Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 15.6" Notebook PC, Intel Core i5-540M 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, Win 7 Professional (Upgradable to Windows 8 Professional)

The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 031942U 15.6" Notebook Computer adds a touch of personality for customer-facing roles in small- to medium-sized businesses. The result is a slimmed down notebook computer that weighs just 5.5 pounds. This Lenovo notebook is also wrapped in a refined, soft matte coating and a sleek black finish. The 15.6" widescreen display features LED lamps, which brighten faster, use less power and provide better image quality than their CCFL counterparts. The screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is also the standard for HDTVs. The 1366 x 768 native resolution is supported by integrated Intel HD graphics. The anti-glare coating allows you to use this Lenovo notebook in bright rooms or outdoors in the sunlight.

The system is powered by a dual-core 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5-540M processor. It also has 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500 GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, an integrated webcam and microphone as well as built-in stereo speakers. Win 7 Professional (Upgradeable to Win 8 Professional at $14.99) is the installed operating system.