This leaves little space for certain keys, such as the right Shift key which has been made smaller. All keys are full-sized, including the cursor keys. The IdeaPad 310-15IKB is a 15-inch laptop with a wide chiclet keyboard, which includes a number pad. The Ethernet interface has a flap on it, which makes connecting a cable a clumsy operation. Otherwise, this placement is disadvantageous (especially for right-handed users), as it will create cable clutter at the front of the laptop and prevent the comfortable use of an external mouse. If you only have one USB device, you can stick with the USB 3.0 port on the other side. The two USB 2.0 ports are placed poorly on the right side, as they are very close together and near the front. The placement of the ports also raises issues. This would only be possible with a DisplayPort and Lenovo uses the HDMI and VGA combo. However, this also limits the laptop, as it will not be possible for the user to use a 4K monitor at 60 Hz. We like the VGA interface, as it will allow users to connect VGA screens or beamers. To be fair, it is rare to see this port in cheap laptops. Furthermore, the model does not have USB Type-C. We did not like the fact that there is only one USB 3.0 port on the test model. The usual suspects can be found on this laptop. Furthermore, the display will wobble in moving environments as the hinge does not force it in place. The single, wide drop down hinge does not allow the user to open the laptop with a single hand. When we applied pressure to the latter, the screen showed distortions. The base is easy to bend and the display cover is wobbly. Above the keyboard and the touchpad, the hand-rest regions can be bent inwards. However, the sturdiness is the same as that of the IdeaPad 310-15ISK: it could be better.
The workmanship of the device is fine: there are no uneven gaps or sharp edges. Thankfully, the display borders use matte plastic, which is a big improvement from the days of glossy borders. In contrast, the hand-rest regions are made of a metallic-looking synthetic material, which is fine for this price segment. The display cover and the base of the laptop are constructed with a rough plastic which is susceptible to fingerprints. The IdeaPad 310-15IKB has the same case as the IdeaPad 310-15ISK, which means it will share the strengths and weaknesses of it sister model. As this category has so many models to offer, we will be selecting a few for comparison with our test model. At the same time, there are models with a Kaby Lake processor which we have yet to test (like the HP 15-av102ng).
As such, there are very few comparable devices which use a processor from this generation (see the Acer Aspire E5-575G).
The notebook market for private users is making the switch to the new Intel processor generation, but this transition is just starting. Our test model is one of the first IdeaPads to come with the new Intel Kaby Lake CPUs.
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If the price is still too high, you might want to consider the even cheaper 100 series (the IdeaPad 100-15IBD). The 300 series represents the lower middle-class of the Lenovo IdeaPad series and is geared towards private users who want a cheap model. The Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15IKB is one such model and we will be testing it our in-depth review. The recipe for a bestseller: cheap, as much RAM and storage space as possible, a large display and a Core i5 processor. For the original German review, see here.ĭespite the large variety of ultrabooks on the market, it seems the 15-inch form factor is the most popular for laptops.
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