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Approximate retail price:
$1,049.99
Summary:A 13.3-inch convertible laptop tested with Windows 8, Intel Core i5-3517u 1.7GHz processor, 4GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, a touchscreen, and a 128GB solid-state drive.
The Lenovo Yoga Ideapad Ultrabook 13-59340248 is a 13.3-inch laptop with an LCD resolution of 1600 x 900. It has 4GB of memory and a 128GB hard drive. It has an Intel Core i5-3517u 1.7GHz processor and Intel HD Graphics 4000 video adapter but no dedicated video memory, so it's not well suited for high-performance video gaming. But it lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It comes with Windows 8 pre-installed.
The Yoga Ideapad Ultrabook 13-59340248 has a built-in memory card reader for digital photography, a touch screen, a multitouch touchpad, and 2 USB ports. It has HDMI out for connecting to an HDTV. It supports Wi-Fi 802.11n, so it's compatible with the latest high-speed routers.
The Yoga Ideapad Ultrabook 13-59340248 measures 13.1 inches wide by 0.75 inches high by 8.9 inches deep and it weighs 3.4lbs. It's backed by a 12 month warranty, with 12 months of tech support.
About This Brand
IdeaPad is Lenovo's consumer laptop line and includes the midrange U- series and the high-end Y and Z series. Lenovo's new convertible ultrabook is called Yoga. The IdeaPad S series is its line of netbooks. The Essential series is Lenovo's budget line of laptops and desktops. Lenovo ThinkPads are its business notebooks; ThinkCentre are business desktops. IdeaCentre is Lenovo's brand of midrange consumer desktops and all-in-ones.
Features & Specs - Lenovo Yoga IdeaPad Ultrabook 13-59340248
Display size (in.) The diagonal measure of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen.
Display size (in.)
13.3
Processor Also known as the CPU (Central Processing Unit), the processor is responsible for running commands and handling data. Processors come in different speeds and may have two or more cores (ex. dual-core), which let you more quickly process multiple complex tasks.
Processor
Core i5-3517u
Memory (GB) Also known as RAM, memory is a temporary storage area for data. Its size is an important factor for performance. We recommend at least 2GB of memory, or 4GB if you plan to run several large applications at the same time.
Memory (GB)
4
Storage (GB) The amount of storage, a permanent area for the operating system, programs and data such as documents, music, and media files. Storage can be a hard drive, an SSD (solid state drive), or hybrid drive.
Storage (GB)
128
Video memory (MB) The amount of dedicated memory built into a graphics adapter. Most models have integrated graphics, which have no dedicated memory but are still suitable for most applications, including photo editing and watching movies. Others have discrete graphic adapters, which typically have 256 MB or more video memory, to deliver smoother and more realistic graphics for 3D games.
Video memory (MB)
NA
Blu-ray or DVD Has either a Blu-Ray drive (B), which lets you watch Blu-Ray movies and read/write to CDs and DVDs, or a DVD drive (D), which lets you read/write to CDs and DVDs.
Blu-ray or DVD
None
Wi-Fi The type of built-in 802.11 wireless networking supported. Computers with 802.11n also support 802.11g routers. Some models with 802.11n also support the 5GHz "high band," a standard suitable for apartments and other crowded areas.
Wi-Fi
Yes
WiMAX One of the standards used by cell phone service providers that they call "4G". Based on the IEEE 802.16e wireless standard, mobile WiMAX is a wireless broadband Internet connection like Wi-Fi, with comparable data speeds. But its range is much greater, measured in miles rather than feet, which in theory should provide continuous broadband coverage over greater distances. If supported you usually have to sign up with a service provider and pay an extra fee.
WiMAX
No
Memory-card reader At least one flash memory-card slot (CF, SD, XD, MS, etc.)
Memory-card reader
Yes
Built-in webcam A built-in webcam for videoconferencing.
Built-in webcam
Yes
eSATA port Has an eSATA (external Serial ATA) port for connecting an external hard drive. This includes ports that may be on the keyboard dock of detachable laptops.
eSATA port
No
Thunderbolt port Has a Thunderbolt port for connecting peripherals such as an external hard drive. This includes ports that may be on the keyboard dock of detachable laptops. Thunderbolt is a new high-speed port that can connect to DVI, HDMI and VGA through the use of adapters.
I use this Laptop for work and Home. It converts to a tablet quickly. The touch screen works terrific. It is light and fits in an easy carry bag, I ditched my laptop bag. I really enjoy this Laptop it does everything well including converting to a tablet.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By Texxasmike
from Houston, TX
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
good travel notebook
1/5/2013
Pros
Durable Construction
Easy To Use
Fast
Large Screen
Lightweight
Cons
Buggy Wifi At First
Limited Accessories
No Optical Drive Included
Weak Battery Life
Best Uses
Music
Video
Web Browsing
Word Processing
Comment:
I bought this as a second device when my iPad did not have the horsepower to run the apps I needed on the road. I find that I use this notebook much more than the iPad. <br /><br />I really like the screen size (I wish the resolution was higher).<br /><br />It came with 4GB RAM and a 128GB SSD drive and I have upgraded it a bit. To run more apps I installed 8GB RAM. The 128GB SSD is too small for a notebook (even with Cloud storage) So I added a second 256GB SSD (there is an empty mSata slot in the machine just for this purpose).<br /><br />Wi-Fi was another issue I ran into - the laptop would say connected but no data would transfer after a minute it would no longer show connected. I have modified the WiFi adapter settings and I have not had the problem since.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By RWK
from Houston, Texas
(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Inadequate Memory
12/25/2012
Pros
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Web Browsing
Comment:
I am returning this computer because there is very little memory available on the solid state drive for installing new programs or storing files. This computer is really more of a Netbook than an Ultrabook.
6 people have reviewed this model.
Display size (in.)
