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Awesome Notebook Value
- Pros: Excellent notebook for the $$$. Wasn't aware that the wrist-pad and area around the keyboard were brushed metal (aluminum?) -- feels a lot like an Aluminum Macbook Pro (pre-unibody). Very solid notebook with a good solid feel, and excellent performance. Screen is excellent and the keyboard feels awesome. Enough CPU and RAM to give a good Vista Experience that will only get better once Windows 7 is released & installed :-)
WEI Scores:
Overall: 3.7 Determined by lowest subscore
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5900 @ 2.20GHz 5.1
Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB 4.7
Graphics Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family 4.0
Gaming graphics 1759 MB Total available graphics memory 3.7
Primary hard disk 131GB Free (189GB Total) 5.4
- Cons: It's really hard to come up with some but:
*Lack of HW Virtualization on the T5900 CPU (However, I knew that before purchasing).
*I feel that DDR2-800 would have better matched the FSB (but would probably provide little real-world performance difference).
*Like another reviewer mentioned, I would have loved WXGA+ (or higher) resolution at this screen size, but can't complain at this price.
*Spent 1 hour uninstalling unneeded/unwanted software (but that would be the same with nearly any notebook). I will say that the Lenovo wasn't nearly as bad in the regard as some others I've seen.
- Other Thoughts: I just want to say that this is the first product I've purchased from NewEgg that I felt strongly enough about to come back and actually review.
This is a super notebook and a great deal for anyone looking for a solid, well-built notebook with excellent "everyday computing" performance. If you purchase it, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I've enjoyed mine.
Great value!
- Pros: Could not find any other systems in this price range with as many features as well as 4 hour battery life. With properly tuned power settings, battery can truly be extended to 4 hours. Replaced OS with Windows 7 RC and it runs perfectly.
- Cons: Smaller resolution monitor. This is only a WXGA (1280 x 800) monitor not a WXGA+ (1440x900). WXGA is just not large enough for my liking but am able to overlook due to the price point. No other laptops in this price range include WXGA+ that I was able to find.
- Other Thoughts: Lenovo has been the best selling corporate laptop for years. They are just getting their feet wet with the consumer and small business grade laptops such as this. I am plesently surprised and would put this laptop over many other big names such as HP or Dell. Its not as 'fancy' looking, but its durable and has great hardware.
Fantastic value
- Pros: Great build quality. Lots of features. Lack of junk software. Easy to set up. 1 button recovery. Great value for price. Keyboard has great feel.
- Cons: No backup disc. Very little documentation. Windows Vista.
- Other Thoughts: Excellent value for the price. Looked at Dell, HP and Toshiba and this offers far superior features and performance for the money.
| Model |
| Brand |
lenovo |
| Series |
IdeaPad |
| Model |
Y530-5900U |
| Part# |
59-019777 |
| General |
| Operating System |
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit |
| CPU Type |
Intel Core 2 Duo T5900 2.2G |
| Screen |
15.4" WXGA |
| Memory Size |
4GB |
| Hard Disk |
250GB |
| Optical Drive |
Dual Layer DVD Burner |
| Graphics Card |
Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| Video Memory |
Shared memory |
| Communication |
Modem, LAN and WLAN |
| Card slot |
1 x Express Card |
| Battery Life |
4 hours |
| Dimensions |
14.20" x 10.30" x 1.10-1.40" |
| Weight |
6.4 lbs. |
| CPU |
| CPU Type |
Intel Core 2 Duo |
| CPU Speed |
T5900(2.20GHz) |
| CPU FSB |
800MHz |
| CPU L2 Cache |
2MB |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
15.4" |
| Wide Screen Support |
Yes |
| Display Type |
Wide XGA |
| Resolution |
1280 x 800 |
| LCD Features |
LED backlight |
| Operating Systems |
| Operating System |
Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit |
| Graphics |
| GPU/VPU |
Intel GMA 4500MHD |
| Video Memory |
Shared system memory |
| Graphic Type |
Integrated Card |
| Hard Drive |
| HDD |
250GB |
| Memory |
| Memory |
4GB |
| Max Memory Supported |
4GB |
| Optical Drive |
| Optical Drive Type |
Dual layer DVD Burner |
| Optical Drive Interface |
Integrated |
| Communications |
| Modem |
56K |
| LAN |
10/100Mbps |
| WLAN |
Intel WiFi Link 5100 AGN |
| Ports |
| Card Slot |
1 x Express Card |
| USB |
3 |
| IEEE 1394 |
1 |
| Video Port |
1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI |
| Audio Ports |
1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack |
| Audio |
| Audio |
Dolby Home Theatre 2 Certification
Array Build in Microphone with Echo Cancellation and Noise Reduction |
| Speaker |
4 stereo speakers + 1 sub-woofer |
| Input Device |
| Touchpad |
Yes |
| Keyboard |
Standard |
| Supplemental Drive |
| Card Reader |
6-in-1 card reader(SD/SD pro, MS/MS pro, MMC, xD) |
| Webcam |
1.3MP |
| Power |
| Battery |
6-cell lithium ion |
| Battery Life |
4 hours |
| Physical spec |
| Dimensions |
14.20" x 10.30" x 1.10-1.40" |
| Weight |
6.4 lbs. |
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Reviewed By: jayson.rowe on 7/1/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
