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Posts about the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 (3GB RAM, 250GB HDD)

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Reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad U350 (3GB RAM, 250GB HDD)

  • 7.3

    CNET Review

    August 17, 2009

    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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  • 9.6

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    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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  • No Rating

    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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  • 8.7

    notebookcheck.net

    By Martina Osztovits | September 29, 2009

    Review Summary: A matte display, a UMTS option, maybe a larger battery, a fast connection to peripherals like e-SATA

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  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Loyd Case | August 31, 2009

    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 ...

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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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Lenovo IdeaPad U350 (3GB RAM, 250GB HDD)

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