IdeaPad U260 Review & Buying Guide
Lenovo's slick brand new U260 ultraportable laptop is a rather impressive build. With thickness at 0.7-inch and an interesting form factor of 12.5-inch display, the U260 immediately sets itself apart from other laptops of this category.
High-resolution picture of the U260:
- Closed profile, 0.7" thick, magnessium-alloy cover, Mocha Brown
- Side profile, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, USB, & AC port, all at 2.98lbs
- Open profile, glass touchpad, leather-style palm rest,breathable keyboard
There are a few things you can tell from the pictures above, the U260 can be a definite eye-candy for gadget lovers and it's well equipped in terms of specifications.
You'll have the option between the latest Intel Core i series ULV processors in the Arrandale line-up, specifically the Core i3-380UM and Core i5-470UM. Both clocks in at 1.33 Ghz with 2 x 256KB of L2 cache and 3MB of L3 cache. As any Intel CPU junkies knows, both will sport Hyper-threading. Major difference between the i3-380UM and i5-470UM? Turbo Boost. The i5 can clock up depending on CPU demand, bringing its 1.33Ghz clock speed up to the max of 1.86Ghz.
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Amazing price on the super-thin, light, and sexy IdeaPad U260. Well reviewed by critics and a certain Dealzon editor alike... the U260's only downfall is its rather short battery life (about 3.5 to 4 hours). Still, for $600, you're unlikely to find another similar premium Windows ultraportable at this price point along with free 3 year warranty.
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Best price ever on the Lenovo U260 with Core i3 ULV processor. Use our new U260 coupon for $200 extra off what Lenovo's site shows, which brings this deal down to 20 bucks below the cheapest deal in January.
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Lowest price ever on the brand spanking new 12.5" ultraportable thanks to this Lenovo IdeaPad U260. This laptop is a pretty darn good buy. I should know, I'm typing this very sentence on one! You can also opt for the Core i5 version (which I bought) for a bit more speed. Glass-based touchpad, 0.7-inch thick, Core series ULV, 7mm low-noise thin HD, all wrapped in a lightweight, magnesium-alloy shell. Good stuff.
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