At...$1,095 and up, the IdeaPad U300s isn't the best value, but it is one of the better Ultrabooks we've seen. People comparing this side-by-side against other skinny laptops will note that it doesn't have a high-res display, backlit keyboard or memory card slot.
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Conclusion: We like it
The Lenovo IdeaPad U300S is sleek, light — and mostly average. Compared to other ultrabooks in its price range — and even some less expensive models — it's missing a few tricks, such as a backlit keyboard, SD card slot and Ethernet, all of which are available on the lower-priced HP Folio 13. In the U300S's favor: one of the best trackpads available on an ultrabook, a comfortable keyboard and built-in support for Intel Wireless Display, or WiDi, which allows you to wirelessly stream video or other content from your laptop to a compatible TV or other display. Those features may make it worth considering, if you don't need to connect it to a wired network, or type in the dark.
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Lenovo's entry into the ultrabook arena, is as well-engineered as you'd expect, but it's not a knockout blow to its competitors.
Read the full review →Lenovo's stylish U300s Ultrabook is one of the best-looking Windows laptops we've seen and matches Apple's MacBook Air nearly spec for spec.
Read the full review →It's also the Ultrabook that many in our labs gravitated toward due to its luxuriously minimalist styling and superior input ergonomics. At least they did until they heard it cost $1595, a price tag that reflects the expense of the U300s's large (256GB) solid-state drive, or SSD.
Read the full review →The Lenovo IdeaPad U300s gets many things right, but not enough to beat the 13-inch MacBook Air. While it may not be as flashy, we like this Ultrabook's solid aluminum design, excellent performance, and nearly 7 hours of battery life.
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The Lenovo U300s is a great Ultrabook that while lacking an SD card slot and backlit keyboard makes up for it with sturdy built quality, fast speeds, HDMI out, a water resistant keyboard, LoJack and more.
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