Lenovo IdeaPad Y480-209384U

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Review: Taking The Good With The Bad
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
If you want a reasonably portable laptop that also has a lot of power at a low price you should still give the Y480 consideration. With that said, the larger Lenovo Y580 offers an even better performance value (it has similar hardware but packs the GTX 660M for about $50 more) and the ThinkPad T430s is more functional and portable. The Y480 will only be the best choice if you have very specific needs.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/06/2012

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Review
Source: Gadgetmix Archive.org version
Needless to say – as was the case with the old Sandy Bridge crop – surfing, media playback and office applications all run smoothly and briskly. But the powerful graphics card means Lenovo Y480 is capable of 60fps in Street Fighter IV, and current titles are entirely playable, with a few lowered settings, though quicker cards in the EON17-S and Asus G75 give them much higher frame rates.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2012

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 14-inch Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Lenovo's IdeaPad Y480 isn't a huge departure from previous version in terms of appearance but it has undergone major internal changes thanks to the new Ivy Bridge quad core processor that gives it some outstanding performance for around $1000. It even features dedicated NVIDIA graphics that make this a relatively compact multimedia platform but it is hampered by only being available with a basic resolution panel.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/12/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Lenovo equips the Y480 with a healthy amount of software, but not so much you need to uninstall a bunch of it before being able to use the system. You get the requisite 30-day trial of McAfee AntiVirus Plus, which will pester you until you either activate it or uninstall it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Review
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
The Lenovo Y480 comes equipped with powerful hardware at a reasonable price, it offers decent audio quality and is equipped with a great keyboard. This is an all-rounder that does almost everything well.But two issues that hold it back. One is the terrible display. Though adequately bright, it otherwise fails in all areas – view angles are poor, colors are dull and blacks are merely gray.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 review
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
A wave of new Ivy Bridge laptops is about to descend upon the world, and as one of the first to cross our desk, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 impresses. It does its best to straddle the high-performance and all-purpose categories, and ultimately does a fine job juggling those two identities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2012

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y480
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Nevertheless, we're moving into the "Ivy Bridge" era and naming the IdeaPad Y480 our new mainstream Editors' Choice. When you consider its quad-core power, performance that'll save you measurable time every day, sunny screen, and comfortable backlit keyboard, it's a new benchmark for what $1,000 will buy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/22/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 Review: A Solid Mobile Entertainment PC
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The IdeaPad Y480 might not be the standout winner among 14-inch multimedia laptops, but overall performance, solid construction, and great speakers deliver a very nice user experience.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 70%

50% Lenovo’s New ‘Ivy Bridge’ Laptop Is Stuck in Troubled Waters
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
Like its predecessor, the Y480 looks good and has a solid build, but the world this laptop finds itself in has changed, as performance has received a heavy focus in the industry. Sure, the price is right, but comparison shoppers will likely find they can do significantly better.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/21/2012
Rating: Total score: 50%

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Y480
Source: Techreview Source Archive.org version
The Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 is an all-new 14-inch mid-size laptop that features Intel's latest third-generation quad-core CPU and discrete graphics. It also has a solid construction and good overall performance. The display, however, has a lower-resolution compared to other similar laptops, which is a downside.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Lenovo IdeaPad Y480
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The name Lenovo may conjure up images of basic black ThinkPad laptops lined up in offices and cubicles around the world. The IdeaPad Y480 gets you Lenovo's excellent construction quality and ergonomic design without having a "business" laptop, but some more configuration flexibility would be appreciated.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%

Lenovo Y480 Gets Reviewed, Perfect Student Gaming Laptop?
Source: Student Buying Guide Archive.org version
It will soon be that time of year again for laptop buying for school. Intel just recently released a new and more powerful group of processors dubbed “Ivy Bridge” and laptop manufacturers are now starting to roll out notebooks that include these new processors.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/24/2012

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE: A Slower-clocked version of the GT 640M

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

3610QM:

An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

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.

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.

73.75%: 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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