Need help deciding between two Lenovo laptops

[Arodri93]

Hey I have been having a hard time deciding between these two equally priced laptops and need help. Please help me out, I am an engineering student in college and need a laptop for classes/games. Which of these is best?

IdeaPad Z400

Intel Core i5-3230M processor (2 cores, 2.60GHz, 3MB
cache)

Windows 8 Standard 64 - English

Intel® HD Graphics 4000

6GB (2GB & 4GB) PC3-12800 DDR3 1600MHz SDRAM
SODIMM Memory

14.0" WXGA (1366 X 768) TFT color, VibrantView, LED
Backlight, MultiTouch w/720p HD Camera

1TB, 5400RPM Serial ATA 2.5" Hard Drive

DVD Recordable Serial ATA

4 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (Up to 5 Hours Run Time)

5.23 lbs

IdeaPad U310

Part number: 59RF0237

Intel® Core™ i5-3337U processor (2 cores, 1.80GHz, 3MB
cache)

Windows 8 Standard 64 - English

Intel® HD Graphics 4000

4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM Memory

13.3" HD WXGA (1366 X 768) TFT color, VibrantView, LED
Backlight, MultiTouch w/720p HD Camera

524GB (500GB, 5400RPM and 24GB Solid State) Serial ATA

No Optical Included

3 Cell Lithium Polymer Battery (Up to 7 Hours Run Time)

3.6 lbs

 

[death1]

If more meant for gaming, I would go with the Ideapad Z400, Most games need an DVD-ROM and the Ideapad U310 doesn't have a optical drive, the ideapad z400 is cleary faster !!

 

[Arodri93]

If more meant for gaming, I would go with the Ideapad Z400, Most games need an DVD-ROM and the Ideapad U310 doesn't have a optical drive, the ideapad z400 is cleary faster !!

yeah that is very true I appreciate the response the only thing pulling me towards the u310 is that it is an ultrabook versus the standard desktop replacement nature of the z400. I am pretty sure the more sensible option is the z400 and that is what I have chosen thanks.