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MagyarLenovo IdeaPad Y Series
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700, Intel Core 2 Duo T5450, Intel Core 2 Duo T9300, Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100, Intel Core i3 330M, Intel Core i3 350M, Intel Core i7 4700MQ, Intel Core i7 720QM, Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200, Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200, Intel Pentium Dual Core T4300Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100, NVIDIA GeForce G 105M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
Display: 14.00 inch, 15.40 inch, 15.60 inch, 16.00 inch, 17.00 inch, 17.10 inch
Weight: 2.2kg, 2.5kg, 2.6kg, 2.617kg, 2.7kg, 2.8kg, 2.9kg, 3kg, 3.6kg, 4kg
Price: 500, 550, 600, 750, 800, 899, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400 euro
Average of 56 scores (from 73 reviews)
Lenovo IdeaPad Y710
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y710Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Display: 17.10 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.6kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionLenovo has not previously designed a larger desktop replacement notebook system primarily because of their focus on businesses. With consumer demand now for notebooks being greater than desktops and particularly for larger desktop replacement styles, Lenovo finally decided to put together a consumer oriented 17-inch notebook with the IdeaPad Y710 and it is a very strong first product.
gut, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y510
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y510Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5450
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100
Display: 15.40 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionLenovo's IdeaPad Y510 is probably one of the best thin and light notebook systems when you look at the overall features it provides and its cost. Items such as 4GB of RAM, Bluetooth and dedicted graphics make this a very good laptop for those looking at some more than a budget system.
4 von 5, Preis sehr gut
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/22/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionDespite the display dilemma, this model represents a solid effort by Lenovo to court a more consumer-centric audience. The Y510 delivers a nice array of multimedia features for a good price.
83 von 100, Verarbeitung gut, Display mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/11/2008
Rating: Total score: 83% display: 50% workmanship: 80%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionWhen is a ThinkPad not a ThinkPad? Don't twist your brain too hard around this riddle. It's when Lenovo, a corporate staple, makes a play for the casual laptop buyer, dressing up its solid, well-built systems with some new consumer-friendly features and naming it the 15-inch IdeaPad Y510. Lenovo's entry into the consumer laptop market with the 15-inch IdeaPad Y510 provides ThinkPad-like quality but the design still comes off as a little buttoned-up.
7.2 von 10, Verarbeitung gut, Preis zufriedenstellend, Mobilität gut, Display mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/31/2008
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 70% display: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe IdeaPad Y510 is a solid first notebook for Lenovo’s new consumer line. The robust sound system and convenient facial recognition software help this budget machine stand out from the pack, even if the orange accents won’t appeal to everyone. The Dell Inspiron 1525 offers more performance for your buck, but the IdeaPad Y510’s unique feature set makes it one of the better 15.4-inch notebooks you can get for under a grand.
3.5 von 5, Ausstattung gut, Mobilität gut, Display gut
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 03/18/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionThe ThinkPad brand is an iconic image in the corporate world, but Lenovo has been absent from the U.S. consumer laptop market—until now. The company's recently launched the IdeaPad line as its first set of non-business models to debut on these shores. Lenovo's first consumer laptop in the United States has excellent design appeal, but it's available only through limited retail channels.
3.5 von 5, Preis gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80%
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org versionThe name ThinkPad has been synonymous with business for years and remains one of the single most popular notebook brands for corporate road warriors. But what about average consumers? This is where Lenovo's all new IdeaPad line of notebooks comes to the rescue. The 15-inch IdeaPad Y510 offers innovative design, solid technical specs and impressive built-in speakers that make other laptops look like cheap toys. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 (starting at $814.99 MSRP) is available with a range of Core 2 Duo processors (from the Intel T2330 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo up to the T8100 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo). There is only one 15.4" screen offering, a 1280x800 WXGA glossy display.
