Lenovo Ideapad U-550 15.6-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this laptop for my girlfriend. After a month of usage, she's very happy with it. The model we received was black, not brown as some were reporting. The laptop works great, battery life is around 4+ hours in high performance mode. The processor runs Windows 7 and applications with ease. Until the i3 or i5 series processors come in low voltages, I think this laptop is a great choice.
My only con was the build quality. The plastic case looks nice, but feels a bit thin. There is significant screen flex, and I fear that it wouldn't last long in a backpack with a student's books. The DVD drive also feels flimsy, like it might snap if too much weight was put on it. The laptop's slim size encourages it to be carried, but make sure you do so carefully.
Oh, and yes, the numeric pad is small, but I find it useful and easy to use (even with my meaty fingers).
Conclusion: If you're a careful person (not prone to dropping things) and want great battery life in a sleek design, this is a great choice. If you need something rugged or more portable, buy a beefier computer.

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Introducing the Ultra-Thin IdeaPad™ U550 The future is now, and the new IdeaPad™ U550 will make your life a little bit easier, with enhancements like Active Protection System which protects your hard drive from sudden shocks, and an Ambient Light Sensor that adjusts screen brightness to reduce eye strain. And with Windows® 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience certification, you\'ll appreciate fast boot and shutdown, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools. All this in a notebook that\'s just 1.2 inches thin and only 5.3lbs. Plus it\'s from Lenovo, makers of the legendary ThinkPad notebook.


IdeaPad™ U550 Notebook Key Features

Processor: Intel® Pentium® SU4100
OS: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Display: 15.6 inch high-definition LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
Hard Drive: 250GB 5400rpm SATA
Memory (RAM):3GB DDR3
Battery: Battery life up to 6 hrs
System Weight: 5.3 lbs

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