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2842CTO Thinkpad SL410 Series - 1Year Depot

$1,179.00


Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9600 (2.8GHz, 1066MHz, 6MBL2, 35W)1
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 3212
14.0" HD VibrantView with WWAN and Matte Black Cover
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, Gigabit Ethernet, WWAN support
3 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)8
UltraNav with fingerprint reader
320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm4
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer5
Bluetooth w/ antenna
Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150
Integrated AT&T Mobile Broadband (Ericsson 3G with GPS)
2842: 1Year Depot Warranty7





2764CTO ThinkPad T400 - 1 Yr Depot Warranty

$1,494.00


Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9600 (2.8GHz 1066MHz 6MBL2)1
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 3212
14.1 WXGA+ TFT, w/ LED Backlight, Camera
ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 with 256MB
3 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)8
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm4
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)5
Integrated Bluetooth PAN
Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 (AGN)10
Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
9 cell Li-Ion Battery60
2764: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller7

if we make a comparison from this aspect ( build quality , keyboard , screen , performance , battery, and portability)
which win ? and why ?

T series >>> SL series (build quality, features)

Easy

If you can handle the extra bit of money, the T400 is the way to go.

The SL410 has a glossy cover (zomg ).
It doesn't have the same build quality from what I gather from reviews.

The T400's screen is much higher resolution, which is great. I'm pretty sure the SL410 isn't LED backlit, so the T400 wins again here in my opinion.

T400 graphics card outpaces the integrated by a long shot; the ATI runs Crysis at low at 30-40 FPS on mine compared to 5-15 FPS on the integrated.

On the other side, you have the glowing red LED light on the Thinkpad logo.