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Review Summary
2015-07-05T21:00:00
The Lenovo E550 Thinkpad is a great computer. It's fast with the Core i7 and I like that it has Windows 7 Pro installed so the transition from work to home is flawless. I worried about the transition to Windows 8 on my main computer as I struggle with it on my Windows tablet. I'm not a Windows 8 fan. Maybe Windows 10 will be better. I have had the computer for three weeks now and no problems.
THOMAS K.
i3-4005U 1.7GHz
Number of Cores: 2
3MB
DDR3L-1600
5 GT/s
Intel HD 4400, external analog monitor support via VGA DB-15 connector and digital monitor support via HDMI (supporting HDCP to output protected content)
Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform
Slots: 2x DIMM
Type: 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
Installed: 4GB (1x4 GB)
Capacity: 16GB
Widescreen
15.6"
16:9
Antiglare
1366 x 768
200cd/m2
500GB HDD, 7200 rpm
SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide
SuperMulti DVD Burner / 9.0mm high, removable
1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
Intel Wireless-AC 3160, 1x1, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, M.2 Card
4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
2x USB 3.0 (one Always On), 1x USB 2.0, Ethernet (RJ-45), external monitor (VGA DB-15, HDMI), Lenovo OneLink connector
HD720p resolution, fixed focus
HD Audio, Conexant CX20751 codec, Dolby Advanced Audio v4 / JBL speakers, 2W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio / microphone jack
6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad
TrackPoint pointing device and multi-touch with 3+2 buttons click pad
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Fingerprint reader on the keyboard bezel, swipe sensor
Li-Ion 6-cell (48Wh)
6-cell (48Wh): Up to 9.0 hr
45-watt AC adapter
Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
EPEAT Gold; ENERGY STAR; RoHS-compliant
14.84 x 10.08 x 1.06" / 37.69 x 25.60 x 2.69cm
5.21lbs / 2.36kg
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Great computer at a good price
By THOMAS K.
The Lenovo E550 Thinkpad is a great computer. It's fast with the Core i7 and I like that it has Windows 7 Pro installed so the transition from work to home is flawless. I worried about the transition to Windows 8 on my main computer as I struggle with it on my Windows tablet. I'm not a Windows 8 fan. Maybe Windows 10 will be better. I have had the computer for three weeks now and no problems.
Want legendary ThinkPad performance at an affordable price Then consider the ThinkPad E550 laptop. The ThinkPad E550 laptop offers powerful computing, crisp and clear visuals with an HD display and integrated graphics - all at an affordable price. Connectivity options include HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 and a 4 in 1 card reader. If you are looking for an exceptional, full-featured laptop at an affordable price, it's hard to beat the style and performance of the ThinkPad E550.
Professional Style fit for Any Business Environment
Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled through downgrade rights in Windows 8.1 Pro
Excellent audio clarity with Dolby Advanced Audio V2
DVD RW, HDMI
720p HD camera, low light sensitive
Legendary spill-resistant ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint pointing device and TrackPad
Fingerprint Reader - for added security
Professional Style for Any Situation
The soft-touch, black surface adds a touch of class to any office, not to mention home office or college campus.
Award-winning Keyboard Enhanced for Windows 8.1
Full-sized and spill-resistant, the legendary ThinkPad ergonomic keyboard is renowned for its full array of keys, excellent feel, and TrackPoint pointing device. And now it's optimized for Windows 8.1 with convenient multimedia buttons, function-lock capability, and immediate access to view apps. Plus, a larger TrackPad with buttons, which can be configured multiple ways through Settings.
Long Battery Life
Nearly all-day computing with up to 9 hours unplugged lets you get a full day of work in on a single charge.
Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Get quick, convenient access and secure login with one swipe.
Integrated 720p HD Webcam & Dual Noise-Cancelling Microphones
Enjoy superior web conferencing on your E550, which includes a low-light sensitive 720p HD webcam with wide-angle viewing and face-tracking, dual noise-cancelling microphones with configurations for crystal-clear private and conference mode VOIP meetings, plus, convenient multimedia keys for quick and easy access to microphone, speaker, and camera controls.
Dolby Speakers With Advanced Audio
This suite of audio technologies enables your ThinkPad to deliver a crisp, clear surround sound experience over its built-in stereo speakers. The technology increases audio clarity for VOIP applications, maximizes volume output without distortion, and improves dialogue clarity when watching videos.
Fast Data Transfer
Move data quickly between the E550 and other devices with SuperSpeed USB 3.0, which enables up to 10 times faster file transfer, allowing for lightning-fast copying of large media files, as well as seamless connections between audio- and video-related peripherals.
Lenovo OneLink Technology
Get more from your power cable! OneLink technology is a unique interface that simplifies connectivity through a single cable to the ThinkPad OneLink Dock (ThinkPad OneLink Dock and cable sold separately). The OneLink dock provides dedicated video, USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and audio all while charging your notebook.