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(More customer reviews)I think this is a good laptop, but decided to return it. I researched lots of laptops in the moderately-priced 13.3-inch screen thin and light category. Ultimately, I was choosing between the Asus UL30A-X5 and the Lenovo. The Lenovo won out by a hair. I already own the 12-inch Asus UL 20A-A1, which I bought for the road and as an upgrade from a 10-inch netbook. I really like the 20A and recommend it. With that solid track record, why did I initially go with the Lenovo?
The biggest reason I went with the Lenovo is that I thought I would like the keyboard a bit more than the Asus. The Asus has a decent keyboard, but I thought the Lenovo, with the IBM lineage, would be superior. The Lenovo keyboard has a slightly more solid feel, but I can't say that everyone would prefer it to the Asus. It's probably just a matter of personal preference. The specifications of the units otherwise were similar. You'll see that a lot of online reviews downgrade the Lenovo for performance, but that was with a different processor, not the 7300.
The Lenovo has a fair amount of fan noise. I don't find it unduly distracting, but prefer the quieter Asus. I also think the Asus is a nicer-looking unit. The Lenovo's exterior is sharp looking, but the interior really exudes cheap plastic. I like the Lenovo's touchpad more than the Asus, which has kind of a funny texture. On the other hand, the Lenovo's "mouse" buttons beneath the touchpad give off an audible cheap plastic noise when you depress them -- something that doesn't occur with the Asus.
The other annoyance with the Lenovo is that it occasionally pops up with an offer to sell you something, and this also occurs during initial setup and installation. It's really tacky, and a big turn-off to me. It's oppressive compared to other computers I've purchased.
The Lenovo is just a tad lighter than the Asus UL30A; about 3.5 pounds versus about 3.7. The Asus screen appears to have more clarity and sharpness than the Lenovo.
Ultimately, I decided the Lenovo has a bit of a cheap feel about it. Combining that with the somewhat loud fan, the somewhat less clear screen than the Asus, and overall what seems like an inferior all-around design, I just wasn't entirely comfortable with the Lenovo. I'll probably go with the Asus. This really is kind of a toss-up, though, as I do think the Lenovo trackpad is superior and the keyboard is arguably superior as well. You really can't go wrong with either laptop. In an ideal world, you'd go to a store and check out both units, but I don't think that's going to be possible for most customers, as I don't believe these units are commonly in retail stores.
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IdeaPad™ U350 Notebook Key Features
Processor: Intel Pentium Low Voltage (1.3GHz)
OS: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Display: 13.3-inch high-definition LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
Hard Drive: 320GB 5400rpm SATA
Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR3 (8GB maximum)
Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
Integrated Communications: Ethernet/802.11n
Battery: 4-cell Li-Ion. Battery life up to 4 hrs
System Weight/Dimensions: 3.52 pounds, 12.9 x 9.0 x .7 ~ .98 inches
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