Lenovo 09932AU

50 reviews

May, 2013

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Design (18)
Performance (12)
Build quality (10)
Resolution (3)
Energy (3)

Negative
Touchpad (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the energy efficiency and value for money. The build quality and performance are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the battery, while many are critical about the touchpad and keyboard.

design, performance, build quality, value for money, energy

screen, keyboard, touchpad

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo IdeaPad U400 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Eric Chiu (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo IdeaPad U400-09932DU Laptop Review

Eye candy. The Lenovo IdeaPad U400 features one of the better-looking exteriors we've seen on a mid-range notebook, but can its internal components match up? ...

Great case ; Compact power adapter

Average benchmark performance ; Hard to manually upgrade ; Middling display performance

An AC adapter that didn't look clunky, and an all-aluminum exterior at this price point

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: Jon L. Jacobi (pcworld.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U400 Review: Stylish, Capable, and Affordable

The Lenovo IdeaPad U400 laptop offers a great combination of style, performance, and superior input ergonomics. It's part of Lenovo's U series (U as in ultraportable), but at 0.9-inches thick and close to 5 pounds with the AC adapter, the U400 is more...

Attractive ; Integrated DVD drive

No legacy VGA output ; No Blu-ray option

You won't find a more stylish or capable all-purpose laptop, though it needs a Blu-ray option.

Jan, 2012

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Lenovo IdeaPad U400

In the eyes of enthusiasts, Lenovo is still known primarily for its ThinkPad line which has carried on IBM's legacy of rugged, affordable laptops. Lenovo has not neglected its consumer division, however. Instead, the company has aggressively pursued...

Sturdy, attractive design ; Large touchpad ; Runs cool ; Small for a 14” laptop ; Excellent overall performance

Glossy, mediocre display ; So-so battery life ; Gaming performance could be better

Lenovo’s IdeaPad U400 is a fantastic combination of performance and design.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Dana Wollman (engadget.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U400

If you need evidence that the Ultrabook fad isn't impressing everybody, look no further than our inboxes. More than a few of you have been inquiring about the Lenovo IdeaPad U400, the 14-inch big brother to the IdeaPad U300s. And we think we understand...

Elegant, understated design ; Lightweight, even for a 14-inch laptop

Jumpy touchpad ; Cramped keyboard for a laptop this size ; No SD slot ; Graphics switching isn't fully automatic

The U400 combines a lightweight design with discrete graphics -- something we rarely see -- but its flaky trackpad, crowded keyboard and lack of truly automated graphics switching make it tedious to use.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U400 Review

This week we've got the newest offering in the ultraportable PC space with the Lenovo IdeaPad U400 sitting on the review block, and with its simplistic appearance, Core i5 processor inside, and classic “breathable” Lenovo keyboard, we've got what would...

If you’re looking to upgrade from another Lenovo notebook, this is your winner. Like I said earlier in this review, if you’re coming off of one of Lenovo’s rubbery-topped models like the U260, you might find yourself wishing you still had that grip on...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U400

The underside of the chassis is as smooth and clean as the lid, without even a vent to disrupt the surface. That's because Lenovo has used a new cooling system that utilizes a breathable keyboard as the primary air intake. A small vent on the left side...

Design looks good and feels great. Keyboard and mouse are top-notch

Mediocre graphics performance

The Lenovo IdeaPad U400 laptop combines solid performance with a design you won't be able to keep your hands off of.

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Expert review by: William Harrel (computershopper.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U400

As 2011—the year that saw the genesis of the slim-yet-powerful ultrabook—ended, we found ourselves once again awed by today's mobile-computing technology. From a design and performance perspective, it was a great year for notebooks. With the debut of...

Great Webcam and sound system ; Strong performance ; Gorgeous polished-aluminum case

Finicky touch pad ; No perceptible processing boost from discrete graphics ; Small, cramped keyboard

This sharp-looking, metal-finish laptop has many valuable features and runs well, but a finicky touch pad and a lack of impact from its graphics hardware suggest it isn't quite as refined as it looks.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: Brian Westover (techreviewsource.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U400

The Lenovo IdeaPad U400 looks and feels like it was designed to attract mainstream users. In addition to being well equipped, with an Intel Core i5 processor, discrete AMD graphics, a spacious hard drive, and forward-thinking features like USB 3.0 and...

Design looks good and feels great. Keyboard and mouse are top-notch

Mediocre graphics performance

The Lenovo IdeaPad U400 laptop combines solid performance with a design you won't be able to keep your hands off of.

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: CNKirby (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U400

To all who are considering ordering from Lenovo directly — DO NOT!! You have been warned. I originally ordered a Z570 i5 on June 18th. It wasn't until July 10th (after many phone calls, emails and LIES FROM LENOVO REPS) that I finally found out that...

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Lenovo IdeaPad U400

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad U400 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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41% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013