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    My Y500 has 1366x768 Resolution

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by danGrant, Jun 15, 2013.

  1. danGrant

    danGrant Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I just received my Lenovo Y500 Model (59371973) in the mail which claimed its resolution was 1080p. When I turned it on, I was shocked to find out that it is in fact only 1366x768 resolution.
    I looked online and didn't find any other relevant piece of information of this happening to anyone else, and was wondering if it's a problem with my software and I need to update drivers or something, or if they just had faulty information on the site.

    Here is the Model Details on the website: IdeaPad Y500 15.6" Laptop | Shop | Lenovo | (CA)

    Thank you,

    Dan
     
    danGrant, Jun 15, 2013
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  2. vito357si

    vito357si Notebook Guru

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    You can try and update the GeForce drivers but if you don't see 1080p in the setting most likely they sent you the wrong laptop ..
     
    vito357si, Jun 15, 2013
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  3. Undyingghost

    Undyingghost Notebook Evangelist

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    Well at 720p you will have alot better performance. ;)
     
    Undyingghost, Jun 16, 2013
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  4. Character Zero

    Character Zero Notebook Evangelist

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    They did or do sell a version with a 768p screen. What was the model number of your system? I would look back at your confirmation emails and see if it says 59371973 (your link). And then you can look at the box too and see what it says for the specs there. Unfortunately their exchange process seems to just be a "return and buy" situation. But they will honor the price you paid if there has been price changes since then.
     
    Character Zero, Jun 16, 2013
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  5. Jobine

    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Buy the 1080p one and lower the resolution when playing games...
     
    Jobine, Jun 16, 2013
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  6. panzer06

    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    Never looks quite as good gaming on non-native res.

    Cheers,
     
    panzer06, Jun 16, 2013
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  7. Scrizz

    Scrizz Newbie

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    i prefer the screen real estate
     
    Scrizz, Jun 18, 2013
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