Customer reviews for Lenovo IdeaPad U310
Colorful 13.3" super-slim laptops.
Average customer rating:
(12 Reviews) 10
Rating Snapshot (12 reviews)
5 stars
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7 of 12(58%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Review 1 for IdeaPad U310
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
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5
Mobility
5
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5
Design
4
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5
Features
3
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5
Value
3
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5
Reliability
2
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5
mikemike
Location:Winter Park, FL
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i3
Memory:4 GB or more
Good looking Computer but...
Date:July 6, 2012
Pros: Weight, Durability, Build Quality, Battery, Processor, Memory, Storage
Cons: Wireless card, Support, Warranty, Included Software
"I love the mobility and looks of this computer. When everything is working it is plenty fast and responsive. I have two problems with this notebook U310.
The first and somewhat minor is the trackpad. When browsing websites it is very easy to accidentally zoom in and out. It gets very annoying.
Number 2 and the major issue is the wifi card. Sometimes it connects to my wireless network and sometimes it doesn't. All my other devices work fine so its just this notebook. Really not cool! I have been on with Tech Support 3 times and have gotten three different answers that haven't worked. Tried to return it within the 21 day return policy, but now its too late only because I was trying all the unsucessful troubleshooting. Now I am stuck with this computer and can only send it away to maybe get fixed. Wish I could just return it at this point and get a refund."
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Review 2 for IdeaPad U310
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
2
out of
5
Features
2
out of
5
Value
3
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5
Reliability
3
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Hill3
Owned Product:7-12 months
Processor:Intel Core i3
Memory:4 GB or more
A Troublesome Product
Date:March 26, 2013
Pros: Weight, Processor, Wireless card
Cons: Battery, Keyboard/peripherals, customer service
"The notebook is lightweight and performs rather well. However, its metal case is too slippery for it to be safely portable. The touchpad is supersensitive. If any part of your hands or shirt-sleeves touches the touchpad when you type, the cursor jumps away. I have lost a lot of time repositioning the cursor and retyping what is messed up when the cursor jumps off--and the cursor jumps off often in my case. It is a troublesome notebook.
The battery lasts less than two hours when you watch video programs."
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Review 3 for IdeaPad U310
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Reliability
5
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5
BeQu
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i3
Great on the go
Date:January 6, 2013
Pros: Weight
"I bought this laptop because I had previously had a 17" Dell that wasn't functional for walking around on a huge college campus. This laptop is super lightweight and slim which makes it extremely portable. A big plus. It's a great laptop considering money constraints. It looks almost exactly like a Mac. The only thing I regret is getting the i3 version rather than the i5 or i7. My previous laptop had an i7 and was (and is, after 4 years) much faster. And the only big disappointment was the speakers; the sound isn't great, to say the least."
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Review 4 for IdeaPad U310
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tommya
Location:Canada
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Not bad
Date:October 12, 2012
Pros: Weight, Screen size
Cons: ssd too small for win7
"Got it today. Light, and small, it's good. Note: the SSD is not big enough to install Win7, in fact it comes installed on the HD instead. You can install apps on the SSD but not Windows. After I get done uninstalling all the trial software, it's gonna be my baby!"
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Review 5 for IdeaPad U310
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
1
out of
5
Mobility
1
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Features
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Reliability
1
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5
Stan
Location:Boston, Ma
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Horrible computer
Date:September 30, 2012
Pros: Screen size, Storage
Cons: Wireless card, Build Quality
"Bought one at Staples.
The network card conected intermitantly, hen crashed totally.
My options were to return it to the store which I did as I was in the return period.
Also the top of the screen was split from the backing.
The build quality on this computer was horrible.
I bought Lenovo because of what others said was their good build quality, not this line."
The network card conected intermitantly, hen crashed totally.
My options were to return it to the store which I did as I was in the return period.
Also the top of the screen was split from the backing.
The build quality on this computer was horrible.
I bought Lenovo because of what others said was their good build quality, not this line."
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Review 6 for IdeaPad U310
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
2
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Reliability
1
out of
5
Eli7
Location:New York, NY
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Ok but not great
Date:September 7, 2012
Pros: Weight, speed at startup
Cons: Wireless card, Battery, Software compatibility, Display performance
"This PC is decent but lacks the wow factor. It's light (for a PC), start up is fast (mine is 3 weeks old so my machine's memory is not too packed yet) yet 2 major flaws in my view:
- Battery life is nowhere near the claimed 6 hours: it's more 2.5 hours
- Network connection issues: an auto update of Windows 7 basically prevented my laptop to connect to any Wifi network again, 2 days after its purchase... kind of counterproductive for a computer. Granted this may be more due to a Microsoft bug than Lenovo, yet it was extremely irritating. In the end, I had to uninstall the Windows update to be able to connect to the internet again.
