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    Lenovo IdeaPad U330 - is $500 a good price?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mychen, Jan 3, 2010.

  1. mychen

    mychen Newbie

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    Hi, folks:

    First post!

    I was wondering if $500 makes this Lenovo IdeaPad U330 a good price? The most significant difference in this particular derivation of the U330 is that it lacks the switchable graphics card.

    A comparable (not with identical specs) can be found on Amazon ($742), and it looks like one of the most prominent features is the "Ati Radeon HD 3450 (Dedicated 256MB GDDR3) and Intel X4500MHD" that can be used alternately.

    But the $500's specs are as follows:

    Display Type: WXGA VibrantView (LED-backlit)
    Screen Size: 13.3"
    Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 800
    Memory Type: DDR3
    Memory Size: 3GB
    Memory Speed: DDR3 1066
    Capacity: 320GB
    Drive Types: Hard Drive
    Hard Drive Speed: 5400 RPM
    Lifestyle: Business
    Condition: New
    Operating Systems: Windows XP Pro
    Windows Vista Business
    Startup Operating System: Windows XP Pro
    Optional Operating Systems: Windows® Vista Business
    Platform: Notebook PC
    Processor Brand: Intel

    Processor Class: Pentium Dual-Core 2.0GHz
    Processor Number: T4200
    Processor FSB: 800MHz
    Processor Cache: 1MB L2 Cache
    Graphics Description: Integrated Graphics
    GPU/VPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500
    Video Interface: VGA
    Optical Drive Type: DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
    Supplemental Drive Type: Media Reader
    Capacity: 6-in-1
    Media Types: Memory Stick
    xD-Picture Card
    Memory Stick PRO
    Multi Media Card
    SecureDigital PRO
    Secure Digital
    Audio Description: Integrated Audio
    Audio Chipset: Dolby Home Theater
    Audio Input: 1- Microphone input port
    Audio Output: 1 - Headphone output port
    Integrated Microphone: Yes
    USB Ports: 2
    FireWire Ports: 1
    LAN Ports: 1
    Audio Out Jacks: 1
    Microphone Jacks: 1
    VGA Ports: 1
    Communications Description: Integrated LAN
    Integrated Wireless LAN
    Interface Type: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
    Broadcom 802.11b/g
    Data Transfer Rate: 54 Mbps
    10/100Mbps Network
    Protocols: WIFI
    802.11b
    802.11g
    Width: 12.5"
    Height: 1.1”
    Depth: 9.3"
    Weight: 4.32 lbs
    Mouse Type: Touch Pad
    Buttons: 2
    Battery Type: 6-Cell Lithium-ion
    Battery Life: Up to 5.5 hours
    Biometrics: Kensington Security Lock Slot
    User Recognition: VeriFace Software
    Color: Black
    Integrated Webcam: Yes
    Webcam Resolution: 1.3MP

    Thanks!

    mychen
     
    mychen, Jan 3, 2010
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