Lenovo IdeaPad U260

59 reviews

Jan, 2025

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design (60)
portability (39)
performance (36)
screen (30)
keyboard (15)

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battery (24)
size (6)
energy (2)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 reviews of Lenovo IdeaPad U260. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the keyboard and screen. The portability and performance also get good views, but the connectivity and energy efficiency get critical views. The reliability and size get mixed views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lenovo IdeaPad U260 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Lenovo IdeaPad U260 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the screen and design. The keyboard and usability also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Lenovo IdeaPad U260

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Lenovo IdeaPad U260 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the screen.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by (engadget.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 review

We mean this with no disrespect to Lenovo, but when you first lay eyes (or hands) on the incredibly attractive IdeaPad U260, it's pretty hard to believe that...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U260

Lenovo used every design trick in the book to come with the IdeaPad U260, its thinnest and prettiest laptop yet, but at what cost?

Thin and stylish. Excellent typing and navigating experience. Lightweight. Matte screen is a rare find. Respectable battery life.

No SD slot. Lacks the performance oomph found in other ultraportables. Small screen.

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Feb, 2011

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

Lenovo IdeaPad U260

Despite generations of sober-looking, utilitarian forebears and a name that conjures up memories of a bad Matthew McConaughey WWII submarine movie, Lenovo's IdeaPad U260 ($1199 as of January 21, 2011) goes somewhere the company's laptops never went...

Best-of-breed input ergonomics ; Super stylish

Median performance

This ultraportable achieves only median performance, but its style, keyboard,and touchpad will wow you.

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Daniel P. Dern (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 User Review

Lenovo's IdeaPad family of notebooks is the company's multimedia/entertainment series, as opposed to the business-optimized ThinkPad line or the budget-oriented Essential line. Keep reading to see what one user thinks about the 12.5-inch Lenovo IdeaPad...

Good performance ; Nice design, solid feel ; Good display, keyboard

Battery life not all-day ; Standard warranty only 1 year ; Limited configuration options

Aug, 2011

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Review Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Subnotebook

Elegant and thin. Inspired by the shape of an elegantly slim book, Lenovo presents the IdeaPad U260 subnotebook with an exceptional 12.5 inch display, Intel Core i5 Arrandale CPU, and integrated graphics unit. The 4 cell battery with a meager 39 Watt...

Thin case, High quality materials and manufacturing, Pleasant, stable keyboard, Touchpad with glass surface, Matte 12.5 inch display with daylight sensor, Good office performance (i5-470UM, GMA HD), The robust case, the elegant design, the selected...

Meager included accessories, Mediocre display values, Increased temperatures under load (air circulation), Lacking stereo speakers, Average run times, A card reader, longer battery run times, better speakers, as well as a brighter display

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Review

The Lenovo IdeaPad U260 is the first ultraportable laptop to feature a 12.5-inch display and is packed with an Intel Core i5 processor. A durable metal body and leather accents add to the premium feel, but is this notebook worth the $1,000 price tag?...

Attractive design ; Great keyboard and palm rests ; Matte screen

Limited performance ; Limited ports ; High price tag ; The IdeaPad U260 is an attractive notebook that delivers less-than-attractive features and performance.

The IdeaPad U260 is an attractive notebook that delivers less-than-attractive features and performance.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Lenovo U260 IdeaPad Notebook Review

The following is a review of the black and orange Lenovo U260 IdeaPad Windows 7 notebook - a super-comfortable little businessman made for ultra-stylish checkings of online business and perhaps even the playing of some games. The very first thing...

If you’re a Windows sort of person, and want a tiny computer to bring with you on a trip – this is the one. This is exactly what you’re going to want. If you plan on being in the field without portable power or a wall plug for hours on end, maybe...

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : TechSpot (techspot.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 12.5" Laptop Review

The 12.5" widescreen display is a nice change from the glossy screens that have crowded the market. The resolution used is more than acceptable and color reproduction was where it should be. Horizontal viewing angles were good as well, but the vertical...

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Review

The Lenovo IdeaPad U260 retails for a price of Rs. 44,990, with no variants, and while it has a unique form factor, useful proprietary software, and is easy to carry; it falls short in terms of connectivity features and overall performance. Unless...

Slim and stylish, Lightweight, easy to carry, Face detection software, One-touch backup and recovery, Spill-resistant keyboard

Only two USB ports, No card reader, Below average performance, Low screen brightness

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Abbas Jaffar Ali (tbreak.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Review

One of the best looking notebooks.

Beautiful design, Nice trackpad and decent performance, Excellent screen

Less than stellar battery life, Can get a bit hot and noisy at times

Above the keyboard, you have a the power button as well as bunch of LEDs that light up for things like battery, drive activity etc. On the left side, Lenovo places a USB port, 3.5mm headset combo jack and the WiFi switch while the right has the power...

May, 2011

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