Lenovo IdeaPad U260 :Review

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.

Can the company that's synonymous with business notebooks create a machine that excites consumers? Yup, and the IdeaPad U260 is exhibit A. With its magnesium alloy chassis, orange lid and bottom, and soft leather palm rest, the world's first 12.5-inch ultraportable combines executive sleek with casual cool. Meanwhile, a low-voltage Intel Core i5 CPUs provides plenty of pep for $1,049. Just don't forget to pack the AC adapter along with this 3-pound head-turner.

Processor Intel® Core™ i3-380UM Processor ( 1.33GHz 800MHz 3MB )	Intel® Core™ i5-470UM Processor ( 1.33GHz 800MHz 3MB )
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64	Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
Graphics Intel HD Graphics	Intel HD Graphics
Total memory8 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz	4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz
Display 12.5" HD AntiGlare with integrated camera 1366x768	12.5" HD AntiGlare with integrated camera 1366x768
Camera Integrated 0.3MP Camera	Integrated 0.3MP Camera
Pointing device Industry Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad	Industry Standard Multi-touch 2 button touchpad
Hard Drive 320GB 5400	320GB 5400
Battery 4 Cell Li-Polymer	4 Cell Li-Polymer
Network Card Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 1000	Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 1000
Bluetooth Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR	Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR
HDMI HDMI (Out)	HDMI (Out)
Finger Print Reader None	None
Warranty One year	One year