Lenovo IdeaPad U110 (red)
Manufacturer: Lenovo Part number: 23042AU
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- The 11.1-inch Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is the most beautiful laptop we've seen in years, and behind those good looks is a well-appointed, fairly priced ultraportable. Despite a few minor nitpicks, we recommend the IdeaPad U110 to those who want a lightweight, eye-catching laptop for frequent travel.
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CNET editors' review
Lenovo IdeaPad U110 (red)
price range: $1,449.00
- Reviewed by: Michelle Thatcher
- Edited by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 05/08/2008
- Released on: 04/28/2008
The good: Gorgeous design; lightweight, yet solid construction; sharp screen resolution; comfortable keyboard; ships with two batteries.
The bad: Lacks a built-in optical drive; glossy screen finish sometimes produces annoying reflections; piano finish on keyboard is prone to smudges; fixed configuration can't be customized; no WWAN option.
The bottom line: The 11.1-inch Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is the most beautiful laptop we've seen in years, and behind those good looks is a well-appointed, fairly priced ultraportable. Despite a few minor nitpicks, we recommend the IdeaPad U110 to those who want a lightweight, eye-catching laptop for frequent travel.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 looks more like an object of art than a piece of consumer electronics. The tendril pattern etched into its aluminum lid (available in black or red) and the patterned vents on its base both bring to mind an illuminated manuscript or a fine textile. But a laptop it is, and for its $1,899 price tag, the IdeaPad U110 is a pretty good ultraportable. Despite its compact size, the IdeaPad U110's screen and keyboard are comfortable to use for long stretches. Its case is stocked with current-generation components and a decent set of features--though media fanatics should note that its DVD burner is an external drive. The fastidious should also note that the very shine that makes the laptop so appealing is easily dulled by fingerprints. Despite these imperfections, the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 offers a combination of price, features, and performance that's competitive with such ultraportables as the Toshiba Portege R500 and the Sony VAIO TZ150, inside a package of unparalleled beauty.
| Price | $1,899 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 |
| Memory | 2GB of 667MHz |
| Hard drive | 120GB at 4,200rpm |
| Chipset | Intel 965GM Express |
| 2.9 / 3.6 pounds with 7-cell battery | Intel GMA X3100 (integrated) |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Dimensions (WDH) | 10.8x7.7x0.72 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 11.1 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 2.4 / 3.1 pounds with 4-cell battery |
| Category | ultraportable |
The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is imperceptibly smaller than one of our favorite 11.1-inch ultraportables, the Sony VAIO TZ150. It gives up 2 inches in screen size to the 13.3-inch MacBook Air, but the U110 weighs a full pound less (when using its four-cell battery). Toshiba's Portege R500, on the other hand, weighs less--just 1.7 pounds--and gives you an extra inch with its 12-inch screen. Aside from its diminutive size and stunning design, the IdeaPad U110 is remarkable in its sturdy construction, thanks to an aluminum cover and magnesium-aluminum case.
The sturdy construction seems to owe something to Lenovo's business-focused ThinkPad line. But the IdeaPad U110 is considerably different from the company's other flagship ultraportable, the $2,476 ThinkPad X300. The latter maintains the familiar ThinkPad DNA--rectangular black case, great keyboard, and such corporate-friendly features as WWAN and a Trusted Platform Module--while still allowing for innovation in design and cutting-edge components. The IdeaPad U110, on the other hand, is focused on the consumer market, and as such gives Lenovo more freedom to experiment with design while still incorporating new technologies. Speaking more concretely, the 11.1-inch, 2.4-pound IdeaPad U110 is considerably smaller than the 13.3-inch, 3.4-pound ThinkPad X300.
