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Pros

  • Sturdy, business-orientated machine
  • Great keyboard and choice between touchpad and nub

Cons

  • Not suited for graphics-intensive work (or play)
  • Lackluster style

At A Glance

The SL510 is an excellent choice for business users or students who don't goof around much.

Manufacturer’s Description

The ThinkPad SL510 Notebook has the reliability and durability small businesses require. It has the quality the ThinkPad brand is known for, as well as services and features tailored to meet their specific needs.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 28472QU
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
Processor speed 2530.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 3000.0 MB
Display
Display size 15.5 inches
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Primary Graphics Chipset Integrated Intel chip set
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 320.0 GB
Drive Controllers Serial ATA II
Express card 1
Other storage
  • Express Card Slot
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick PRO
  • SD Card
  • SDHC Card
  • xD-Picture Card
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Number of Included Batteries 1
Dimensions
Width 15.0 inches
Depth 9.8 inches
Height 1.6 inches
Weight with Accessories 6.5 pounds
Weight 5.7 pounds
Optical Drive
Included Drives DVD+-RW DL
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
SD card Yes
Memory stick Memory Stick
XD picture card 1
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Speakers
  • Built-In Webcam
Input devices
  • Eraserhead
  • Touchpad
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type
  • 10/100/1000 Mbps
  • Wireless Ethernet - 540 Mbps IEEE802.11n
Memory Stick PRO 1
Available Interfaces
  • HDMI
  • Serial ATA - 7 pin
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x3)
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) 1
Wireless connection 802.11 n
Bluetooth Yes
Slots
  • Express Card Slot
  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick PRO
  • SD Card
  • SDHC Card
  • xD-Picture Card
PC Card Slots 0

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 105
Battery
Battery Life 3:55  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 257  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 347  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 197  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 370  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 492  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 605  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 207  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 326  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 210  seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking 309
Gaming
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 14.13  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 10.83  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 11.07  Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 8.36  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 1024 by 768 10  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 800 by 600 11.1  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 1024 by 768 10.6  Frames per second (higher is better)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 800 by 600 11.6  Frames per second (higher is better)
Performance
World Bench 5 Multitasking 309