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Lenovo IdeaPad Z370-M5657GE

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Lenovo IdeaPad Z370-M5657GE
Lenovo IdeaPad Z370-M5657GE (IdeaPad Z370 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-2410M 2 x 2.3 - 2.9 GHz, Sandy Bridge
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics 3000, DDR3, 8.15.10.2274
Memory
4 GB 
, Ramaxel, DDR3-1333, 667 MHz, max. 8 GB, 2 slots
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, AUO302C, LED backlight, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM65
Storage
WDC Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVT-22HXZT1, 750 GB 
, 5400 rpm, 750 GB, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: microphone & headphone, Card Reader: 5in1 card reader (MMC/SD/Memory Stick (Pro)/xD-Card)
Networking
Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller GigaBit (10/100/1000MBit/s), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1
Optical drive
Optiarc DVD RW AD-7710H
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 20 x 328 x 222 ( = 0.79 x 12.91 x 8.74 in)
Battery
48 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cell battery, 10.8 Volt
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 2.0 Megapixel
Additional features
Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, user's maunual, Lenovo DirectShare, Lenovo EE Boot Optimizer, Lemovo Games Console, Lenovo VeriFace 4.0, Lenovo YouCam, MCAfee AntiVirus Plus (trial version), OneKey Recovery, Cyberlink Power2Go, 24 Months Warranty, Printed documentation, setup poster, colors: brown, pink, light blue
Weight
2 kg ( = 70.55 oz / 4.41 pounds), Power Supply: 210 g ( = 7.41 oz / 0.46 pounds)
Price
649 Euro

 

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Average Score: 74.9% - average
Average of 10 scores (from 12 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 72%, features: 68%, display: 70% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 86%

Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad Z370-M5657GE

82% Review Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
"Top" designer. Lenovo supplies a 13 inch subnotebook with the latest second generation Intel Core processors with the IdeaPad Z370. In addition to the hardware, a lot of effort has especially been invested in looks. For example, the notebook has a display lid with 3D effect. Is it after all only straining after effect?
Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Review
Source: Notebooks.com English Archive.org version
The IdeaPad Z370 is a capable notebook for students and home users, with good build quality and eye-catching looks. There aren’t many frills, but with web sales prices starting at $569, you don’t need or expect the world. If you are OK with the so so keyboard layout and poor two finger scrolling, the Z370 is a nice catch, especially at the sale price under $600.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/24/2012
90% Lenovo IdeaPad Z370
Source: Mobile Tech Review English Archive.org version
If you like the Lenovo IdeaPad Y570 but it's a bit too expensive or you don't need that much graphics power, then the IdeaPad Z370 is worth a look. It's equally capable for schoolwork, MS Office work, as well as playing music and movies. The only thing that it's not suited to is playing highly demanding 3D games like first person shooters. The system isn't thin, but it's small enough to fit easily in a backpack along with your other gear. The second gen Intel Core i5 processor is a good option for this notebook and it comes with all the essential Lenovo software you will see on higher-end systems. The starting price is affordable, and additional options aren't that expensive either. The notebook looks good except that the cover that gets absolutely grimy with fingerprints, and the display viewing angles are limited if you look at the screen from right or bottom.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Lenovo IdeaPad Z370
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
With moderate usage battery life came in at a very respectable five hours 5 minutes. All in all, gadgetmix heartily recommends the Lenovo IdeaPad Z370. It’s snapping at the heels of the mid-rangers for a very competitive price. Anyone who can’t explain exactly why they’d need a higher-spec notebook than this should buy it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/07/2011
Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Z370 packs great performance in a small package with the latest Intel Core i5-2410M CPU with integrated Intel HD 3000 GPU. It’s not targeting business use, especially with its flashy design option in blue, but that doesn’t mean it can’t handle all your work and multitasking needs. It’s 13.3-inch size makes it nice and portable but it is a bit thick and hefty. Also, the battery life is a bit lacking compared to other laptops in this category. Overall build quality and finish looks solid and for a price at around $629, it’s definitely worth considering.
Review Type Unknown, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 09/05/2011
70% Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
Overall, the IdeaPad Z370 looks to be a very reasonable option if you're on a budget, don't have heavy-duty computing needs, and would like a notebook that does right by movies and music when you're not taking care of routine business or schoolwork.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Z370 is a value-priced 13-inch laptop with plenty of performance, nice battery life and a good keyboard and touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 60% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 70%
70% Lenovo IdeaPad Z370: Multimedia-Friendly Budget Portable
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
But bloatware does help subsidize the low price on consumer notebooks, and you can always remove the stuff you don't want (do it before you create the OneKey disc image). Overall, the IdeaPad Z370 looks to be a very reasonable option if you're on a budget, don't have heavy-duty computing needs, and would like a notebook that does right by movies and music when you're not taking care of routine business or schoolwork.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/24/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
78% Lenovo IdeaPad Z370
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
What a difference a year makes. Last year when we looked at the Lenovo IdeaPad Z360, we found it “a solid all-purpose thin-and-light laptop for the masses.” Strong performance, an attractive design, and an impressive display make the IdeaPad Z370 an appealing, budget, thin-and-light laptop. But look elsewhere if you don’t like squishy keyboards.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 78%
60% Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The $629 Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 offers solid overall performance, a fast boot time, and a vivid display wrapped in an eye-catching blue design. However, its poor endurance is a turnoff, expecially for a 13-inch system. While it's not as powerful, the HP Pavilion dm4t offers 7 hours of battery life in an aluminum chassis for $50 less. But overall, the Z370 delivers style, power, and speed in an affordable package.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 13.3-inch Ultraportable Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Lenovo's IdeaPad Z370 may not have one of the more eye catching designs on the market but with its $600 price tag, it offers a very solid 13-inch laptop that mixed portability and performance. Items such as the 2nd generation Core i5 processor give it better battery life and solid performance while the eSATA port and Bluetooth add extra external options not found in many low cost ultraportables.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

82% Test Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 78% display: 70% mobility: 83% workmanship: 79% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 86%
67% Lenovo IdeaPad Z370
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 67%

Comment

Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

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


2410M:

Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.6-2.9 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).

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


13.30":

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.


74.9%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.


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Stefan Hinum, 2011-06-17 (Update: 2012-05-26)