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Old 02-09-2013, 02:44 PM   #1
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Default Looking at a Lenovo U310...

...in what scenarios would I see a noticeable performance bump between the i3 and i5 options and would any increase in performance be worth the $200 Lenovo wants for that lone upgrade?

Also, anybody know if a 2.5" ssd would fit in this ultrabook chassis?

If anybody currently owns one of these, I'd be interested in your impressions.

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I saw one in a shop and wasn't impressed with the screen. The colors were kind of dull and lacked contrast. My friend who were buying ended up with a Samsung 530u3c instead.
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Old 02-12-2013, 07:40 AM   #4
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I think Lenovo just showed an upgraded version of the U310 at CES. You might want to hold off on your purchase until then anyway.
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