This article gets you up to speed on what’s inside a Lenovo U300s. It’s a follow-up article to the Ultrabook Knowledge Base, where you can compare all currently available or soon-to-be-available Ultrabooks. This piece discusses Lenovo U300s in particular, for all the models covered on isthin.com, please follow the link above.
Processor
Intel i5-2467M | 1.60 GHz (2.3) | 2 Cores (HT) | 3 MB Cache | GB : 4,800
Intel i7-2677M | 1.80 GHz (2.9) | 2 Cores (HT) | 4 MB Cache | GB : 5,800
Memory
4GB DDR3 1333MHz (1 slot available, max 1x4GB module supported.)
Storage
128GB SSD in base model (10802AU), 256GB SSD in premium (108029U)
Battery
4-Cell, 8 hours.
Weight
from 2.91 lbs (1,320g)
Chassis
Magnesium-alloy shell
Ports and Connectivity
Audio jack (audio out, mic input combo), 802.11 b/g/n/ wireless, no ethernet, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, no memory card reader, HDMI, Bluetooth 3.0, PCI-express mini card slot (supports 1030N Intel card).
Keyboard
“it’s obvious that Lenovo put its ThinkPad know-how to good use here [...] as you’d expect from a Lenovo keyboard, it’s sturdy, well-spaced and cushy enough that you needn’t worry about whether you’re pressing the buttons hard enough.” Engadget
“The keyboard itself has a very nice feel for having such a short stroke (a common problem with ultrathin laptops).” Pcworld.com
Display
13.3″ 1366×768 (glossy)
Availability
Debuted in Sept. 2011 on IFA, internationally available.
Entry Point Price
$1,199
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