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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 019727U 13.3-Inch Laptop (Black) |  | Brand: Lenovo
Category: Personal Computer
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Seller: J&R Music and Computer World
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1617
Media: Personal Computers
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Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Permium 64-bit
CPU Manufacturer: AMD
CPU Speed: 1.5
CPU Type: AMD Athlon 4
Processors: 2
System Memory: 3
Memory Type: SODIMM
Hard Drive Size: 250
Native Resolution: 1366x768
Display Size: 13.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 12.7 x 15.2 x 4.7
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MPN: 019727U
Model: 019727U
UPC: 884942649172
EAN: 0884942649172
ASIN: B00342PJ5M
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Box Contents - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 0197-27U, 6-Cell Battery Pack, AC Adapter | | • | AMD Athlon Neo X2 Dual-Core L325 1.50GHz Processor | | • | 1MB L2 Cache and 1-Year Limited Warranty | | • | 3GB PC2-5300 676MHz DDR2 RAM | | • | 250GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive | | • | Software Bundle - Windows 7 Professional 32, Microsoft Office 2007 60-day Trial, Norton Internet Security 30-Day Subscription |
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| Customer Reviews:
 The Neo works better than expected. February 9, 2010
Benjamin D. Heller (Brooklyn, NY)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
My experience has been pretty limited, but as I have not read many reviews about the Edge with the Neo 1.5 GHz dual core processor, I thought it was worth discussing.
My first thoughts are the build quality is good, but not quite up to typical ThinkPad finish. I have the matte black finish, but it's not the same rubberized black finish that ThinkPad's are known for. This is just a matte black plastic. I was a little disappointed. The keyboard is as many have said - fantastic. Very quiet, feels great. Lenovo did a great job with the design.
The screen is fine. The trackpoint is as expected. If you are new to ThinkPads, I think this is where there is a real productivity enhancer over a typical laptop. If you type, then use the mouse, then type, then use the mouse... in a typical setup you have to move your hand. With the trackpoint, you don't move your hand from the typical typing position. It saves time and energy. The middle trackpoint button serves as the scrolling down mechanism that most mice have. Overall, it's been a great design for the past 7 or 8 years for ThinkPad's, and I think most users once acclimated will appreciate it. Even if you don't, the trackpad is smooth and good.
I had read casual remarks from PC Magazine saying that the performance of the Neo processor was bad which made me concerned at first... but I haven't really found that to be the case. Windows 7 installation was relatively fast, installing the typical programs was relatively fast (VLC, Firefox, iTunes) I bought this computer to surf the web and write email. The performance exceeds my expectations for that. My home computer is an i7 2.6 quad core, so I'm used to speed, but I haven't been disappointed. I watched some youtube videos which tend to be flash and processor intensive, no issues there. I have not watched any downloaded videos yet, but the graphics card is superior to the GMA 4500HD, so I would be shocked if there is an issue. The wireless download speeds from some websites were pretty impressive. I use a Dlink MIR-655 wireless router and I was downloading from Apple's site at over 1MB per second. Not bad. Overall, it seemed crisp. Not what I was expecting from an "underpowered processor"
The computer doesn't run very hot... but it can be somewhat warm. I haven't tried a laptop that isn't. My lone complaint so far is that when the computer is working hard, the fan turns on, and it is audible. Not really loud, but audible. Audible even when the TV is on. Fans should not be audible on a ULV processor. Write that down Lenovo.
I was torn between this computer and the Dell Vostro v13. Ultimately I decided on this device over the Dell because the ThinkPad had the trackpoint, a well reviewed keyboard and a removable battery. I think I'm happy with my decision, but the Dell is without question a better looking device. Style over substance? In this case, I went with the substance.
Update 2/11/2010: After a day or two more, I can give some more insight. I attempted to watch Lost in 720p streaming from abc.com last night and had mixed results. When not running full screen, the processor can keep up. When running full screen, it can ALMOST keep up... but unfortunately, falls short. This isn't the biggest of deals, but I think users would want to know this before purchasing the machine. Watching streaming video in bed is just one of the many joys of owning a laptop.
Another thing that I didn't note is the sound. The speakers are located under the front of the keyboard. In your lap, sound is muffled and not good. This design is more ideal for a table or laptop pad. If you use the edge on your lap, you will experience poor sound.
Also, it definitely runs a little hotter than my wife's 2-3 year old macbook. That is kind of surprising. The battery life on the Neo is worse than the Intel Core Duo option, and I think that extra juice is turning into heat as the ThinkPad Edge review of the core duo processor has minimal heat issues.
In closing, I still like the laptop, but there are definitely compromises and issues that keep it from being easy to recommend. The Dell Vostro V13 at $650 is probably a better decision for most, albeit over $100 more than what I spent once you include delivery.
 AVOID this laptop August 1, 2010
Jake Jake (Germantown, MD)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow, what a disappointment. Don't bother with this laptop the design flaws are bad enough without having to deal with the really slow AMD processor.
Honestly, I don't know who was responsible to designing this laptop but it's just awful.
Cons:
1. AMD processor is really slow. Do a SuperPI calc to 2m and you'll find it at least TWICE as slow as a comparable Intel processor. Not only that, Windows 7 is just sluggish. Opening photos should not take several seconds, please, it's ok for my Atom based netbook for not for this notebook. Try running anything above 360p on Youtube and you'll see how bad this laptop is.
2. Battery life. What battery life? You'll be lucky to get over 2hrs in real life usage with wifi. My battery after two months of usage went bad and now only gives me 30mins.
3. Problems with going in and out of sleep mode, it takes forever and if you accidently shut the lid while it's going into sleep mode it just hangs and dosen't go into sleep mode and stays on in a strange state, wasting your battery life.
4. It gets hot. After about 15mins on your lap you'll want to place a book as a shield due to the heat. I've had about 16 laptops and this is definitely on the hotter side. The hottest laptop I've had was the ultra light Dell X1, but that was ok since that was a fanless design, unlike this Thinkpad Edge.
Less serious design problems:
5. Power cord is on the right side. With most users being right handed why would you want a cord hanging out on the same side as where you use a mouse? Also the headphone jack is on the right side too, so they want you to stick a bunch of cords on the right side of the laptop????? Painful.
6. Delete button not in an easily accessible position. It's on the top right embedded THIRD from the right. Why not make it the 1st button from the right?
7. Putting the Fn button where the Ctrl button should be, in the left most bottom corner of the keyboard. Come on, this is an EASY one, sheesh.
8. Microphone is placed under the Fn button.. umm shouldn't it but next to the camera on the lid? Large hands will actually cover that tiny hole while typing. A terrible place for a mic.
PROs:
1. Keyboard feel is good.
2. Dual trackpad and pointer
3. Has both HDMI and VGA output.
Conclusion
I would not buy this laptop or recommend it to anyone. As an alternative Get the ASUS UL20A-A1, yes it's a 12" laptop but FAR superior in every way. If you really need a 13" laptop then the Dell V13 is also good but the battery life is weak and is a bit more expensive.
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