3 reviews

Lenovo IdeaPad Y650

$1,049.00 Released March, 2009

The Pros:Extremely attractive enclosure. Fairly light and thin for a 16" model. LED backlit.

The Cons:Poor 1366x768 resolution (same as the 15" and 14" models!). No Blu-ray drive option. Poor battery life.

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.

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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.

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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Pros

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extremely attractive enclosure
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fairly light and thin for a 16" model
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LED backlit
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affordable base model
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very customizable directly from the manufacturer
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Nvidia GeForce G 105M (similar to the 9300M) is much more powerful than standard Intel GMA
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built-in 1.3 megapixel camera
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large, textured touchpad
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excellent JBL speakers, with good sound for a laptop

Cons

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poor 1366x768 resolution (same as the 15" and 14" models!)
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no Blu-ray drive option
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poor battery life
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still paying the Lenovo premium (especially if you wish to upgrade over the basic entry level model)
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not a media or gaming machine - designed for more general use
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keyboard is relatively small - doesn't make use of the available real estate given it's 16" size