One Sexy Notebook – Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Review
One Sexy Notebook – Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Review
It’s not often you can call a notebook “sexy”, and never one by Lenovo, but it’s an adequate description of the IdeaPad U260. The U260 is the thinnest and lightest Windows notebook I have used, and the bronze casing looks and feels nice. Lenovo has taken pains to make the U260 easy to grab and go, and in the few weeks I have been using it I find it’s the notebook that gets the most mobile usage in my work.
Hardware
The case is available in two colors, clementine orange and mocha brown. Both colors look stylish and professional, and complement the magnesium alloy casing. The 12.5-inch display is an unusual size for a notebook, and keeps the profile of the U260 very low. The multitouch trackpad has a glass coating that makes using it a tactile delight.
Specifications:
- CPU: Intel Corei5-470UM; 1.33 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB DDR3
- HDD: 320 GB; 5400 rpm
- Display/Graphics: 12.5-inch (1366×768) anti-glare; Intel HD Graphics; VGA webcam
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (b/g/n); Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Ports: 2-USB; HDMI; Ethernet; VGA; 3.5 mm audio combo in/out
- OS: Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
- Battery: Li-Polymer; 4-cell (integrated into case)
- Dimensions: 12.5×8.0 x0.7 inches. Weight: 3 lbs.
Using the U260
Working with the U260 is simply a delight, it feels great in the hand and the light weight make it the notebook to grab for quick sessions. It has good horsepower under the hood and handles all typical tasks with ease. Video playback is quite good, and the display is usable in bright sunlight. The viewing angles are decent, too.
The keyboard on the U260 is a typically goodLenovo keyboard, although the right shift key is smaller than the one on the left. Lenovo has employed unique technology in the keyboard, as it is spill resistant and “breathes”. Air enters the case through the keyboard to keep the thin components with air circulation for good cooling. The U260 doesn’t run hot as a result, even being so thin.
The multitouch trackpad has a glass coating that makes it easy to use, with the fingers gliding smoothly over the surface. The two mouse buttons beneath the trackpad are well-placed and work solidly. There is no hardware button to turn the trackpad off for those who prefer to use an external mouse.
Lenovo has included its face recognition software for logging into the U260 via the webcam. There is an assortment of crapware such as Norton software that is a pain to remove if it’s not wanted. There is also a strange Smiley dock that runs at startup by default that doesn’t add much value and will likely be removed by most users.
The Achilles heel of the IdeaPad U260 is the battery life, as the Li-Polymer battery is sealed in the unit to keep the size down. The 4-cell battery is providing 3.5-4 hours of real-world usage, and less for intensive tasks such as streaming video. This relegates the U260 for usage around the house or quick outings, but road warriors will not be pleased. Lenovo has included one of the smallest power adapters with the U260 that I’ve seen with full notebooks, no doubt a concession to the need to carry it even for day outings.
Summary
The Lenovo IdeaPad U260 is a good solution for those who don’t require long work sessions away from a power outlet. The notebook is attractive and enjoyable to use, while able to handle tasks that will give netbooks a hard time. The stylish U260 is currently available from Lenovo configured as reviewed for $899.
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