Customer Reviews:
 A great little laptop for the money May 19, 2010
Glenn R. Skinner
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I had a standard netbook with a 10" screen I received as a gift last fall, it was small and compact but at the time I was doing a lot of writing on the laptop and found the smaller screen causing me neck pain after long hours of use. I researched and ran across this Lenovo Laptop. While it was a bit larger that I would of liked, it was actually lighter, thinner and I am getting 6-7 hours of battery life which is double the netbook, which had an extended battery. The screen resolution is great. While I am not fond of the case styling with it's web like desgin, it it solid and functional, the textured surface makes it feel more secure when I carry it.
The ultra low voltage dual core cpu is great, much better performance than a netbook, yet very low on power consumption. The first thing I did do was double the memory for improved performance. It came with a good balance of software although it was geared more for business use. This included a trial version of the Office full business edition and SQL server 2005 express. Additional software included a face recognition security software. I went through and removed the business applications I didn't need and reloaded it with just what I wanted. The HDMI port and the eSATA connector are a great addition, add the hot swap dock available elsewhere on amazon and you have a very fast and versatile external storage.
Network performance it good, I haven't run into any wireless networks I couldn't connect. I regularly use it for streaming video without issue from the web. The images are sharp and crisp, the video smooth. While the screen is glossy, I have found the glare very reasonable compaired to other computers with a similar screen. Access to the hard drive and memory is fast and easy, making easy to upgrade.
Finding carrying cases is a bit harder than with other laptops. It took several days before I found one that was compact, but had enough room for accessories. I have to mention the power supply, it is small and compact AND they give you a long and I do mean long power cord, you don't have to worry about reaching a plug when you want to work while recharging. Most computer manufacturers seem to be into short small cords that are not very practical. I own two lenovo laptops now and my three computers at work are all lenovos they are a decent solid work horse, I highly recommend them as a brand and especially this 11.6 inch model, it is a great computer for the money. I carry it everywhere I go, and use it every day.
 Almost perfect May 16, 2010
Spec (NY United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I wanted a computer a little bigger than a netbook with better graphic for watching video and the occasional photoshop or CAD project. I bought this in March direct from Lenovo with better specs than what is being offered here, but also for a little more money. The build quality is great, battery life very good (4+ hours), and the aesthetics are mostly spot on. The only thing I do not like is the shiny black bezel around the screen. So much so I'm actually thinking of trying to apply some type of anti-reflective film or even plain to the surface. The screen itself is pretty good (LED) but also a bit shiny. I had a shiny screen Dell 700M before this and Dell got it right. Shiny but not overly reflective. Lenovo went overboard. I'm also looking for an anti-reflective film for the screen.
Otherwise, the keyboard is great and the touchpad, although different, works pretty well after you tweak the settings and get used to the textured surface. I don't use the pad all that much because I hate smaller notebook touch pads overall and use a notebook mouse whenever possible. You can find a USB or eSATA drive for 50-75 bucks if you look. I generally don't find the lack of an on board DVD drive a negative. I either install software via network or a USB drive. For movies, I use something like Handbrake to cnvert and put them right on the hard drive. It will save your battery when traveling not using the DVD.
Is it perfect? No. But it is built far better than most of the netbooks and is capable of more. All and all, a winner.
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