This item is currently out of stock and it may or may not be restocked. Out of Stock. Add To Wish List. Are you an E-Blast Insider? Intel Core 2 Duo L 1. Verified Owner. Did you? Yes No. Kit C. Did you find this review helpful? Still, we applaud Lenovo for giving users the freedom to choose between longer battery life or maximum portability.
And the IdeaPad U's power brick offers some small consolation; almost identical in size and thickness to the fourth-generation iPod, it won't take up too much room in your bag. Lenovo includes an industry-standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty with the system, with affordable upgrades for up to three years of coverage.
We do wish the consumer-focused IdeaPad line included some variation of the company's suite of support and configuration tools called ThinkVantage on ThinkPads and Lenovo Care on the Lenovo line. However, the company's support Web site is above average, providing easy access to features such as an online knowledge base and driver downloads. Support is also accessible through a toll-free phone line and an online chat tool. Find out more about how we test laptops.
May 8, a. The Good Gorgeous design; lightweight, yet solid construction; sharp screen resolution; comfortable keyboard; ships with two batteries. Lacks a built-in optical drive; glossy screen finish sometimes produces annoying reflections; piano finish on keyboard is prone to smudges; fixed configuration can't be customized; no WWAN option. The Despite a few minor nitpicks, we recommend the IdeaPad U to those who want a lightweight, eye-catching laptop for frequent travel.
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Toshiba Portege RS DVD battery drain test in minutes Longer bars indicate better performance. Lenovo IdeaPad U 7-cell Lenovo includes a microfiber cloth for wiping down the system, but we don't see road warriors remembering to tote this accessory. Click to enlarge Measuring Travel weight is remarkably light with the system's small power brick; the charger, which measures 4.
Or you can opt for the four-cell battery, which shaves 0. Click to enlarge Such diminutive dimensions do result in a few forgivable sacrifices. For its size, the keyboard is spacious and comfortable. However, the glossy keys initially felt slippery and take some getting used to. Atypical of Lenovo ThinkPad keyboards, the layout was flat, and requires a slight learning curve, even for touch-typists.
Likewise, the touchpad is slippery but has enough room for two fingers, and the mouse buttons provided sufficient tactile feedback. We had no problem connecting a Bluetooth mouse for a long working stint. Located above the right-hand side of the keyboard is a strip of hidden touch-sensitive controls that are illuminated only when you slide the area with a finger. Four reddish-orange LED controls intertwined with the Tendril pattern appear for the Dolby control, two user-defined shortcut buttons, and volume control.
We programmed both of the user-defined buttons, one to launch Firefox and the other to launch Microsoft Word. The buttons, including the volume toggle, were extremely responsive. Laptop Mag. Home Reviews. Our Verdict. Against External optical drive Glossy design picks up smudges quickly Keyboard a bit slippery Weak speakers. Laptop Mag Verdict. Cons - External optical drive - Glossy design picks up smudges quickly - Keyboard a bit slippery - Weak speakers.
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