Mobile computing has absolutely been one of the most dynamic segments of customer electronics in latest records. The netbook craze from a few years in the past is beginning to dwindle down. Meanwhile, smartphones have advanced into mini private computers of their personal proper. Jump-started with the aid of Apple last 12 months, 2011 appears to be the year of the pill computer, ushering in but a new implementation of computing on-the-cross.

While all of those extensions of cell computing are thrilling, the trusty computer remains the most well-rounded choice. Classified as a Lifestyle product, Lenovo's IdeaPad U260 objectives to be your "thin, mild, fashionable tour companion".

Lenovo delivered the ultraportable U260 to their IdeaPad line-up past due ultimate yr at an introductory fee of $899. Our fee-as-examined nowadays is $999 which incorporates an upgraded processor and a custom Clementine Orange paint scheme.

Our IdeaPad U260 got here geared up with Intel's ULV Core i5-470UM running at 1.33 GHz with 3MB of L2 cache, Intel HD Graphics, 4GB of PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM, a Hitachi 320GB 5400 RPM difficult pressure, included Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link one thousand, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, a 4-mobile Li-Polymer battery and a 12.five" HD AntiGlare 1366 x 768 display.

Right away we will see that the U260 is a completely glossy and sexy system, entire with a leather-based wrist relaxation and chiclet-fashion keys. Total gadget weight is three.04 pounds, thanks in large component to the one-piece magnesium-aluminum cover. Thickness is measured at simplest 18mm.