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    Lenovo Y550P - i7Core!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by smilepak, Oct 30, 2009.

  1. smilepak

    smilepak Notebook Deity

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    Looks pretty promising..

    http://blog.laptopmag.com/lenovos-ideapad-y550p-the-most-powerful-core-i7-notebook

    Key Features:

    * 15.6inch HD screen (1366×768), 16:9 widescreen
    * Up to Intel Core™ i7 processor technology
    * Up to NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M 1GB graphics
    * Up to 8GB DDR3 memory, up to 500GB HDD storage
    * Integrated DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ drive
    * Integrated Bluetooth and 802.11n Wi-Fi
    * From 26mm thick, weighing 2.75kg
    * Dolby® Home Theater™ surround sound with integrated sub-woofer speaker
    * OneKey™ Theater automatic audio-visual optimization
    * SlideNav touch-sensitive slide bar for easy desktop navigation
    * OneKey™ Rescue System 7.0 data recovery tools
    * VeriFace™ face recognition technology
    * Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 – a faster, richer and easier way to use your PC

    The IdeaPad Y550P has the following ports and connection options:

    * Connectivity: 802.11agn/bg Wi-Fi, 10/1000MB LAN, Bluetooth® (optional), embedded 3G (optional)
    * Ports: 3* USB 2.0 ports, eSATA/USD combo, 1* 34mm Express Card slot, 1* mini-PCIe slot (WLAN), RJ45, VGA, Mic-In, Headphone, 1x 6-1 Multi-card Reader (SD,SD Pro/XD/MMC/MS,MS Pro), HDMI
     
    smilepak, Oct 30, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Unless you plan to run your CPU at 100% all the time I doubt it makes a huge difference.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 31, 2009
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  3. MidnightSun

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    True, I doubt most users have the need for a quad core CPU. Usually, when I see my dual-core P8700 at 100% usage, it means a rogue process is going wrong and using up all my CPU cycles :rolleyes:

    Good to see that Lenovo is keeping up with the latest trends though, what with HP and Dell already having launched their Core i7-equipped lappies.
     
    MidnightSun, Oct 31, 2009
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  4. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    From their introduction, I've been impressed by most of the IdeaPad models. I seriously considered buying a Y530 last year. The deal-breaker for me was the lack of high-res display options. :( Even on the highest-spec 15.4" model, it only had a 1280x800 display...

    Now they're introducing this very powerful configuration with only a 15.6" 1366x768 display. That's unacceptable for a system priced at $1399! :confused:
     
    allfiredup, Oct 31, 2009
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  5. yun

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    15.6inch HD screen (1366×768), 16:9 widescreen

    no HD+ or full hd screen, no , thank you
     
    yun, Oct 31, 2009
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  6. wirleaon

    wirleaon Notebook Guru

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    It's nice seeing them keeping up with the trend though.
     
    wirleaon, Oct 31, 2009
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  7. kiamon

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    Yeah, I want the new Core I7 laptops but they're supposed battery hogs (45 Watt) and the Westmere 32nm I7's are supposed to be out prob around Dec which run cooler (30 watt). Wait or no.... dammit,
     
    kiamon, Oct 31, 2009
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  8. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    TDP doesn't equal power consumption... the Clarksfield i7s are very power efficient compared to the C2D/C2Qs. The Arrandale i5/i7s will be out in Q1 2010 (most likely you won't get a laptop in your hands with them until late Feb-early Mar).
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 31, 2009
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  9. smilepak

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    The performance run I've seen so far pretty much blow C2D away.
     
    smilepak, Nov 1, 2009
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  10. ZaZ

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    Perhaps in the benchmarks, but doing office and internet, it'll be no faster.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 1, 2009
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  11. ernstloeffel

    ernstloeffel Notebook Consultant

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    this just in: i7 doesn't mean it's a quad core processor. the naming scheme is very confusin. rule of thumb: if the second part is > 700, it's a quad core cpu, otherwise it's a dual core cpu. i think they it's more likely they'll put something like a core i7 620m in such system, because the quad cores have a tdp of 45w and more.
     
    ernstloeffel, Nov 1, 2009
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  12. sgogeta4

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    All i7s (Clarksfield) are currently quad cores. The dual core i5/i7s (Arrandale) won't be released for a few months (Q1 2010).
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 1, 2009
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