The entire keyboard deck on the IdeaPad U110--including the keyboard, touch pad, mouse buttons, and quick-launch keys--is one flush surface, all in a glossy piano finish. At first the flatness of the keys, and the lack of space between them, had us worried about typing comfort. But closer inspection revealed that the keys have a slightly concave surface, and while the keyboard did feel noticeably less than full-size, typing was remarkably comfortable and error-free. Part of the reason: Lenovo extended the keyboard quite nearly to the edges of the system, similar to the HP 2133 Mini-Note, to accommodate larger keys than would ordinarily be found on such a compact laptop. Unfortunately a concession had to be made when it came to the touch pad; the IdeaPad U110's narrow depth means the touch pad sits uncomfortably low on the keyboard deck, and its mouse buttons are part of the laptop's front edge. We were able to complete a day's work with this setup, but would likely want to pack a travel mouse for better ergonomics on lengthy trips. Also, the meticulous among us might be put off by the shiny interior, which easily picks up fingerprints. (Lenovo does include a chamois cloth to help you keep the IdeaPad U110 looking sharp.)
Above the keyboard you'll find another stunning aesthetic touch: a row of glowing orange launch buttons, framed with a curling ivy design evocative of the IdeaPad U110's etched lid. The keys, which include a button to launch an audio manager as well as two keys that launch programs of your choice, appear only when you run your finger across the black panel above the keyboard. To the right of these "hidden" keys sit light-touch volume controls (mute, volume up and down) that are always illuminated. On the far left side are the power button and the Novo button, which provides quick system recovery should you lose the battle against a computer virus; during times of peace the Novo button toggles among different power settings to help you manage battery life.
We like the IdeaPad U110's display, which measures just 11.1 inches diagonal but features a sharp 1,366x768 native resolution. The result is a screen that has plenty of room for Web browsing, e-mail, and office applications, though we did find ourselves squinting as the day wore on. Some of the discomfort that comes with working on a small laptop is mitigated by the fact that the IdeaPad U110's lid is slightly angled, so there's a little extra distance between the screen and the keyboard. This setup is adequate for working on the road, but if the IdeaPad U110 is your primary computer you'll likely want to hook it up to an external monitor when you're at your home base.
The display itself is what Lenovo calls a "frameless screen," meaning the screen surface is flush with the edges of the lid. The designation is a bit inaccurate, because there is still a black bezel around the screen; nevertheless, the flush surface mirrors that of the keyboard deck and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal. Our only real complaint lies in the screen's highly reflective finish, which proved particularly distracting when we were working close to a window. Above the screen sits a 1.3-megapixel Webcam, which works with the included VeriFace face-recognition software to let you use your mug to log into Windows.
| Lenovo IdeaPad U110 | Average for ultraportable category | |
| Video | VGA-out, Webcam | VGA-out |
| Audio | Stereo speakers with Dolby Virtual Surround, headphone/microphone jacks | Headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 3 USB 2.0, mini FireWire, multiformat memory card reader | 2 USB 2.0, mini FireWire, multiformat memory card reader |
| Expansion | ExpressCard/34 | PC Card or ExpressCard slot |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11 a/g, Bluetooth | Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN |
| Optical drive | External DVD burner | None, or DVD burner |
With a laptop this small, there are inevitably concessions to be made when it comes to ports and connections. Fortunately, the IdeaPad U110 squeezes in a healthy selection that includes three USB ports and an ExpressCard slot. The latter will be particularly useful to those who need mobile broadband, because Lenovo currently does not offer a built-in WWAN option with the IdeaPad U110. (The option is available on the company's business-oriented ThinkPad line.) More of a concern to some users will be the laptop's lack of a built-in optical drive. Every IdeaPad U110 does ship with a relatively lightweight external DVD burner, but those who want to travel light will have to do without the capability to read discs on the run.
Inside the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 you'll find a low-voltage 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 CPU. Use of a low-voltage processor, designed to reduce heat output in small cases, often results in sluggish performance. But the IdeaPad U110 ran faster than Lenovo's recent business ultraportable, the ThinkPad X300, on some portions of CNET Labs' performance benchmarks, most likely due to its processor's faster clock speed. Neither Windows system could keep up with the Apple MacBook Air when it came to our Multimedia multitasking test; because this test uses a handful of Apple applications, the MacBook Air reaped some benefits from running OS X. However, the gap narrowed when it came to our Photoshop and iTunes tests, and we can say anecdotally that during our use the IdeaPad U110 juggled Web surfing, document typing, and music streaming without hiccups.
