SL510 - Costco - Thoughts

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

I would appreciate any thoughts regarding quality speed of this machine.

Plan to use for some lightweigh java development as well as .NET development with Visual Studio.

Processor:

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Intel Core 2 Due Processor T5870 (2.0GHz)
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800 MHz system bus
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2 MB L2 cache

Memory:

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4GB PC3-8500 1066 MHz DDR3
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Non parity dual channel
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Two 204 pin SO Dimm Sockets
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8 GB Max memory

Drives:

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250 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive
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DVD +/- RW, DVD burner dual layer
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Non removable, tray in 12.7 mm high

Graphics & Video:

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Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD
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15.6” WXGA (1366 X 768) HD
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Vibrant View, LED backlight
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220 Nits, 16:9 aspect ratio
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500:1 contrast ratio

Communications:

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Intel 5100 802.11 a/g/n wireless
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Realtek RTL811DL Gigabit Network Connection

Audio:

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2 built in stereo speakers (1.5W)

Keyboard:

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Spill resistant: Protects the internal components of the ThinkPad SL by funneling spilled liquid to a drain hole in the bottom of the system. Plus, the SL 510 is equipped with the legendary ThinkPad touch and feel keyboard.
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6-row Think vantage button
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Multimedia Fn Keys
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Trackpoint and MultiTouch TouchPad: ThinkPad has the little red TrackPoint in the middle of the keyboard. With the MultiTouch TouchPad, you can zoom, scroll and rotate without lifting a finger.

Expandability:

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2 memory slots
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Express card – one slot

Ports:

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HDMI: Use your ThinkPad as a source to an external monitor with HD video
3 – 2.0 USB Ports and 1 Esata/USB combo port
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7 in 1 reader (MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, SDHC, XD, XD Type H)
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External Monitor (VGA)
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Ethernet
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2.0 Megapixel camera
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RJ45 Mic In / Headphone

Security:

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Fingerprint reader provides biometric authentication with the swipe of a finger. Secure and convenient
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Active Protection System: Uses an airbag-like sensor to detect sudden movement and secures the hard drive from potential crashes and damage

Operating System:

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Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64

Additional Software:

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Roxio Creator Small Business Edition
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Adobe Reader
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Skype
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Thinkvantage Access Connections
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Rescue and Recovery
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Power Manager
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Presentation Director
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Microsoft Office 2007 (60-day trial)

Power Supply:

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6 cell lithium Ion battery (up to 4.0 hr)
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65 W AC Adapter

Additional Information:

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(W X D X H) 14.9” x 9.72” x 1.26” – 1.42”
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2 Year limited warranty
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Weight: 5.64 lb

[Model SL510]

 

For that price you can get something a lot better than this machine, such as a T400 or T500.

 

IE does not lie, goto Lenovo.com and look at the R or T series Thinkpads. Good deals going on atm