Lenovo IdeaPad 1024DAU : Core i3-2350M, 15.6 inch LED-backlit

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1024DAU comes equipped with Second Generation Intel Core i3-2350M dual core processor that features 3MB L2 cache and 2.3GHz processor speed and 4-way smart processing because of Hyper Threading technology. It has an integrated graphics controller called Intel HD graphics 3000 which is capable of playing High Definition movies with ease.

In terms of connectivity, this Lenovo IdeaPad 1024DAU laptop offers 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports, one of which is eSATA/USB combo port – much better if it has USB 3.0; 10/100 LAN; high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n); Intel Wireless Display that transmits streamed or downloaded data wirelessly from your laptop, network or the Internet to your TV; VGA and HDMI output port. It has 6-cell lithium-ion battery. It measures 14.8 x 9.8 x 1.4 inches inches and weighs about 5.7 pounds.

Other specs of Lenovo IdeaPad 1024DAU includes 15.6 inch LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution; 6GB DDR3 memory which is expandable to 8GB; Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support; 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm) – much better if it has at least 7200 RPM; media reader for Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats; Built-in facial recognition; and built-in 1.3MP webcam.

This Lenovo IdeaPad 1024DAU is powered by Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system. It is priced at about $580.