The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Lenovo Laptop B570 i3-2330M, 15.6", 4GB Memory, 320GB $380 @ Best Buy

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MacFrugal, Nov 11, 2011.

  1. MacFrugal

    MacFrugal Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    2
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Is this a value or can I do better this time of year? I'll be using this for light photo and video editing. Zero gaming.

    Lenovo - Laptop / Intel® Core™ i3 Processor / 15.6" Display / 4GB Memory / 320GB Hard Drive - Black - B570-1068AHU

    • Processor Speed 2.2GHz
    • Battery Type 6-cell lithium-ion
    • Display Type High-definition widescreen LED-backlit (1366 x 768)
    • Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 15.6"
    • Cache Memory 3MB on die Level 3
    • System Memory (RAM) 4GB
    • System Memory (RAM) Expandable To 8GB
    • Type of Memory (RAM) DDR3
    • Hard Drive Type SATA (5400 rpm)
    • Computer Hard Drive Size 320GB
    • Optical Drive DVD±RW/CD-RW
    • Digital Media Reader or Slots Yes, digital media card reader
    • Graphics Intel® HD 3000
    • Built-in Webcam Yes
    • Networking Built-in 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
    • Wireless Networking Wireless-B+G+N
    • Bluetooth-Enabled No
    • USB 2.0 Ports 4
    • HDMI Output Yes
    • Operating System Platform Windows
    • Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium
     
    MacFrugal, Nov 11, 2011
    #1
  2. faisalm

    faisalm Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I bought this laptop. So far so good. No complains about performance and ergonomics. On reliability, well this is my 2nd laptop and 1st brand new so will comment after a year. People say lenovo are reliable but dont know if this Essential B570 does form a part of that reliable group or not

    I guess the HDD is 7200 rpm not 5400
     
    faisalm, Nov 15, 2011
    #2
  3. FMruss

    FMruss Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    31
    Messages:
    390
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    31
    I was able to get the floor model at $342.99 plus tax and recycling fee (total 371) Came back next day to cancel, they took off an extra $55 for me to keep it. Grand total $317- now that is a steal!
     
    FMruss, Dec 6, 2011
    #3
  4. FMruss

    FMruss Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    31
    Messages:
    390
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    31
    downloaded the latest intel graphic drivers - my graphics score went from 4.7 to 6.0. It is a nice feature that they leave the other dimm slot open for an easy mem upgrade to 6 or 8gb.
     
    FMruss, Dec 10, 2011
    #4