Verarbeitung gut, Display mangelhaft, Mobilität mangelhaft
User Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2008
Rating: display: 50% mobility: 50% workmanship: 80%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y530
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y530Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T3200
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 15.40 inch, 16:10, 1280 x 800 pixels
Weight: 3kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage IdeaPad Y530 (Model)
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Source: Star Techcentral
Archive.org versionEverything on the Ideapad is great except for the screen which I just felt was a mismatch for HD videos and great sound system. Aside from that, the Ideapad is a powerful and durable machine for entertainment and work. If you’re not into top-of-the-range performance desktop machine, the Ideapad could even make a nice replacement for your desktop.
Display 50, Verarbeitung 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2009
Rating: display: 50% workmanship: 80%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 isn't exactly made for kids, but it sure can kick out the tunes. You can tell it was designed to be a sleek all-purpose laptop that knows how to get down to business and play around a little without costing a fortune (our review unit was $829 as of 2/26/09). Though the Y530 can't run modern games at a screaming pace, it still packs a decent amount of power for its sub-$1000 price tag. With the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530, "You get what you pay for" isn't a bad thing. The Y530 is a good laptop built for anyone who needs to work and to sneak in a little play time on the side. And, for under a thousand bucks, it is a solid counterpoint to Gateway's MC7803u series.
85, Leistung 74, Ausstattung 83
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/06/2009
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 74% features: 83%
Source: Hot Hardware
Archive.org versionIn Futuremark's PCMark Vantage test suite, the Lenovo Y530 performed quite well in comparison to the more powerful reference systems. In the CPU tests, with its 2.0GHz CPU, the Y530 fell in line just below the slightly faster 2.1GHz processors. The Y530 had its poorest showings in the memories and gaming tests. However, it held its own by shadowing the front runners in the Hard Disk Drive Test, Communications Test, Music Test, and TV and Movies Test. The Hitachi drive in the Lenovo Y530 proved to be a powerful addition for a 5,400 RPM drive and was surely a factor in the strong test results. The Y530's 15.4" screen, with its native resolution of 1280x800, was bright, and sharp, with good color reproduction and a quick response time.
Verarbeitung gut, Leistung schlecht, Preis exzellent, Mobilität gut, Ausstattung gut
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2009
Rating: price: 95% performance: 40% features: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Laptop Logic
Archive.org versionAt a price under $1000 the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 definitely covers your basic needs and looks pretty while doing so. It has some cool features like the ability to look at yourself every time you login or lock your computer - and isn’t too heavy or big to carry around. If you want a laptop for basic browsing and nice media displays this Laptop is worth the dough. If you want something that processes quickly and can handle a lot of computing this may not be the laptop for you. The 15.4 inch widescreen Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 is a fun, unique laptop that overall looks nice and has some fun features.
von 5: 3.1, Ausstattung 3, Mobilität 3, Leistung 3
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 62% performance: 60% features: 60% mobility: 60%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y530is a capable multimedia laptop with exceptional sound and a nice frameless display. But aside from adding an HDMI port, Lenovo has done little to address the problems that plagued this laptop’s predecessor.
7.2 von 10, Display mangelhaft, Preis gut, Leistung schlecht, Verarbeitung schlecht
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/30/2008
Rating: Total score: 72% price: 80% performance: 40% display: 50% workmanship: 40%
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 has a durable chassis and great sounding sound system, but could be improved in the graphics department. Limited to the NVIDIA 9300M dedicated graphics card which can be found in some netbooks, the Y530 doesn’t perform that well in games compared to other competing notebooks. For consumers the main use of the dedicated graphics would be for HD video decoding and digital audio out over HDMI for watching movies on your home television. For movies on the go the Y530 has a good surround sound system, which is a good step above what we usually see on most notebooks.
Verarbeitung gut, Display schlecht, Leistung mangelhaft
User Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2008
Rating: performance: 50% display: 40% workmanship: 80%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionThough its subdued design may strike some as square, but the midsize Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 delivers a decent media experience for less than $1,000.
(von 10): 7, Ausstattung 8, Leistung 6, Mobilität 6, Preis gut, Verarbeitung gut, Display schlecht
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/26/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionAs a sub-$1,000 entertainment notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 is a serious contender. The integrated Dolby sound system and subwoofer set it apart from the pack, and the Y530 offers significantly better performance than its predecessor. For the price, we prefer the Gateway MC Series. It’s not as portable, but it offers a bigger 16-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and a more attractive design for $999. If you can live with its reflective screen and orange accents, however, the $949 Y530 is a solid mainstream laptop.
