IdeaPad Z series

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The IdeaPad Z Series is designed primarily for entry-level multimedia users.[1] The first three Z Series IdeaPad laptops were the Z360, Z460 and Z560, with 13 inch, 14 inch, and 15 inch screens respectively. All three laptops were released in 2010.

2010

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The first IdeaPad Z Series laptops were launched in 2010. These were the Z360, Z460, and Z560 laptops.

Z360

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The IdeaPad Z360 was launched in 2010 and was appreciated for its 500GB hard disk drive, WiDi and WiMAX options, keyboard, and navigation.[2] However, the design met with disfavor[2][3] and was unappreciated by reviewers. Another point in the laptop's favor was the price and the processor – the Intel i3-750 with a speed of 2.4 GHz.[3] LAPTOP Magazine called the keyboard “phenomenal” and said that “this makes typing on the Z360 a wonderful experience”.[3] The color contrast on the screen was also appreciated, as was the depth of sound provided by the speakers.[3]

The laptop's specifications are as follows:

  • Processor: Up to Intel Core i5-480M[4]
  • Chipset: Intel HM55[4]
  • Memory: Up to 8GB PC3-8500 1066 MHz DDR3[4]
  • Graphics: Intel HD[4]
  • Dimensions (mm): 327 × 219 × 20 to 34[4]
  • Weight: 4.41 lbs[4]

Z460

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The IdeaPad Z460 laptop, also launched in 2010, was appreciated for its both good looks and good value by tech2.[1] While the glossy outer lid was reported by PCMagazine to retain fingerprints and smudges, the brushed metal interior was said to feel “premium on touch”.[5] The Chiclet keyboard on the Z460 was noted as being comfortable to type on, with good feedback on key presses and no flex.[5] The only problem listed for the laptop was the maximum RAM – 2GB only.[5]

Z560

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The IdeaPad Z560, the third Z Series laptop launched in 2010, had roughly the same positive and negative points as other models in the Z Series.

The laptop was appreciated by Notebook Review for its keyboard, touchpad, and build quality similar to the Z460.[6] PCMag also appreciated the laptop's keyboard and navigation, as well as the inclusion of an ExpressCard slot, the speaker system, the affordable price and the 500GB hard disk drive.[7]

Notebook Review listed the negative points of the laptop as low battery life and poor screen contrast[6] while PCMag indicated the lack of color options and the low RAM (3GB).[7] One difference in the reviews, however, was that PCMag called the design ‘dated’,[7] while Notebook Review called the Z560 stylish, and said that it “could almost pass off for a business notebook in the right setting”.[6]

The laptop's specifications are as follows:

  • Processor: Up to Intel Core i5-480M[8]
  • Chipset: Intel HM55[8]
  • Memory: Up to 8GB PC3-8500 1066 MHz DDR3[8]
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 310M, 1GB memory[8]
  • Dimensions (mm) 376.8 × 249.8 × 17.3 to 34.9[8]
  • Weight: starting at 5.73 lbs[8]

2011

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The 2011 IdeaPad laptops launched by Lenovo were the Z370, Z470, and Z570. All three laptops incorporated Intel Sandy Bridge processors.

Z370

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Released in 2011, the Z370 laptop offered the following specifications:

Z470

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Also released in 2011, the Z470 laptop offered the following specifications:

  • Processor: Up to 2nd generation Intel Core i7[10]
  • Memory: Up to 16 GB DDR3[10] (2 slots)
  • Graphics: Intel Integrated, + NVIDIA GeForce GT520M (1GB video RAM)[10]
  • Weight: starting at 4.85 lbs[10]

2012

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The 2012 IdeaPad laptops launched by Lenovo are the Z575. Incorporates AMD processors.

Z575

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The first IdeaPad laptop launched by Lenovo in 2012, this laptop has:

  • Processor: AMD A4-3300M/A6-3400M/A8-3500M
  • Memory: Up to 8GB PC3-10600 DDR3 1333 MHz (2 slots)
  • Storage: 750 GB 5400rpm HDD
  • Graphics:
    • AMD Radeon HD 6480G + 6650M
    • AMD Radeon HD 6620G
  • Dimensions (mm): 376 × 222 × 20~35.5[11]
  • Screen: 15.6", 1366×768 resolution
  • Weight: 5.73 lbs[11]

Z570

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The third Z Series laptop released in 2011, the Z570 offered the following specifications:

  • Processor: Up to Intel Core i7[12]
  • Memory: Up to 8GB DDR3 1333 MHz[12] (2 slots)
  • Graphics:
    • Intel HD 3000[12]+
      • NVIDIA GeForce GT540M (2GB video RAM)[12] or
      • NVIDIA GeForce GT520M (1GB video RAM)[12]
  • Dimensions (mm): 376 × 250 × 20~35.5[12]
  • Weight: starting at 5.73 lbs[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dushyant Khilnani (7 October 2010). "Lenovo IdeaPad Z460 Laptop". Archived from the original on 24 April 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  2. ^ a b Cheng, Cisco (10 November 2010). "Lenovo Ideapad Z360". PC Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d Brian Oliver Bennett (15 December 2010). "Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "IdeaPad Z360 Datasheet" (PDF). Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  5. ^ a b c Jayesh Shinde (2 October 2010). "Lenovo IdeaPad Z460". Archived from the original on 2 September 2011. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  6. ^ a b c Kevin O'Brien (5 January 2011). "Lenovo IdeaPad Z560 Review". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  7. ^ a b c Cheng, Cisco (5 August 2010). "Lenovo IdeaPad Z560". PC Magazine. Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  8. ^ a b c d e f "IdeaPad Z560 Datasheet" (PDF). Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  9. ^ a b c d e f "Lenovo IdeaPad Z370 Datasheet" (PDF). Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  10. ^ a b c d "IdeaPad Z470 Specs". Retrieved 8 September 2011.
  11. ^ a b "Lenovo IdeaPad Z575 Specs". Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g "IdeaPad Z570 Datasheet" (PDF). Retrieved 8 September 2011.
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