Lenovo's IdeaPad Z570 is a basic notebook for basic tasks. It's perfect for students and home users who want decent processing speed and a laptop that's big enough, and therefore comfortable enough, to type on for many hours at a time.
| Screen resolution | 1366x768 |
| Screen size | 15.6in |
| Display technology | LED-backlit LCD |
| Graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Graphics card type | Integrated |
| RAM | 4GB |
| CPU type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 2.3GHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5-2410M |
| Weight | 2.6kg |
| Height | 35mm |
| Width | 377mm |
| Depth | 250mm |
| Webcam resolution (megapixels) | 1.3 |
| Number of USB 2.0 ports | 3 |
| Wired Terminals / Ports | 3.5mm headphone jack, eSATA, Ethernet, HDMI, Microphone, USB 2.0, VGA (D-sub) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi (wireless networking) | Yes |
| Wireless technology supported | Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n |
As the Maserati or BMW of laptops, it would fit perfectly in the hands of a professional needing firepower under the hood, sophistication and class on the surface, and gaming prowess (sports mode if you will) in between.
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