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Released in March 2009, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 is an affordable 16" multimedia laptop from Lenovo. It is a Windows-based laptop and is geared more towards the consumer market than Lenovo's traditional business line. Introduced as a mobile option designed for HD and multimedia, the Y650 features a slim and light build (only 1 inch at its thinnest point and a weight of 5.6 pounds), and includes a 16" LED backlit screen with a resolution of 1366x768, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Intel GMA 4500 MHD graphics with the optional upgrade to an Nvidia N10M-GE1 (with 256MB of dedicated VRAM), up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, up to 500GB of storage, and all of the expected bells and whistles. The Y650 is priced with the base at $1,049. The other two sizes in the lineup are the 15" Y550 and the 14" Y450.
MSRP $1,049.00
Release date March, 2009
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Features
- CPU/chipset/RAM: Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel GM45, up to 4GB of DDR3 800/1066MHz
- Screen/Graphics: 16" 16:9, 1366x768px (720p), powered by the Nvidia GeForce G 105M
- Optical/Storage: DVD, up to 500GB standard HDD (5400rpm)
- Network: Gigabit, Intel WiMax/WiFi Link 5100 a/g/n, Bluetooth optional
- Expansion & Extras: 2 x USB 2.0, eSATA, HDMI, TV, VGA, mini-PCIe slot, Express Card slot, VeriFace 3.5, ambient light sensor, Dolby Home Theatre sound, 6-in-1 card reader, 1.3MP camera
- Battery: 6-cell 2000mAH, 3.5 hours with UMA, 2.5 hours with discrete
- Dimensions & Weight: 390 x 260 x 26.1mm, 5.62 pounds
- MSRP: $1049 (base)
- Release Date: March 2009
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Lenovo Y650 | P8600 - 32 bit OS
• IdeaPad Y650 Notebook - Customizable
MPN: 418536U
Lenovo Y650 | P8700 - 64-bit OS
• IdeaPad Y650 Notebook - Customizable
MPN: 418534U
Lenovo Y650 | P8600 - 64 bit OS
• IdeaPad Y650 Notebook - Customizable
MPN: 418537U
Competitors
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $1,799.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- great screen (LED backlight, 1080p resolution)
- extra battery slice fits underneath the entire laptop which means you don't need to swap out batteries for more life
- very slick design
Cons
- pretty expensive
- extra battery slice weighs almost 3 pounds on its own
- substantial shipping delays
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650
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HP Envy 15
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MSRP $949.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- HDMI output
- Altec Lansing speakers with built-in subwoofer
- affordable price
Cons
- large and heavy - poor for mobility
- no Blu-ray optical drive
- display is not 1080p capable
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650
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HP HDX 16-1370US
MSRP $1,999.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Multi-touch glass trackpad
- Thinner than previous gen @ 0.95"
- LED Backlit screen.
Cons
- Slightly heavier than predecessor
- Major selling points for NVidia dual GPUs are disabled currently: no Hybrid SLI or on-the-fly switching of the two GPUs
- Expensive
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650
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Apple Macbook Pro
MSRP $1,299.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- speedy processors, discrete graphics, plenty of memory and drive space
- large 18.4" display
- 1080p capable (resolution & computer power)
Cons
- poor battery life
- uneven backlight
- heavy at 8 pounds
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650
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Sony VAIO AW Series
MSRP $1,100.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- unbelievable value for the price
- includes a lot of luxury components and features (good dedicated video, 1.3MP camera, blu-ray, eSATA, HDMI etc...)
- nice screen resolution and size
Cons
- not a well known brand
- very large size - not good for transportability or mobile computing
- aging processor - not as powerful as current top-of-the-line models
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650
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Medion Akoya P8610
MSRP $858.00
Released February, 2008
Pros
- upgraded 1440x900 pixel resolution gives you more definition and screen real estate over the 15" models 1280x800. Further upgradeable to 1920x1200.
- higher quality design and construction compared to personal Dell laptops
- highly customizable (like any other Dell system)
Cons
- glossy 1920x1200 screen
- considerably more expensive than the 15.4" model
- considering its intended use, the 17" screen and added weight offer little in terms of value
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650
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Dell Vostro 1710
MSRP $1,049.00
Released June, 2008
Acer introduces the Aspire 7720 as a notebook dedicated to home entertainment needs and demanding multimedia users. With an Acer CrystalBrite Technology 17.0” LCD display, this model stands out from other Aspire notebooks. Discrete NVIDIA GeFOrce 8400M GS with Intel Core 2 Dual Processor acting at 2.2GHz provides powerful potential. Audio has also been upgraded in the...
Lenovo IdeaPad Y650
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Acer Aspire 7720
Reviews
October 18, 2009
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Pros
- extremely attractive enclosure
- fairly light and thin for a 16" model
- LED backlit
- affordable base model
- built-in 1.3 megapixel camera
- large, textured touchpad
- excellent JBL speakers, with good sound for a laptop
Cons
- poor battery life
- poor 1366x768 resolution (same as the 15" and 14" models!)
- no Blu-ray drive option
- keyboard is relatively small - doesn't make use of the available real estate given it's 16" size
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March 12, 2009
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Pros
- extremely attractive enclosure
- fairly light and thin for a 16" model
- LED backlit
- affordable base model
- very customizable directly from the manufacturer
- Nvidia GeForce G 105M (similar to the 9300M) is much more powerful than standard Intel GMA
Cons
- poor battery life
- poor 1366x768 resolution (same as the 15" and 14" models!)
- no Blu-ray drive option
- still paying the Lenovo premium (especially if you wish to upgrade over the basic entry level model)
- not a media or gaming machine - designed for more general use
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