The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 looks more like an object of art than a piece of consumer electronics. The tendril pattern etched into its aluminum lid (available in black or red) and the patterned vents on its base both bring to mind an illuminated manuscript or a fine textile. But a laptop it is, and for its $1,899 price tag, the IdeaPad U110 is a pretty good ultraportable. Despite its compact size, the IdeaPad U110's screen and keyboard are comfortable to use for long stretches. Its case is stocked with current-generation components and a decent set of features--though media fanatics should note that its DVD burner is an external drive. The fastidious should also note that the very shine that makes the laptop so appealing is easily dulled by fingerprints. Despite these imperfections, the Lenovo IdeaPad U110 offers a combination of price, features, and performance that's competitive with such ultraportables as the Toshiba Portege R500 and the Sony VAIO TZ150, inside a package of unparalleled beauty.
| Price | $1,899 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 |
| Memory | 2GB of 667MHz |
| Hard drive | 120GB at 4,200rpm |
| Chipset | Intel 965GM Express |
| 2.9 / 3.6 pounds with 7-cell battery | Intel GMA X3100 (integrated) |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Dimensions (WDH) | 10.8x7.7x0.72 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 11.1 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 2.4 / 3.1 pounds with 4-cell battery |
| Category | ultraportable |
