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Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 Series

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-M55B2GEProcessor: Intel Core i3 2310M, Intel Core i3 2330M, Intel Core i5 2410M, Intel Core i5 2430M, Intel Core i7 2630QM, Intel Core i7 2670QM, Intel Pentium B940
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.6kg, 2.7kg
Price: 600, 700, 750 euro
Average Score: 79.27% - good
Average of 11 scores (from 16 reviews)
price: 95%, performance: 75%, features: 69%, display: 66%, mobility: 59%, workmanship: 70%, ergonomy: 73%, emissions: 75%

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570
Processor: Intel Core i3 2310M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
 IdeaPad Z570 (Series)

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Average Score: 80.8% - good

Average of 5 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 15.6-inch Budget Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
Lenovo may not have updated much of the appearance of the IdeaPad Z570, but with pricing under $600 it offers some unique features. The most notable of these is the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M graphics that give this system the ability to be used for casual PC gaming or benefiting applications such as Photoshop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 review: find out why it's our new A-list laptop
Source: PC Authority English Archive.org version
That minor omission aside, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Z570 is tough to criticise for the money. The lack of USB 3 is the only major thing that gave us reason to pause, and when you consider that you’re getting a superb all-rounder with Blu-ray and switchable graphics for only $1329, it’s hard to be anything other than impressed.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 67% features: 68% mobility: 67% ergonomy: 67%
82% Lenovo IdeaPad Z570
Source: PC World India English Archive.org version
If you want a sub-Rs. 40,000 laptop with a good build and one that packs enough of a punch to get you through your multimedia tasks, then the Lenovo IdeaPad 570 is one such product you should definitely check out.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 82%

Foreign Reviews

88% Erstklassige Mittelklasse
Source: Computerbild - 7/12 German
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 03/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 92% features: 83% display: 89% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 94%
74% Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 (M555CGE) (Notebook)
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 84% performance: 71% features: 79% display: 92% mobility: 64% ergonomy: 73%

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-A1

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-A1Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-A1
Processor: Intel Core i5 2410M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
 IdeaPad Z570 (Series)

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Average Score: 77.67% - good

Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Lenovo Z570 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
A mid-range laptop offering performance and value.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Review: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570
Source: ITNews Australia English Archive.org version
That minor omission aside, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Z570 is tough to criticise for the money. The lack of USB 3 is the only major thing that gave us reason to pause, and when you consider that you’re getting a superb all-rounder with Blu-ray and switchable graphics for only $1329, it’s hard to be anything other than impressed.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/26/2011
83% Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
That minor omission aside, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Z570 is tough to criticise for the money. Even now we don’t think USB 3 has penetrated the market enough to make it a must-have, and when you consider that you’re getting a superb all-rounder with Blu-ray and switchable graphics for only £650, it’s hard to be anything other than impressed.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 100% performance: 67% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%

Foreign Reviews

70% Обзор мультимедийного ноутбука Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-A1
Source: Retera RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/13/2011
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 41% mobility: 45% emissions: 49%

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-59303840

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-59303840Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-59303840
Processor: Intel Pentium B940
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570
Source: Itsvet HR→EN Archive.org version
satisfying performance, not suited for gaming, good battery runtime
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/26/2011

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-10249ZU

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-10249ZUNotebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-10249ZU
Processor: Intel Core i5 2430M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
 IdeaPad Z570 (Series)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
Startup was a respectable 45seconds and shutdown just 10seconds. I got over five and a half hours of heavy – Wireless Internet and DVD – use from a full battery charge and it recharged in two hours. The Windows Experience index is 4.7 made up of Processor 6.9 Memory 7.2 Graphics 4.7 Gaming Graphics 6.3 and Hard Disc 5.9.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/04/2012
70% Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-10249ZU
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus U56E-BBL6's long battery life is the prime reason we picked it as our budget laptop Editors' Choice, and the prime reason the Lenovo Z570-10249ZU doesn't topple it from that throne—along with, frankly, the fact that if we were pinching pennies we'd settle for the 6GB of RAM in the system's near twin, the Lenovo V570-1066AJU. But if you're looking for plenty of performance (and can live without a USB 3.0 port), there's a lot to like under the Lenovo Z570-10249ZU's stylish aluminum lid.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/02/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-102468G

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-102468GNotebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-102468G
Processor: Intel Core i3 2330M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

85% Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 102468G
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 83%

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-M556BGE

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-M556BGENotebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-M556BGE
Processor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
 IdeaPad Z570 (Series)

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Foreign Reviews

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 (M556BGE)
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/22/2011
Rating: performance: 60% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%

 

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-M55B2GE

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-M55B2GENotebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570-M55B2GE
Processor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 750 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
 IdeaPad Z570 (Series)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Produkttest: Lenovo IdeaPad Z570
Source: Cyberbloc German DE→EN Archive.org version
optimal price, bad keyboard
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/16/2012
80% Lenovo IdeaPad Z570 i Y570 - test, cena i opinie
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Comment

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.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M: Entry level graphics card based on the new GF119 chip with a 64 Bit memory bus or on the GF108 with 128 Bit memory bus but lower clock rates. 

NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M:

Mid-range graphics card based on the GT 435M chip (GF108) with higher clock rates and DDR3 support.

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

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).

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


Intel Core i3:

2310M:

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 2.1 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card (650/1100MHz).

2330M:

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 2.2 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card (650/1100MHz).

Intel Core i5:

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).

2430M: 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 2.4 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.7-3 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).

Intel Pentium:

B940:

Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. Due to the Pentium brand, many features of the Sandy Bridge core are deactivated.

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.  

2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. 

2670QM: Fast Quad-core processor clocked at 2.2-3.1 GHz based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. 

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


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


2.6 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.

2.7 kg:


79.27%: 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, 2011-08-11 (Update: 2012-05-26)