Review Lenovo IdeaPad Y560p-M61G3GE Notebook

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y560P has one big weak point that pulls the whole (good) notebook down – the display. There have been massive cutbacks made on the 15 incher here. The display is reflective and definitely not bright enough for a multimedia notebook. A mobile use is also only possible to an extent due to the weak battery runtime. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y560P's system performance and its JBL speakers are impressive.

The laptop's main feature, the Core i7-2630QM, was fully convincing with its four cores. The AMD Radeon HD 6570M graphics card is sufficient for current games, providing you reduce the detail level and resolution a bit. The installed six GB DDR3 RAM are absolutely sufficient. A nice feature is the installed DVB-T tuner. Cutting edge interfaces, such as USB 3.0 or the latest Bluetooth version, aren't found, though.

The price of almost 800 euros is nevertheless a clear challenge. If you don't need long battery runtimes and can cope with a weak display, you'll get a strong multimedia notebook for a small price.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3T Tablet PC Launched in India for Rs. 29,500

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook is Lenovo has officially announced the launch of its hot selling Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Tablet PC in India market that is powered by 1.66 GHz Intel Ultra Low Voltage ATOM N450 with 512-KB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB on Intel US15W Chipset Motherboard, and it offers 2-GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (max 4-GB in 2 slots), a 250-GB  5400 rpm SATA hard drive.

The Lenovo S Series netbooks are thin, and light weight and offer many convenient features like OneKey data recovery tools, Lenovo Direct Share that allows share photos, files, bookmarks and emails with other PCs without using internet, password protection and industry-leading customer service for a worry-free experience.

The Intel Atom processor uses a new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized of just 22mm, and it uses less than 1/10th of the 35 watts power used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor resulting is less heat output.

This Ultra-Portable Lenovo Ideapad S10-3t Tablet PC is designed for consumer who needs to stay connected, informed, entertained and productive-anytime and anywhere. The ultra-portable laptop is designed lightweight and small in size making it convenient for use at all sorts of places like in home, gym, trains, bus, planes etc. where a larger size laptop might feel inconvenient.

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Tablet is powered by 1.66 GHz, Intel Atom Processor N450 and features 667 MHz FSB with 512-KB of L2 cache and includes 2-GB  PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz with max 2-GB in 2 DIMM slots, a 160 GB Serial-ATA 5400 rpm 2.5 inch internal harddisk, but no optical drive.

IdeaPad S10-3T tablet has 10.1-inch Active Matrix non-transflective multi-touch LCD TFT display with VibrantView technology powered by integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 3150 Graphics with upto 384 MB shared memory offering upto 1024 x 600 pixels screen resolution in 16 million colors. The multi-function tablet also features VeriTouch touch-screen technology and is capable of rotating on a central hinge to about 180 degree for flexible viewing.

Microsoft Windows XP preinstalled Lenovo Ideapad S10-3T tablet WiFi 802.11a/g/N wireless LAN,  Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, integrated 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller, built-in 56kbps V.92 Fax/Modem, 2x USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394, VGA video output & S-Video and integrated stereo speakers powered by 5.1 channel surround audio system.

The sleek Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t tablet also offers 1.3 Megapixel Webcam along with Dual Digital Array Microphone allowing fast and quick access to video chat and comes with 5.1 channel audio hardware with for true surround sound experience and internal Altec Lansing stereo speakers (4W each) delivering high quality audio.

The Tablet PC comes preloaded with Lenovo’s QuickStart 2.0 instant-on software for connecting to the web in just a few seconds after hitting the power button without waiting for Windows to boot. In addition it features built-in APS that protects the Tablet/netbook from accidental frops and falls.

Lenovo Ideapad S10-3T tablet PC is also equipped with ‘Ultimaco SafeGuard PrivateDisk’ application that helps creation of a password protected private partition that can be encrypted in such a manner that should the password be cracked, the data will not be readable except in another Lenovo laptop with same features.

