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Lenovo IdeaPad U300s laptop

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    Lenovo's first Ultrabook has fast processors, SSD storage, and a boot time of 10 seconds, all in a thin, light case.

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    Published: October 13, 2011 -- 13:55 GMT (06:55 PDT)

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    The U300s is almost as thin as the MacBook Air, and just as capable.

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    This is the first non-Mac trackpad I've tried that is very good.

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    The lid is as thin as any I have ever seen on a laptop.

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    Lenovo is famous for its keyboards, and this one is very good.

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    The unibody aluminum construction is light but durable.

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    At only 2.9 pounds and half an inch the U300s is easy to carry in one hand.

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    This power brick can charge a dead U300s to a 50% charge in just 30 minutes, making it good for the road warrior. It is as thin as the laptop.

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    It is hard to believe this small power brick can charge a dead laptop to a 50% charge in just 30 minutes.

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By James Kendrick | October 13, 2011 -- 13:55 GMT (06:55 PDT) | Topic: Laptops

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First Ultrabook from the maker of the ThinkPad

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Lenovo's first Ultrabook has fast processors, SSD storage, and a boot time of 10 seconds, all in a thin, light case.

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Published: October 13, 2011 -- 13:55 GMT (06:55 PDT)

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