Lenovo G580: specifications of the laptop

Lenovo is one of the world's leading notebook manufacturers. In the plans, voiced by the Chinese corporation, to take the leading position in terms of sales in the segment (while the "peloton" is headed by HP). Experts note the ever-growing quality and technology of electronics under the Lenovo brand, and laptops are no exception. The company brought to the market productive and competitive computer models. The Chinese capture the market in several segments at once. For example, in the class of premium-level laptops, the ThinkPad line is defending the brand, which, according to many experts, is close to Apple's devices in quality.

An example of a successful, according to some analysts, budget model - laptop IdeaPad G580. It should be noted at once, this device has quite a lot of bundles, in some cases very different from each other. Many experts consider the model Lenovo G580 (20150), the technical characteristics of which in a specific set have a high frequency of occurrence in Russia. However, it is possible to study the features of the laptop, without resorting to finding differences between individual specifications. What will we do today. Consider the design aspects of Lenovo G580, the technical characteristics of the device, the functional features of individual hardware components.

"Iron"

The laptop is equipped with an Intel Core processor in version i5, running at 2.5 GHz. The amount of RAM - as much as 6 GB. The technology of RAM is DDR3, the clock frequency of the modules is 1.6 GHz. These resources are sufficient for the correct and stable launch of "home" type programs (such as, for example, PhotoShop). Ideological gamers, probably, will not appreciate the capabilities of the Lenovo G580 - specifications in nominal terms are too "office". But if we are talking about games, then it is entirely permissible to say that the computer will draw a lot of today's "bestsellers."

The volume of the hard drive of the laptop is 1 thousand GB, while the rotation speed of the hard drive axis is not too high - 5400 rpm. The hard drive is working on the SATA interface. This means that the device is adapted to quickly transfer large amounts of files. However, almost all modern "hard drives" possess this property. Therefore, here we fix: the laptop is equipped with a solid hard drive that is not inferior to that installed in competing solutions from other brands.

The computer is equipped with a display made using WXGA LED technology. The screen diameter is 15.6 inches, the resolution is 1366 by 786 pixels. There is a built-in webcam, though, its resolution is very modest - 0.3 megapixels. The video subsystem of the computer is monitored by the "tandem" of Intel HD Graphics cards model 4000 (in some versions - 3000) and GeForce GT model 635M (in some models - G710). The first type - the so-called standard video card, the second - "discrete". Running games, as you know, depends not only on the processor's capacity, volume and RAM technologies. A very significant role is played also by the performance of the video subsystem. With it, experts believe, thanks to the separation of functions between the regular and discrete graphics cards, the laptop is all right.

The most important characteristic of the Lenovo G580 notebook is a wide range of communication capabilities. The brand-manufacturer gave users the devices to integrate it with the other devices - such computers, TVs, mobile gadgets.

There is a DVD-RW, WiFi support, Bluetooth. The audio system operates on Dolby Advanced technology, in the computer there are 2 speakers. Communication with other devices goes through the ports USB 2.0, 3.0, VGA-slot, HDMI-connector. The network card is equipped with a RJ-45 port. There is a combined audio type slot, as well as a card reader. The laptop battery is very powerful, it consists of 6 sections with a total capacity of 47 watts / h.

Laptop of medium size. Its length is 376 mm, width - 245, thickness (with the lid closed) - 34.3. Weigh the device relatively little - 2.6 kg. Manages the laptop 64-bit Windows in the 8th version.

Design

For any modification of the device, including the "typical" for the Russian market notebook Lenovo G580 (20150), specifications are very important. But no less significant for users of the device and aesthetic component, design.

The case of the laptop is characterized by the absence of sharp corners. The main parts are made of high-quality plastic, metal is partially used. The hull design, according to experts, is very reliable. No backlashes, gaps and creaks are observed. On the front is an elegant touchpad. Ventilation holes, like many laptops, from the bottom.

Many experts consider the appearance of the device as strict and to some extent conservative. At the same time, experts believe, it is this design that can be arranged by a greater number of buyers than if it had some unusual elements adapted to the specific style, sex or age of the user.

Now we will study the most important characteristics in terms of consumer properties of the laptop in more detail, as well as other features of the device.

CPU

The first in importance for such a device as the Lenovo G580 notebook, the technical specifications are, of course, the properties of the processor. What is the main chip of the PC, such is the laptop, - say the experienced IT specialists. The performance of the i5 processor installed in most G580 modifications with a 3 MB cache operating on two cores is slightly higher than that of the "colleague" with the i3-3210M index (typically a budget chip), but at the same time inferior to the i7-3520M (Approximate in characteristics to "premium" chips). Although in the environment of experts there is an opinion that there is not much difference which processor is on the Lenovo G580. The technical characteristics of the Core i3, some experts believe, basically do not lag behind the analogs and do not outstrip them.

It should be noted that, depending on the modification of the laptop, the brand manufacturer can install a variety of processors. That is, do not be surprised if we find in the catalog of your favorite online store the computer of this line, where there is a Celeron chip. It is interesting that this brand of processors is more than 15 years old, and it seems that it is not going to surrender its positions in the market.

Some users can conclude, seeing how "average" the level of the processor is equipped with Lenovo G580 - the technical characteristics of the laptop are much inferior to those that have analogs. But this conclusion will be premature. At least because in modern computer technology the role of the processor is not the most determining one. Even if the processor brand is 15 years old on the Lenovo G580, Celeron's specifications in modern versions make the chip quite competitive.

It may well be that with a medium-performance chip, this or that laptop can perform more tasks than the model of another company with a more powerful processor. Why? It's simple: due to better optimization of other hardware components.

