Lenovo IdeaPad U400 0993-28U 14" Notebook Computer (Graphite Gray)

This IdeaPad U400 0993-28U 14" Notebook Computer (Graphite Gray) from Lenovo is powered by a dual-core 2.2GHz Intel Core i3-2330M CPU with a 3MB cache. Beyond the CPU, there's also the dedicated ATI Radeon HD 6470 GPU for handling the demanding visuals of computer games, HD movies, graphics applications, and more. It also relies upon 1GB of dedicated memory to quickly process these visuals. For viewing games, movies, and whatnot, the notebook features a TFT color display with LED backlighting, a 14" screen size, and support for High Definition at a resolution of 1366 x 768. It also has an aspect ratio of 16:9.

The built-in 4GB of internal DDR3 SDRAM memory facilitates fast multitasking and the hard drive features 500GB of space, a SATA 3Gbps interface, and spins at 5400rpm. This notebook includes a slot-loading optical drive that can read and burn DVDs or CDs. For added fun, there's an integrated microphone, a 1.3 megapixel web camera and dual 1W stereo speakers.

For connecting external devices, this U400 is outfitted with two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port, and one 3.5mm headphone output/microphone input combination jack. Plus, it supports Intel's Wireless Display Technology, so you can wirelessly stream content to an HDTV with a separately sold adapter. In terms of wireless or wired communication, the U400 supports Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 3.0, and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n wireless.

For navigation and typing, there's a standard notebook-sized keyboard with a numeric keypad and a multi-touch touchpad that supports easy scroll, zoom, and rotate functions. The 4-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery lasts up to four hours. The Kensington Lock slot provides added safety and the OneKey Rescue System software provides added security. This notebook runs on the Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Operating System.