There’s nothing flashy about the Lotus, though we mean that in a good way

Calendar September 2, 2010 | Posted by admin

We also fired up the game Far Cry 2 and enjoyed a few rounds of smooth 3D gaming with most of the effects levels set to high. Again, the display did an excellent job with detail, and motion errors were nonexistent.

The matte keyboard (also charcoal gray) stands out on the white chassis. When it comes to navigating this cramped keyboard, tiny-fingered children should have an easier time than parents.

The finicky spacebar and the tiny, misplaced right-Shift key make touch typing difficult, but young typists prone to 432307-001 pecking won’t have much trouble.

Networking options include Ethernet, 802.11b/g wireless, and Bluetooth. You also get a convenient on/off switch for the Wi-Fi radio.

The size and weight savings make a difference if you carry a laptop with you all day, letting you step up to a larger screen without the usual heft.

Of course, some buyers might not warm to the signature matte-black, squared-off ThinkPad chassis in this day of high-gloss, colorful notebooks and netbooks 417066-001.

It has a sturdy build, too, and feels like it could take a few knocks. It’s either classic or boring, depending on which side of the 446506-001 debate you’re on.

The laptop measures 1.4×14x10.5 inches and weighs 6.2 pounds, straddling the line between travel companion and stay-at-home desktop replacement.

It’s not an exact copy, though: The Envy’s etched, gunmetal-gray magnesium chassis has a darker look that feels more high-end and less industrial, the frame around the LCD isn’t flush, and the Envy’s keyboard doesn’t light up.

But if they were left over from another upgrade, and all we had to pay for was the $269 base unit, we’d be stoked about the great deal we just got.

The 2-inch-thick frame weighs 7 pounds and 9 ounces, making it a bit bulkier than the Asus G51J-A1 but not nearly as heavy as the Alienware M15x. There’s nothing flashy about the Lotus, though we mean that in a good way.

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