Therefore, without paying much attention to what chip is equipped with a laptop - i5 or Celeron, we will study other technical specifications that are equally important for determining the real capabilities of the Lenovo G580.

Screen

The display of the laptop is equipped with LED-backlight, which provides high quality of the image when viewed from any angle. The brightness of the screen is estimated by experts as sufficient for the user to perform daily tasks. The screen is glossy, which contributes to the high quality of color reproduction (but here there is also a minus - glare will be noticeable). The surface type of the display, as most experts believe, is not the most important characteristic of the Lenovo G580 notebook. In the user environment, the view is generally similar. Moreover, if absolutely necessary, the laptop can be connected, using multiple connectors, to an external device with a more powerful display (for example, an HD-TV).

Aspect ratio of the laptop display is 16 to 9, which allows viewing on it widescreen video, which is considered today a standard multimedia standard. In the horizontal plane, the screen's visibility, according to many experts, is slightly better than in the vertical one.

Sound

Each of the two built-in speakers has a capacity of 1500 watts. They are located very successfully - in front. Therefore, the entire audio stream is directed towards the user. With the help of the pre-installed software module Dolby Advanced Audio, you can flexibly adjust the audio settings (such as, for example, the frequency range). You can use third-party software equalizers (at least those that are in Windows Media Player). On the sound quality, the opinions of experts vary greatly. There are opinions that there are "drawdowns" for individual frequencies. However, if the user is not a professional musician, then the quality of the sound of his melodies, experts believe, should be quite satisfactory.

Video card

If we buy a laptop in the version where there is a graphics module GeForce GT 635M, then we can assume that we were lucky. This video card has 2 GB of RAM, and also supports the latest Direct X11. Although this module can not be considered typical gaming, very many gamers will remain satisfied with its performance. In particular, industry products such as Battlefield 3 will be able to run on the laptop with little or no braking and hovering (unless, of course, you set the maximum detail of the graphics). Not bad computer cope, as experts say, with the race (level F1, released in 2012). And if we are talking about the "typical" modes of using the Lenovo G580, the technical specifications of the video card are more than adequate: launch a movie, flash movie, make a presentation or "take pictures" of the picture on the device without problems.

Keyboard, touchpad

The computer is equipped with a branded keyboard with an ergonomic and stylish design, the use of which, as experts say, is more comfortable. The keys "long stroke", low noisiness of pressing. The marking of the buttons is very high quality. There is a block of numbers activated by the NumLuck button. Touchpad laptop is not in the central part, and slightly to the left of the axis. Conveniently, its surface has a point structure. This has a positive effect on the stability of the cursor. The technical characteristics of the Lenovo IdeaPad G580 in the management part are very important. Everything is alright with them.

According to a number of experts, the keyboard, which is equipped with a laptop, is exactly the same as what is on the premium devices of the brand - computers of the ThinkPad line. The presence of a digital keypad makes a laptop preferable to analogues if it is a question of use by schoolchildren, university students, in accounting or, say, at some stages of engineering calculations.

Battery

A 6-cell battery provides reliable autonomous operation for 4-5 hours when using the device with medium intensity. But under certain load conditions, which could be achieved by the testers (for example, processing video with compression), the battery was barely enough for 60 minutes. If, for example, without a break sit on the Internet, reading mostly text files and loading occasionally pictures, then the battery will last about 3 hours.

Software

In most of the notebooks, the notebook is equipped with Windows 8, running on a 64-bit system. This operating system provides the best support for existing hardware components, so replacing this OS with others (as an option, earlier versions of Windows) is undesirable.

It should be noted that in the market there are modifications of the laptop, supplied without an operating system (or equipped with DOS-modules, which have extremely limited functionality).

Wi-Fi

One of the most popular options for modern laptops is wireless. Not an exception and the Lenovo G580. Specifications WiFi in the device is quite standard. The module supports communication in any of the existing bands today - "b", "g" and the fastest one - "n". It is possible, if there is no router, to organize communication sessions of the "computer-to-computer" type (or ad-hoc).

Summary of Experts

Specialists praise the laptop for the balance of functions and performance. The device is an optimal tool for performing everyday tasks of the user (access to the Internet, listening to music, creating and editing documents, etc.). The functionality of the laptop is excellent, and regardless of the hardware components installed in a particular configuration. It does not matter whether we are dealing with the model 20150, or in our hands Lenovo G580 (20157) - the technical specifications in the aggregate will give almost identical performance. The difference in the small details relating to the architecture of individual chips. It does not matter which processor the Lenovo G580-i3 is, the technical characteristics of which are nominally more "budget", or "classic" - Celeron.

Experts admit that the price-performance ratio of this notebook is one of the most optimal among devices in this segment. They praise the computer for a large number of communication opportunities (including the modern USB 3.0 port, which allows to transfer files with very high speed), each of which is characterized by stable operation and ease of use.

Notebook Lenovo G580, the technical characteristics of which we reviewed today - an excellent solution for a relatively low (within 18-20 thousand rubles, depending on the particular dealer) cost.

Laptops, as most experts note, are a technological niche in which competition between brands is not for design and usability (in this component, this kind of computer technology loses to mobile gadgets), but in terms of performance and stability. Of course, both are provided by brands in relation to those or other segments, and in the case of the Lenovo G580 we are talking about a budget type device. According to experts, the Chinese brand has all chances to retain a place in the group of world leaders in the supply of low-cost computers that have the best combination of price, functionality and performance. The G580 notebook is an example of a successful, competitive model that can allow a company from China to develop its success in the international market.