It's worth mentioning that the IdeaPad U110 is currently available in only one fixed configuration, which simplifies the shopping process but also prevents users from customizing their system with higher-end components, such as a solid-state hard drive (as found in the MacBook Air and the Toshiba Portege R500).
When it comes to battery life, the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is both disappointing and satisfying. That's because Lenovo ships two batteries with every IdeaPad U110: a four-cell battery that lasted 1 hour, 27 minutes on our drain test, and a seven-cell battery that lasted nearly 3 hours. (Our drain test is particularly taxing, so you can expect more life from typical Windows use. In fact, we were able to squeeze about four hours out of the extended battery during our use.) The lightweight, four-cell battery sits flush with the IdeaPad U110's case, while the seven-cell battery (which is, realistically, the primary battery) adds some bulk--and a half-pound of weight--to the back of the laptop. Still, we applaud Lenovo for giving users the freedom to choose between longer battery life or maximum portability. And the IdeaPad U110's power brick offers some small consolation; almost identical in size and thickness to the fourth-generation iPod, it won't take up too much room in your bag.
Lenovo includes an industry-standard one-year parts-and-labor warranty with the system, with affordable upgrades for up to three years of coverage. We do wish the consumer-focused IdeaPad line included some variation of the company's suite of support and configuration tools (called ThinkVantage on ThinkPads and Lenovo Care on the Lenovo 3000 line). However, the company's support Web site is above average, providing easy access to features such as an online knowledge base and driver downloads. Support is also accessible through a 24-7 toll-free phone line and an online chat tool.
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System configurations:
Lenovo IdeaPad U110
Windows Vista Home Premium; 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7500; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 120GB Toshiba 4200rpm
Lenovo ThinkPad X300
Windows XP Professional SP2; 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7100; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 384MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 64GB Samsung Solid State Drive
Apple MacBook Air
OS X 10.5.1 Leopard; Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6GHz; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 144MB Intel GMA X3100; 80GB Samsung 4,200rpm
HP 2133 Mini-Note
Windows Vista Business Edition; 1.6GHz VIA C7-M Ultra Low Voltage; 2048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 256MB VIA/SG3 UniChrome Pro II IGP; 120GB Seagate 7,200rpm
Toshiba Portege R500
Windows XP Professional SP2; 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage U7600; 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz; 224MB Mobile Intel 945GM Express; 64GB Samsung Solid State Drive
User reviews
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Good, but still leaves some users out in the rain.
by chronoex on May 9, 2008
Pros: Thin, light, sexy; Bright, clear, high-resolution display; 3 USB Ports and and ExpressCard slot; Small power brick.
Cons: Shiny keyboard not one of Lenovo's better ideas; Underpowered CPU; Pretty pricey; External Optical Drive.
Summary: With the IdeaPad U110, Lenovo does make some strides forwards towards the creation of an ultraportable that's usable for the population at large, but the hardware that's been ...
Summary: With the IdeaPad U110, Lenovo does make some strides forwards towards the creation of an ultraportable that's usable for the population at large, but the hardware that's been sacrificed still keeps some users out in the rain.
This in indeed an ultraportable notebook. It's really quite small and sleek, and easily slips into a bag to go virtually wherever you need it to. But when you pull it out of that bag for some actual use, what is it that you get? For some internet browsing or document work on the go, you get quite a bit. Lenovo's provided a good screen with plenty of real estate, so your apps aren't going to feel cramped. You've got some degree of expandability, if you need it, in the form of three USB ports and an ExpressCard slot. And you've got a head-turning, genuinely sexy machine, all in a truly portable package.
But you don't have much else, is the problem. With it's provided extended-life battery, one would think that this would be the optimum machine for some movie watching on a trip. Alas, however, the removal of the optical drive kills this potential for all but those willing to lug around the external drive. But...if you're really willing to pay almost $2000 for the sleekness that comes along with this notebook, it's also pretty easy to bet that you're probably not willing to carry around the unsightly DVD add-on.
A gaming machine this is not as well, the Intel Integrated Graphics have pretty much decided that for you. Plus, the lack of an optical drive completely locks you out from that possibility.
The Lenovo Ideapad U110 has made strides over some of the design flaws that came with the Macbook Air, but it still has not found the sweet spot between form and function thats going to gain the ultraportable market real attention.7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Bright, but grainy screen. Much faster with XP.
