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Lenovo IdeaPad U450p is a strong proposition. While performance and build quality are good, there's also the inclusion of an optical drive – relatively rare in a CULV laptop – which will prove a selling point for some.
The disc drive enables you to read and write DVDs without issue and saves you the hassle of carrying an external drive. This makes watching films and backing up data, for example, easy when on the move. 
The 14-inch panel shares the same 1366 x 768-pixel resolution as its competitors and is detailed enough for everyday use. It's not the brightest screen we've seen, however, and the shiny Super-TFT screen doesn't suppress reflections well, which can prove irritating when used in bright light conditions.
Lenovo has steered clear of the use of shiny styling and has employed a mottled, chequered design instead. It's a durable surface which doesn't scratch or show up dirt easily and so always looks great.
Build quality is generally good, but a few of the chassis panels flex under moderate pressure – realistically this shouldn't prove too much of durability issue, however.
Dedicated volume controls are also embedded next to the keyboard, providing you with a quick and easy way of altering the volume of your music or movies.
The keyboard is poorly mounted into the chassis, resulting in a bit of flex, but this doesn't affect the sharp and concise typing action too severely. The keys are large, comfortable and tapered, meaning mistakes are few and far between.
Everyday performance is good, with the CULV processor and 4096MB of memory running the operating system and various office programs without issue.
The laptop also boasts Lenovo's Enhanced Experience for Windows software which aims, amongst other things, to boot and shut down the laptop significantly quicker than other machines, but we found little difference from the competition.
3D performance
The dedicated ATi graphics card, alongside its 512MB of graphics memory, provides good 3D performance and will suit those keen to edit photos or perform other multimedia tasks on the go.
Portability is decent and, while this isn't the lightest CULV laptop, it's still comfortable to carry all day. The battery life, at 364 minutes, is also impressive.
802.11n Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet are included, as are three USB ports for your peripherals and also VGA and HDMI ports for connecting external monitors.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U450p is a decent CULV laptop with good power and the bonus of an included optical drive. It's not the cheapest machine, but it is certainly worth a look.
Quick Specification of Lenovo IdeaPad U450p:
1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500
3GB DDR3
250GB HDD
DVD±RW DL
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
14″ LCD
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
6-cell battery
WiFi
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Here we have HP Envy. It comes proudly with the astonishing style. It is very artistic. Yet, it is very powerful. You can compared HP Envy with Lamborghini or Ferrari. They are designed to have the best engine and superior in artistic design.
In the computer industry, many computer models appear to follow this aspect. Apple Computer with the iMac or MacBook Pro is one example. Acer with its Ferrari series that has a really seductive design is another example.
Minimalist
Hewlett Packard (HP), the largest computer producer in the world, does not want to be left behind after all this time lost in pursuing market share with other global brands. So far, HP is like pushing a box to the consumer computer, does not present a significant difference for most consumers.
But this time, there is something different. When you try the HP Envy 15, the latest HP notebook, you will get a very different experience. With 15-inch monitor (38.1 cm diagonal) and weighing about 2.5 kg without the power supply, HP is successfully bringing you its best, at least for now. No wonder that the computer company is providing the following significant differences in progress information communication technology.
This HP Envy 15 is a desktop replacement notebook. So far, it is the most expensive notebook from HP. The design is minimalist, reflects the value of elegance. Despite of this minimalist design, the Envy has the Intel Core i7 Q820 at 1.73 GHz, 8 GB RAM, Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, ATI Radeon HD 4830 64-bit graphics processor, and the PA Beats sound system that brings the luxurious sound systems to the notebook.
If you are a fanatic fan of Toshiba, Acer, MSI, Lenovo, or other notebook brand, then maybe you’d better try this HP Envy, or you’ll be left with the envy inside your mind. I’m not boasting. I haven’t buy the notebook, yet. Right now, I’m still using Acer’s. But I have tried this minimalist, artistic and powerful notebook about a week ago. A friend of mine has it. Wow, I do want to buy it very soon.
The minimalist design with a carved monitor lid, the cavities collected in bringing unity USB, HDMI, and LAN, the wide keyboard, a futuristic wide touchpad, HP Envy 15 value is shown without the presence of various stickers, like what you can see on other notebooks. From Intel Inside sticker, specifications sticker, and other stickers just to show that they are unsure about their self.
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