Got my U150 today :)

and I must say, I LOVE it! The build quality is excellent, very solid, and it's fast. The viewing angles are pretty limited, but the screen is bright. So far it runs very cool, but the fan can be a little annoying.
So far I'm loving my ideapad!

 

Congratulations! Could you post some pictures?

 

Specs?

 

Sorry, I've been busy with my new computer. The specs: Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.3GHz), 4GB DDR3 RAM, 320GB HDD, Intel 5100 bgn, bluetooth 2.1, all the other specs are the same as the SU2300 version.
I probably wont have time to post some pics for awhile, but I'll try.
Zaz, I have a question or two from you. I've noticed some strange behavior on mine. Some times when I reboot, the fan shuts off, but makes a loud clank sound, like the fan is running fast then comes to a screeching halt, then powers back up as the computer restarts. Do you have that? I've never ever had that issue on any computer I've ever had and it has me a little concerned.
Secondly, I noticed my display flickers when changing backgrounds. Kind of hard to explain but, the only other time I've ever seen that is when a graphics card is running in software mode. Like it slowly changes from one scene to another. I've noticed this not only in win7, but vista, during startup, the BIOS, etc. I've tried different drivers, so it's definitely not that.
After I finish downloading some updates I'm going to try 3dmark06, and see if the performance is as expected. I'm concerned about the graphics chip though, if it could be faulty.
Does anyone have any thoughts?

 

Get it replaced.

 

Ugh, I don't know. I'm going to hang onto it for a few days and see what happens. ZaZ, whenever you reboot your U150, does the fan ever suddenly stop, then restart as the system powers up?

 

I did not notice it. Are you talking about how the fan powers on when starting/rebooting? A lot of PCs/Notebooks do it.

 

No, I mean when I reboot the computer, not cold start, the fan shuts off immediately and some times make a clunk sound. The best way I can describe it is, the fan is running fast, then when the computer restarts, the fan shuts off immediately, then restarts as the computer powers back up. I've never experienced that before in any system I've ever had. It's like the fan is suddenly halting, spinning at say 3000 rpm, then in an instant, 0 rpm (it doesn't slowly spin down when power is cut off ,it just stops moving in an instant), then turns back on. It just doesn't seem quite normal to me, but it doesn't happen every time, just half the time.

 

It should wind down or wind up smoothly and not clunk down as you mentioned. Maybe you should bring it down to the service center to check for a bad fan...

 

It sure is a bad fan mate. A fan cannot clunk from time to time when the laptop restarts. Normally, it should either retain its current speed or shut down and restart. You should definitely seek a replacement. good luck.

 

Ok, I'll give Lenovo a call. Thanks for your input everyone.

 

Ok well, I just got an RMA, and the rep said I can only get a full refund, then I'd have to place another order, no exchanges.

 

Sounds like it's time to open it up and poke around before sending it back in

 

Nah, I don't want to risk damaging anything before sending it back. The rep said they have to do a "quality check" before issuing my refund.
I really hate to send it back, I love this notebook. Guess I'll be ordering another one, or maybe an X201 when it gets released.

 

Sorry to hear that. You were an inspiration to us all when your notebook was actually shipped to you

 

Hehe, well maybe I'll have as much luck with my next order.

 

Not too worry cause Im sure you will have better luck next time around!

 

Since the chinese holiday is over?