The ultrabook concept initiated by Intel aims to combine the power and capabilities of laptops with the light and thin form and responsiveness of tablets. The Lenovo U300S is one such example of this new breed of ultraportable computers. Here's a summary of what some tech reviewers say about this device.
At about 3 pounds, it's a little heavier than the Toshiba Portege Z830 but lighter than the Asus UX31. It's as thin as what you would expect of an ultrabook being only .6 inches thick. With length and width dimensions of 12.8 x 8.5 inches, it can easily sit on a small cluttered desk as well as fit in the same bag where you used to stash your old netbook. The one-piece aluminum casing however gives the U300S a sturdiness that belies its shape.
The glass touchpad seems to be the exceptional feature of this ultrabook. The U300S' multi-touch system has no problems out of the box. This sets it apart from some of its contemporaries that may need some patches or driver updates to get the multi-touch feature working without a glitch. The keyboard's layout is well-thought out too as it offers much spacing between keys to make typing quick and easy.
Lenovo seems to have skimped with the U300S' sockets. There are only two USB ports, one HDMI, and the usual mic and headset jacks. The reasoning is perhaps that with a highly portable device, you shouldn't need too many peripheral connections. If you prefer wired Ethernet connectivity, you're out of luck as there is no such port provided.
In the performance and responsiveness department, the U300S fits well enough into the ultrabook specifications. It can boot up Windows 7 Home in around 34 seconds and its battery can last an average of 6 and a half hours with moderate usage. The final retail version coming out is said to have either an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and 4 GB of RAM. This device is a work-oriented machine and that's just to be expected as this has always been Lenovo's forte.
Source: pocket-lint
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