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Lenovo Ideapad U550

Lenovo Ideapad U550

28 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Portability (17)
Performance (12)
Value for money (11)
Battery (10)
Design (7)

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Resolution (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and battery. The value for money and performance also get good feedback. Opinions about the reliability and build quality are mixed, while there are some less positive comments about the resolution.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo Ideapad U550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Charles P. Jefferies (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U550 Review

At full brightness the U550's display appears a touch washed out - colors could be more vibrant. One brightness notch above minimum is a good compromise between power saving and visibility on battery. Viewing angles are average; there is some color...

Very thin and light ; Good keyboard and touchpad ; Runs cool and quiet

Low screen resolution ; Mild chassis flex ; Weak speakers

The U550 has switchable graphics; high-performance mode activates the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 and low-powered mode switches to the integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD. The chassis was barely lukewarm using the high-performance ATI graphics; using the...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by: Nick Mokey (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U550

Power when you need it, efficiency when you don't. So goes the premise behind Lenovo's new IdeaPad U550, a mid-size notebook with a CULV processor and switchable ATI graphics that could serve as both a desktop replacement, and a makeshift travel...

Respectable battery life on Intel graphics ; Reasonably portable form factor, weight ; Easy-to-switch graphics ; Modest gaming performance ; Solid touchpad and keyboard

Loaded to the gills with bloatware ; Below-par webcam quality ; Low-resolution screen ; Cheap-feeling plastic lid ; Weak speakers

Lenovo strives to pack performance and long battery life into a midsize notebook with this delicately balanced, but roughly executed U550.

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by: (electronicsme.com)

Lenovo Ideapad U550 374959U

Lenovo have produced a range of portable laptops here that are very strictly designed, aimed at a particular sector of the market. They lack any upgrade options which ultimately pushes buyers into other categories of laptops that they offer. This is...

Thin and light designHD graphics and HDMI outputDDR3 memory for smoother application performanceLong battery lifeFingerprint Reader for easy and secure log-in and password management

The Lenovo Ideapad U550 374959U is a member of the portable range of...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Lenovo Ideapad U550

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of the Lenovo Ideapad U550 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com.

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67% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Amit (amazon.com)

Dont buy

My lenovo y 430 is just 1+ year old it has screen flickering issue. Same problem with my friend's. Horrible customer service. more over you will not find parts in market. DONT BUY!! Check the lenovo forum to get clear idea.

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: jmurraysr (amazon.com)

Be aware, very aware!

1. Re Amazon: "Select Super Saver Shipping as your shipping speed. After your order ships, it will be delivered within 5-9 business days." The secret word is "After". The 5-9 business days countdown begins "after" Amazon gets around to shipping your...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review by: Tim Lai (amazon.com)

Large screen and light weight

This is my first Lenovo laptop and so far it has been a good experience. On the practical side, the laptop has a bigger screen than my old 15" Dell Latitude, but so much lighter that it doesn't hurt my back carry it around in a shoulder bag. It is very...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: moris (newegg.com)

A+

exelent website. the shiiping is perfect,just in time

love the product and the price

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: jay (newegg.com)

Nice Computer

This is an all around great computer. I am able to get over the minor annoyances pretty easily because of the great quality. I've read some reviews on other sites claiming that the plastic cover felt cheap, but it's plastic so that's what it feels...

nice and thin & light for the size ; large wide screen display ; great high quality keyboard, not a lot of noticeable flex ; finger print scanner is convenient (and super fun getting it to work on Ubuntu) ; core 2 duo lets me run a bunch of programs at...

no blue tooth, but I knew that before I bought it ; a lot of bloat-ware on Windows ; display has a narrow viewing angle, this is why I only put 4 eggs ; comes with Windows installed (sorry couldn't help myself)

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: Wyatt B. Newport (amazon.com)

Powerful enough, but disappointing build quality.

I bought this laptop for my girlfriend. After a month of usage, she's very happy with it. The model we received was black, not brown as some were reporting. The laptop works great, battery life is around 4+ hours in high performance mode. The...

Mar, 2010

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Product Specifications

With a 15.6-inch wide HD wide screen display, the IdeaPad U550 laptop includes a range of features that make it easy for users to transition between work and home use. Dolby Sound Room surround-sound via the laptop's large, integrated speakers brings presentations to life and makes games and movies more enjoyable. The Ambient Light Sensor automatically adjusts screen brightness based on light conditions, reducing strain on the eyes. A built-in DVD drive delivers added flexibility to access and share content. The integrated fingerprint reader and VeriFace facial recognition software on the U550 provide additional ease of use when logging onto the PC.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):6hour(s)

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:2MB/3MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:9.9in

Height:1.1in

Weight:5.3lbs

Width:14.8in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15.6in

Diagonal Size (metric):39.6cm

Max Resolution:1366 x 768

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Yes

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

EPEAT Compliant:

Yes

EPEAT Level:EPEAT Gold

Header

Compatibility:PC

Localization:English

Manufacturer:Lenovo

Model:3749

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Lenovo IdeaPad U550

Input Device

Type:Touchpad / Keyboard

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:800MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Black with square weave texture

Modem

Type:

None

Networking

Data Link Protocol:IEEE 802.11n (draft) / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11n (draft) / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11n (draft) / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Gigabit Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Bluetooth 2.1

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes

Wireless Protocol:802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.1/802.11n (draft)

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Optical Storage

Type:DVD/DVD-Writer

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium/Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Processor

64-bit Computing:

Yes

Clock Speed:1.3GHz

Manufacturer:Intel

Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core

Processor Number:SU4100/SU7300

Type:Core 2 Duo/Pentium

RAM

Installed Size:3GB/4GB

Max Supported Size:8GB

Technology:DDR3 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Software

Microsoft Office Ready:Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.