3.5 von 5, Leistung gut
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2008
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 80%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionThe IdeaPad Y530 has some amazing features to offer consumers in a budget laptop systems. It uses the Intel GM45 chipset that gives it some amazing features one wouldn't expect in a low cost PC such as speedy DDR3 memory, draft-n wireless support and newer integrated graphics. This would all be great if Lenovo didn't use an older 32-bit Intel Pentium Dual Core processor that limits the system to 32-bit software. If users can accept this slower processor, they do end up with a very feature packed laptop for the money.
4 von 5, Leistung schlecht, Preis schlecht
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2008
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 40% performance: 40%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y730
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y730Processor: Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Display: 17.00 inch, 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixels
Weight: 4kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage IdeaPad Y730 (Model)
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Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionLenovo's IdeaPad Y730 is designed as a consumer friendly desktop replacement. Rather than a super high performance model, it is designed as a more well rounded general purpose design. This means that it comes with fairly average specifications. While it does lack a few of the newer interfaces, it won't impact many individuals. It still retains one of the best keyboards on the market though. At least it is fairly well priced compared to many of is competitors.
4 von 5, Preis gut, Display mangelhaft
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% display: 50%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y650Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce G 105M
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.8kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage IdeaPad Y650 (Model)
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Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionOne of the first things you notice about the Lenovo Ideapad Y650 is its screen lid. The cover is made of black embossed rubber, smooth and very sturdy. Inside it's all white gloss on the keyboard, palmrest and touchpad, while the 16in widescreen display (1366x768 resolution) is adorned by a black bezel. The Lenovo Ideapad Y650 is not for budget-conscious customers. But with its better-than-average onboard sound, very good all around performance, and an equally noteworthy feature set, we think it does enough to justify its high price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionIn a media-saturated online world, it's no surprise that whole categories of laptops now seem made to appeal to the home streaming-video connoisseur. Lenovo's IdeaPad Y series, and the Y650 in particular, look tailor-made for those that want to watch TV and media on a big, bright screen with better-than-average audio, and a decor-friendly design to match. Online media consumers who want a portable laptop with high style and plenty of screen real estate should give the Y650 a look.
70, Display 80, Mobilität 80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: Mobile Tech Review
Archive.org versionThinkPad fans should be happy to see that Lenovo is making a run at the consumer notebook market. The Lenovo Y650 is a strong contender amongst HP, Dell and Sony notebooks. It has a display that rivals Sony's high-end displays, Dolby audio with JBL hardware that can compete with HP's Altec Lansing setup and good performance for most productivity, multimedia and gaming applications. The notebook has a thin, sleek design and it has a good number of ports including an HDMI out port. The price is competitive at $1,149 - $1,249 and should be on the short list for those who are looking for a mid-sized notebook that can handle multimedia and moderate gaming. The battery life means this isn't a notebook for frequent travelers and those who are away from power for long periods of time.
60
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Geek.com
Archive.org versionOverall the IdeaPad is a well designed laptop that can act as both a desktop replacement and a capable entertainment notebook. There are some small minor faults, like a shaky display and only two USB slots, but generally it’s quite solid. Buyers will have to like the design enough to spend the extra cash for the Y650 over something from Gateway or HP (like the HDX16) but for that money they will get a slick and attractive computer. It would be great to see options for Blu-ray, a higher resolution display, and maybe even increased graphics power, but most consumers will be quite happy with the available builds.
Leistung 50, Display 40
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2009
Rating: performance: 50% display: 40%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo Y650 is hard to recommend wholeheartedly. While the Y650 performs most day-to-day tasks extremely well and handles virtually any video you can throw at it, the low-display resolution makes this system hard to take seriously as a good media laptop. In the midst of a new crop of $1000-to-$1300, thin-body, large-screen laptops, including the Samsung R610, the Y650 offers some great general performance, and you won't need to schedule regular appointments with a chiropractor if you're going to be carrying it with you often. If you are hunting for a stylish, thin laptop with a powerful processor, and you can look past the low resolution, you could do a lot worse. And you'll be hard-pressed to find a better-sounding laptop in this class.
