
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 019728U
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Customer Reviews
Neo processor is better than expected
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 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 019728U is just a matte black plastic. The glossy top as this device is labeled is a fingerprint magnet but looks nicer when clean in my opinion. Regardless, 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 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 019728U 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 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 019728U 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 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 019728U 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.
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