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Lenovo IdeaPad Y710-200

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y710-200 3.00

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RRP

$3499.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 29th of April, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T9300

Supported Media : BD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

What's Hot

Good application and multitasking performance, high-definition screen, HDMI output, notebook screen can be used as a second monitor for your existing PC or notebook

What's Not

'Game Zone' isn't located to the left of the keyboard, no optical audio output, screen looks grainy, no Gigabit networking, no digital TV tuner, no remote

The Final Word

Lenovo thrills us with many useful features on this IdeaPad Y710-200, but it fumbles the ball a little in its implementation of the 'Game Zone'. It's also let down by a lack of Gigabit networking and a digital TV tuner.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Surround

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

17.0 in

Screen Resolution

1900x1200

Aspect Ratio

16:10

General

Other Features

Display can be used as a second monitor, face recognition security, two hard drives, hot-swappable hard drive bay, sub-woofer

Weight (kg)

3.8

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

ATI Mobility HD2600

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

500 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), xD Picture Card, Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4096 MB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

6MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD±RW (dual layer) , BD-ROM

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T9300

Processor Speed

2.5 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth 2.0, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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