77 Leistung 76, Ausstattung 84
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 76% features: 84%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionLenovo’s consumer-oriented IdeaPad line grows more impressive with each new model. The IdeaPad Y650 shares a little DNA with the more buttoned-down ThinkPad line but turns up the volume with its style. Combine that with a gorgeous 16-inch screen, good productivity and multimedia performance, and some cool features, and the Y650’s $1,399 price looks very enticing. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 delivers a 16-inch screen and sleek design for a reasonable price.
82, Preis 80, Leistung 80, Ausstattung 80, Display 90
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2009
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% display: 90%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionOf all the 16-inch media centers—laptops with 16-inch widescreens—the Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 ($1,299 direct) is easily the least burdensome on your back. It's an alternative for those who don't want to spend the money or make the switch to an Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Dual Graphics) but salivate over its lightness. The Y650 is designed with mobility in mind when others (ahem, other Windows laptops) with similar screens are at least a pound heavier. Yet it can also fill the void left by an old desktop. Part for part, though, the Y650 is a bit overpriced; there are better values out there. Then again, you can always wait around until there's a good Lenovo sale. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 is the lightest 16-inch media center around, but its somewhat high price tag isn't justified by its parts.
70, Preis 40
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 40%
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 has a durable chassis, good overall performance, great sounding speakers, and a nice design with a great multi-touch touchpad. The keyboard was a little disappointing and having only two USB ports might be a problem for some people, but overall the design is quite impressive. While we are glad to see the graphics performance of the Y650 exceeds the performance of the old Y530, the new NVIDIA GeForce G 105M dedicated graphics card just didn't perform as well in games compared to other 16-inch notebooks we've tested. That said, the Y650 is thinner and lighter than any other 16-inch notebook we've seen ... and the discrete graphics card in this machine is perfectly capable of handling HD video decoding and digital audio out over HDMI for watching movies on your HDTV. If you're looking for an attractive entertainment notebook for your family the Y650 makes a great choice, but if you need a high-end gaming notebook this isn't it.
Leistung 80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2009
performance: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionWith a sleek design, face detection, fast productivity performance, and booming Dolby speakers, the $1,399 Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 raises the bar for what you can expect in a machine for this size and price. We wish the display were sharper and that this system delivered a little more graphics punch, but overall the Y650 is a very good big-screen notebook that won’t weigh you down.
70, Preis 80, Leistung 80, Display 50
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/06/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 50%
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Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/05/2009
Rating: performance: 40% display: 80%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y450Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 550 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
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Source: PC World
Archive.org versionThe IdeaPad Y450 all-purpose laptop offers good looks and a surprising number of features at an attractive price. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 is a well-built all-purpose laptop whose only serious drawback lies in the graphics department. With a price that starts below $600 and tops out at about $900, this is a great-looking and full-featured laptop for everyday home, school, and work use. Just don't expect much more.
Features 75
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThough Lenovo's ThinkPad business laptops have a reputation for no-nonsense design, the company also produces low-priced, consumer all-purpose laptops that look as good as they feel. Just take a look at the Lenovo Ideapad Y450, a 14in multimedia laptop that's visually striking yet carries a reasonable price tag. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 is a well-built all-purpose laptop whose only serious drawback lies in the graphics department. This is a great-looking and full-featured laptop for everyday home, school, and work use. Just don't expect much more.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hardware Central
Archive.org versionNetbooks have been hogging the spotlight lately, making the world marvel at how capable a computing companion you can get for a notch under $500. Lenovo would like equal time to point out just how capable a real computer you can get for a notch over $500. The Y450 is pretty robust overall, though -- a likable laptop that's an undeniable deal at $599. There are other "real" notebooks (as opposed to netbooks) that cost even less, but many are bulky and clunky compared to the elegant IdeaPad. Few will make you feel as good about carrying them.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% performance: 60% features: 80%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionFormerly known for the iconic, if boxy, ThinkPads (which the company still does well: see our review of the T400s), Lenovo has also begun branching into more stylish consumer products, loosening up its slightly uptight design aesthetics along the way. The recent IdeaPad line reflects the change most starkly: we looke at the 16-inch IdeaPad Y650 a while ago, and were impressed by the thin, sturdy feel and bolder touches, including texture-patterned lids and glossy materials used in the interior. Reasonably priced, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 is a style-savvy, media-friendly laptop that unfortunately lacks gaming graphics.
