In my opinion, HP's are generally not very good computers. They have one of the highest malfunction ratings of name brand laptops. Also, most HP laptops have a similar problem, their fan systems tend to fail, causing overheating. If you look up reviews for HP laptops, you'll see that excessive overheating and fan malfunctions are strangely common problem for HP's. While overheating is a common problem for nearly all laptops, overheating and poor fans are more significant in HP's.
I had an HP for 4 years and my problem was not the fan, but just the system hardware and firmware. Over the 4 years, I had to restore it to factory settings and send it in for repairs over 4 times and I hardly even used it since I had a desktop. My brother had a Toshiba for 5 years and not once did he ever have to restore it or have a part replaced.
For gaming, I would definitely suggest the Y580 over the HP, but then I'd suggest a lot of other laptops over HP's as well. The downside to the Lenovo would be because the GTX 660M does not have real drivers yet. If you went to the NVIDIA website, you would not be able to find a specific driver for it, except for the beta. But you can just rely on Lenovo drivers of course.
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Hey guys; anyone know what determines shipping from greensboro or china?
I just ordered a y580 20994hu and it is shipping from greensboro NC where as I have read that everyone else seems to be getting theirs shipped from china.
Additionally I noticed at least 2 other people who have received their laptops from greensboro and they seems to be faulty upon arrival. Also the repair center seems to be there also.
Am I thinking to much inot tihs that the units shipping from greensboro may be returned units that are reverified to "be working" and shipped out as new?
Anyone with any thoughts or experience w/ this?
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This is my first Lenovo so I don't know the longevity of this brand... I hope is good. My wife bought a Sony VAIO like a year before than my HP and it still alive. -
Now, I have to agree with you that HP's consumer line has issues, including their Envy's. I had their ivy bridge dv6 for over a month and encountered build quality, audio performance and thermal issues. Thankfully, I haven't experienced any of the same issues with my Y580 so far. This is my first Lenovo and I'm loving it! -
for those of you that have changed out the Hdd for a SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC256N/AM 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Notebook Upgrade Kit, did you need the upgrade kit for the misc hardware or did the bare drive work ??
Also im looking at Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1600 HyperX Plug n Play Laptop Memory Model KHX1600C9S3P1K2/8G
is there really that much difference in performance ram over OEM,
thanks in advance
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I can personnaly attest to HPs heating problems. My computer recently broke so I borrowed my dads HP envy13. I was watching an episode of oz with the HP on my stomach and if ell asleep because it was on my stomach the heat couldn't escape and when I woke part of stomach was red 3 weeks later I have a scar from that. In addition it was exspensive, the trackpad sucks, and there are many scratches from the crappy metal. So personally I would go with Lenovo -
I can personnaly attest to HPs heating problems. My computer recently broke so I borrowed my dads HP envy13. I was watching an episode of oz with the HP on my stomach and if ell asleep because it was on my stomach the heat couldn't escape and when I woke part of stomach was read 3 weeks later I have a scar from that. In addition it was exspensive, the trackpad sucks, and there are many scratches from the crappy metal. So personally I would go with Lenovo -
For those asking a couple of pages ago what is the best paid for antivirus, it's widely considered that Eset Nod32 is superior to most. I've used it and agree, however, I'm pretty happy with Avast (free).
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Thanks bobo, im going to be doing a clean install so i wouldnt use the xfer cable or saftware. appreciate it
thanks
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I can personnaly attest to HPs heating problems. My computer recently broke so I borrowed my dads HP envy13. I was watching an episode of oz with the HP on my stomach and if ell asleep because it was on my stomach the heat couldn't escape and when I woke part of stomach was read 3 weeks later I have a scar from that. In addition it was exspensive, the trackpad sucks, and there are many scratches from the crappy metal. So personally I would go with Lenovo -
Sorry for double posting did this from a tablet with a crappy connection so sorry again
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ok sorry another quick question, and im searching and reading as i go,
for those of you that have done ram upgrades, what voltage did you use
everything im looking ok, corsair, g.skill, crucial, are showing to be 1.5volt
i think and correct me if needed, the oem ram is 1.35 volt,
am i over-thinking this ??
thanks again in advance
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TLDR: You can use either voltage, the differences are negligible and the chipset supports both voltages. Buy whatever kit you find the best deal on as long as it's DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 SoDIMM. -
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Y590 coming later this year?
