Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 review and specs
The IdeaPad ZS60 comes from Lenovo’s consumer range and, despite providing an unfortunately poor battery life, it offers great value for money and future proofing, courtesy of its cutting-edge features and technology. This powerful machine produced the highest performance benchmarking score in this group test and will make a great choice for those who run highly resource intensive programs, such as multimedia editing suites.
Everyday applications will meaning if you’re after power from your laptop, this makes a great option. Graphically the Lenovo also impresses and, while it can’t match the Acer, Median or Samsung, you’ll have no problem playing entry-level games and streaming high definition (HD)video from the internet. The laptop also features a Blu-ray drive, which is great at this price, so you can watch the latest high-definition movies at home or on the move, as well as create CDs and DVDs.
Like the Medion, the Lenovo doesn’t feature a Full HD screen resolution, meaning that when you watch Blu-ray discs on the ZS60,picture quality is little different from DVD quality. However you can hook the laptop up to a full HDTV and enjoy all the benefits of HD that way.
The ls.6-inch screen is bright, crisp and clear, while also suppressing reflections better than the other laptops in this group test. Color reproduction is decent without being exceptional. The screen lid is very shiny, however, and quickly attracts scratches and blemishes. The keyboard is firm and spacious, featuring a dedicated numeric keypad, and this is a great laptop for typing on for long periods of time.
This is largely because the board is built into the very firm chassis. Carved from brushed aluminum, the Lenovo looks and feels fantastic, while the metal has the extra benefit of being tough enough to survive life on the road, which is great if you’re out and about a lot. The 2.6kg chassis isn’t nearly as easy to carry around as the Asus or HP though, and the l8g-minute battery life is pretty poor, which also means that you’ll have the inconvenience of carrying the power charger with you wherever you go. The 750GBhard drive offers plenty of space for your work files and folders, as well as any music, photo or film libraries you may have. The Express Card reader, which is great for attaching peripherals such as a TV tuner, is a rarity in this group test, as is the high-speed e5ATAport.
The IdeaPad Z560 offers the best value for money in this group test and, aside from its unfortunate battery life, boasts some seriously impressive features at this price point.
Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 Specifications:
15.6-inch 720p (1366 x 768) glossy panel with LED backlighting
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel Core i3-350M dual-core processor (2.26 Ghz, 3 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel HD graphics
3GB DDR3 dual-channel RAM (1GB + 2GB)
500GB 5400RPM Western Digital hard drive (WD5000BEVT)
Broadcom 802.11n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
DVD burner combo drive
1-year global limited warranty
6-cell Li-ion battery (48Wh)
Weight: 5.7 lbs.
Dimensions: 14.8″ (L) x 9.8″ (D) x 0.70-1.40″ (H)
Everyday applications will meaning if you’re after power from your laptop, this makes a great option. Graphically the Lenovo also impresses and, while it can’t match the Acer, Median or Samsung, you’ll have no problem playing entry-level games and streaming high definition (HD)video from the internet. The laptop also features a Blu-ray drive, which is great at this price, so you can watch the latest high-definition movies at home or on the move, as well as create CDs and DVDs.
Like the Medion, the Lenovo doesn’t feature a Full HD screen resolution, meaning that when you watch Blu-ray discs on the ZS60,picture quality is little different from DVD quality. However you can hook the laptop up to a full HDTV and enjoy all the benefits of HD that way.
The ls.6-inch screen is bright, crisp and clear, while also suppressing reflections better than the other laptops in this group test. Color reproduction is decent without being exceptional. The screen lid is very shiny, however, and quickly attracts scratches and blemishes. The keyboard is firm and spacious, featuring a dedicated numeric keypad, and this is a great laptop for typing on for long periods of time.
This is largely because the board is built into the very firm chassis. Carved from brushed aluminum, the Lenovo looks and feels fantastic, while the metal has the extra benefit of being tough enough to survive life on the road, which is great if you’re out and about a lot. The 2.6kg chassis isn’t nearly as easy to carry around as the Asus or HP though, and the l8g-minute battery life is pretty poor, which also means that you’ll have the inconvenience of carrying the power charger with you wherever you go. The 750GBhard drive offers plenty of space for your work files and folders, as well as any music, photo or film libraries you may have. The Express Card reader, which is great for attaching peripherals such as a TV tuner, is a rarity in this group test, as is the high-speed e5ATAport.
The IdeaPad Z560 offers the best value for money in this group test and, aside from its unfortunate battery life, boasts some seriously impressive features at this price point.
Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 Specifications:
15.6-inch 720p (1366 x 768) glossy panel with LED backlighting
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel Core i3-350M dual-core processor (2.26 Ghz, 3 MB Cache)
Integrated Intel HD graphics
3GB DDR3 dual-channel RAM (1GB + 2GB)
500GB 5400RPM Western Digital hard drive (WD5000BEVT)
Broadcom 802.11n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
DVD burner combo drive
1-year global limited warranty
6-cell Li-ion battery (48Wh)
Weight: 5.7 lbs.
Dimensions: 14.8″ (L) x 9.8″ (D) x 0.70-1.40″ (H)
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