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    Is this U300s worth the price?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by g2ney, Nov 20, 2012.

  1. g2ney

    g2ney Notebook Enthusiast

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    Intel Dual Core i7-2677M 1.80GHz Base CPU with 2.90GHz Max Turbo 4MB/L3,
    4GB DDR3-1333,
    256GB 1.8" SSD Solid Sate Drive,
    13.3" HD TFT VibrantView
    1366x768 LED Backlight Display,
    1.3MP Webcam,
    Intel Centrino N-1030 Wireless 802.11B/G/N and Bluetooth combo,
    Intel HD 3000 Graphics,
    HDMI Port, USB2.0-Port, USB3.0 Port, 4-Cell Battery, No Optical Drive, Windows 7 Premium 64bit - Clementine Orange color.
    Manufacturer refurbished. $900

    Here' s the link:
    Lenovo IdeaPad U300S Ultrabook i7 2677M 1 8 2 9GHz 4GB 256GB W7HP 64 108028U | eBay

    Thanks
     
    g2ney, Nov 20, 2012
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    it is okay. But i would probably pay a little more for the X1 Carbon.
     
    lead_org, Nov 20, 2012
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    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    At that price i would also say the carbon is a better choice
     
    Texanman, Nov 22, 2012
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  4. dan76

    dan76 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have that exact model, orange and everything. It's easily the best laptop I've ever owned. $1400 new. It is premium build, excellent keyboard, the alluminum finish is great and super strong.

    The only negatives are 1.) Screen, it's 1366x768 and not super bright, but is certainly fine. 2.) no backlit keyboard, 3.) no SD card reader. Those were never enough to deter me, I still love using it.

    I just bought the Lenovo Yoga, and its screen is 1000 times better, BUT the U300s build quality is better and U300s keyboard is better. I originally planned on selling my U300s to help cover the cost of the Yoga, but part of me wants to keep it.

    Good luck to you, let us know what you do. The carbon is awesome for sure, but won't be as unique as the U300s. Also, if you're thinking about the Carbon, wait until December when they release the touchscreen.
     
    dan76, Nov 22, 2012
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