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Thinkpad SL Series

A new line of notebooks offering legendary ThinkPad reliability plus advanced wireless and multimedia features ideal for small business.


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ThinkPad SL300

The new ThinkPad SL300 is the perfect combination of mainstream ThinkPad performance, progressive design, and mulitimedia features with enhanced notebook management security

ThinkPad SL400

The new ThinkPad notebook designed for small business, with a 14.1'' display that strikes a great balance between portability and desktop-replacement.

ThinkPad SL500

A big 15.4'' widescreen display gives this new small business ThinkPad extra on-screen landscape for viewing complex spreadsheets, DVD movies and more.


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ThinkPad SL Series
The Ultimate Small Business Tool
 
       
  Performance and value
The Thinkpad SL series 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.

  Model Display Details
SL500 SL300 13.3” widescreen The new ThinkPad SL300 is the perfect combination of mainstream ThinkPad performance, progressive design, and mulitimedia features with enhanced notebook management security
SL400 14.1” widescreen The new ThinkPad SL400 notebook is designed for small business, with a 14.1'' display that's strikes a great balance between portability and desktop-replacement.
SL500 15.4” widescreen A big 15.4'' widescreen display gives the new small business ThinkPad SL500 extra on-screen landscape for viewing complex spreadsheets, DVD movies and more.

Outstanding Connectivity
The last thing you need to worry about if you are out calling on a client is how to connect to the internet. The ThinkPad SL comes standard with WLAN built in, and offers a variety of available wireless connectivity options.
Select SL400 and SL500 models features Integrated 3G Broadband with unified WWAN antenna design that provides superior performance in connectivity options and global roaming.

User benefits of built-in WWAN:
  • Low cost of purchase
  • Increased connectivity options
  • Improved battery life (vs external WWAN)
  • Ready models ( with integrated antennas upgradable to enabled removed from the portfolio)
In selected cities, the ThinkPad SL’s WiMax capability lets you connect over several miles’ radius without having an agreement with a wireless carrier.
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Core technology
ThinkPad SL Series notebooks feature Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology. Notebooks with Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology helps keep your workforce mobile, managed and secure. With hardware-assisted remote isolation, diagnostics and repair, you can manage your mobile workforce wirelessly, even if the system’s OS is unresponsive.7 And with industry-leading performance1, you’ll get faster wireless connectivity speeds and the longest possible battery life. Free up your workforce and experience mobile computing without limits. Get industry-leading performance1 from Intel.

Other technology features available on ThinkPad SL Series notebooks include:
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Integrated or discrete graphics – Intel® integrated graphics are ideal for Web browsing and business applications. Or for extra horsepower such as 3D applications, try the discrete graphics solutions from nVIDIA®.

High definition audio and video – Thinkpad SL series gives you best-in-class audio and video, including optional Blu-Ray high definition DVD optical drives and HDMI port standard on all models.

High-resolution widescreen displays – Bright, easy-to-view displays up to 14.1’’ WXGA+, Anti-glare (1440x900) and 15.4’’ WSXGA+, Anti- glare (1680x1050).

LED-Backlit Displays- ThinkPad SL300 comes with an LED-Backlit display, which lowers power consumption and offers brighter colors for better viewing outdoors or in bright offices.

     
sl-shiny-back Contemporary,stylish design
Like every ThinkPad, the SL Series is black to give it a serious, businesslike exterior. Its glossy finish gives it an edgier, more personalized look. It’s vibrant-view and anti-glare displays deliver an outstanding picture, whether viewing spreadsheets or watching videos.

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Environmentally responsible
Lenovo is committed to protecting the environment and keeping your energy costs low. And we're especially proud that the ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 earned an EPEAT Silver rating from the Green Energy Council, a division of the EPA. To earn a silver rating, the ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 had to pass a set of 23 required performance criteria and 50% of the optional criteria in 8 categories. Also, the ThinkPad SL300 is one of the industry’s first PCs with a GREENGUARD Air Quality certification.


Service and support
Lenovo is known worldwide for the unique support tools and other services we provide for our systems and the customers who buy them.

  • ThinkVantage™ Productivity Center provides unique self-help tools and is accessible from a dedicated keyboard key.
  • Online e-support gives you access to product documentation and driver downloads.
  • ThinkPlus Maintenance and Protection Services offers enhanced coverage for special needs.
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Reliability you can trust
ThinkPad SL protects your investment and your valuable data with several reliability features. It’s Active Protection System protects your hard drive when sudden movement is detected. Its spill-resistant keyboard protects the internal components of the ThinkPad SL by funneling spilled liquid to a drain hole in the bottom of the system.:

Reliability you can trust Our user friendly Rescue and Recovery tool lets you quickly diagnose and recover from an external virus or spyware so you can get back to your business as quickly as possible.


Built-in-solutions and security
In today’s environment, information security is more critical than ever for small businesses. Select models are available with one or more of the following security features:

Integrated Fingerprint Reader Tired of remembering passwords? Get biometric authentication and log in with the swipe of a finger.
ThinkPlus Secure Business A suite of comprehensive security and protection services. Online Data Backup service lets you backup your business’ invaluable data to a secure location online. You can rest assured your data is safe in a secure location in the event of an unforeseen mishap.
ThinkPad Protection service Can be purchased alone or as part of a bundle to provide protection and replacement parts in the event of accidental damage.
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution Combines various hardware and software features to create an integrated security solution. When used with the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip

Need more? Lenovo's exclusive ThinkVantage® Technologies maximize security and convenience. They include:

  • Active Protection System™ helps protect data by temporarily stopping the hard drive when sudden motion is detected.
  • Rescue and Recovery™ allows easy, one-button recovery from system crashes, even if the OS won't boot.
  • System Update downloads and installs updates without requiring specific user knowledge.
  • System Migration Assistant™ transfers files and settings from your old system to your new one.


Additional features
ThinkPad SL notebooks are available with a variety of convenience and multimedia features and software, including:
     
     
features_integratedcam_70x70   Integrated camera
SXGA resolution camera is perfect for video conferencing, VoIP, and even just chatting with your friends online.
     
     
Full-size ergonomic keyboard   Full-size, ergonomic keyboard
SL Series features the famous ThinkPad keyboard, renowned for its full array of keys and excellent feel.
     
     
features_cd-dvd_70x70   ThinkPad Optional Blue-ray Recordable Ultrabay Enhanced Drive
The next generation optical disc format; great for movie watchers.
     
     
features_accessories_70x70   Accessories
Lenovo offers a full line of accessories, including docks, port replicators, wireless mice and extra batteries.
     
     
features_trackpoint_70x70   Trackpoint®
ThinkPad is famous for the little red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard.
     
     
features_msoffice_70x70   2007 Microsoft® Office
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features_vista_70x70   Windows Vista®
Lenovo offers a wide variety of notebook systems with the new operating system – plus online training courses to help you use it.
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