Lenovo ThinkPad T510 431328U 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)

by Lenovo

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 14.7 x 1.4 inches ; 8.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0032WH4NY
• Item model number: 431328U
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #449 in Computer & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computer & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

PERFORMANCE TO GO. THE PERFECT BALANCE OF PERFORMANCE, PORTABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
The new ThinkPad T510 notebook is the ultimate business tool, designed to enhance productivity and change the way you work. To begin with, it features a 15.6 inch HD LED-backlight widescreen display that helps to lower power consumption and offers brighter colors. In addition, the T510 notebook comes equipped with a range of technologies that includes the new Intel ® Core i5 processor for not only faster performance, but smarter performance, DDR3 memory, new DisplayPort technology and a wider Touchpad for improved ergonomics. Plus, it’s engineered with Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience for Windows 7, which means faster start-up and shut down times than systems without Enhanced Experience. You will never go wrong with a ThinkPad.

Lenovo ThinkPad T510 Key Features

UNCOMPROMISED PERFORMANCE

• Intel Core i5 processor i5-520M with dual core
• Genuine Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) - Work anywhere more easily and securely with Windows 7 Professional. Your PC, simplified.
• High performing DDR3 memory
• 15.6 inch HD LED-backlight display - The latest in display backlight technology, LED backlit displays are thinner, lighter and use less power than traditional notebook displays, but still provide the same level of brightness for easy viewing.

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES

• DisplayPort - video port lets you attach a high-resolution digital DVI monitor using DisplayPort connector. Use this next-generation display interface technology for everything from notebooks to monitors to TVs to projectors.
• Full-sized, ergonomic keyboard - legendary comfortable ThinkPad typing experience with ThinkPad UltraNav multipointing system, including TrackPoint pointing device with "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar, intuitive volume, ThinkVantage button and Windows key
• Convenient Access Connections software to manage your connectivity options as you move from location to location.
• ThinkPad Shock-Mounted Hard Drive - a rubber isolator and metal cage to protect the hard drive. The ThinkVantage Active Protection System uses an accelerometer to monitor movement of the system and stop the drive, and help protect against damage when a fall or similar event is detected.
• Next Generation ThinkPad Roll cage technology - ThinkPad notebooks get their solid feel thanks to innovative ThinkPad roll cage technology, a collection of durability features that adds extra strength and rigidity to the notebook shell and top cover.
• ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery - a robust system-backup and recovery tool to help preserve your data and settings. There's even a convenient one-button recovery feature.

ENVIROMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE

• Most energy-efficient ThinkPad notebook
• An EPEAT Gold qualified notebook
• Industry’s first PC with a Greenguard Air Quality certification
• Energy-efficient 25 watt processors
• New Power Management utility and Enhanced
• BatteryStretch feature for lower power consumption and improved battery life

COOL AND QUIET DESIGN

• Best engineered fan technology for focused air flow which provides for cooler systems and balanced temperatures across the system. The new fan design guarantees super quiet computing.
  

A BETTER WINDOWS 7 EXPERIENCE

• Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 provides a faster, richer and easier way to use your PC
  

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Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7

Faster Lenovo Enhanced Experienced for Windows 7 PCs boot up and shut down faster than non-optimized PCs - all while loading critical security features like anti-virus software. Richer Experience rich entertainment and graphics features: High Definition graphics support for super-smooth playback of high-def video content. DirectX 10 and above for realistic graphic in games and running the Windows 7 Aero Peek interface. Enhanced digital audio for a totally immersive multimedia experience. Easier Experience peace of mind with intuitive, integrated tools that make it easy to use and maintain your PC. Quickly backup, recover, scan and repair your PC with the simple touch of a button. For more information, visit the Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 page on Lenovo.com.

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Windows 7 Professional

Everything You Need for Work and Home. Work anywhere easier Windows will automatically use the printer you prefer for whatever network you're on Making presentations is simpler with special one-click settings for presentations Greater compatibility and Windows XP Mode (1) help preserve your investment in programs designed for Windows XP HomeGroup connects PCs with Windows 7 together on a network, so you can easily share files and printers among them. Finding and connecting to wireless networks is easier Windows 7 is designed to make laptops sleep and resume from sleep faster Work More Securely Keep your work automatically backed-up to external hard drives or DVDs in case your laptop is lost, stolen, or damaged. Restore previous versions of files that have been inadvertently changed or deleted. File encryption helps keep confidential information private on PCs that are shared by multiple people Relax a Little Watch TV and movies in high-definition from broadcast, cable, the Internet, or Blu-ray disc (2) Record high definition and standard TV like a DVR (2) Watch TV programs on-demand from the Internet and stream movies directly from Netflix (3) DirectX 11 technology delivers breathtaking game graphics so real, it's unreal (1)Available as a separate download on Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate if not pre-installed. (2) Requires either OEM pre-installation or post-purchase download of Windows XP Mode (which runs on Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate) and a virtualization technology such as Windows Virtual PC. Customers can download Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC free-of-charge from http://www.windows.com/business/downloads/ when available. 3) Requires Netflix membership.

