Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 4053 - Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz - 17" TFT

Description: This configuration of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 is a 7.9-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream consumer notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,130.The 17 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1920 x 1200, which is outstanding compared to most notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This notebook includes a 320GB hard disk and 4 GB of memory.Features ATi Radeon HD 3000 series graphics with 512MB of video RAM.

Pros: Has a 2.4 GHz CPU speed.This is faster than the average notebook on the market today, but is to be expected for a notebook of this price.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.Includes an HDMI port so you can easily output the notebook's audio and video to a compatible TV or monitor.This is one of the few notebooks featuring a superior sound system, even including an integrated sub-woofer.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons: Has a 7.9-pound weight, which is heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Toshiba Satellite M20-S257, at around $1, 085, has only a 6-pound weight.Also, this notebook has only 3.5-hour estimated battery life, which is somewhat shorter than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Sony VAIO VGN-FW190EEW, a 6.6-pound notebook at around $1, 060, has 5.5-hour estimated battery life.

Suitability: Suited for those who just need a basic notebook.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.The good battery performance will keep your laptop running longer without recharging.Travel with your own digital entertainment center ? this computer comes with a DVD player.With 512MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do tremedously better than most other notebooks, when it comes to multimedia applications and games.

Value: Overall, this notebook has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of mainstream consumer products with a comparable screen size is quite a bit more -- right around $1,370.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part Number: 40532JU

• General

• Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
• Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Four speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Width 15.6 in
• Depth 11.2 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 7.9 lbs
• Color Black
• Localization English
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), Bluetooth

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 1066 MHz
• Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology
• Chipset type Mobile Intel GM45 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 3 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin
• RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, RoHS

• Storage Controller

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

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 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 17 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Features Glossy, VibrantView

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor PCI Express x16 - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650
• Video Memory 512 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio codec Realtek ALC888S
• 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, Game Zone
• 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 WiFi Link 5100
• Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays 2 x Internal
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin
• Interfaces 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards RoHS

• 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 3.5 hour(s)

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
• Software WildGames, Adobe Reader, Easy Capture, Lenovo VeriFace, Lenovo ReadyComm, Lenovo Idea Notes, CyberLink Power2Go, Lenovo Idea Central, Windows Live Toolbar, Lenovo OneKey Recovery, Carbonite Online Backup, 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 - Battery - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Pick-up and return

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 2.5

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Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/