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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 Review


VIVAnews - Lenovo IdeaPad notebooks come back to present levels aimed at the multimedia user segments. This segment is a segment of users who need a product with good performance on high-definition resolutions.

One of the products presented is the IdeaPad Y460. As is known, the product line from Lenovo Y series is a laptop equipped to meet the wide-screen multimedia and gaming needs for all its users.

Design and Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad uses LED-backlit glossy screen 14 inch with 16:9 aspect ratio. 1.3 megapixel video camera, microphone and speaker output, and useful for those who want to do teleconferencing. As for high-definition video lovers spoiled with JBL stereo speakers that are available.

As a new product, carrying the IdeaPad Y460 has the latest Intel Core processors for multimedia i5 can run smoothly. Following Lenovo IdeaPad Y460 technical specifications that we tried this time.

Processors

Core i5-520M, 3MB cache, 2.4 GHz

Chipset

Mobile Intel Express HM55

Memory

4GB DDR3

VGA

Intel GMA 4500MHD, AMD Radeon HD 5650

Screen

Glossy 14-inch, LED backlit up to 1366x768

Hard Drive

320GB, 2.5 "SATA 5400rpm

Sound / speakers

Realtek ALC272/JBL Stereo Speakers

Optical Drive

Multi 8x DVD

Battery

6 cell, 5200 mAh

Connectivity

Wireless N WiFi, Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth 2.1

External Port

USB, eSATA, VGA, HDMI, Audio, SPDIF Out, Express Card, 6 in 1 card reader

Dimension

34 x 23.5 x 2.06 to 3.3 cm

Weight

2.2 Kg (with 6 cell battery)

Operating Systems

Windows 7 Home Premium

Guarantee

1 tah

Features a full multimedia notebook itself does not mean this is not efficient if used for travel. To save battery usage, Lenovo provides switchable graphics. What does that mean?

With switchable graphics, users can switch between using the integrated graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD during the trip or the Radeon HD 5000 series embedded when using a notebook near the source grid.

Graphic transition itself can be made directly, without needing to restart. Condition, all applications currently running on the operating system shut down first.

Features

To speed up loading the operating system, Lenovo apply what is known as Enhanced Experience RapidDrive technology. Optimization method of storage on my hard drive is claimed to be able to generate 66.6 per cent faster performance when starting the program and mengopikan file.

At the top of the keyboard, Lenovo is also placing a touch-sensitive slide bar for easy navigation that use various applications on the computer.

On the left side of the notebook, available VGA port, HDMI, Audio, LAN, and USB. On the right, there is an eSATA ports and one USB port. Interestingly, an available USB port is designed to be clamped tightly USB device is plugged in there.

On screen, there is a sensor called the Ambient Light Sensor. Point, the screen can adjust the display brightness level automatically, based on the distance the user with the screen.

For security, as usual, Recognition Teknologi facilities provided. This means that users do not need to type a password when going to log into Windows. Enough to show my face, then depending on light conditions or the position of the face, the camera is also only takes less than 10 seconds to perform a scan.



As a bundle, in a Windows 7 Home Premium is included, the Lenovo install software such as Media Show, Adobe Reader, Lenovo SlideNav, CyberLink YouCam, Lenovo ReadyComm, CyberLink Power2Go, Lenovo DirectShare, Lenovo OneKey Recovery, Windows Live Essentials, Lenovo Energy Management . Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial) and McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 (trial 60 days) also available.

Performance Test

When we try to play 3D games with 1366x768 resolution, the notebook can play them smoothly without a hitch. 6-cell battery that can be installed to supply power to one hour 15 minutes.

When used to watch high definition video, a battery can last up to one hour 30 minutes. As for if used for work such as browsing the Internet, run Office applications, email, instant messenger and via Wi-Fi connection in multi-tasking, a battery capable of supplying electricity for one hour 40 minutes.

Unfortunately, when the high-definition multimedia mode, the temperature issued by the processor and graphics chip is relatively high. However, heat can be channeled properly through the vents that are available.

If the energy saving mode, using Intel's integrated graphics, battery takes about 2 hours 30 minutes to fully charged is able to supply power to around 3 hours 30 minutes. Depending on job applications and what to do with the notebook.

In Indonesia, the IdeaPad Y460 is available through Lenovo's distribution channels at a price range starting from 900 U.S. dollars for I3 and Core versions ranging from 1050 dollars depending on the i5 Core version of the specification used. The warranty for one year provided by the manufacturer for the owner of this notebook.

Pros:

- Performance is very good multimedia
- USB device plugged into the meeting

Disadvantage:

- The active period is relatively short battery
- Processor and VGA-class high temperature presents

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