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Lenovo ThinkPad SL400 2743 - Core 2 Duo P8400 / 2.26 GHz - Centrino 2 - RAM 2 GB - HDD 250 GB - DVD-Writer - GMA 4500MHD - cellular wireless ready - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 - TPM - fingerprint reader - Vista Business / XP Pro downgrade - pre-installed: Windows XP - 14.1" Widescreen TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - camera - black - TopSeller - Microsoft Office Ready
$1,549.28
I've had the unit 6 months now. The unit has been back for repair twice. The first time the unit went back for a loose A/C port in the back. If not repaired, it could have become a significant safety issue. The unit also had slight squeal in the LCD. They kept the unit for almost two weeks before I had received it from repair. The A/C adapter had been repaired, but the video still squealed. I later found that this was a driver issue with both Windows and Linux and has since been repaired. Linux folks; sorry you'll have to download the new driver from Intel and compile yourself since the major distros haven't yet caught up with the new release. OpenSuse was the only Linux distro that didn't have the problem. Unfortunately, you couldn't adjust the brightness.

The unit went back again just 2 weeks later when the A/C adapter began to become loose. I hesitated since it took so long the first time. The unit remained in the depot for 4 weeks and was on parts hold twice.

I received the unit back again and it seems like most things have been tightened up the way it should have been to begin with. However, the repair technician had forgotten to put the Bluetooth adapter back into the unit.

I hesitate whether or not to write the Bluetooth adapter off as a loss so I don't lose out on my laptop for another 4 weeks. At this rate, Lenovo will have had this notebook in the depot as much as I have had it in my home.

Sadly, this unit is no where near the quality of my T60 series laptop although video is much crisper. If you have a 64 bit operating system, the video will be that much nicer.

A note on Windows Vista Basic. Lenovo sells Vista Basic as the default OS for this system. Do not buy it. I made this unfortunate mistake to find that Microsoft is not offering an upgrade for this OS to Windows 7 Basic. It seems that Microsoft is reserving the cheaper operating systems for non-Western markets so they can gouge Western markets for the premium versions of the operating system. So much for choice, this is why I turned to Linux. I know that there are a lot of folks that might have reservations with this option. My recommendation would then be to make sure you get Windows Vista Premium regardless of which computer you purchase. Otherwise, you will be left without a cost savings on your upgrade to Windows 7.

I thoroughly apologize for anyone that I had misled in my first review. The unit was very promising and based on my experience with my T60, I had expected the same relative quality.

If Amazon would let me change my rating from 4 to 1 I would. At first I was so impressed with the unit that I was going to buy my wife one. Thats not going to happen.

Father, Son & Co.: My Life at IBM and Beyond
$21.00
This is a brilliant autobiography from one of the most talented business figures in last century. This book is unique for two reasons: (1) seldom had an author who had had experienced so much and accomplished so much; (2) his keen observation of human natures - expressed in a self-deprecating and humorous manner.

In the end, you could tell Watson Jr. afterall was very self-assured of himself - at least toward the last phase of his life. Otherwise, it would be hard to explain how he would be willing to be vulnerable and reveal so much - about his own psyche, his family feud and IBM in general.

This is a highly readable autobiography - highly recommended.

IBM Lenovo ThinkCentre S51 P4 3.0GHz 1GB 40GB SATA CD with Windows XP Pro
$109.00
This IBM Lenovo ThinkCentre S51 is the perfect desktop for any business or home environment. This IBM Lenovo ThinkCentre S51 comes equipped with the Intel Pentium 4 processor operating at 3 GHz , and 1024 MB of memory plus a huge 40 GB SATA hard drive that plays host to Microsoft Windows Professional. This IBM Lenovo ThinkCentre S51 Desktop provides all the power and speed needed to run any of the next generation applications. IBM understands the need to connect to resources on your network that is why connectivity is achieved through the integrated Ethernet built-in to the IBM Lenovo ThinkCentre S51 . So if you are looking to add a new computer to your home or office without breaking the bank consider this IBM Lenovo ThinkCentre S51.

AWESOME IBM T40 CENTRINO 1.5GHZ 512MB 40GB CDRW/DVD WIFI XP PRO LAPTOP
$279.00
The IBM T40 Centrino is definetly an awesome laptop and I'm happy with my purchase. IBM's have always been a great laptop and I wouldn't switch for any other computer...ever.