Lenovo Essential G580-59354100

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Reviews for the Lenovo Essential G580-59354100

66% Simple laptop for basic use
Source: CNet Archive.org version
There is no glory in being basic or entry-level when it comes to laptops. Yet, for many of us, all the computer that's needed is something that spends most of its time in one place and handles Web browsing, social networking, e-mail, word processing, streaming music and movies, and maybe some light photo and video editing.For basics on a budget, the Lenovo G580 gets the job done. Just don't skimp on the configuration.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 66% performance: 70% mobility: 60%

80% Lenovo G580 review
Source: IT Reviews Archive.org version
When most people think of budget-class systems, they invariably (and rightfully) think about compromises in looks or performance. With its class-leading performance and admirable feature set, the Lenovo G580 is an excellent value with an affordable price tag that gives users plenty of bang for their buck.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo G580
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
With its solid performance, terrific keyboard, and affordable price tag, the Lenovo G580 offers budget-conscious users a great opportunity to enter the Windows 8 fray without having to shell out more than $500 or settle for a ho-hum system. For these reasons, it unseats the Dell Inspiron 17-3721 as our Editors' Choice for budget laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Lenovo G580 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
This big bulky brute isn't for everyone. Users who are constantly on-the-go will find the build design a huge liability and the limited battery reserve a hindrance. However, there is a certain grace behind this lumbering giant. Excluding the machine's limited portability, it does offer a few great features. The 15.6-inch screen applies solid visuals for a budget device, while the keyboard is comfortable, and the touchpad reads consistently. Additionally, the machine offers an adequate level of performance capable of tackling basic computing functions with relative ease.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 60% workmanship: 40%

60% Lenovo G580 Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
For $469, the Lenovo G580 delivers speedier performance and a brighter, sharper display than similarly priced competitors. However, this notebook's inconsistent touchpad proved frustrating, and its battery life could be better. Although it's not as fast, the $454 HP Pavilion Sleekbook g6z boasts even more robust sound and a more reliable touchpad. But for a notebook that costs less than $500, the Lenovo G580 is a pretty strong value.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Lenovo Essential G580 15.6-inch Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Lenovo's updated Essential G580 offers some nice fixes to the past version that bring items like HDMI and USB 3.0 that the G570 lacked but it is the performance that really sets it apart. For $500, it comes with a slightly faster processor and 6GB of memory. It also features Lenovo excellent keyboard designs that is a joy to work with.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

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Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

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.

3210M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 GPU, core clock 2.5 - 3.1 GHz» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

2.7 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

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.

72.67%: 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.

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

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