Lenovo IdeaPad Y590 - Laptopkalauz.hu -
If you don't need to upgrade the quantity there is absolutely no reason to change out the stock ram sticks for "higher performance" sticks. Laptop sticks (of the same class, all PC3-12800 class compared together, etc.) in the real world (ie. not static benchmarking) all perform basically the same to the naked eye. -
Hello fellow Y580 owners! I just ordered this laptop and it's on the way. I got this version:
IdeaPad Y580 15.6" Laptop | Shop | Lenovo | (US)
I just have a couple questions regarding getting a (mSata) SSD:
1.) Is it possible to wipe the HDD (which will have the OS on it when it arrives) and reinstall the OS on an mSSD?
2.) I talked to a Lenovo rep and that person said the laptop only supports 32GB mSata SSD's. Is this true? Is 32GB enough for the OS?
3.) I was looking at getting this SSD. It's a Crucial M4 (so it must be good!):
Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT032M4SSD3 mSATA 32GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
However I can't find any reviews for it anywhere. Is this ok? Does it matter if it is Sata II or III?
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i'm looking for this laptop and ended up on this site: Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 2099-42U 15.6" Notebook Computer
the price is $1,060
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that is a little better price on that unit than newegg, one thing to consider is if you are going for a extended warrenty then the lenovo site has better pricing than any i have seen online, some folks have had long waits though ordering online from lenovo, Lenovo sales have stated that a non issue now, cant confirm that though, im puling the trigger today and ordering basically the same setup but the 209945u today, same machine only with a 500gig hd, but im changing out to a ssd right off the bat, lenovo web price is 999.00 for the 209945u right now
Good Luck
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Review up for y580 on laptopmag.com
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Hi everybody!
I'm having some problems with the battery management. I'm using Lenovo battery system in which it will charge the battery up to 60% to extend the life of the battery. But this is the second time in which the laptop shuts down because it reached the minimum levels. When I plug the power cord and turn on the laptop right away, the battery icon in the taskbar shows that I have more than 50% remaining... WHICH MAKES NO SENSE!!! Anyway, I decided to check the Lenovo battery system and this is what I found:
And the icon in the taskbar as you can see it doesn't say "charging". However, while I'm writing this, the battery percent is charging in the Lenovo software, but in the taskbar it remains at 56%.
Can anyone help me on this?
Thanks in advance
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I have another request unrelated to the battery problem.
Does anyone know a good game (can be a demo) I can download legally which is NOT an MMO so I can test my nVidia? -
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That's what I purchased!! It's arriving todayThank you for the help. Right now it's a choice between these two mSata's.
Newegg.com - Mushkin Enhanced Atlas Series MKNSSDAT60GB-DX mSATA 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT032M4SSD3 mSATA 32GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
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Hi guys. I'm thinking on getting the fhd y580, which is the cheapest and most reliable site where I can buy from? I want to get the 1tb+32mssd combo if possible. Thanks for the answer.
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The 7200RPM hard drive runs a bit hotter then I would like in my y580s. I think the best bet would be to pull the HDD and replace with a 128/258GB or larger SSD and skip the msata for now until prices drop and/or you need additional space.
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Hi everyone, I bought mine from Lenovo's website and after a long wait, it is finally here. I installed an SSD and have been following a guide I found on here based on the Y570 driver installations but I am pulling my hair out. The driver for Intel onboard graphics device that can be found on Lenovo's website is not working, and Intel's driver update utility is stuck at "Analyzing computer...". Can anyone give me a few pointers here? I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown after having to put up with endless delays on Lenovo's part and now this!
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Hello Everyone,
I received my Y580 today morning. The first thing I noticed was that the Laptop Box Seal was broken...do I need to worry about this laptop being a replacement laptop shipped to me? Has someone here experienced such a thing?
Secondly, let me know all the major things which I should check...if anything has an issue ill simply send it back.
Lastly, how can I manually switch graphics while in windows. Just to make sure that the GTX660 work without any problems.
Any other tips?
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As for mSATA size, I wouldn't settle for 32gb, the minimum you need for Win 7 HP 64 is 20gb and I see most OS only partitions hit 30 pretty easy with updates, drivers etc. Get the largest you can afford IMO, you'll never complain about too much space. Not only that but SSDs (mSATA included) run much faster <50% full than they do at >70% full. -
As far as issues that you should check - I usually check for any physical defects such as bezel adherence on the display, bent usb ports, etc. I haven't read any major probelms from owners apart from the temperatures during intensive use of the GPU and CPU. You may also want to check for dead or stuck pixels and validate that your backlit keyboard works properly. My last Y580 had a few dead pixels.
