Gamescom 2016 | Lenovo expands its Y series with the Y910 AiO, Y910 notebook, and Y710 Cube

Lenovo is solidifying itself as a serious player in the gaming market with its Y series of devices. The gaming market is continuing to rise in contrast to the downward trend of the general notebook market.

The latest generation of Nvidia GPUs should make graphically intensive hardware like VR and 4K panels more accessible to mainstream users. Lenovo has unveiled three new products as part of its gaming Y series of devices.

IdeaCentre Y910 AiO

Completely new to the portfolio is the Y910 AiO gaming system. This small form factor system utilizes a near-borderless 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display with a fast 144 Hz refresh rate and 5 ms response time to keep up with fast-paced games. The removable rear cover allows easy access to the GPU, RAM, and storage drive.

Core specifications of the IdeaCentre Y910 AiO include:

• 27" QHD (2560 x 1560) Display, 144 Hz, 5 ms response time
• Intel Core i7-CPUs, 6th Generation (Skylake)
• Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 460
• Up to 32 GB RAM, 2 TB HDD, 256 GB SSD
• 2x USB 2.0, 3x USB 3.0, Ethernet, HDMI-In/Out, 6-in-1 card reader, Combo audio port
• Killer DoubleShot WiFi/LAN
• 12.24 kg, 237.6 x 615.8 x 490.25 mm
• Integrated 5W Harmon/Kardon speakers

IdeaCentre Y710 Cube

The Y710 mini PC is Lenovo's lightweight and compact solution with a top handle for easy transporting. The internals are a tight fit, of course, but the side panel opens easily as needed. 

Core specifications of the IdeaCentre Y10 Cube include:

• Intel Core i7-CPUs, 6th Generation (Skylake)
• Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 
• Up to 32 GB RAM, 2 TB HDD, 256 GB SSD
• HDMI, VGA, 1x USB 2.0, 3x USB 3.0
• Killer LAN/WiFi
• 7.4 kg, 393.3 x 252.3 x 314.5 mm

IdeaPad Y910

Finally, the IdeaPad Y910 completes the roundup and will be Lenovo's first notebook sporting Pascal. The system is a refresh of the previously announced Y900 with individually backlit RGB keys, aluminum chassis, and velvet-covered palm rests. GPU options will be available up to a single GTX 1080 with 8 GB RAM.

Core specifications of the IdeaPad Y910 include:

• 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display, Anti-Glare
• Up to Core i7-6820HK CPU
• Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 (8 GB)
• Up to 64 GB DDR4 RAM (4 Slots), 1TB HDD, 512 + 512 GB SSD (Raid 0)
• 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Thunderbolt 3, Audio port, Microphone port, HDMI 1.4, LAN, DisplayPort, 6-in-1 card reader, 720p Webcam
• Killer Wireless-AC 1535, Killer Ethernet E2400, Bluetooth 4.1
• 230 W adapter, 4.6 kg, 425 x 315 x 36 mm
• 6-cell Li-Po battery, 90 Wh, up to 3.5 battery life
• Stereo JBL speakers (2W), Subwoofer (3W)

Availability and Price

The IdeaPad Y910 notebook will ship this November starting at 2799 Euros while the Cube Y710 mini PC will ship this September starting at 1699 Euros. The IdeaCentre Y910 AiO is coming in October for 2199 Euros.

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