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Lenovo IdeaPad Y460-3A-B

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Y460-3A-B
Lenovo IdeaPad Y460-3A-B (IdeaPad Y Series)
Processor
Intel Core i3-330M 2 x 2.1 GHz, Arrandale
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
2.2 kg ( = 77.6 oz / 4.85 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1400 Euro

 

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Average Score: 77% - good
Average of 7 scores (from 9 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 73%, features: - %, display: 67% mobility: 57%, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: - %, emissions: 46%

Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad Y460-3A-B

Lenovo Y460 Review: Switchable Graphics & Display Shine
Source: Notebooks.com English Archive.org version
Despite some shortcomings, the IdeaPad Y460 is a good portable entertainment notebook that can handle movies, games and video editing. For $999 as equipped it provides a great deal of value; allowing a user to have one notebook that adapts to their needs by switching between integrated and dedicated graphics. If you are looking for a portable entertainment notebook that can ramp up to handle intense tasks when needed you should add the Y460 to your list.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/27/2010
Rating: performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 50%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
It's not enough for a 14-inch notebook to deliver decent runtimes, a little processor grunt and pleasing looks any more; now we expect graphical excellence too. In response, Lenovo have outfitted their IdeaPad Y460 with a dedicated ATI Radeon GPU, and they've even thought to put a switch on the front which allows you to turn it off when you're feeling more spreadsheet than gaming minded. Two birds with one stone, or just a lame duck? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/15/2010
performance: 80%
80% Lenovo Ideapad Y460
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
The Y460's performance is so dazzling and the machine is put-together so well that I think you can make the case that it's worth the cash upgrade. Just tell the wife you'll eat ramen for a month. She won't understand, but you'll be so happy with your computer you probably won't care.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y460
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 is built with speed in mind, while placing a huge emphasis on portability. Though you pay a premium for parts that can run any application, you're getting a laptop that you won't need to upgrade for years.The Editors' Choice Asus UJ30c-A1 is not as powerful, but it's more affordable, has longer battery life, and is equipped with a more seamless switchable graphics technology.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Lenovo IdeaPad Y460
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Those looking for a portable multimedia notebook with strong enough graphics performance to play demanding games will find a lot to like in the IdeaPad Y460. However, at $1,049, it’s a bit expensive for a multimedia system that doesn’t have Blu-ray or a high-res screen. Some may prefer the heavier 15-inch Samsung R580, which comes standard with a Blu-ray reader and costs more than $200 less. And if gaming is your main goal, you might want to go for the 15-inch Acer Aspire 5740G ($749). But if you care about mobility and don’t want to sacrifice power, the Y460 is a high-quality notebook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
89% Lenovo IdeaPad Y460
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Portability, excellent performance, and a bold, eye-catching design are all good reasons to choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 as your next thin-and-light notebook. Unfortunately, the whole point of switchable graphics is to offer the choice between performance and battery life, but for this notebook, the best battery life you can get is still pretty short, making this a moot point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 89%

Foreign Reviews

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y460
Source: Jambitz Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Lenovo IdeaPad Y460-3A-B
Source: Retera RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 44% mobility: 45% emissions: 46%
70% Lenovo Y460 bản nâng cấp giá trị
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 53% mobility: 77%

Comment

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650: Middle class DirectX 11 capable graphics card with a power consumption of about 15-20 Watt. Supports Eyevision (up to 6 monitors)

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


330M:

The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


77%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2010-05-15 (Update: 2012-05-26)