Lenovo

Product Description

Small on the outside. Big on the inside. The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook— one of the world’s most feature-rich netbooks with Quick Start and OneKey Rescue System. The IdeaPad S10-2 netbook is just over an inch thick with the 6 cell battery and weighs a miniscule 2.65lbs but comes packed with features like VeriFace facial recognition technology, OneKey rescue system and stereo speakers with DolbyHeadphone technology. But the biggest feature of all is the QuickStart button that lets you access your music, pictures, games and the web, even before the Windows loads. So flip open this ultra-small netbook and discover a powerhouse of unique features. Best of all, it's from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad business notebook. Key Features: Quick Start - Get online, Instant Message & email, view photos, listen to music and more… all before loading into Windows; Quick Start means you can do things on your PC without waiting for the operating system to load. OneKey Rescue System - With the touch of a button, you can restore the system and recover valuable data. The OneKey Rescue System also recovers essential system files in the event of corruption, and can be used to initiate a virus scan before entering. Multi-touch touchpad - The multi-touch touchpad allows you to zoom in and out and makes it easier to scroll down lengthy web pages. Legendary Keyboard - 89% full size keyboard, among the largest on a netbook, for comfortable typing. Integrated 1.3 megapixel Camera and Veriface Facial Recognition Software - use your face to login to your PC, favorite websites and secure files. DolbyHeadphone - optimizes audio output for headphones, creating a richer, wider field sound experience.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5397 in Personal Computers
• Color: Black
• Brand: Lenovo
• Model: 2963-46U
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 12.90" w x 9.00" l, 3.52 pounds
• CPU: Pentium 1.3 GHz
• Memory: 4GB SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 320GB
• Graphics: Graphics Media Accelerator 4500
• Processors: 1
• Battery type: Lithium Polymer
• Native resolution: 1366 x 768
• Display size: 13.3

Features

• Processor: SU7300, 1.3 GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo processor with ultra low voltage
• Memory: 4 GB - PC3-8500 1066 MHz DDR3, non parity, dual channel capable, 2 x 204 pin SO DIMM sockets
• 320GB 5400RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
• 13.3" (1366x768) 16:9 LED Display, Intel GMA 4500M Graphics
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Up to 5 Hours of Battery Life

Amazon.com Product Description
The future is now, and you can carry it wherever you go. Thanks to the combination of new Ultra-Low Voltage Core™ 2 Duo processors from Intel® and the latest technologies from Lenovo and Microsoft®, the ultra-thin IdeaPad™ U350 notebook features increased battery life, is just an inch thick and weighs only 3.52lbs, yet it delivers a brilliant Windows® 7 experience. With Windows® 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience certification, the U350 features fast boot and shutdown, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools. Best of all, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad notebooks for business.

IdeaPad™ U350 Notebook Key Features

• Processor: Intel Pentium Low Voltage (1.3GHz)
  
• OS: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
• Display: 13.3-inch high-definition LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
• Hard Drive: 320GB 5400rpm SATA
• Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR3 (8GB maximum)
• Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
• Integrated Communications: Ethernet/802.11n
• Battery: 4-cell Li-Ion. Battery life up to 4 hrs
• System Weight/Dimensions: 3.52 pounds, 12.9 x 9.0 x .7 ~ .98 inches

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Breakthrough Portability

Thin and light design; just 1-inch thick and 3.52 pounds Excellent battery life – up to 4 hours with 4 cell battery Internet on the move with integrated Wi-Fi 4-in-1 card reader and USB2.0 connectors for external storage devices

Breakthrough Entertainment

• 1.3GHz Intel Pentium Low Voltage Processor Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium> 13.3" high-definition LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen Dolby® Sound Room surround sound HD graphics and HDMI output DDR3 memory for smoother application performance

Breakthrough Technology

• Active Protection System™ protects hard drive from shocks Ambient Light Sensor automatically adjusts screen brightness Multi-touch touchpad for easier manipulation of images and web pages OneKey™ Rescue System v7.0 for quick and easy data recovery and antivirus protection VeriFace™ facial recognition technology – a fun way to log in to your PC

A Better Windows® 7 Experience

Windows® 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience provides a faster, richer and easier way to use your PC. Enhanced Experience PCs feature fast boot and shutdown, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools. And Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

Breakthrough Style

Sleek patterned design on the cover, unique palmrest finish, legendary keyboard and just 1-inch thick.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Lots of plastic, but runs well
By M. Tobin
I think this is a good laptop, but decided to return it. I researched lots of laptops in the moderately-priced 13.3-inch screen thin and light category. Ultimately, I was choosing between the Asus UL30A-X5 and the Lenovo. The Lenovo won out by a hair. I already own the 12-inch Asus UL 20A-A1, which I bought for the road and as an upgrade from a 10-inch netbook. I really like the 20A and recommend it. With that solid track record, why did I initially go with the Lenovo?