Pros: Higher resolution provides more real-estate than most laptops this size.
Sleek, Slim, Lightweight,
Super Bright Screen.
Good Battery Life.
Most importantly, the wife likes it.
Fast with XP ProCons: Audio is difficult to hear.
Slow out of the box. (With Vista Home Premium)
Had Severe issues with (Vista Ultimate)
Keyboard not so great for touch typistsSummary: Before I bought the U110, I first bought the Lenovo X60 because of the great reviews. The X60 was blazingly fast for doing enterprise development work, but heat coming off ...
Summary: Before I bought the U110, I first bought the Lenovo X60 because of the great reviews. The X60 was blazingly fast for doing enterprise development work, but heat coming off of the palmrest was so hot, it was annoying to type on and the max resolution of 1080 made it difficult to work with visual studio and sql server simultaneously.
Out of the box, with vista, the U110 was slow compared to the X60. Boot time took 60%-70% longer than the X60. The veriface login was also slow. I needed IIS, so I upgraded the U110 to Vista Ultimate. After installing lenovo's vista drivers on ultimate vista, I would get the blue screen of death followed by the OS rebooting. This lead to an infiniate reboot loop.
I used the "one button" restore feature, which restored the laptop back to factory specs. In about an hour everything was back to the way i first received the laptop. If you decide to install another OS over your existing OS, just be sure to leave the EISA Utilities partition intact and you'll be able to use by the "one button" restore. Also, note you can call Lenovo and they will send you one free set of restore disks as long as you are within your warranty.
I decided to give XP pro SP3 a shot and wow, what a difference! Ater installing XP Pro The U110 now boots up faster than my X60. The XP Pro installed eliminated the Veriface login, which probably helped boot up time. After switching to XP pro, reintsalling Vistual studio 2008, and reinstalling sql server 2005, performance is pretty close to being par with the X60.
The U110 doesn't get hot like the X60. - I can rest my hands directly on the keyboard without feeling any heat. The screen's 1366 resolution provides good real estate compared to the X60's 1080 res. The larger battery is rated for 8 hours, but only delivers about 4 hours of operation. I'm lucky to get 1.5 hours out of the smaller battery.
The keyboard is not great for touch typists. Because the keys are flat and there is little space between each key, I freqently find myself fat fingering words.
The audio volume on both the X60 and U110 is difficult to hear. Sometimes, I find it difficult to hear anything on some website videos without headphones.
Both the X60 and U110 are quiet laptops. There is no noise, and you can't tell that the laptop is on (noise-wise) unless you look at it.
Overall, the U110 feels solid; however, the lid doesn't feel quite as solid as other thinkpads. I would suggest picking up the lid from the center rather than from the corner to reduce twisting the lid since it doesn't seem to have the same reinforcement other thinkpads have.
The U110 LED is much brighter, versus the X60's LCD screen. The X60's highest brightness setting is equivilent to about 4 notches down from the U110's highest brightness setting. I didn't find the glossy screen to produce any more glare than any other laptop glossy screen. One thing odd about the U110's screen is sharp, yet it seems a little grainy. It is the oddest thing. The closest way of replicating this effect on a regular monitor would be to spray windex on a regular monitor and then wipe it clean. In those 1-2 seconds before that tiny remaining layer of windex completely dries, it produces a grainy/sparkley effect similiar to the U110's screen.
Both the X60 and U110, have no problems delivering a nice picture at a 1920 resolution on an external monitor.
Overall, the U110 is a gorgeous laptop with a solid design similar to the typical thinkpad line. With the default install of vista, it is a sluggish machine. If you decide to go with XP Pro, you'll turn that sluggish machine into a decent performing workhorse you can use in the office. XP Drivers can be downloaded from the Lenovo website.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product - if you know what you're buying
by aspy008 on October 28, 2008
Pros: Small, light weight, good looking, easy power adjustments.
Cons: Glossy Keyboard, poor resumability from sleep/hibernation, expensive.
Summary: I bought this laptop four months ago, and have used it almost every day since. I also brought it on a one month trip to Europe/Russia ? travel being the ...
