$499.99 15.6" Lenovo Z585-261729U with QC AMD A10-4600M (7660G) APU Processor (frys.com)

Another great deal on a Trinity laptop, this one with the top-tier A10-4600M and the 7660G integrated GPU. Lenovos usually have excellent keyboards and good build quality. This would make for a great budget gamer and I will continue to recommend this to anyone in the WNBSIB forum. I highly recommend adding an additional 4GB DDR3-1600 RAM module to enable dual-channel memory for increased system and graphics performance. Next to adding an SSD, it's easily one of the best things you could upgrade on an AMD Trinity laptop, you will not regret it. I guarantee it!

$499.99 from frys.com
Lenovo Z585-261729U
AMD Quad-Core A10-4600M, 15.6" Screen Display, Notebook With 6GB memory, 750GB Hard Drive, W7 Home Premium

Note: Limit 1 per Household. (when purchased between 10/08/2012 and 10/11/2012)



Newegg customers seem VERY happy with this laptop! Read the positive reviews.

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Model
Brand
lenovo
Series
IdeaPad
Model
Z585 (261729U)
Part#
261729U

General
Color
Gray Metal
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
CPU Type
AMD A10-4600M 2.3GHz
Screen
15.6"
Memory Size
6GB DDR3
Hard Disk
750GB
Optical Drive
DVD±R/RW
Graphics Card
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Video Memory
Shared memory
Communication
LAN and WLAN
Dimensions
14.8" x 9.8" x 1.3"
Weight
5.8 lbs
Other Features
Kensington Lock

CPU
CPU Type
AMD A-Series
CPU Speed
A10-4600M(2.30GHz)
CPU L2 Cache
4MB

Chipset
Chipset
AMD A70M FCH

Display
Screen Size
15.6"
Wide Screen Support
Yes
Resolution
1366 x 768
LCD Features
LED backlight, 200 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio

Operating Systems
Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

Graphics
GPU/VPU
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Video Memory
Shared system memory
Graphic Type
Integrated Card

Hard Drive
HDD
750GB
HDD RPM
5400rpm

Memory
Memory
6GB
Memory Speed
DDR3 1600
Memory Spec
4GB x 1+2GB x 1
Memory Slot (Total)
2
Memory Slot (Available)
0
Max Memory Supported
8GB

Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
DVD±R/RW

Communications
LAN
10/100Mbps
WLAN
802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Yes

Ports
USB
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
Video Port
1 x VGA
HDMI
1 x HDMI
Audio Ports
1 x Microphone jack; 1 x Headphone jack

Audio
Audio
Dolby Home Theater v4
Internal analog mic
Speaker
2 speakers x 2.0 watts

Input Device
Touchpad
Multi-touch touchpad
Keyboard
AccuType Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Supplemental Drive
Card Reader
5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, XD)
Webcam
720p HD

Power
Battery
6-cell, 2200mAh Li-Cylinder battery
Battery Life
Up to 5 hours

Physical Specifications
Dimensions
14.8" x 9.8" x 1.3"
Weight
5.8 lbs.

 

screen res? why does frys suck at giving detailed specs seriously. If it is not 1080p than whats the point? If it is 1080p than that is pretty sweet

 

Sorry about that, just added tech specs. I wouldn't get your hopes up as most of these AMD Trinity-based laptops (as well as other Intel-based budget laptops) are using mediocre 1366x768 glossy displays. Ha, even the highly expensive "premium" Ultrabooks are using 1366x768 mediocre displays! I blame the OEMs but then again the price would be at least another $50-150 more with a different display. In this category, you can forget about it! Otherwise, this could make a great laptop for someone who isn't keen on having a top-tier display.

Display
Screen Size
15.6"
Wide Screen Support
Yes
Resolution
1366 x 768
LCD Features
LED backlight, 200 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio

 

tops would be 50 bucks more if done first thing...after market will run 100 bucks plus work :/

 

Amazon has the same Lenovo Z585 for $512, but it's free shipping (at least with Prime account) which is about how much shipping is from Frys, plus no tax to California residents. Amazon.com: Lenovo IdeaPad Z585 261729U 15.6-Inch Laptop (Grey Metal): Computers & Accessories

Plus has $15 mail-in rebate.

 

frys has one store in IL so i would assume anyone one in IL will get taxed here too so amazon is a good route nice find

 

Yes, thanks for pointing that out. :thumbsup:

 

I guess most of you guys forgot, or haven't heard, that you get taxed for ordering from Amazon in California now. It was cheaper for me to order it from Fry's and pick it up, than to order from Amazon with Free Prime shipping. $551 vs $565. I just paid for mine, going to pick it up tomorrow after work.

 

This laptop is now on sale for $480. This is the least expensive laptop with an AMD A10-4600M APU.

FRYS.com | LENOVO

 

Nice price. Except it's as big and heavy as laptops with dedicated GPU's.

 

Yup, its kinda fat and not very attractive from online pics, though I've never seen it in real life. I'd imagine cooling to be at least pretty decent.

EDIT:

Here's the Notebookcheck review of the Z585 (WITH a discrete Radeon 7670M, this model in the thread doesn't):
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-IdeaPad-Z585-Notebook.83889.0.html