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Lenovo Thinkpad SL500

Lenovo Thinkpad SL500
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alaScore 83

104 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 reviews of Lenovo Thinkpad SL500. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the usability and durability are generally positive. The screen and performance are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and sound. There are some mixed views about the image quality and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo Thinkpad SL500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Lenovo Thinkpad SL500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Lenovo Thinkpad SL500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Lenovo Thinkpad SL500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Lenovo Thinkpad SL500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

60% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : J.R. Nelson (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 Review

 

In the past few months, Lenovo has tried to shake up its product availability a bit with the introduction of new lines of notebooks. The SL series is a budget line of laptops aimed at the small business segment. In fact, they're also the cheapest...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Review Lenovo Thinkpad SL500 Notebook

 

Thinkpad for Everyone. Lenovo intends to attract attention of the

Robust Case; HDMI Port; Blu-Ray optionally available; User-friendly input devices; Integrated UMTS module; Lenovo Care Tools; Additional service and security solutions available; Bright display; Very user-customizable; Low emissions

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

The performance of this notebook is average. Depending on the selected configuration the SL500 is either more an Office (Intel 4500HD Grafik) notebook or, if equipped with more powerful components, a multimedia notebook. The available Intel Centrino...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500

 

Lenovo's latest ThinkPad line lives up to the brand's reliable, road warrior reputation.

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

Not available with 64-bit Windows Vista, Too much pre-installed software, Glossy cover accumulates fingerprints

Oct, 2008
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Expert review by : David Ramli (goodgearguide.com.au)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 274634M

 

The Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 274634M features a different style to the usual ThinkPad.

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.

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : Philip Barker (techradar.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 review

 

Does Lenovo's business machine do the job for the average user?

Good battery life ; Great screen ; Excellent usability

Not great multimedia performance ; Boring design ; Some missing features

Outstanding comfort and quality from this business machine

Aug, 2009
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Expert review by : Stephen Patrick (pocket-lint.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 notebook

 

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...

Fantastic build quality, great price, good battery life

Lacks power

The Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 manages to deliver both in terms of aim, as well as price. For the asking price, the build quality is excellent and the all-round usability makes it a pleasure to use. Sure, it's not the most powerful notebook around but the...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : David Ramli (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 274634M

 

The Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 274634M features a different style to the usual ThinkPad.

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.

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : PCQ Bureau (pcquest.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 - PCQuest

 

I strongly believe that a business notebook is better off as looking serious. And serious doesn't necessarily mean ugly. The SL500 from Lenovo doesn't only look serious but looks evil

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by (channelpro.co.uk)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500

 

A ThinkPad for under 500 pounds? Jonathan Bray takes a look at Lenovo's new budget laptop, the SL500.

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Alex Serpo (zdnet.com.au)

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500

 

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.

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

Not available with 64-bit Windows Vista, Too much pre-installed software, Glossy cover accumulates fingerprints

Lenovo's latest ThinkPad line lives up to the brand's reliable, road warrior reputation.

Oct, 2008
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