Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 Review

Reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y510

7.2

CNET Review

March 31, 2008

The Good: Solid construction; reasonably priced; face-recognition software that actually works; decent battery life.

The Bad: Fixed configuration; overly glossy screen; no Bluetooth.

The Bottom Line: 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.

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9.1

alaTest.com

By alaTest | October 15, 2008

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 91200 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.

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6.6

pcworld.in

Review Summary: This IdeaPad cannot be mistaken for a ThinkPad

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9.0

theage.com.au

By David Flynn | May 5, 2008

Review Summary: But for most home users and many small businesses there isabsolutely nothing wrong with the entry-level Y510.

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8.3

pcworld.com

By Darren Gladstone, PC World | April 28, 2008

Review Summary: Despite 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

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Manufacturer: Lenovo

Part number: 59012693

General

Platform Technology Intel Centrino
Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Four speakers
Width 14.2 in
Depth 10.3 in
Height 1.4 in
Weight 6.4 lbs
Color Black
Localization English
Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
Screen type Wide-screen

Processor

Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 / 1.66 GHz
Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
64-bit processor Yes
Data bus speed 667 MHz
Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express

Cache Memory

Type L2 cache
Cache size 2 MB

RAM

Installed Size 2 GB / 3 GB (max)
Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB

Environmental Parameters

Environmental & energy standards compliance RoHS, EPA Energy Star

Storage Controller

Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300

Storage

Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
Storage Removable None
Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

Type DVD?RW - Integrated

Optical Storage (2nd)

2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

Card reader type 6 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card

Display

Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Features Glossy, VibrantView

Video

Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0

Audio

Audio output type Sound card
Audio codec Realtek ALC882
Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater, High Definition Audio
Audio Input Stereo microphone

Notebook Camera

Camera Type Integrated
Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel

Multimedia Functionality

TV Tuner Type None

Input Device(s)

Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Features Shuttle Key

Telecom

Modem Fax / modem
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
Modem features V.92 upgradable

Networking

Networking Network adapter
Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

Expansion Bays None
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 7 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11

Miscellaneous

Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Hard drive password, Power-on password, Administrator password
Compliant Standards UL 60950, RoHS, IEC 60950, CE, CISPR 22 Class B, FCC Part 15 B, CCC, FCC Class B certified

Power

Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

Battery

Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
Battery capacity 5200 mAh
Mfr estimated battery life 4 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Software Norton AntiVirus 2007 (90 days subscription), Lenovo Shuttle Center, Lenovo VeriFace, EnergyCut, Easy Capture, Adobe Reader, EarthLink, Windows Live Toolbar, CyberLink Power2Go, Lenovo OneKey Recovery, Lenovo Anycomm, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial)