Lenovo IdeaPad U165, 11.6 inch, ultra-thin with AMD processors, is the update version of Lenovo IdeaPad U160. Lenovo IdeaPad U165 and Lenovo IdeaPad U160 have the same basic feature and design, but IdeaPad U160 comes with Intel chipset.

Lenovo IdeaPad U165 laptop is based on AMD dual-core Athlon II Neo K325 ultra low voltage processor, 1.3GHz， 2GB DDR 3, 250G harddisk, 1.3 megapixels camera. As mainstream of ultra-thin laptop, with comprehensive function, IdeaPad U165 is a full-featured laptop for entertainment satisfying various groups of users.

IdeaPad U165 laptop is thin but integrates different types of interfaces, like 3 USB2.0 (one share with e-SATA), e-SATA Combo, VGA interfaces, RJ45, anti-noise microphone array, stereo support headphone jack / audio output, card reader (SD / MMC / MS / MS pro), HDMI high definition output, etc.

Adding HDMI and e-SATA to IdeaPad U165 laptop, you can surf the internet or view high-definition video with ease. Lenovo U165’s lower power consumption and long-lasting battery life meet the needs of business users with ultra-thin portable laptop features.

Lenovo IdeaPad U165 looks very compact and beautiful with checkerboard surface texture design adopting IMR technology.

Lenovo U165 11.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366 × 768

Lenovo U165’s body thickness is 2.5MM

Comparison of AMDⅡand AMD Ⅲ ultra-thin laptop platform Nile：

platform Ⅱ Ⅲ

Compared to AMDⅡ，performance of Lenovo U165 has enhanced considerably about 30%: processor technology upgrade to 45nm, based on the K10 architecture, HyperTransport bus speed for the HT3.0, and supports DDR3 memory; chip set upgrades to M880G, integrated graphics support for DX10.1, UVD2, 3D performance upgrades up to 36%; compared to Intel integrated graphics, AMD Nile ultra-thin laptop platform integrated graphics are perfect for 3D games; Lenovo U165 power consumption processor from 18W down to 9-15W, north bridge fell from 8W 7.5W, south bridge integrated clock generator, voltage from 1.2V down to 1.1V, PowerXpress graphics switching technology to support more power-saving mode, battery life time compared with the previous ultra-light platform to extend the 50%.

Analysis of new Athlon II Neo K325 processor:

CPU-Z information

Lenovo IdeaPad U165 adopts dual-core Athlon II Neo K325, 1.3GHz, and supports 64-bit floating decimal unit, I / O Bus line frequency 2.0GT / s. IdeaPad U165’s dual-core processor aims at positioning high-end market of ultra-thin laptop. Without sacrificing performance, IdeaPad U165 features lower TDP, higher cache capacity, excellent energy-saving and longer standby time.

Analysis of ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Graphics Card:

IdeaPad U165 adopts new generation of ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics card, which satisfies most users’ basic needs of 3D and supports games and high-definition video hardware decoding. The performance of IdeaPad U165 promotes greater than other models.

GPU information

Compared to Intel CULV ultra-thin laptop, the biggest advantage of AMD platform is with the same processor and graphics card, while balanced performance, high-definition video, games and 3D processing capabilities stand out. As mainstream of fashion, Lenovo IdeaPad U165 satisfies the needs of users’ daily entertainment and office applications. With HDMI high-definition interface and Dolby audio, IdeaPad U165 users can enjoy audio and video player with ease. IdeaPad U165’s APS harddisk protection, one key recovery system, and E-SATA interface become perfect solution for business users daily demand of data security and transmission. “IdeaPad U165 in hand, everything I have”.

Lenovo IdeaPad U165 Specs:

Processor: AMD Athlon II Neo K325 1.3GHz

RAM: 2GB DDR3

Graphics card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200

LCD: 11.1-inch LED backlit screen

Screen resolution: 1366 × 768

Hard drive: 250GB

Battery: 10.8V 24Wh lithium-polymer battery

Weight: 1.3kg

Operating system: Windows 7 Home Basic

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