Those looking for a 15 inch laptop for everyday use and whose budget is closer to a netbook might be interested the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15. Under Intel Calpella platform, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 has a Dual Core processor Arrandale, a matte panel, modules n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, a 6-cell battery and an HDMI output.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 cover design is all in black, he wears a conservative with its hull is shiny and matte interior. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 is a laptop that has many strengths to his credit starting with its connectivity provided much more than many more expensive phones.
On the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 we found some modules wireless-n and Bluetooth audio ports, VGA video output and HDMI but also 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 e-SATA combo not to mention an ExpressCard slot, enough for example to take the USB 3.0 via a dedicated card and satisfy most users. The card reader supports a number of formats and the webcam displays a nice resolution.
In addition, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 trackpoint is present along with the touchpad, navigation system often very popular with those who have had the opportunity to try it. However, the keyboard lacks chiclet keypad but difficult to blame him at this price level, and the storage space of 320 GB is standard.
Another significant feature of this Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 notebook, its screen. If it adopts a classical resolution of 1366 × 768 and a 16:9 format suitable for video playback as a majority of 15.6 inches from the market, it has an antiglare coating that appears so much less prone to reflections that a glossy, enough to correctly distinguish what is displayed on the screen in bright environments (outdoors for example).
Announced its autonomy is becoming quite good and Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 runs on Intel Calpella platform with a Pentium Dual Core P6100 which ensures proper performance in office and surfing the Internet. However, this Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 notebook will quickly show limited multitasking because of its limited amount of RAM to 2 GB, however, a memory slot is available, it is possible to add a RAM module to switch to 4 GB and thus be much more comfortable.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 features and specifications
- Screen : 15.6 inch WXGA LED Backlight anti-glare (1366 × 768, anti-glare)
- Processor : Intel Pentium Dual Core P6100 (2.0 GHz)
- RAM Installed (Max) : 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) DDR3 1066 MHz (4 GB), 2 slots (1 available)
- Storage Space : 320GB 5400 rpm
- Graphics Card : Intel GMA integrated HD processor
- Optical Drive : DVD Burner
- Audio System : 2 speakers Dolby Sound Room
- Webcam : 2.0 megapixel camera with microphone
- Network : Wi-Fi b / g / n + Gigabit Ethernet
- Bluetooth : Yes, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Card Reader : 7 in 1, MMC / MS / MS Pro / SD / SDHC / xD / xD Type H
- Output (s) video : HDMI, VGA
- Fingerprint Reader : -
- Input (s) / Output (s) : Headset, Microphone
- ExpressCard : Yes, ExpressCard34
- Firewire : -
- USB : 4 USB 2.0, 1 e-SATA combo
- Operating System : Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Battery : Li-Ion 6 cells
- Autonomy announced : 4:30 max
- Dimensions (mm) : 370 x 247 x 38
- Weight : 2.56 Kg
- Warranty : 1 year
- Other : Chiclet keyboard, multi-touch touchpad, TrackPoint
- Software : Lenovo applications
Finally reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15, the Intel GMA integrated HD processor proves powerful enough to view pictures and video. The games however are not his strong point but if we decrease the levels of detail and screen resolution of the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 it will be possible to indulge in 3D resource.
