Lenovo Laptops

The Bottom Line: Lenovo's Windows 7 upgrade to the ThinkPad SL500 keeps the price affordable, and features a consumer-friendly 16:9 display.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 3072 MB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 5.3 lbs, 15.6 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, RoHS

The Bottom Line: A revamped version of Lenovo's slim ThinkPad T400s adds an innovative touch-screen package to the first Windows 7 laptop we've reviewed.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 4096 MB DDR II SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, 3.9 lbs, TFT

The Bottom Line: If you're searching for a great-looking thin-and-light laptop at a good price, the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 bridges the gap between personal and professional and is worth checking out. But its design is more successful than its horsepower.

Specs: Intel Pentium (1.3 GHz), 3 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 3.5 lbs, 13.3 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a comfortable Netbook with a 12-inch screen, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 feels comfortable and light--but at this size, we wish it had an Intel CULV processor.

Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 3.5 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix

The Bottom Line: Lenovo's popular IdeaPad S10 Netbook has been slimmed down and its price reduced, making it a better Netbook--as long as you can live without ExpressCard.

Specs: Intel Atom (1.6 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.6 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, EPEAT Gold, RoHS, EPA Energy Star

The Bottom Line: Reasonably priced, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 is a style-savvy, media-friendly laptop that unfortunately lacks gaming graphics.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 3 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, 4.6 lbs, 14 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, RoHS

The Bottom Line: Online media consumers who want a portable laptop with high style and plenty of screen real estate should give the Y650 a look.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, 320 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition, 5.5 lbs, 16 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, RoHS

The Bottom Line: The business-friendly Lenovo 3000 N200 offers strong performance, great battery life, and best of all, a competitive price.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, 6.2 lbs, 15.4 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star

The Bottom Line: The ThinkPad X61s provides excellent dual-core performance in a lightweight, compact package that's still comfortable to use.

Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.4 GHz), 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 60 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, 3.1 lbs, 12.1 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Silver, RoHS

The Bottom Line: The IBM blueprint is still evident in the Lenovo ThinkPad R61, but the addition of a wide-screen display and all the latest Centrino Duo tricks make this a ThinkPad that could woo home users along with its legion of fans among business travelers.

Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 120 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, 5.5 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPEAT Silver, EPA Energy Star