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Tradition dictates that the heavyweights in the computing world are always the ultra lightweights, which is why the Lenovo LaVie Z is such a knockout.
The feather-weight 13.3-inch laptop weighs less than 2 pounds, tipping the scales at 1.87 pounds. That’s more than a full pound lighter than Apple’s 13.3-inch MacBook Air, which weighs 2.96 pounds. It may not sound like a significant difference, but after you’ve worked with the LaVie Z, the MacBook Air feels as if it’s nailed to the floor.
To achieve such a trim form (it’s just 12.56 inches by 8.35 inches and just over half an inch thick), the $1,499 LaVie Z is constructed out of magnesium-lithium alloy, and the display and keyboard are essentially built into the chassis to eliminate additional parts with battery like Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Battery, Lenovo FRU 42T4789 Battery, Lenovo 57Y4559 Battery, Lenovo 121001096 Battery, Lenovo 57Y6455 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad G560 Battery, Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 Battery, Lenovo Thinkpad R400 Battery, Lenovo ThinkPad T400 Battery, Lenovo 41U3196 Battery, Lenovo FRU 42T5227 Battery, Lenovo FRU 42T5264 Battery. You can pick the laptop up with just two fingers, although the backing tends to flex more than a heavier aluminum chassis. Still, it’s much tougher than a plastic case (and, for the record, I haven’t broken the one I’m testing yet.)
In spite of the light weight, Lenovo has not compromised on the performance of the LaVie Z. Its snappy and responsive behavior running Windows 8.1 is thanks to a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 processor with 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB solid-state drive. Most slim laptops use the tardier Intel Core M processor, which lacks punch in dealing with photo editing software or when running multiple tasks.
While there’s no optical drive (most svelte laptops have eliminated the DVD player), there’s more connections available on the Lenovo model than you’d see on similar-sized competitors. The LaVie Z has two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI connection, and an SD memory card slot. It also has built-in support for the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard and Bluetooth 4.0.
The LaVie Z’s screen is also impressive. The 13.3-inch LCD goes beyond standard HD with 2,560 by 1,440 pixels. That’s just a tad fewer pixels than the Retina Display of the Apple MacBook Pro, which has 2,560 by 1,600 pixels. I found the LaVie screen’s flat matte finish also eliminated a lot of annoying reflections, and it was particularly good at displaying crisp text.