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Professional-grade reliability

T Series laptops are all business, offering the best security, manageability, services and support including: ThinkVantage Technologies - Lenovo's exclusive ThinkVantage Technologies maximize security and convenience. 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.

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Roll cage technology

Rock-solid ThinkPad T Series notebooks come with a magnesium roll cage in the top and bottom covers to protect the chassis from flexing.

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Additional Features

Full-sized, ergonomic keyboard - T Series features the famous ThinkPad keyboard, renowned for its excellent feel. ThinkLight - Tiny LED in the top edge of the display lights the keyboard so you can keep working, even in the dark. Trackpoint - ThinkPad is famous for the little red TrackPoint pointing device in the center of the keyboard. UltraNav Touchpad - wide touchpad below keyboard with Tap Zones. Supports multi-touch function, zoom in and out, rotate images and scroll—right from the touchpad.

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Product Description

Mobility is great, but what about power and performance? ThinkPad T510 Notebook has you covered. This portable powerhouse features the highest-end processor, fastest graphics and durable, reliable data storage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Business Laptop, June 2, 2010

By	C. Crowder (Madison NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lenovo ThinkPad T510 431328U 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

I am writing this review based upon what this Thinkpad is , strictly a business laptop, not a multimedia laptop. If your in the market for the ultimate business campanion, then the newest Lenovo T series line is exactly what you are looking for. The new T series,which comes in the T410, 14.1" screen and the larger T510 with a 15.6" screen, are identical in ergonomics and build quality to the older T400/500 line. If you are planning to travel allot with your Thinkpad, you should opt for the lighter and smaller T410, if your planning to operate your Thinkpad mostly in an office environment, you should opt for the T510 with the larger display.

Overall, the T510 continues the long and proud tradition of Thinkpad computers started by IBM in the early 1990's and carried on by Lenovo since 2005. The newest Thinkpads maintain the same design, sturdiness, reliability and build quality of the earlier design Thinkpads. What is new is all under the hood where Lenovo utilizes the new Intel core i5 processors to bring additional power and speed to the Thinkpad line. This processor is all you will need in a business laptop, probably more. The i5 processor runs web searching with an "n" wireless card effortlessly and opens large and complex Office documents very smoothly. Note that this Thinkpad is NOT designed for playing HD movies or music CD's although it does both very well. People should consider what they are buying a Thinkpad for, which is business applications. The obvious advantage with the Thinkpad is the terrific typing experience which is second to none in the laptop market today. If you spend allot of time on the keyboard with large files as I do, you should know that the Thinkpad offers a fabulous keyboard , a long tradition started by IBM whose engineers knew that on a business laptop, this was the single most important feature.

So if a business laptop is what your in the market for, look no further than the T series Thinkpad. You'll spend close to $1000 or more but you need to consider this a long term investment. No other laptop manufacturer has so many of its earlier units such as the T40/60 line still in operation today. This is why I give the T510 Thinkpad 5 stars without hesitation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good, June 16, 2010

By	T. Methans - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lenovo ThinkPad T510 431328U 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

I bought it because Lenovo, formerly IBM, is standard issue for a lot of companies and organizations. This is a nice, sturdy business computer meant for on-the-go work. I recently switched from an entertainment HP that was twice as heavy and twice as expensive with lots of flash and extras (it died just a few days after its extended warranty). Nevertheless, after running the T510 for a month, I must say I don't remember the HP being twice as good in any way. The Lenovo worked well right out of the box with fairly easy set-up. The biggest problem was synching up my wireless router.

The reasons I don't give it five stars are because there is no manual and it has frozen-up a few times. However, I added 2GB of additional RAM, so now I have a total of 3GB usable out of 4GB (for a 32 bit OS 4GB is the max upgrade) which gives it a nice little kick - and no freezing up. The i5 Intel Core processor also helps in multitasking when I have Google Earth, Photoshop, Word, Excel, 5-8 open internet tabs, internet radio or streaming netflix, all going at the same time. Even with all this action, the unit stays cool and the battery has a long life.

After looking at a lot of popular brands up-close at a massive computer-mart, I can safely say that this was a great purchase. Yes, there are lots of computers that are sleeker and prettier, but herein lies the Lenovo charm. The black, non-glossy shell will remind you of sturdy sensible shoes and thick horn-rimmed glasses. Unassuming and unintended for kids or fashionistas, this box is built to 'get the job done'.

0 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective, May 8, 2010

By	California Dreamin "sr538" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lenovo ThinkPad T510 431328U 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

After spending $1700, on this laptop with extra memoy, fast disk etc. I was very excited to try it out. Fresh out of the box my T510 will run for a few minutes, then abruptly turns itself off with no useful diagnostic. I am concerned that these crashes are damaging the windows OS image. I do not see a friendly warranty service phone number to call (despite my paying extra for 2 year onsite warranty). It appears they do not test these units much before shipping them. DO NOT BUY THIS LAPTOP.