6.1 out of 10

Lenovo IdeaPad U550

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User Score (18)

7.7
Expert Score (6)

7.1
Battery performance (2)

6.5

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lightweight, design, long battery life, large screen, weight

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Experts:

9-10		(1)
7-8		(2)
5-6		(3)
3-4		(0)
1-2		(0)

Users:

9-10		(5)
7-8		(10)
5-6		(0)
3-4		(1)
1-2		(2)

Expert Reviews

Digitaltrends

6.5/10

8 February 2010
As a do-it-all notebook in this price range, you could do worse than Lenovo’s U550. But where other notebooks stand out by paying attention to the details, Lenovo earns itself demerit after demerit by rummaging through the... Read more
- 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
Electronics Made Easy

6.0/10

9 June 2010
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... Read more
MobileTechReview.com

7.0/10

1 April 2010
Conclusion For $679, you get a very capable notebook that can handle work, multimedia and even gaming with a relative ease. The low voltage CPU works well with Windows 7 to provide enough power for daily usage, and when you... Read more
- Con: Screen has a very small viewing angle.
- Price: $849 for the model used in this review. $699 without ATI graphics.
Laptop-Review.eu

9.0/10

28 February 2010
This is the first Lenovo computer I have tested personally, and I am not disappointed. It is hard not to get excited about a products that works well from a to z. Physically it beats many other devices. Read more
- - Design, - Materials, - HDMI, - Weight, - Quality, - Touchpad, - I/Os
- - Touchpad buttons, - Battery, - Glossy display

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Dont buy

2.0/10

Reviewer: Amit, Amazon
14 September 2010
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. Read more
A+

10/10

Reviewer: moris, Newegg
9 June 2010
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- exelent website. the shiiping is perfect,just in time
- love the product and the price