Lenovo Ideapad U300S Specifications and information

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Information from 06 Sep 2011.

Starts with the Core i5 with Anti-Theft, Wi-Di capability, Rapid-Charge, aluminium chassis and glass touchpad so this is going to be a premium Ultrabook. Initial pricing backs that up. If Lenovo have come through with their best build quality and keyboard technology though, this could be worth it. USB3.0 included.

Available mid October in the US. Anti-Theft, Rapid-Charge, USB3.0, Rapid Start and Wi-Di technology included. Core i5 and i7 versions already show in the US marketplace. [Sept 26th 2011]

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Lenovo Ideapad U300S Specifications

Manufacturer Lenovo
Model name Ideapad U300S
CPU Intel Core i5 2457M
CPU speed 1600 Mhz
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 specs
OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Display Size
13.3" 1366 X 768
Screen Type
LED-Backlit LCD
Touchscreen type
 No Touchscreen
RAM 4096 MB
SSD 128 GB
Battery capacity 54 Wh
Weight (Minimum) 1310gm / 2.89 pounds
Size 324/216/18.0 mm
Size 12.8/8.5/0.7 inches
Physical Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (x1)
Headset i/f (Mic+Line)
Wireless Interfaces802.11 b/g/n
BT 3.0
No Wireless WAN (e.g. 4G)
AdditionalStereo speakers
WebCam 1.3Mp
Microphone
Rapid Charge Feature
Wireless Display (WiDi, Miracast or similar)
*Specifications can vary
Lenovo Ideapad U300S prices
Europe€99930 Oct 12
USA$120030 Oct 12
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