I/O Ports

2 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectorsIEEE 1394, 4-pin Firewall portRJ-45, EthernetMicrophone-input, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mmS-Video TV-out, 4 pin mini-DINAudio – line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm3-in-1 memory card reader

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t comes with 8-cell hybrid battery that offers upto 10-hours battery life, and is available across India for the price of Rs. 29,500/- with one year warranty.

Lenovo ThinkPad L420 Review

The ThinkPad L420 is a decent small-business laptop with exceptional build quality.

 

The L-series ThinkPad is an eco-friendly business notebook made from post-consumer recycled content. Read our review to see if the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad L420 measures up to the ThinkPad standards for durability and performance.

Our Lenovo ThinkPad L420 review unit has the following specifications:

14-inch 720p (1366x768) anti-glare display with LED backlightingWindows 7 Professional 64-bitIntel "Sandy Bridge" Core i5-2520M dual-core processor (2.5~3.2GHz Turbo Boost, 3MB cache, 35W TDP)Intel HM65 chipsetIntegrated Intel HD graphics4GB DDR3-1333 RAM (1x 4GB, supports up to 8GB - 2x4GB)320GB 7200RPM Seagate hard drive (ST9320423AS)Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 wireless network adapterIntegrated Bluetooth 3.0 wirelessIntegrated 720p webcamDVD burner (MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ8A0A)Integrated biometric fingerprint reader6-cell li-ion battery (10.8V, 5.2Ah, 57Wh)Weight: 5.1 lbs.Dimensions: 13.54 x 9.17 x 1.26~1.42 inches1-year limited warrantyMSRP: $969

Our review unit has numerous options which bring the price up substantially from its base of $599. The upgrades include Windows 7 Professional over Windows 7 Home Premium; the Intel Core i5 processor from the base i3; double the RAM (4GB vs. 2GB); a higher-capacity hard drive (320GB vs. 250GB); Bluetooth wireless; a 720p webcam; finally, an upgraded Intel wireless card. The final price of $969 as of writing is not exactly a bargain, especially considering the notebook only comes with a one-year warranty.

Build and Design
What can be said about a ThinkPad's design - these notebooks have always placed function over form. ThinkPads as we know them have changed subtly but steadily from their introduction over 20 years ago. The L420 has an unassuming black plastic exterior with a matte finish. Unlike older ThinkPads the L420 does not look boxy thanks to its inward-cut sides and slightly sloped front. An interesting design feature is the speakers located in the lid below the display; most business notebooks put speakers under the palm rest or on either side of the keyboard.

Overall build quality is excellent; despite its all-plastic exterior, the L420 feels solid. The plastic is thick and durable. The palm rest surface barely moves when pressed down upon, meaning there is excellent support underneath. The chassis hardly bends when twisted by the corners, which is another good indicator of a strong internal frame.

The two metal display hinges are well-positioned to support the lid; they are unmovable. Being all plastic, the display twists a bit more than I prefer; furthermore, pushing in on the back of the display causes some ripples on the screen. This should be a non-issue assuming the notebook is not thrown around. Those looking to upgrade the L420 will find easy access to the RAM, hard drive, and wireless card; simply remove the large main panel on the bottom of the notebook.

Ports and Features
The L420 has an above average port selection for a 14-inch notebook, including DisplayPort, eSATA, and an ExpressCard/54 slot. It also has a docking station port on the bottom of the chassis. The L420 does not have USB 3.0. All picture descriptions are left to right.

Front: Status lights

Back: USB 2.0 port, battery pack, cooling exhaust vent

Left: Cooling exhaust vent, VGA, Ethernet, eSATA/USB combo port, DisplayPort, microphone/headphone combo jack, ExpressCard/54 (top)

Right: Wireless on/off switch, memory card reader, 2x USB 2.0, DVD burner, AC power, lock slot

Lenovo Purchases Medion Computers for $671 Million

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