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2015-07-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great computer at a good price

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.

Lenovo ThinkPad E550 Specifications

  • Processor

    i3-4005U 1.7GHz
    Number of Cores: 2

  • Cache

    3MB

  • Memory speed

    DDR3L-1600

  • System Bus

    5 GT/s

  • Graphics

    Intel HD 4400, external analog monitor support via VGA DB-15 connector and digital monitor support via HDMI (supporting HDCP to output protected content)

  • Chipset

    Intel SoC (System on Chip) platform

  • Memory

    Slots: 2x DIMM
    Type: 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
    Installed: 4GB (1x4 GB)
    Capacity: 16GB

  • Display: Type

    Widescreen

  • Display: Size

    15.6"

  • Display: Aspect Ratio

    16:9

  • Display: Finish

    Antiglare

  • Display: Native Resolution

    1366 x 768

  • Display: Brightness

    200cd/m2

  • Storage Drive

    500GB HDD, 7200 rpm
    SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide

  • Optical Drive

    SuperMulti DVD Burner / 9.0mm high, removable

  • Ethernet

    1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

  • Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter

  • WLAN

    Intel Wireless-AC 3160, 1x1, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, M.2 Card

  • Multicard Reader

    4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)

  • Ports

    2x USB 3.0 (one Always On), 1x USB 2.0, Ethernet (RJ-45), external monitor (VGA DB-15, HDMI), Lenovo OneLink connector

  • Camera

    HD720p resolution, fixed focus

  • Audio support

    HD Audio, Conexant CX20751 codec, Dolby Advanced Audio v4 / JBL speakers, 2W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio / microphone jack

  • Keyboard

    6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad

  • Pointing Device

    TrackPoint pointing device and multi-touch with 3+2 buttons click pad

  • Security

    Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole

  • Security chip

    Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant

  • Fingerprint reader

    Fingerprint reader on the keyboard bezel, swipe sensor

  • Battery type

    Li-Ion 6-cell (48Wh)

  • Battery life

    6-cell (48Wh): Up to 9.0 hr

  • AC adapter

    45-watt AC adapter

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

  • Environment

    EPEAT Gold; ENERGY STAR; RoHS-compliant

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    14.84 x 10.08 x 1.06" / 37.69 x 25.60 x 2.69cm

  • Weight

    5.21lbs / 2.36kg

  • UPC Code

    888965841902

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About Lenovo ThinkPad E550

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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.

What's in the box:

  • Lenovo ThinkPad E550 15.6" Notebook Computer
  • Lithium Ion Battery
  • 45W AC Adapter
  • Windows 8.1 License
  • Lenovo 1 Year Depot Limited Warranty