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Lenovo IdeaPad U300S - Intel Core i7

Based on 12 reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

5
Bad:

1

Pros

Great looks; keyboard works a treat; provides all the benefits of an ultrabook.
Thin and light, even by ultrabook standards, Strong Core i7 performance, Bump-resistant SSD, Long battery life, Aluminum chassis, Surprising audio fidelity
Good keyboard, Excellent performance, Sleek design.
First-class design, Excellent keyboard, WiDi.
Solid construction, solid performance, solid feature set. Keyboard is as good as it gets on an ultrabook. OneKey rescue button to restore/rebuild the laptop is a neat idea — but do we really need a standalone, physical button on the side for this? I
Velvety looks and feel, Great keyboard and touchpad for an ultrabook.
Attractive metal design, Good webcam, Boots fast, Runs cool
Slim, light and robust form factor, Interesting design, Superb battery life

Cons

Too much flexibility on the screen's hinges; battery life could have been better; next time add an SD card slot.
Too expensive, No memory-card slot, Port selection is only basic
Flexible chassis, No media card reader.
No memory-card slot or Ethernet port, Sealed battery, Premium price.
What’s up with the backlighting? Minimal port selection, with USB ports on opposite sides of the machine. Weak clickpad.
No Etherent or SDHC card slot, A little pricey for its performance level.
Relatively low resolution, Limited viewing angles, No SD card slot, Keyboard not backlit
Sharp edges

By RegHardware on April 30, 2012

Once you've tried the IdeaPad U300s, you won't want to use any other computer... says one of Lenovo's Beijing-based engineers as part of the slick advertising for this smart Ultrabook. I don't happen to agree - well, I'd be nuts if I...

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By TechSmart.co.za on April 16, 2012

The IdeaPad U300s is the first ultrabook offering from the world’s second largest PC manufacturer. Does it crack a TechSmart nod? In short, yes. We are particularly fond of the Lenovo’s design, with its sleek brushed aluminium shell hiding a...

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By Computer Shopper on January 31, 2012

The U300s delivers on the ultrabook promise of a take-anywhere laptop that doesn't compromise speed or battery life. But the Core i7 CPU and 256GB SSD in our test unit drives up the price too far for most users....

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By Notebook Review on January 03, 2012

The IdeaPad U300s is a solid entry into the Ultrabook market; it's mostly successful but stumbles in a few noticeable areas. While I like the design, the chassis is too easy to flex, which leads to some concerns about long-term reliability. The...

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By PC Mag on November 29, 2011

The Lenovo IdeaPad U300s, Lenovo's entry into the ultrabook arena, is as well-engineered as you'd expect, but it's not a knockout blow to its competitors. ...

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By Wired on November 16, 2011

Maybe it’s a cliché that big things come in small packages, but with its IdeaPad U300s, Lenovo proves there’s truth in them there words.The latest entry into the increasingly crowded ultrabook market, Lenovo takes the high (end) road,...

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By PCWorld on November 15, 2011

The U300s ameliorates its high price and slightly slow performance with a classy and very usable design. Images (click to enlarge) Lenovo IdeaPad U300s: Light, Luxurious Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Review, by Jon L. Jacobi November 15, 2011 If there's...

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By Engadget on November 13, 2011

At its current price ($1,095 and up), the IdeaPad U300s isn't the best value, but it is one of the better Ultrabooks we've seen. People comparing this side-by-side against other skinny laptops will note that it doesn't have a high-res...

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By LaptopMag on November 04, 2011

Lenovo has officially entered the Ultrabook race with its IdeaPad U300s, a 13-inch all-aluminum system that weighs just 3 pounds. Starting at $1,095 ($1,495 as configured), the U300s packs an SSD and a fast Core i7 processor, which means you get a...

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By eTech Reviews on October 31, 2011

Lenovo IdeaPad U300S is a coolest looking, sleekest laptop that offers large solid state drive, USB 3.0, one piece aluminium shell, 8 hours of battery life, 10.5 second boot time, glass touchpad, cool, breathable keyboard and 50 percent battery charge...

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