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This configuration of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 is a 7.9-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $900.The 17 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1440 x 900, which is better than most laptops.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This unit has a 320GB hard drive and 2 GB of memory.Features ATi Radeon HD 3000 series graphics with 512MB of video RAM.
Specifications: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz) ; RAM installed: 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM ; Weight: 7.9 lbs ; See full specs
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Description: This configuration of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 is a 7.9-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other mainstream notebooks on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $900.The 17 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1440 x 900, which is better than most laptops.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor.This unit has a 320GB hard drive and 2 GB of memory.Features ATi Radeon HD 3000 series graphics with 512MB of video RAM.
Pros: Has an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 graphics chip, which is considerably better performing than some similarly priced notebooks.Also, this notebook has a 320GB hard drive.This is larger 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 notebook?s great sound performance will bring out the best in your games and movies.
Cons: Has a 3.7 Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Nov 2008), which is considerably less favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Toshiba Satellite A215-S6814, a -pound notebook at around $930, has a 5.9 Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Nov 2008.)Also, this notebook has a 7.9-pound weight, which is considerably heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Dell XPS M1330, at around $815, has only a 4-pound weight.The fair battery performance of this notebook means it has to be recharged more frequently than other notebooks in its class.
Suitability: A mainstream consumer notebook, suited for general mobile computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your notebook with the included 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.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.
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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