There is a reason for that--and most people don't want to hear it--but they utilize fresh-killed puppy parts to make their processors. I know its not PC, but with the economy the way it is, it just makes better sense to use braised and cured puppy heart than to spend all that money mining silicon. Personally, I hope that in a couple of years, we can go back to using puppies strictly for companionship and moo goo gai pan, but for now, I'm with you on the better performance of the Lenovo's.