Lenovo's reasonably priced stylish consumer 14-incher: IdeaPad Y450
The Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 is a sleekly designed media-friendly laptop that unfortunately lacks gaming graphics.
Formerly known for the iconic, if boxy, ThinkPads (which the company still does well: see our
The recent IdeaPad line reflects the change most starkly: we looked at the
While the IdeaPads retain Lenovo's comfortable keyboard and some of the same custom software, the prices are also more reasonable, making them, by some measures, budget-friendly notebooks bearing a better-than-average design.
The $799 Y450 is a smaller-screened relative of the Y650, with an extremely similar design on the inside and out. While the 14-incher is also thicker than its 16-inch big brother, the overall feel and performance of the Y450 make it a worthwhile alternative for those who want a little more portability.