34, and four USB ports, one of which that doubles as an eSATA connection. A 7-in-1 memory card reader also allows you to get data from cameras and other devices.

Price as Reviewed: $1024