One more feature worth mentioning is Lenovos OneKey Recovery button. It's a great way to restore a corrupted system back to its original state, safely and simply. No need to mess with bootable discs or USB keys, or to pull out the Windows 7 Home Premium disc; just hit the button, and it will boot right into the recovery program.

Lenovos IdeaPad U410 does a good job of being useful in most situations, if you arent looking to do some hardcore gaming or DVD/CD burning. Its hard to complain about the little things when this system shows such a vast improvement over the Lenovo ThinkPad U310 but manages to be the same price.

For students who must keep a budget in mind but arent willing to sacrifice too much power in their laptop, this is probably the perfect option. If you're looking for a laptop for back-to-school that's not too pricey, the Lenovo U410 is worth a close look.