Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 - Intel Core i3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

A wide arrangement of connectivity ports keeps your devices connected and synced.
Awesome red color on the lid, ThinkVantage tools, Comfortable new keyboard.
Inexpensive. Fabulous user experience. Dual pointing devices. Big screen. HDMI port and ExpressCard slot included.

Cons:

Its slower processor and less than average RAM leave it lagging behind the rest.
Poor battery life, Looks a little boxy compared to the 13inch model, Loud optical drive

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Last revision on April 27, 2012

Reviewers Liked

A wide arrangement of connectivity ports keeps your devices connected and synced
Awesome red color on the lid, ThinkVantage tools, Comfortable new keyboard
Inexpensive. Fabulous user experience. Dual pointing devices. Big screen. HDMI port and ExpressCard slot included

Reviewers Didn't Like

Its slower processor and less than average RAM leave it lagging behind the rest
Poor battery life, Looks a little boxy compared to the 13inch model, Loud optical drive
Drab aesthetics. Only 2GB of RAM in the base configuration. Low screen resolution

Expert reviews and ratings

The ThinkPad Edge is perhaps the first step towards letting go of the classical ThinkPad design to a more modern styling. If that is really necessary will remain to be a matter of taste. You however have to accept setbacks in terms of function, as...

By NotebookCheck on October 19, 2010

The Core i5 processor upgrade for the ThinkPad Edge 15 reaps rewards in general performance as well as graphics capability. Visually and in its overall design, the Edge is a stand-out business laptop. Andrew Harrison...

By PC Advisor on June 11, 2010

The ThinkPad is a good choice for the lightweight user who doesn’t demand much...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

The ThinkPad Edge is definitely another great offering from Lenovo, especially for people looking for a great mix of business and consumer features. As far as the business aspect goes you do get the ThinkVantage software suite that has a lot of very...

By ThinkComputers on May 12, 2010

If you could care less about the looks of a small business laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 is user-friendly and...

By PC Mag on April 28, 2010

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 Review Article ContentsLenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 Review The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 is the biggest notebook in the Edge family that also includes 13 and 14-inch models. The Edge series is known for its stylish looks that set...

By Notebook Review on May 12, 2010