Summary: I bought this laptop four months ago, and have used it almost every day since. I also brought it on a one month trip to Europe/Russia ? travel being the main reason I selected this product. I love this laptop, as it fulfills my requirements ? small, relatively fast, nice screen, and great battery life (with the larger battery). Remember that you are buying an ultra-portable for a reason, and as a result you wont get the same performance and feature set as you will with a larger machine. No, it doesn?t have an optical drive built in, but then when do you really need one? I used the portable drive that came with the laptop to install apps. Other than that I don?t need an optical drive, and really, in that sense its just a waste of space for me, so this has been a non-issue. I use this laptop primarily for working online, managing email, and simple documentation with Word, Excel, etc. During my trip I also used Photoshop and imported and edited many large image files. The laptop performed better than I expected for all tasks, including loading Photoshop (which is typically pretty slow on most laptops/desktops) and editing 10mb+ image files (the 2 GB of RAM is very nice for this). I have never done speed tests per se, but for me the real test is do I wait longer for files and apps to load and is there a lag in processing while I work? I haven?t really noticed that anything runs noticeably slower on this machine vs others I use. Sure, things may take milliseconds longer, but this is worth it to me considering the portability of this laptop. I have never had any issues with day to day use. The wireless card works as well as any, and I have the same range with this machine at home as I do with two other larger laptops I use. Hotspots are easy to connect to when im not at home. So in the area of general productivity, I have no complaints. I bought a much small messenger bag than I typically use to carry this around. Recently I brought my bigger laptop to the office in my larger bag, and I could really really tell the difference in size and weight ? like night and day. That?s the main benefit I get from the Ideapad. Length and width, Its about the size of a piece of paper. With the small battery its ridiculously light (get about 1.5 hours of time), and with the big its noticeably heavier, but still light (I get about 4.5 hours with the big one). I have two complaints. Both of these things **** me off about this machine. First ? The keyboard is glossy and shows EVERY fingerprint, smudge and spec of dust. No matter how clean my fingers are, the keyboard always looks dirty. Its almost embarrassing when sitting in public, as it makes me feel like I look like a slob. This made me want to clean it often. Every day practically. In wiping the keyboard clean, I accidentally lifted one of the keys and broke it off. The plastic that holds the keys to the board is about the size of a hair and obviously very fragile. Second, the machine is unpredictable when awakening from sleep or hibernation. Sometime I just need to open the screen and it?ll awaken. Sometimes I need to hit the power button before it?ll come to life. And sometime I need to restart it. needless to say, that?s annoying. All in all, a great machine. I would buy it again if I was given the choice.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The worst customer service experience ever
by rover3d on September 8, 2008
Pros: Handsome; light.
Cons: Lenovo's tech support, in home service contractor (Unisys) and customer relations continue to debate my dead laptop...OS issue? Motherboard? Defective hard drive? Replacement unit? It's going on 3 weeks; laptop worked for 2 days. MadHatter tea party.
Summary: I was going to wait until I actually received a replacement unit before writing any review, but I don't want anyone else to go through what I've been ...
Summary: I was going to wait until I actually received a replacement unit before writing any review, but I don't want anyone else to go through what I've been through. I'll update this as objectively as I can if/when a new, working unit arrives.
Purchased 3g U110 direct from Lenovo online. After 2 days of data transfers and customizing, the unit froze...for good. It took over one week to get any response from the "24/7 onsite tech support." I still have no laptop. The original is at a service center in Texas. A replacement "should" ship in 10 business days. I have dealt with over 14 people and two supervisors in tech support alone. From errors on their website to erroneous invoices and mystery charges to the empty space on my desk where a laptop should be...A complete nightmare.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ultra lightweight, great performance
by hstuckey90 on July 24, 2008
Pros: 2.4 lbs, very small, most attractive laptop out there
Cons: price, trade utility for portability
Summary: I got this laptop a couple months ago and am extremely happy with this purchase. I bought it through J&R and got 3 GB RAM (1 more than ...
