Posts about the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 (3GB RAM, 250GB HDD)
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Reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 (3GB RAM, 250GB HDD)
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CNET Review
The Good: Very stylish design, loud speakers, lightweight and affordable.
The Bad: Underpowered ULV processor, mediocre battery life.
The Bottom Line: If you're searching for a great-looking thin-and-light laptop at a good price, the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 bridges the gap between personal and professional and is worth checking out. But its design is more successful than its horsepower.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
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itreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: There are some crucial disappointments, the most important being the lack of an optical drive, but if you can live without that and want something a bit more powerful than a netbook, then the IdeaPad U350 could be worth a look.
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notebookcheck.net
Review Summary: A matte display, a UMTS option, maybe a larger battery, a fast connection to peripherals like e-SATA
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: In the end, the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 offers a fairly standard feature set with average performance, but it's all built into a nicely integrated, slick-feeling package that makes it a real joy to use as an adjunct to an office desktop. Just don't expect ...
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 29632HU
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Ambient light sensor, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 12.9 in
- Depth 9 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 3.5 lbs
- Color Black with square weave texture
- Localization English
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.), Budget
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium SU2700 / 1.3 GHz
- Core voltage technology Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GS40 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPA Energy Star
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type None
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 4 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features HDCP, Glossy, LED-backlit, VibrantView
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500M Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec CX20582
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Sound Room, High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Features Multi-touch technology
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio / video - HDMI, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 4-cell Lithium polymer
- Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
- Mfr estimated battery life 5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software Adobe Reader, Easy Capture, Lenovo VeriFace, Lenovo ReadyComm, Windows Live Toolbar, Lenovo OneKey Recovery, Lenovo Energy Management, Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Pick-up and return
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5
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