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Lenovo IdeaPad U350

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad U350
Lenovo IdeaPad U350 (IdeaPad U Series)
Processor
Intel Pentium SU2700 1 x 1.3 GHz, Penryn
Graphics adapter
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD - 128 MB VRAM, Core: 475 MHz, igdumdx32 7.15.10.1752 / Vista
Memory
3 GB 
, Slot1: 1024MB, Slot2: 2048MB both PC3-8500F (533MHz) DDR3
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel GS45
Storage
WDC Scorpio Blue WD2500BEVT-22ZCT, 250 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Intel 82801IB ICH9 HD Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Kopfhörer, Mikrofon, Card Reader: 4-in-1: MMC, MS, MS PRO, SD, Kensington Lock
Networking
Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000MBit/s), Broadcom 802.11 b/g (b/g/), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 24.9 x 328 x 228 ( = 0.98 x 12.91 x 8.98 in)
Battery
41 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1.3 MP
Additional features
Printed manual, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.62 kg ( = 57.14 oz / 3.57 pounds), Power Supply: 390 g ( = 13.76 oz / 0.86 pounds)
Price
600 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.5% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: 70%, performance: 56%, features: 56%, display: 55% mobility: 66%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 92%

Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad U350

87% Review Lenovo Ideapad U350 Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Cheap Subnetbook? With the Ideapads, Lenovo wants to appeal to the price oriented consumer. With an energy-saving processor, integrated graphics card and three gigabytes of RAM, the light and slender U350 should be primed for ultra-mobile use with sufficient performance and a long battery life. Details about the pros and cons of this subnotebook are to be found in our extensive review.
70% LENOVO IDEAPAD U350 M22E2GE U2700
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 50% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 40% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 70%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SU2700: Entry level Single Core CPU with less power saving states as the Core line and because of the slow clock rate (1.3 GHz) not very fast. Directly soldered to the mainboard and therefore for thin and light laptops (CULV class). » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


78.5%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2009-09-28 (Update: 2012-05-26)