Hope
2011-04-09 17:04:23 UTC
Both are from Costco. I like their return policy and 2 year warranty. Plus if I use American Express card, I will get an additional year of coverage. I have an older IBM Thinkpad 2002, and have been very happy with it. Just time to update.
Also next week Costco has the Acer Aspire 5253-BZ661 ON SALE FOR $399. Pentium Dual core processor, 4GB, 500GB.
Any thoughts on these, THANKS!
Lenovo SL510 Thinkpad $549
Intel T6670 (2.2GHz)
Windows 7 Professional
Processor:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6670 (2.2GHz)
800 MHz system bus
2 MB L2 cache
Memory:
3GB PC3-8500 1066MHz DDR3
Non parity dual channel
Two 204 pin SO Dimm Sockets
8 GB Max memory
Drives:
500GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive
DVD +/- RW, DVD burner dual layer
Non removable, tray in 9.5 mm high
Graphics & Video:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
15.6” WXGA (1366 X 768) HD
Vibrant View, LED backlight
220 Nits, 16:9 aspect ratio
500:1 contrast ratio
Communications:
Intel 1000 802.11 b/g/n wireless
Mini PCI
Audio:
2 built in stereo speakers (1.5W)
Keyboard:
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.
6-row Think vantage button
Multimedia Fn Keys
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:
Express card/34 – one slot
Ports:
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
7 in 1 reader (MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, SDHC, XD, XD Type H)
External Monitor (VGA)
Ethernet
2.0 Megapixel camera
RJ45 Mic In / Headphone
Operating System:
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
Additional Software:
Roxio Creator Business Edition
Adobe Reader
Skype
Thinkvantage Access Connections
Rescue and Recovery
Power Manager
Presentation Director
Microsoft Office 2007 (60-day trial)
Power Supply:
6 cell lithium Ion battery (up to 4.0 hr)
65 W AC Adapter
Additional Information:
(W X D X H) 14.9” x 9.72” x 1.26” – 1.42”
2 Year limited warranty
Weight: 5.64 lb
[Model SL510]
Or
Lenovo Z560 Laptop $599
Core i5-480M 2.66GHz
Integrated Webcam
Numeric Keypad
Processor:
Intel Core i5-480M Processor (2.66GHz)
3 MB L2 cache
Memory:
4GB 1066MHz DDR3
Drives:
500GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive
DVD +/- RW, DVD burner dual layer
Graphics & Video:
Intel HD Graphics
15.6” LED HD Display (1366x768)
16:9 aspect ratio
Communications:
802.11 b/g/n wireless
10/100 Ethernet
Audio:
2 built in stereo speakers (2 watt) with Dolby Advanced Audio
Keyboard:
Full size keyboard
Fn Keys
Numeric Keypad on right side of keyboard
Two button touch pad with scroll feature
Ports:
2 – 2.0 USB Ports
1 - eSATA/USB combo
5-in-1 card reader
External Monitor (VGA)
0.3 Megapixel camera
RJ45
Mic In
Headphone
Express Card
HDMI
Operating System:
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Additional Software:
One Key Rescue
Lenovo Energy Management
Window Live Toolbar
Veriface 3.0
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1
Power 2 Go
Win DVD
Ready comm.
Power Supply:
6 cell lithium Ion battery (up to 4 hr)
Additional Information:
(W X D X H) 14.8” X 9.8” X 1.4”
1 Year limited warranty on major electronic components *including battery
90 day warranty on keyboard, hinges, plastics, power cord and AC Adapter
Weight: 5.95 lbs
[Model Z560]
Which computer?