78, Leistung 70, Ausstattung 80, Mobilität 70
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2009
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 70%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionAs countless shoppers flock to stores to buy low-cost netbooks, they forget that great deals for these tough economic times are also coming in the form of bigger, more-capable, and still-very-portable mainstream laptops. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 (starting at $599) is not only inexpensive, it also comes with a big screen, a desktop-like typing experience, and a bevy of multimedia features. It's a great laptop for kicking off a new school year or transitioning from that old desktop. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 is a tremendous bargain for students and home users on a shoestring budget.
80
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 has a lot to offer students or a family looking for a good laptop for general use. The overall price/performance ratio makes the Y450 a compelling notebook if you're looking for something with a 14-inch screen. The nice design, great sounding speakers and multi-touch touchpad should likewise give you a few reasons to consider this laptop. That said, the Y450 has some strong competition from notebooks like the new Dell Studio 14z and the popular HP Pavilion dv4t. If you're looking for an attractive notebook for school the Y450 makes a great choice, but if you need a high-end gaming notebook or the lightest possible weight, this isn't it.
Leistung 80, Display 50, Verarbeitung 95, Emissionen 80
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2009
Rating: performance: 80% display: 50% workmanship: 95% emissions: 80%
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionLenovo's IdeaPad Y450 isn't an extremely compact system, but comapred to many other laptops in its price range, it is very compact and lightweight. Performance is good although it does suffer in the graphics by relying on the integrated video. It does come with some very good battery life for its size. It's really hard to find systems with similar features and performance but some may want to look at the version with the NVIDIA graphics if they need 3D support.
80
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThis thin, light notebook offers good performance and plenty of style for its price. None of the value-priced systems we’ve reviewed provide the design, features, portability, and strong battery life of the Lenovo Ideapad Y450. At $619, it’s a great notebook for students, families, or anyone on a budget who needs a highly portable computer with plenty of features. Even the cheapest configurations are powerful enough for the most common computing tasks: using Office software, editing photos, watching movies, and surfing the Web. But if you plan on editing video or playing high-speed games, you’ll want to consider a more powerful (and expensive) configuration.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/22/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 75%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y550
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y550Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T4300
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
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Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionLenovo's IdeaPad Y550 isn't really targeted towards the budget market, but it is possible to get a model equipped for under $650 that has some surprising offerings that make it more future proof than other budget laptops. While you will need to get a memory upgrade at least to make it truly functional, the system has dedicated graphics and a wide range of ports that you just can't find in other laptops in this price class. It keeps Lenovo's class leading keyboard designs that make it a joy to use. So, if you want to do a little gaming on the side, this is clearly the budget system for you.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Infosyncworld
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO NW is a classy-looking midrange laptop with a solid selection of features, and even some advanced options available if you want to configure your own, which we'd highly recommend. At its base, the machine doesn't really standout, but pop in a Blu-Ray drive for less than $100 and you've got a much more capable addition to your home theater setup. Throw in a discrete graphics card from ATI and then you'll really be flying along, but you'll also increase the base price to almost $1000, which is still competitive, but not cheap. Overall, we liked the design and options we found on the Sony Vaio NW, though many of the extras seem to be conceits for Sony fans, like the extra Memory Stick slot or the choice of i.Link (Sony's brand name for FireWire) over eSata for an expansion port.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2009
Rating: Total score: 69%
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Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/30/2009
Rating: display: 50%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionComparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 60% ergonomy: 60% emissions: 60%
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 77%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y460-3A-B
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y460-3A-BProcessor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
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Source: Notebooks.com
Archive.org versionDespite some shortcomings, the IdeaPad Y460 is a good portable entertainment notebook that can handle movies, games and video editing. For $999 as equipped it provides a great deal of value; allowing a user to have one notebook that adapts to their needs by switching between integrated and dedicated graphics. If you are looking for a portable entertainment notebook that can ramp up to handle intense tasks when needed you should add the Y460 to your list.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/27/2010
