The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is one of the strongest built netbooks in the industry. While the computer is not as small as some netbooks, the additional size allows it to be used for so much more than it typically is known for.
Unlike many of the netbooks, this IdeaPad comes with a dual core processor! Finally, a netbook that contains some type of power under the hood. However, do not get your hopes up about winning any processor races. Sure, the processor preforms decent enough for you to be able to browse pictures, process word documents and surf through a few pages on the internet at the same time, but it will not make up for a full sized desktop.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 59-014845 U110 Series 11.1" Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) Black List Price: $1,899.00  |
Description
Express yourself by choosing an ultrasleek notebook with a distinct sense of style. The aluminum-alloy top cover on the IdeaPad U110 features a unique, etched surface that gives it a one-of-a-kind look and feel. Available in shiny black, like formal evening attire color. Other expressive design features on the IdeaPad U110 include: ¿ An innovative Frameless Screen that extends to the very edges of the top cover, like an edgeless swimming pool. 'Hidden', touch-sensitive buttons across the top of the keyboard, including user-defined keys for multimedia. A dynamic, angled shape, clamshell-style cover and special 'kink' hinge that puts the display in ideal ergonomic position. Protect yourself with built-in solutions and software that give Lenovo customers that special peac of mind. Veriface face recognition software that helps control access to your notebook by recognizing when you are sitting at the keyboard, even recording the faces of others who try to access your system. The active protection system, which continuously monitors movement of the notebook and stops the hard drive to help protect against damage when a fall or similar event is detected. Battery management software that lets you temporarily adjust system performance in critical situations when you need more time unplugged.
Features
- Core-2 Duo L7500 Processor
- 3072M Memory
- 120GB Hard Drive
- 1.3MP Webcam
One of the downsides of the IdeaPad U110 is that it comes standard with Windows Vista. This operating system is the killer of netbooks as so many different programs are loaded on top of it, and then the operating system itself has to run. This makes for much slower speeds than if you were using a larger laptop or desktop.
An amazing thing about the IdeaPad U110 is that it has a stellar backlit LCD screen. This is something that you will not normally see in many laptops, let alone netbooks! Sadly, the U110 has a little bit of a problem with the keyboard. It simply does not have a good enough keyboard for people who are going to use it all the time to type. You want to be sure your hands hit the right key, and the U110 simply does not allow you to do this.
However, one of the nicer things about the IdeaPad U110 is that its trackpad actually works pretty well. Many netbooks have a low quality trackpad because they are trying to cut costs and make it a good computer. Luckily Lenovo kept a high quality trackpad in this machine. You will be able to move your mouse all over the screen and feel comfortable doing so.
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The IdeaPad U110 is pretty good on battery and heat power. It is not a "laptop", but a netbook that is meant to be set on some type of surface. It does get warm, just not as much as some of the other computers on the market. You also will be able to get around one hour on the battery with heavy use and 3 hours if you are simply using it for something easy.
If you want a computer that is extremely portable and is easy to use, choose the Lenovo IdeaPad U110. While it is not built to be a desktop replacement it is still one of the best netbooks on the market, despite the high sticker price of $1,800.