Lenovo Ideapad U-450p 14-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

by Lenovo

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 13.3 x 1.1 inches ; 4.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002PK156G
• Item model number: 3389-2EU
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,965 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 18, 2009

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The future is now, and it’s in stunning high-definition. Introducing the IdeaPad™ U450p notebook with HD graphics support and an integrated DVD player/burner for watching movies on the move. Weighing in at just 4.62lbs and a mere 1.1 inch thick, the U450p features long battery life and is great for mobile entertainment, or simply for connecting with friends. And with Windows® 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience certification, you’ll enjoy fast boot and shutdown, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools. Best of all, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad notebooks for business.

IdeaPad™ U450p Notebook Key Features

• Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo processor SU7300
• OS: Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
• Display: 14.0 inch high-definition LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
• Hard Drive: 320GB 5400rpm SATA
• Memory (RAM): 4GB DDR3
• Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
• Integrated Communications: Ethernet/802.11N
• Battery: Battery life up to 6 hrs
• System Weight: 4.62 lbs

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Breakthrough Portability

Thin and light design; from just 1.1 inch thick and 4.62lbs Long battery life – up to 6hr Internet on the move with integrated Wi-Fi 4-in-1 card reader and USB2.0 connectors for external storage devices

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Breakthrough Entertainment

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor SU7300 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 14.0 inch high-definition LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen Dolby® Sound Room surround sound HD graphics and HDMI output DDR3 memory for smoother application performance DVD reader/writer

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Breakthrough Technology

Multi-touch touchpad for easier manipulation of images and web pages OneKey™ Rescue System v7.0 for quick and easy data recovery and antivirus protection VeriFace™ facial recognition technology – a fun way to log in to your PC

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A Better Windows® 7 Experience

Windows® 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience provides a faster, richer and easier way to use your PC. Enhanced Experience PCs feature fast boot and shutdown, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools. And Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can watch, pause, rewind, and record TV. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.

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Product Description

Breakthrough Entertainment. Upgrade to the ultra-thin IdeaPad U450p featuring smooth HD video playback enabled by the IntelCore2 Duo processor and Windows 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience certification. The future is now, and it’s in stunning high-definition. Introducing the IdeaPad U450 notebook with HD graphics support and an integrated DVD player/burner for watching movies on the move. Weighing in at just 4.62lbs and a mere 1.1 inch thick, the U450p features long battery life and is great for mobile entertainment, or simply for connecting with friends. And with Windows7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience certification, you’ll enjoy fast boot and shutdown, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools. Best of all, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the legendary ThinkPad.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in class CULV notebook, March 21, 2010

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Damodar Chetty (Minnesota, US [www.swengsol.com]) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lenovo Ideapad U-450p 14-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) (Personal Computers)

Very rarely do I buy a product that just exceeds my expectations in so many ways that I can't wait to come online and share my joy with others. The Lenovo U450P is one such product.

I honestly don't know where to begin with the things that I love about this device.

If you've seen my review of the T135-S1310RD, you'll have noticed that it pained me to give it a 1-star review for what was terrible customer service on the part of Toshiba. They continued to sell a product that had a known deal-breaker problem.

So ... here's what I was looking for (in order of importance to me):
1) ultraportability ... I tend to spend a lot of time waiting (at recitals, school meets, music lessons) and I needed something that I could throw into a bag and run out the door.

2) computing muscle ... I just got done writing a book, and I'm working on some additional ideas, and so I needed this ultra portable to keep up with me.

3) large screen ... I tried hard to get used to the netbook screen and resolutions, and I just couldn't get comfortable with a 10.2 inch screen @ 1024x600 even for web browsing. My sweet spot was 13.3 inches @ 1366x768.

4) touchpad/mouse ... I rely almost exclusively on the built-in mouse/touchpad, and wanted an implementation that I could use comfortably.

5) battery power ... I wanted at least 4 hours of juice.

After significant research, I settled on either the Toshiba T135, the Asus UL30/UL20 family, or the HP DM3.

I even went so far as to purchase the Toshiba. Until, I ran into issues with point #4 on my list of priorities, and so the Toshiba went back.

The Asus disappeared off my list soon after. I had imagined that I could "get used to" the rocker based design for its mouse buttons, but after my brief experience with the Toshiba, I began to question that assumption. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but to me a computer is a productivity tool, that should adapt to me, rather than the other way around. In addition, the Asus machines seem to have issues with their wireless networking as well - and while I hear this may have been resolved, I didn't want to take a chance with such quality issues.

