Reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 4189 (Pentium T3400 2.16GHz, 3GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 is a tremendous bargain for students and home users on a shoestring budget.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: With a generous array of ports, Lenovo has left no consumer need unfilled on the Y450. In addition to such industry standards as three USB ports, audio jacks, VGA, Ethernet, and a 6-in-one memory card reader, this notebook also has an HDMI port for ...
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 418934U
General
- Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 13.4 in
- Depth 9.1 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 4.6 lbs
- Color Black
- Localization English
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
- Screen type Widescreen
- Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft)
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium T3400 / 2.16 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 GM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 1 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 3 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, EPEAT Gold, RoHS
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-Writer - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 6 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
Display
- Display Type 14 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Glossy, LED-backlit, VibrantView
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec Realtek ALC269
- Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater, High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Stereo microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Features Multi-touch technology
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio / video - HDMI, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x eSATA / Hi-Speed USB, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards CCC, RoHS, VCCI, UL 60950, IEC 60950, FCC Part 15 B, CISPR 22 Class B
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
- Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software Media Show, Adobe Reader, Easy Capture, Lenovo VeriFace, Lenovo ReadyComm, CyberLink Power2Go, Lenovo OneKey Theater, Lenovo OneKey Recovery, Lenovo Desktop Navigator, Lenovo Energy Management, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Pick-up and return, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5
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