Rating: performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 50%
Source: Slashgear
Archive.org versionIt's not enough for a 14-inch notebook to deliver decent runtimes, a little processor grunt and pleasing looks any more; now we expect graphical excellence too. In response, Lenovo have outfitted their IdeaPad Y460 with a dedicated ATI Radeon GPU, and they've even thought to put a switch on the front which allows you to turn it off when you're feeling more spreadsheet than gaming minded. Two birds with one stone, or just a lame duck? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/15/2010
performance: 80%
Source: Wired Magazine
Archive.org versionThe Y460's performance is so dazzling and the machine is put-together so well that I think you can make the case that it's worth the cash upgrade. Just tell the wife you'll eat ramen for a month. She won't understand, but you'll be so happy with your computer you probably won't care.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 is built with speed in mind, while placing a huge emphasis on portability. Though you pay a premium for parts that can run any application, you're getting a laptop that you won't need to upgrade for years.The Editors' Choice Asus UJ30c-A1 is not as powerful, but it's more affordable, has longer battery life, and is equipped with a more seamless switchable graphics technology.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThose looking for a portable multimedia notebook with strong enough graphics performance to play demanding games will find a lot to like in the IdeaPad Y460. However, at $1,049, it’s a bit expensive for a multimedia system that doesn’t have Blu-ray or a high-res screen. Some may prefer the heavier 15-inch Samsung R580, which comes standard with a Blu-ray reader and costs more than $200 less. And if gaming is your main goal, you might want to go for the 15-inch Acer Aspire 5740G ($749). But if you care about mobility and don’t want to sacrifice power, the Y460 is a high-quality notebook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionPortability, excellent performance, and a bold, eye-catching design are all good reasons to choose the Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 as your next thin-and-light notebook. Unfortunately, the whole point of switchable graphics is to offer the choice between performance and battery life, but for this notebook, the best battery life you can get is still pretty short, making this a moot point.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 89%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Jambitz
ES→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Retera
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 44% mobility: 45% emissions: 46%
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 53% mobility: 77%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y560-3B
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560-3BProcessor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 750 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Reviews
Source: PC World India
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 home entertainment laptop sells for a price of Rs. 51,190. For that price, you get a very good all-purpose laptop which has very good hardware configuration and offers very good performance -- gaming included -- at a very good price. Unless you want a smaller, 14-inch laptop for home use -- in which case consider the Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820TG or the Dell Inspiron 14R from our Top 5 Mainstream Laptops list -- we wholeheartedly recommend the Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 as our No.1 choice for a home entertainment laptop, currently.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Techcentral.my
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 has some serious firepower - it has an Intel Core i7-720QM (1.6Ghz ) processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics chip with 1GB RAM, JBL stereo speakers and Bluray combo drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech2.in.com
Archive.org versionIf you're looking to buy a multimedia laptop which is able to deliver a good multimedia experience, we'd say go with the Lenovo Ideapad, it is indeed worth that extra buck.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 60% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 50% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Retera
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 82% display: 36% mobility: 38% emissions: 27%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y550p
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y550pProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 750 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionLenovo's IdeaPad Y550p may not be the latest model from the company but it still provides a solid level of performance at a very reasonable $100 price tag. Performance is strong thanks to the quad Core i7 processor and 4GB of memory and the graphics are more than enough for gaming at the moderate resolutions. There are just a number of quirks with the keyboard, trackpad and software that deter from an otherwise solid 15-inch laptop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y560-M29B3GE
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560-M29B3GEProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 1024 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.617kg
Price: 899 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
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Gaming revamped. Lenovo is well known for robust ThinkPads and low-priced office laptops. But a gamer with ATI HD 5730, Core i7-720QM, 7200 rpm hard disk and JBL loudspeakers?! The aggressive price of the Y-model: 860 Euro.
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 91% display: 80% mobility: 72% workmanship: 78% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 77%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 91% display: 80% mobility: 72% workmanship: 78% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 77%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560dProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
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Source: CNet
Archive.org versionThough 3D is a big buzzword in the television world, it's been slower to take off in desktop and laptop TVs. That's in some ways surprising, as a tested, functional 3D infrastructure has existed for PCs for a couple of years now, in the form of Nvidia's 3D Vision technology. One of only a handful of 3D laptops, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d skips active shutter glasses for an inferior technology, but keeps the A-list price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 50%
Source: Hot Hardware
Archive.org versionThe problem we have with the Y560D is that it's a notebook with some unchangeable and unwisely chosen components inside a well-built shell. Thus, while we can't recommend this laptop, we would feel comfortable recommending other Lenovo Y560 products in general. We loved the Y560D's speakers, the keyboard is well-built and responsive and the trackpad was both sensitive and usefully textured without going overboard in either category.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2010
Rating: performance: 90% display: 40% mobility: 40% workmanship: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionWith the IdeaPad Y560D, Lenovo has officially joined the 3D revolution. For $1,399, you get a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, gaming-class graphics, and a bright 15.6-inch screen that can display movies, photos, and games in 3D. With the Y560D you can watch movies, play games, and view photos in 3D. While the 3D wasn’t overly impressive, the price-to-performance ratio was. This is a solid choice for demanding users on a $1,500 budget.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 87%
Source: Notebookreview.com
Archive.org versionThe Y560d is a typical consumer-grade multimedia notebook with a high-performance core. Highlights of the machine include excellent overall performance (especially for gaming), a good keyboard and touchpad, a thin-and-light design, and fantastic speakers. The downsides of this notebook are significant. At the top of the list is the so-so build quality; the Y560d's flexible plastic construction does not inspire confidence. Furthermore, glossy plastic covers all visible surfaces and is impossible to keep clean. Another design issue is the gaudy-looking tattoo on the back of the lid what is that all about? The sub-three hour battery life may be a turnoff for some. Last but not least, the low resolution (1366x768) screen hurts usability and productivity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2010
Rating: price: 60% performance: 90% features: 80% ergonomy: 60%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionThe Lenovo IdeaPad Y560D is a competitively priced 3D laptop, but the polarized technology behind the 3D effects aren't as convincing as the active shutter 3D technology seen in other systems.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionOn its own, the IdeaPad Y560d is a very capable entertainment system. While its screen could be better, it has the chops to play the latest games and belt out tunes through its excellent speakers. As a 3D notebook, the Y560d is considerably less expensive than 15-inch laptops that use Nvidia's superior 3D Vision technology. For example, the ASUS G51J 3D costs approximately $1,600, though it offers a more immersive 3D experience and better gaming cred. Given that the Y560d can be had for as low as $1,100, the IdeaPad is really a good entertainment machine with 3D as a bonus.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y560-M29B2GE
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560-M29B2GEProcessor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 1024 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.617kg
Price: 899 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Foreign Reviews
Source: c't - 18/10
Comparison, , Long, Date: 11/01/2010
Rating: performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% emissions: 30%
Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p-59367273
Specifications
Notebook: Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p-59367273Processor: Intel Core i7 4700MQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Lenovo homepage
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Average Score:
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Source: IT Reviews
Archive.org versionLike an assassin in a business suit, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p has a sleek, almost professional look that hides powerful gaming hardware within. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p suffers from being a very good gaming laptop in a crowded category where it is not the very best. Despite this, it’s a well-built gaming rig, and it will play even demanding high-end games without so much as a stutter.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Inside HW
Archive.org versionAll things considered, Lenovo made an excellent gaming computer at an affordable price. For well below 1000 €, you get one of the most powerful Haswell processors, a large HDD and GT750M, with the option of adding another graphic card, which can extend the lifetime of your computers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/02/2013
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionOverall, the $1,599 top-end model of the Y510p is a good option for gamers, as long as you can look past the lack of real solid-state storage and the non-touch screen's narrow vertical viewing angles. But if you really want a good value, as we said, we'd look instead to model 59370007, especially if Lenovo renews its $1,199 eCoupon offer.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionLenovo updates its already excellent Y Series gaming laptop with a "Haswell" CPU and dual GTX 750M graphics, resulting in even better performance. But the price could be cut by halving the RAM, and we'd like to see a real solid-state drive in this price range.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: conservative chassis; unusual hardware configuration
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/02/2014
Source: Laptopkalauz
HU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 100% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 80%
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Quiet cooling system; good performance; superior sound quality. Negative: Touchpad and a sharp leading edge; low battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/08/2013
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Quiet cooling system; good performance; superior sound quality. Negative: Touchpad and a sharp leading edge; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/08/2013
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.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600: This is a DirectX 10 graphic card from ATI and direct competitor to the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS graphic card for laptops and performs in games much better than the Nvidia card.