A few owners have also reported problems with slow connection times to the internet after booting up their machine (myself included). Some people have said that uninstalling McAfee or restoring the OS fixed this, but I haven't had a chance to try that out yet since I needed to return mine due to the dead pixels and the fact that it couldn't connect wirelessly since Lenovo forgot to install a wireless card in it.
To manually switch graphics, I believe you can right click and it's under the "Graphics Properties" where you can select which apps run on the dedicated GPU. I can't remember it off the top of my head not having the laptop in front of me. Hope this helps. -
So then out of these two what would you recommend?
Newegg.com - Mushkin Enhanced Atlas Series MKNSSDAT60GB-DX mSATA 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT032M4SSD3 mSATA 32GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
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Hey guys,
Using OneKey Theatre, is it better to play games like skyrim in normal mode or movie mode? I'm kind of confused as to the difference.
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Its totally a personal choice..
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I wanted to ask a few more. I'm from Latin America and this model is nowhere to be seen. I'm thinking on importing it with a friend and wanted to know which are the main aspects that my friend must focus (like looking for dead/stuck pixels, keyboard flex, etc) before sending it to me. It would be such a pain if I discover something here. Please if you could make a list or something that I should take in consideration before importing. Thanks a lot!
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I personally won't buy any SSD with Sandforce but that's up to you. If you want a 64GB (I have the 256gb one in mine... get the 128gb if you can afford it) get the M4 direct from Crucial Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Search Categories and here's a hint, if you google search Crucial 5% coupon retailmenot has a click through link for 5% off at crucial.com which basically covers tax if you live in a state that crucial has a presence in ( Memory upgrades from Crucial.com - Sales Tax States) and crucial ships free. -
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Hi all I've been on the fence about getting this model: Amazon.com: Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 20994KU 15.6-Inch Laptop (Dawn Gray): Computers & Accessories, but I am unsure whether the 660m would fit my needs. If source games and gw2 is all I'm going to be playing, would that card be sufficient enough? Can the card be OC'd? Thanks in advance.
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Not sure if this has been posted already, but Lapgopmag posted their review yesterday: Lenovo IdeaPad Y580
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http://forum.notebookreview.com/ideapad-essential/679039-guild-wars-2-y580.html
Although arenanet has said that the game isn't fully optimized and 'is CPU bound' so that, and different nvidia drivers could change things significantly. -
I looked this up but was a bit lost in what I was reading was out of date.
I have the video driver 295.93.
Vert Sync is on because it's the stock settings. Comp set to high performance and I removed the Lenovo Energy program.
What do you guys do for games like BF3? Did you update the driver?
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- Check for physical problems scratches/cracks/loose bezel/keyboard problems/etc
- Boot up, check battery, check power supply/charging of battery
- Check to make sure you got what you ordered (8GB ram, 1080p screen, wifi card, heh)
- Check LCD for stuck/dead pixels
- Check to make sure speakers work/don't buzz/etc
- Install CPUID HWmonitor or equivalent
- Check for abnormal idle temps. approximate temps I have in a 22c room (before reinstalling windows):
CPU - 45c[/INDENT]
GPU - 38c
HDD - 47c (500mb 7200rpm) - Load a game, test performance and temps of the 660m/cpu/hdd
- Then test whatever else you may be worth sending the laptop back over (bluetooth/wireless nic/burning a dvd/playing a blue-ra/test each individual usb port/etc)
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I ordered two y580s for my family on August 2nd. They were shipped from Greensboro and I received them August 7th. I've given them both a thorough physical investigation and found no evidence they were anything other then new.
Although of course if they were shipping returns as new they would be extra careful about cleaning all the greasy fingerprints and what not....wouldn't they? muwahaha.
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Did you get the white Lenovo drivers disc in your packaging?
They are the drivers I used for a clean install and everything works fine. AFAIK I could tell after comparing them there aren't any more recent drivers available on the website, one of the advantages of having a very new laptop I guess, so you will not be missing any functionality by installing the disc versions. At least they are guaranteed to work!
They are handily organised in numbered folders in the correct install order as well along with a useful HTML file that provides details and direct links to said folders. I simply used that HTML page to complete my install in the correct order.
Then as new drivers are released you can update as required. The Lenovo site has a handy RSS feed which you can follow to get the latest releases as they happen to help with keeping up! -
You have to check the box for beta drivers in the preferences tab.
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