


Nonetheless, users should be able to customize with higher-end i7-3xx0M CPUs and an mSATA drive for RST caching purposes. While this particular model starts at $1099, it’s worth noting that the base model includes the same CPU and GPU and even an equal amount of RAM for $200 less the only noteworthy differences are the 5400 RPM HDDs (500GB vs.

In this review, we take a closer look at the 15.6-inch Y580-20994BU. Revealed at CES earlier this year, Lenovo promises a system with a Core i7-3610QM, 2GB GeForce GTX 660M GPU and 8 GB RAM for $899. Now that the Ivy Bridge and Kepler debuts are out of the way, it was only natural that the 2012 Y480/Y580 models would be armed with both of these latest offerings from Intel and Nvidia. The 2010 Y460/ Y560, for example, are powered by mid-tier Radeon GPUs (e.g., HD 5650, HD 6570M), while the 2011 Y470/ Y570 models made the switch to GeForce cards with the 550M/ 555M. In recent years, the Y models have always included moderately high-end Intel CPU and GPU options at the time of their respective launches. The IdeaPad Y Series offers some of the best performance for the price as far as Lenovo is concerned.