I am disappointed."
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Review 7 for IdeaPad U310
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BenR
Location:Seattle
Owned Product:1-6 months
Amazing Ultrabook/laptop for value
Date:August 5, 2012
"For the price and options of this laptop you can not beat it. I love everything about this ultrabook, nothing negative to say. LOVE the functionality of the trackpad and gestures. A huge plus versus other ultrabooks is that the U310 produces little to know heat during normal use. Sounds of the fans running are almost non existent. Overall I am extremely happy I went with the U310 versus the other ultrabooks I was considering. Absolutely amazing machine!"
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Review 8 for IdeaPad U310
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
4
out of
5
Skye
Location:Des Moines,IA
Owned Product:Less than a week
Processor:Intel Core i5
Best Purchase EVER!
Date:July 21, 2012
Pros: Weight, Durability, Software compatibility, Screen size, Display resolution, Battery, Processor, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Storage
Cons: color options
"This was my first laptop I ever had. I just got it for college, and it was well worth it! I love the overall beauty of the u310 ultrabook. I love that this ultrabook has the appearance of a macbook pro. The track pad is almost identical to a macbook pro, with the hand gestures to scroll and such. This ultrabook's great quality and super low price was such a great deal! I got the aqua blue one without the 32GB SSD and my ultrabook is still fast. It is great for simple computing and for school. The screen does glare a little when put in a super bright area, but it doesn't bother me. Overall I would highly recommend this ultrabook for work or play!!! :D"
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Review 9 for IdeaPad U310
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
BriGuy
Location:Auburn, AL
Owned Product:Less than a month
I'm in love...
Date:July 10, 2012
Pros: Weight, Durability, Wireless card, Build Quality, Display resolution, Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Storage
Cons: color options, display design
"This is a phenomenal value. The computer is FAST, boots in about 50 seconds and resumes from sleep in fewer than 2 seconds. I’ve loaded a couple games, and though it is not a gaming computer it can handle its own with the i5 processor. The screen, like every other glossy screen on the market, has difficulties with glare in direct sunlight but has a more then decent resolution for the price. At 40% brightness I get a bit shy 6 hrs battery life depending on what I am using it for.
The design is beautiful but has a few drawbacks. While I really like the tapered edges giving it the “book look” it does make it difficult to open with one hand – I’ve found putting a finger on both sides of the notebook and opening together is the most efficient, as there is no center indentation for opening at the front of the laptop as found on other notebooks- really not that big of a deal to me. Let’s be honest, the color selection stinks, I opted for the graphite as baby blue and pink seemed a bit 12-year-old girl to me, but hey, to each their own. The red color option only available in the larger screen size? Why? Finally the LCD screen is offset from the bezel surrounding it making it so that the bezel and LCD are not flush. This leaves about a 1 - 1 ½ mm shelf where dust and debris can accumulate – I would have preferred it flush as found on other ultra books.
This is still a 5/5 in terms of value. You are getting the quality, reliability and power that I’ve come to love Lenovo for, with the convenience, aesthetic appeal, and additional mobility that comes with an ultra book. Did I mention its amazing price? I got mine for about half the price the boys in Cupertino are charging for their offering. This would make a great laptop for college or business, just stick with the graphite if you’re using it for the latter. Bravo Lenovo."
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Review 10 for IdeaPad U310
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SonofNun
One of the best low-price Ultrabooks
Date:June 19, 2012
"I've been using this laptop for a little while and I'm loving it! It has a nice, very slim design, and great battery life.
I bought the model with the i3-1.4Ghz processor, and was a little put off by the speed, but it just took a little getting used to since I previously used a very fast processor.
My previous laptop was about 1.5" thick, with a large 15.6" screen. I was tired of lugging a big, heavy laptop around, and I love having an ultraportable laptop. The U310 is 0.71" thick, less than half of my last laptop, and a little over 3lbs. Also about half the weight of my last laptop.
My model came with a 500Gb hard drive, which is nice and large. Usually the lower-priced laptops start at 320Gb. I'm keeping the 500Gb as a backup drive, but I replaced it with a 128Gb Solid State Drive to speed things up.
Battery life is awesome. I can get upwards of 8 hours on a single charge under normal use. My last laptop only got at most 4 hours.
One complaint I have, and it may be a little petty, is the super-glossy bezel around the screen. It is forever picking up fingerprints and smears. Annoying, but definitely not a deal-breaker.
Overall, this is a great laptop that I would recommend to anyone who couldn't afford any of the more expensive $1000+ Ultrabooks."
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Ratings-Only Reviews for IdeaPad U310
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 2
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Reliability
3
out of
5