I have had very poor experiences with HPs with two notebooks biting the dust in very quick succession - so the DM3 was out for now.

Luckily, I soon ran across two alternatives from the Lenovo family - the Thinkpad Edge and the Lenovo U450P. A discounted price on the U450P made my decision for me.

Fortunately, my experience so far has been nothing but stellar.

Pros:
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1) The form factor of this machine is just perfect. I was worried that a 14" screen might be too much for an ultraportable, but its just amazing!

2) The SU7300 CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) processor is meaty enough for most of my needs - and is a beefed up SU4100). Add in the 4GB RAM @ 1066MHz and a 320 GB drive and all's good!

3) The screen size and resolution are just stellar. Even at 20% brightness, the screen is very clear and readable.

4) The keyboard is just awesome - I can hardly tell the difference between my regular 17" laptop and this one. Seriously.

5) The touchpad is wonderful! The mouse buttons are placed right where you need them, and the multitouch touchpad gives you some nice options.

6) Lenovo has had serious consumer issues with the U330's battery and I am hoping that the U450P hasn't inherited those issues. Its too early to tell, but I've been browsing the web and typing this review for about 1 hour now, and have used up only 17% of the battery. Furthermore, unlike the U330, spare batteries can be ordered for the U450P (check out the 57Y6309).

7) The texture on the lid is unique ... it's a type of cross hatch pattern that is way better than the glossy smooth lids of the usual crowd. You won't be troubled with finger prints on the lid, and you won't have issues with the machine slipping out of your sweaty grip. I actually prefer this texture to the less refined texture on the Toshiba NB305 netbook.

8) The optical drive can be a battery drain, but hey ... its there if you need it. You no longer need to buy and lug around an extra portable DVD drive.

9) The wireless card is an Intel 5100, and supports Wireless-N networking. So far, it has worked with excellent range.

10) It comes with Win 7 64 bit Home Premium, so you can use all that precious 4GB of RAM.

Cons:
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1) While the screen works well indoors, it isn't quite so readable outside, when the glossy screen acts as a mirror. While outdoors, I have to turn up the brightness to about 80% or so.

2) The placement of the FN key is where I expect to find the CONTROL key. Since I mostly use keyboard accelerators (e.g., Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V), I often hit the FN key instead, causing me a great deal of pain.

3) The hard drive spins at 5400 RPM which is a bit of a downer. Even worse, the hard drive cannot be replaced easily by the user. You can do it, but it requires some technical skills.

4) The underside gets a bit hot, enough to notice, but not enough to cause extended discomfort.

That's it!

If you are in the market for a CULV-based computer, you really should check out either the Thinkpad Edge or this Lenovo U450P. I'm extremely satisfied with mine and I can unreservedly recommend this product.

Happy Computing!
~Damodar

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great laptop, December 15, 2009

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Tarak Parikh (san jose, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lenovo Ideapad U-450p 14-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) (Personal Computers)

This is a great laptop. It is a true thin and light ultra-portable laptop (at less than 4.6 lbs). Unlike most 13 inch models, this 14 inch comes with the optical dvd drive built-in and still provides with 6 hrs of usable battery life. It has a very compact feel when carried due to the very narrow tapered front. Performance has been fine for most of the common tasks so far and just having the 4gb ddr3 memory helps quite a bit. Another interesting thing is that this laptop remains cool even after 6 hours of continuous usage. The bright LCD screen and colors are really good too.

Overall, definitely one of the best choices in thin and light ultra-portable laptops for people who need to have the dvd drives built-in.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 31, 2010

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Sergei A. Svarovsky "alfascan" (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lenovo Ideapad U-450p 14-Inch Black Laptop - Up to 6 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium) (Personal Computers)

I bought this from Frys Electronics a month ago and so far I am more than pleased with its performance and features. Imho for the money there is simply no better deal. Tried MSI but the soundcard was simply horrible! This laptop is speedy yet stays cool all the time, screen resolution is fine (not perfect though), battery lasts solid 4 hours. Surround sound is fantastic in the class. Also love the textured finish -- looks and feels great in your hands. Very thin form factor too due to tapered front. Another computer I was considering for the price was Dell Vostro v13 but Lenovo won due to more features. The only thing I don't like is the glossy frame around the screen; it gets scratched very easily just from the daily use. The comp would be perfect if the frame had a matte finish to match the case. Thanks Lenovo for a great product!