Measuring 12.5 x 9.3 x 0.9 inches and weighing 4.4 pounds, the latest thin-and-light notebook from Lenovo, the IdeaPad U330-22672BU, provides excellent balance between screen size, portability, and design. It has a glossy Bold Black lid and a subtle pinstripe pattern at its base. It features magnesium alloy frame and Lenovo’s Active Protection System for that extra durability. The keyboard is nearly identical to that of a ThinkPad, though the reviewer noted that the keys are a bit slippery. The 13.3-inch (1280 x 800-pixel) frameless display provided decent images but without the popping colors. Performance benchmark scores are above the category average by 100 points. The U330 utilizes switchable graphics to let users alternate between battery-saving Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics and high-performance discrete graphics. It includes Lenovo’s VeriFace technology that allows logging into the system using the web cam. VeriFace now has the ability to encrypt files using your face. Wireless throughput via the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi signal pushed data at a rate of 19.8 Mbps at 15 feet and 13.9 Mbps at 50 feet. The six-cell battery lasted 3 hours and 37 minutes using the integrated graphics, and 2 hours and 25 minutes on a charge when in discrete graphics mode. For style and performance, the Lenovo IdeaPad U330 is a compelling option.