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The Lenovo Y450 is the entry level 14" model in Lenovo's mutlimedia line of IdeaPad laptops; with available features falling under specs for gaming, portable, home and media computer machine use. The entire Y series of Lenovo laptops (Y650, Y550, Y450) were announced, and put on display, at the 2009 CES event in Las Vegas. The Lenovo Y450 has 14" LED-backlit display with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The Y450 includes a 2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 500GB storage space, up to 4GB of memory, and optional NVIDIA GFX graphics support. Additional options include a multi-touch touch-pad mouse interface, full facial recognition technology for security, and a very thin 1" body design that weighs 4.5 pounds.
MSRP $649.00
Release date March, 2009
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Features
- 2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- 1" thick, stylized enclosure
- Designed for multimedia and home use
- 14" LCD display with 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
- Up to 500GB storage space, 4 GB memory, and optional support for NVIDIA GFX graphics
- Multi-touch touch-pad interface (mouse)
- 1.3 megapixel camera
- Facial recognition technology
- Very thin body design; weighs only 5.6 pounds
- Release Date: March 2009
- MSRP: $649
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 | T6400 - 4GB RAM - 320GB HDD
• Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 - notebook - Intel? CoreTM 2 Duo processor T6400 (2GHz 800MHz 2MB), Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64, 14.0 " HD Wide LED 1366x768, 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM, 320GB sata hd, DVD Recordable (Dual Layer), Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
UPC: 026010003770
EAN: 026010003770
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 | T4200 - 3GB RAM - 250GB HDD
• IdeaPad Y450 Notebook - Customizable
MPN: 418935U
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 | T3400 - 3GB RAM - 160GB HDD
• IdeaPad Y450 Notebook
MPN: 418934U
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 | T4200 - 2GB RAM - 160GB HDD
• IdeaPad Y450 Notebook
MPN: 418932U
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 | T6400 - 4GB RAM - 320GB HDD
• IdeaPad Y450 Laptop Computer - 418938U - Intel Core 2 Duo T6400
MPN: 418938U
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 | T6400 - 4GB RAM - 320GB HDD
• IdeaPad Y450-534 Notebook PC - Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 2.0GHz 4GB DDR3 320GB DVDRW 14 WXGA Vis
MPN: T715343ON
Competitors
MSRP $649.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- light-weight at 4.30 lbs
- DisplayPort and HDMI outputs
- DDR3 memory standard
Cons
- Dell laptop build quality leaves a lot to be desired compared to high end system manufacturers such as Lenovo and Apple
- no optical media drive - must download software or use a USB DVD drive
- gets hot
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450
vs.
Dell Studio 14z
MSRP $550.00
Released --
Pros
- Great value laptop with Intel Core 2 Duo performance
- Lightweight - 5.4 lbs
- Huge savings on dell.com
Cons
- No webcam
- Vista only - no XP downgrade or Linux option
- Dell MediaDirect won't play Netflix rentals
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450
vs.
Dell Vostro 1400
MSRP $799.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- affordable price for a Sony
- includes Windows 7
- HDMI output
Cons
- not the greatest value - relatively high price for standard previous-generation components
- thick and heavy
- uses older DDR2 memory
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450
vs.
Sony VAIO CW
MSRP $1,199.00
Released July, 2007
The Fujitsu LifeBook S7211 is a mid line model where the manufacturer focused on presenting a thin profile and light weight notebook. Besides the 14.1” LCD display and the 5.2 lbs weight, this notebook provides standard technology offered by Fujitsu. Intel Core 2 Duo Processor installed provides a max CPU speed of 2.0GHz, while the graphics...
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450
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Fujitsu LifeBook S7211
MSRP $875.00
Released --
The dv1310us is designed for Digital entertainment. The built-in Double Layer DVD writer is perfectly matched by the 14 High-Definition BrightView LCD. Letting you enjoy your favorite DVD movies the way they were meant to be displayed. You also get a built-in 6-in-1 digital media reader. A perfect companion for amateur or Professional shutterbugs....
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450
vs.
Hewlett Packard Pavilion dv1310
MSRP $849.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- affordable
- highly configurable
- fast enough for the majority of consumers
Cons
- not acceptable for power users or demanding professionals - slower components, poorer build durability
- intel GMA graphics - poorer than onboard or discrete options from ATI or Nvidia, poor for gaming or intensive 3D applications
Lenovo IdeaPad Y450
vs.
Dell Inspiron 14
Reviews
October 18, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable base configuration
- multi-touch touchpad
- LED-backlit
- very attractive enclosure
- thin and light
Cons
- relatively small keyboard
- mediocre battery life
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January 11, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable base configuration
- multi-touch touchpad
- option for dedicated graphics (unlike the majority of cheaper Lenovo notebooks)
- same resolution as the two larger models
- highly configurable directly from the manufacturer
Cons
- IdeaPad series is not available directly from Lenovo in some countries
- heavy for a 14" laptop
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May 9, 2009
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Pros
- affordable base configuration
- multi-touch touchpad
- option for dedicated graphics (unlike the majority of cheaper Lenovo notebooks)
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May 15, 2009
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Pros
- affordable base configuration
Cons
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