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Lenovo ThinkPad SL300

$894.00 Released July, 2008

The Pros:Similar build to the T series - includes the well designed frame and keyboard that makes Lenovo laptops famous. Affordable compared to the T series. Includes an LED backlit display standard.

The Cons:Heavier, less powerful and constructed of cheaper materials than the T series. Costs more than the 14" model.

The SL300 is a new 13" laptop model from Lenovo marketed towards smaller business that desire ThinkPad quality without the price tag often associated with it. Built to be fast and as full featured as the T Series, the SL300 is also based on the new Centrino 2 platform, using the new and improved Intel X4500 integrated graphics chip.

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Unlike the others in the SL series that utilize earlier generation Core 2 Duos and DDR2 ram, the SL300 includes the same high end components used in the latest T series. It also contains an LED backlit screen, putting it on par with the likes of the X300. Similar to the others, it also has the option for a discrete graphics card, allowing for better 3D performance. Starting at 4.6 pounds, the SL300 is an all around powerhouse performer on par with Lenovo's T offerings.

Features

Platform: Centrino 2, Intel C2D
Graphics: 13.3" Widescreen (1280×800) powered by the Intel X4500 (shared memory) or NVIDIA GeForce 9300M (128MB dedicated)
Network connectivity: ThinkPad 11b/a/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter (Intel Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN optional) 1Gb Ethernet Card, Bluetooth optional, 3G WWAN optional
I/O & Expansion: 3 USB 2.0; DisplayPort; VGA; AC adapter; RJ-11, RJ-45; CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA); audio: headphone/line-out/external microphone; 7-in-1 card reader
Battery: 4-cell, 6-cell or 9-cell

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similar build to the T series - includes the well designed frame and keyboard that makes Lenovo laptops famous
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affordable compared to the T series
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includes an LED backlit display standard
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can be customized to include a dedicated graphics card for improved media, 2D and 3D rendering