Summary: I got this laptop a couple months ago and am extremely happy with this purchase. I bought it through J&R and got 3 GB RAM (1 more than buying direct from Lenovo) which runs Vista very quickly. I previously owned a 13" Dell which weighed a ton and fell apart. The ideapad is well built, lightweight and runs very well. The Veriface technology is stupid and doesn't work very well, but can easily be turned off. The keyboard isn't great to type on for a long time, so I recommend getting a USB keyboard and docking at home/work. Otherwise, I love this laptop.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ideal for carrying in my suitcase everyday!
Pros: 1) One of the lightest (1kg) withoiut DVD drive
2?CPU fast enough on XP with 3GB DDR2 to run IE and MS Office
3) Nice screen with high resolution but need to add an anti-gloss guardCons: 1) Very short battery life on the 3-cell (< 90mins) albeit the adapter is small and compact
2) Side-by-side large key layout takes a lot of adjustment (typo magnet)
3) Piano-finished keyboard is fingerprint magnet (a minor issue to me)Summary: I travel alot and was looking for an ultralight machine to run IE and MS Office smoothly (no need optical drive, movie watching and gaming) and U110 fits perfectly (got ...
Summary: I travel alot and was looking for an ultralight machine to run IE and MS Office smoothly (no need optical drive, movie watching and gaming) and U110 fits perfectly (got it for a week now and took it to a spin in Beijing last week). I installed XP, added 1GB memory and a matt anti-glare guard on the screen. It is unique by itself (in between notebook and netbook) and if the specs fit you, the price premium is worthwhile. However, one must get comfortable to the strange keyboard design. And I carried along the power small adapter given short battery life. The original package comes with a nice optical drive and 6-cell battery.
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Love this little beauty
by Rosedith on July 3, 2008
Pros: small, great batteries, eye-catching, portable
Cons: yes, it's smudge-prone
Summary: I waited months for this computer to come out after reading early reviews. I went down about 75% in size from my monster HP so this is quite a change. ...
Summary: I waited months for this computer to come out after reading early reviews. I went down about 75% in size from my monster HP so this is quite a change. I love the small size and the looks. It's really nice to have a computer that looks like it was designed for a female computer geek who also loves textiles. Have to admit that I still have the monster HP for WORK so this is my e-mail and quick net search, carry around the house and travel computer.
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Good in theory; terrible in reality!
by perkyinhawaii on July 10, 2008
Pros: small, lightweight, attractive-looking
Cons: terrible ergonomics, inconvenient features, slow!
Summary: I read the review of this on CNet, and I had been looking for a new, lightweight computer, so I thought I'd give it a try. I ordered this ...
Summary: I read the review of this on CNet, and I had been looking for a new, lightweight computer, so I thought I'd give it a try. I ordered this computer, and I hated it so much I returned it. The pros that others list are true--it IS lightweight, and it does look nice. However, I buy computers to use them for work, not to look at them as objects of art. First, if you can actually type (as opposed to hunting and pecking), you'll hate the keyboard. Why? Because the hard rubber screenguard bumps that keep the screen from slamming into the keyboard are positioned just at your wrist, so they dig into your wrist as you place your wrists on the wrist-rest area, making for very uncomfortable typing. Secondly, the face-recognition software is really inconvenient, slows the computer down significantly, and CANNOT be completely removed! I tried to uninstall it, but it seems to be uninstallable! I don't want my stupid camera on every time I use my computer! I could probably have taken it to a computer repair place and had them uninstall it, but then, for this price, I don't think I should have to spend extra time or money on this computer to make it satisfactorily usable. This unfortunate feature slows the start-up time of the computer significantly. Also, I run intensive statistical software, and this little computer simply doesn't have enough power to run my software quickly. This was especially true when I had more than one window and program open. Furthermore, the screen is just too small--it seems much smaller than the 13-inch screens I've used before--and the font is so small on the screen that I kept trying to enlarge it, which works, except after I got the font to a readable size, I could no longer fit a full screen's worth of data on the screen! As I work with a lot of numbers, squinting to read small font numbers is simply unacceptable.
