JR.com's deal of the day for today is on the Lenovo ThinkPad SL400 14.1-inch notebook PC (model no. 2743-EGU) which was priced at $499, but has seen a $30 price drop to $469.  FREE shipping is included and sales tax applies for residents of New York and New Jersey. 

The Lenovo ThinkPad SL400 notebook computer is designed for a small business, striking a balance between portability and desktop replacement.  A similar computer, the Acer Aspire Timeline 14-inch laptop computer, features a long lasting eight hour battery, 1.3GHz processor, 3GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive all for $572.10 with FREE shipping at Amazon.com.  Get a 17-inch screen, 2.2GHz processor, 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive with the HP G71-340US notebook computer, now $689 with FREE shipping at CaliforniaComputer.com.  Staples.com has the Dell Inspiron 15 notebook computer with a 2.2GHz processor, 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive for $588.48 with FREE shipping. 

The 14.1-inch Lenovo ThinkPad is a lightweight, low-profile laptop that packs a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 160GB SATA hard drive, and 2GB of RAM. It provides both Ethernet and wireless connection capabilities, and a lithium-ion battery that lasts up to 5.7-hours per single charge. It has a maximum screen resolution of 1280 x 800 which is powered by its Graphics Controller Intel GMA X3100. The laptop comes with Windows Vista Business pre-installed and is backed by a three year manufacturer warranty. Dimensions: (W) 13.2” x (D) 9.3” x (H) 1.4”; weight 5.5lbs.