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650: The Hd 3650 is a middle class graphics card (in 2008) and compareable to an 8600M GT GPU from Nvidia. It is fabricated in 55nm process and due to Avivo video engine the graphic card can support the processor with several video operations (HD video too).
NVIDIA GeForce G 105M: Higher clocked 9300M GS and therefore a bit faster. Still manufactured in 65nm. Supports Hybrid-SLI with HybridPower and GeForceBoost (in conjunction with the right Nvidia chipset).
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500M: The graphics core of the Intel GL40 and GS40 chipset features a slower clocked GMA 4500MHD (400 versus 533 MHz). Because of the slower core speed, full Blu-Ray Logo support is not given and the gaming performance is a bit worse.
These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 is an integrated (onboard) graphic chip on a Mobile Intel 965GM chipset. It is the successor of GMA 950 and features a fully programmable pipeline (supports Aero Glass fully and DirectX 10 with newest drivers). The peformance of the X3100 is clearly better than the GMA 950, still demanding modern games won't run fluently.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650: Middle class DirectX 11 capable graphics card with a power consumption of about 15-20 Watt. Supports Eyevision (up to 6 monitors)
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730: The HD 5730 is a higher clocked HD 5650 (and therefore not based on the desktop HD 5700 series). It does not support GDDR5 and therfore performs like a middle class graphics card with DirectX 11.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M: The GeForce GT 240M is the successor of the GT 130M / 9600M and has now 48 instead of 32 shader cores. Therefore, the performance should be noticeable better. Because of the 40nm process, the TDP is still 23 Watt.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GT 700M series. Based on the Kepler architecture and manufactured by TSMC in a 28nm process.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).
The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.
T9300:
The T9300 is a fast middle class dual core CPU for laptops and similar to the T9400 but with a lower FSB.
P8700:
Mid-range dual core processor with 3 MB level 3 cache and a TDP of 25 Watt.
Intel Pentium Dual Core: The return of the name Pentium, though it is a Yonah core. In fact, it is a double Core processor with a very good relation of performance to current consumption.
T3200: Entry-level dual core processor with a slow performance due to the old Merom core and a small level 2 cache.
T4200:
Entry class dual core CPU with 1 MB level 2 cache and no virtualization technology. Compared to the Core 2 Duo line, some power saving mechanism are deactivated.
T4300:
Entry - middle class dual core CPU with 1 MB level 2 cache and no virtualization technology. Compared to the Core 2 Duo line, some power saving mechanism are deactivated.
Intel Core 2 Extreme: The fastest Core 2 Duo variants of Intel are called Core 2 Extreme. Technically, these processors are based on a Merom/Penryn (X9000) core like all other Core 2 Duo processors, too.
X9100:
The X9100 is the fastest dual-core of the Core 2 series and thanks to a free multiplicator can be overclocked easily. Later the expensive X9100 was substituted by the cheaper and more power saving T9900 (with a fixed multiplicator).
Intel Core i3:
330M:
The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
350M:
The Core i3-350M is technically a Core i5-430M without the Turbo Boost overlocking feature. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.26 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
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.
720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.
4700MQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00:
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
16.00:
This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.
17.00: This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.2 kg:
4 kg:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
76.38%: 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.
