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    Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Review Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Jerry Jackson, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. Jerry Jackson

    Jerry Jackson Administrator NBR Reviewer

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    The Lenovo IdeaPad U260 is the first ultraportable laptop to feature a 12.5-inch display and is packed with an Intel Core i5 processor. A durable metal body and leather accents add to the premium feel, but is this notebook worth the $1,000 price tag? Keep reading to find out.



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    Jerry Jackson, Feb 10, 2011
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  2. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    Thanks for the review! Pretty much confirmed my suspicions about the U260, though - looks like it'll stay Lenovo's IdeaPad halo model.
     
    MidnightSun, Feb 10, 2011
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    y2kBug Notebook Enthusiast

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    Lenovo, please please pretty PLEASE don't abandon this design!!! A similar model with 14-15" screen and Sandy Bridge CPU will be on the top of my shopping list.
     
    y2kBug, Feb 10, 2011
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  4. coldmack

    coldmack Notebook Virtuoso

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    If this didn't have a lack luster battery life(could have been fixed if the battery wasn't integrated), and it had usb 3.0 or at the very least an sd card slot, I could have been sold on this. But, I do give it high points for having a matte screen that is better than average.
     
    coldmack, Feb 10, 2011
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  5. Ahbeyvuhgehduh

    Ahbeyvuhgehduh Lost in contemplation....

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    Agreed ... my feelings on the machine as well.
     
    Ahbeyvuhgehduh, Feb 10, 2011
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    cknobman Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome design that I would have been totally sold on except for:

    Insanely retarded HDD choice
    Weak battery life

    Now I could live with both of those choices if the laptop cost say somewhere just shy of $800.
     
    cknobman, Feb 11, 2011
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  7. AboutThreeFitty

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    Right now it's $900. Depending on sales I wouldn't be surprised if it was to be lower than $800 with a coupon or sale.
     
    AboutThreeFitty, Feb 11, 2011
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