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Lenovo IdeaPad U300S
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Engadget Review
On tap here: fast performance, a tasteful design and the best keyboard / trackpad we've yet seen on an Ultrabook. It's too bad, then, that at this price it's missing key features like a memory card slot, higher-res display and backlit keyboard.
Dana WollmanNovember 13, 2011
Pros
- Tasteful design, well-madeComfortable keyboard, smooth trackpadInsanely fast boot time, runs cool
Cons
- No SD slotNo backlit keyboardLow-res display
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300S
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- 78AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE5 ReviewsPC Mag80Lenovo IdeaPad U300sLenovo's entry into the ultrabook arena, is as well-engineered as you'd expect, but it's not a knockout blow to its competitors.PC World80Lenovo IdeaPad U300s: Light, LuxuriousIt's also the Ultrabook that many in our labs gravitated toward due to its luxuriously minimalist styling and superior input ergonomics. At least they did until they heard it cost $1595, a price tag that reflects the expense of the U300s's large (256GB) solid-state drive, or SSD.Engadget80Lenovo IdeaPad U300s reviewAt...$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 display, backlit keyboard or memory card slot.Laptop Magazine70Lenovo IdeaPad U300s ReviewThe Lenovo IdeaPad U300s gets many things right, but not enough to beat the 13-inch MacBook Air. While it may not be as flashy, we like this Ultrabook's solid aluminum design, excellent performance, and nearly 7 hours of battery life.CNET80Lenovo IdeaPad U300sLenovo's stylish U300s Ultrabook is one of the best-looking Windows laptops we've seen and matches Apple's MacBook Air nearly spec for spec.
- 90AVERAGE USER SCORE3 ReviewsEngadget Reader90December 12, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 21, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Lenovo U300s is a great Ultrabook that while lacking an SD card slot and backlit keyboard makes up for it with sturdy built quality, fast speeds, HDMI out, a water resistant keyboard, LoJack and more.Engadget Reader90December 6, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
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Key Specs
TYPE
Ultraportable
SCREEN SIZE
13.322
SCREEN RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
BUNDLED OS
Windows
CPU FAMILY
Core i5
PROCESSOR SPEED
1.619
SYSTEM RAM
41
VIDEO OUTPUTS
HDMI
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 820
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