The biggest reason I went with the Lenovo is that I thought I would like the keyboard a bit more than the Asus. The Asus has a decent keyboard, but I thought the Lenovo, with the IBM lineage, would be superior. The Lenovo keyboard has a slightly more solid feel, but I can't say that everyone would prefer it to the Asus. It's probably just a matter of personal preference. The specifications of the units otherwise were similar. You'll see that a lot of online reviews downgrade the Lenovo for performance, but that was with a different processor, not the 7300.

The Lenovo has a fair amount of fan noise. I don't find it unduly distracting, but prefer the quieter Asus. I also think the Asus is a nicer-looking unit. The Lenovo's exterior is sharp looking, but the interior really exudes cheap plastic. I like the Lenovo's touchpad more than the Asus, which has kind of a funny texture. On the other hand, the Lenovo's "mouse" buttons beneath the touchpad give off an audible cheap plastic noise when you depress them -- something that doesn't occur with the Asus.

The other annoyance with the Lenovo is that it occasionally pops up with an offer to sell you something, and this also occurs during initial setup and installation. It's really tacky, and a big turn-off to me. It's oppressive compared to other computers I've purchased.

The Lenovo is just a tad lighter than the Asus UL30A; about 3.5 pounds versus about 3.7. The Asus screen appears to have more clarity and sharpness than the Lenovo.

Ultimately, I decided the Lenovo has a bit of a cheap feel about it. Combining that with the somewhat loud fan, the somewhat less clear screen than the Asus, and overall what seems like an inferior all-around design, I just wasn't entirely comfortable with the Lenovo. I'll probably go with the Asus. This really is kind of a toss-up, though, as I do think the Lenovo trackpad is superior and the keyboard is arguably superior as well. You really can't go wrong with either laptop. In an ideal world, you'd go to a store and check out both units, but I don't think that's going to be possible for most customers, as I don't believe these units are commonly in retail stores.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Stay away from Lenovo - terrible warranty and customer service
By Gene Golub
I bought Lenovo notebook 6 month ago in JR music - large electronic store in NY with 1 yr. warranty. Then bought 3 yr. extended warranty.
I was surprised to find out later that my warranty status was showing it almost expired.
When I called them, they gave me really hard time updating it. They actually made me to go to the store and recover 6 month old receipt for it even though I was ready to present them.

It took many calls, hours and aggravation.
Meanwhile i find out their warranty does not cover software - completely. If you have wireless or any software problem - you are on your own, can not even call to microsoft or vendors because they do not provide service for OEM software. Too bad.

Next time they gave me a hard time when I called asking to send me red mouse point which fell of from keyboard.
I spoke to 3 levels of representatives - 40 min with each.
First 2 - support guy and his manager were lying about warranty. When I asked both to show where it says in a warranty, they were leading me to the warranty page.
Right before it, they admitted that it does not say in particular in a warranty but they do not have part number or/and it's their policy or insisted they do not cover damage which they both invented.
I was pissed off like hell.
3rd level guy agreed to send it to me. I told him I was researching notebooks and consider Lenovo busn. line as a top product but would never buy it again only because of they service.
He honestly told me that both previous representatives were folowing company policy to reject / reduce claims by any means!!!

Honestly, machine is good but people behind it are not.
You will be calling them for support one way or another and if you want to save yourself aggravation - STAY AWAY!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent Unit - Balance between Netbook and Notebook
By Dilesh Patel
After initially purchasing the Acer Aspire One 8 inch model last year I found that the performance was good for basic web browsing but that was it. Performance, size of screen and small keyboard made me part with the unit after a few months. From then I have been looking for the ideal ultra portable unit thats a balance between a netbook and a notebook. After looking at various models from Acer (the 11.6 inch netbooks), HP- Mini 311 and Lenovo S-12 I decided to go with the Lenovo U-350. The main reason I chose not to go with the other three choices was the lack of powerful processor -- they work mainly on the Intel Atom processor. The HP Mini 311 and Lenovo S-12 both can be bought with Nvidia Ion processors for better graphics performance but the lack of CPU options kept me from choosing those units.

The U-350 comes with a powerful dual core Intel Centrino 2 processsor and 4 gb of RAM. So far I am really impressed with this unit which runs on Windows 7 Premium Home edition. The Startup time is very good and there is know lag in opening applications. This was the problem I had with the Atom powered netbooks they all lagged in performance when you had to open multiple applications. With the U-350 this is not a problem. The graphics performance is also not bad you can stream video without any major lag in frame transition. One thing I would suggest is when you initially configure the unit make sure to delete all the extra software that it ask you to load. Keep the system clean and simple and delete any bloat when you don't need. That's probably my only negative about the unit but easily manageable. The unit itself is very sleek looking at only 3.30 pounds it has a very slim profile and look like a MacBook from the inside. The 13.3 inch screen is very bright and adequate in size compared to a 11.6 to 12 inch screen. Another benefit is the full size keyboard which you don't get in most netbooks. The battery gives about 4.5 hours of charge - a few hours more would be ideal.

All in all for the extra $150 this is a much better investment which can go a long ways compared to the current netbook models on the market. For the price it's a very eye catching Ultra Portable. It even has Veriface software that allows you to login in with a scan of your face.

If your thinking of buying this unit don't hesitate -- it's worth the small premium over a netbook.