My main thought on this laptop is that, had the computer been half its price, I might have just dealt with the inconveniences. However, at this price, I think you should love your laptop, or at the very least, it should do what you want it to do in a time frame that is acceptable to you. Neither requirement was met by this computer for me, so I returned it and bought a slightly heavier (4 pounds instead of 2.5) laptop from a different brand. My new computer was considerably cheaper than the U110 and works a lot better for my uses.1 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Couldn't have asked for more
by ssinghcpa on June 11, 2008
Pros: lighweight, great screen and very compact
Cons: external dvd drive
Summary: I just got mine last week and I am very pleased with it. I use my AT & T broadband modem to connect to internet thru the express card slot ...
Summary: I just got mine last week and I am very pleased with it. I use my AT & T broadband modem to connect to internet thru the express card slot and it works great. I like the fact that it has three USB Ports and is very light. The screen is great but the best part is its overall design both in terms of weight and dimensions.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Lenovo
- Part number: 23042AU
- Description: A cover finished in textured metal gives the IdeaPad U110 notebook an eye-catching design that is ideal for the fashion-conscious user. Enhanced by a frameless screen and weighing less than 2.5 pounds, the 11-inch wide notebook's infinite-like viewing experience and thin and light frame cater to the highly mobile user, proving style and technology can go hand-in-hand.
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.8 in
- Depth 7.7 in
- Height 0.9 in
- Weight 2.4 lbs
- Color Red
- Localization English
- Notebook type Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 / 1.6 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Core voltage technology Low-Voltage (LV)
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
- Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB + 1 GB (soldered)
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPA Energy Star
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-Writer - External
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 11.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Glossy, VibrantView
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec Realtek ALC888S
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater, High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Stereo microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Additional 7-cell lithium ion battery
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards CE, CCC, RoHS, UL 60950, IEC 60950, FCC Part 15, CISPR 22 Class B, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 4-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
- Battery capacity 1750 mAh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 3.1
Product series
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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.6 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 2.4 lbs, 11.1 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
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Manufacturer: Lenovo
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (1.6 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 2.4 lbs, 11.1 in TFT active matrix, RoHS, EPA Energy Star, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Accessories
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Lenovo IdeaPad 10" Sleeve S110 - Notebook sleeve - 10" - gray, pink (45K2171)$8.00
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Case Logic 13.3" Laptop Sleeve - Notebook carrying case - 13.3" - black (ENS13 BLACK)$16.14 - $19.99
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Lenovo DataSlim E16 - Hard drive - 160 GB - external - Hi-Speed USB - 5400 rpm (45J7700)$89.00 - $145.00
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Lenovo IdeaPad Mini Optical Mouse M10 - Mouse - optical - wired - USB (45J7729)$8.00
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Lenovo Entry 15" BackPack B10 - Notebook carrying backpack - 15.4" - black (45J5468)$37.00
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Sony VAIO VGPAMC6 Neoprene Case - Notebook carrying case - 11.1" - black (VGPAMC6)$20.60 - $25.98
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Sony VAIO VGP-CKTT1/N - Notebook carrying case - 11.1" - champagne gold (VGPCKTT1/N)$115.60 - $119.99
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Sony VGP-CCTR/J - Notebook carrying case - 11.1" - black, silver (VGP-CCTR/J)$26.15 - $33.99
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SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB - Hi-Speed USB - black (SDCZ6-8192-A11)$17.01 - $44.99
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LaCie iamaKey - USB flash drive - 8 GB - Hi-Speed USB (130870)$33.97 - $36.99
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SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 16 GB - Hi-Speed USB - black (SDCZ6-016G-A11)$25.61 - $79.99
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Lenovo Laser Mouse - Mouse - laser - 3 button(s) - wired - PS/2, USB - stealth black (41U3074)$37.09 - $43.99
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Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks - Mouse - optical - wireless - RF - USB wireless receiver - black (910-000153)$23.99 - $34.86
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Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks - Mouse - laser - 5 button(s) - wireless - 2.4 GHz - USB wireless receiver (910-000253)$54.95 - $69.99
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Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 700 - Keyboard - wireless - RF - mouse - USB wireless receiver - black - English - US (65X-00024)$24.69
Manufacturer info
- Lenovo
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Lenovo products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/
- Address:
1009 Think Place, Morrisville, NC 27560
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