Lenovo G560 06793JU 15.6-Inch Laptop (Grey/Black)
| Lenovo G560 06793JU 15.6-Inch Laptop (Grey/Black) Other products by Lenovo Direct Ratting 3.0 Out of 5.0 Special Offer Total New 2 Use |
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Amazon.com Product Description
We Make Smart and Affordable Look Good. The future is now, and it’s more affordable than you might think. The sporty and attractive 15.6″ widescreen Lenovo G560 notebook features Windows 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience certification, delivering fast boot and shutdown, rich multimedia capabilities including high-definition graphics support, and easy system maintenance tools. Plus, the G560 is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, providing a new level of intelligent performance. Best of all, it’s from Lenovo, makers of the award-winning ThinkPad business notebook.
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WORK SMART, PLAY MORE. WITH BREAKTHROUGH FLEXIBILITY.
The Lenovo G560 notebook helps you take on multiple, mega-sized tasks and complete them quickly and efficiently, giving you more free time. The Lenovo G560 comes with technologies and features designed to make things easier, including the smart, adaptable performance of the new 2010 Intel Core i5 processor with OneKey Rescue System for easy data backup and recovery. The new and improved Lenovo Energy Management provides not only extended battery life and long-term durability, but also keeps noise to a minimum with intelligent fan control, so you can concentrate on your work. And when it’s time to play, the numeric keypad doubles up as ideal gaming controls, whilst the high-definition 16:9 widescreen display, integrated webcam and DVD reader/writer mean the Lenovo G560 is also equipped for entertainment. Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 delivers fast boot and shutdown, richer multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools.
Lenovo G560 Notebook Key Features
BREAKTHROUGH INTELLIGENCE
- Up to the new 2010 Intel Core i5 processor
- Up to Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
- Lenovo Energy Management 5.0 enables extended battery life, long-term battery durability and lower noise output through dynamic fan control
BREAKTHROUGH ENTERTAINMENT
- 15.6 inch high-definition LED backlight display, 16:9 widescreen
- HD graphics support and HDMI connector
- High-performance multimedia: DDR3 memory and up to 500GB HDD storage
- DVD reader/writer
- Integrated high-speed WiFi
- Numeric keypad for easier data logging and gaming
BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY
- Integrated web camera
- Touch-sensitive controls
- OneKey Rescue System for quick and easy data recovery with antivirus protection
- VeriFace facial recognition technology – a fun way to log in to your PC
A BETTER WINDOWS 7 EXPERIENCE
- Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 provides a faster, richer and easier way to use your PC
OneKey Rescue System
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OneKey Rescue System for quick & easy data recovery with anti virus protection. With the touch of a button, users can restore the system and recover valuable data. The OneKey Rescue System interface allows the user to quickly diagnose where a system corruption occurs, ensuring that recovery is fast and effective. OneKey Rescue System consists of 3 modules which can be accessed before booting into the OS, or in the case of OneKey Recovery can also be accessed in Windows (with limited functionality):
OneKey AntiVirus OneKey Recovery System Repair |
VeriFace Face Recognition
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VeriFace face recognition – a fun way to log in your PC. Your face is your password and software supports multiple users.
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Multimedia Features
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Multimedia features like a 5-in-1 media card reader*, integrated camera*, integrated microphone, HDMI connector* and optical disc drive provide a great multimedia experience at home or on the go.
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Lenovo Energy Management
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Lenovo Energy Management, our advanced power- and battery-management software (on select models), helps you easily control your laptop’s energy usage with a simple interface and a quiet mode for studying or working. |
VibrantView Displays
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VibrantView displays let light pass through with minimal diffusion, resulting in sharper contrast, crisper images and better image visibility in bright light. |
Details
- 2.26 GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor
- 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM Memory upgradeable up to 8 GB DDR3
- 320GB (5400RPM)
- 15.6″ LED Display; Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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“Perfect” 2010-07-27
By liguista celestial
The product arrives in perfect condition and with very good time. All is ok. We are very happy. Lenovo gives me good thinks. I bought 3 notebooks and received them here in Costa Rica by Aerocasillas (Aeropost network). I use Lenovo since 2004.
“If I Only Knew…” 2010-07-20
By Reality Check
I regret purchasing this laptop. That being said, It appeared to be a great deal of machine for the price. I chose it because of the Core i5 CPU, plus the 4gb of ddr3 RAM that is expandable. I reasoned that for $600 I might as well take advantage of the latest offering from Intel.
The Core i5 chip has four internal processors, but the mobile version doesn’t. It does offer four threads versus the two of the Core 2 Duo, and the chip is thinner at 32nm. It is questionable where the marketing claims of Intel and reality lie. For instance, the Turbo-Boost sounds great until you read the fine print and realize that 300mhz is not much extra bang. The desktop version of the Core i5 and i7 CPU are real number crunchers, while the i5-430 mobile CPU on this laptop may be something else.
All the reviews regarding the track-pad understate the frustration I have felt!
KLUDGE !!!
However much I like this machine, the track-pad made me want return it, or throw it…
Additionally, you will need a cooling pad. The new processors run hot and suck 35 Watts of power. The fan is the loudest of any laptop I have owned. Rather irritating as it still runs periodically even with the cooling pad.
If I had to do it over again, I would have chosen an ultra low voltage Core 2 Duo laptop, either the SU-4100 or SU-7300 series. The thought of eleven hours versus less than three hours of battery is tempting after this experience. Lenovo does not offer an extra capacity battery for this machine.
“CHECK YOUR SERIAL NUMBER REGISTRATION” 2010-06-23
By H. Park (Chicago, IL USA)
I recently had a technical issue with this laptop so I called Lenovo for support. After checking my serial number, they said this laptop is only meant to be sold inside China and I have to ship this to China to get it fixed, not to mention I must somehow find a way to communicate in Chinese.
Again, they said the serial number for the laptop is for the support in China only.
I got a replacement from Amazon.com and checked the serial number just in case, and voila, the s/n is still for China only support. So, people, check your s/n with Lenovo.
I’m wondering what to do with this issue now…
Otherwise, this is an excellent laptop 
“Good Choice” 2010-05-06
By David J. Bouchard (Chicago)
I got a Lenovo for private business use on recommendation of my friend and business partner who is an IT professional and got one for his teenage daughter. I’m pleased overall – I got it through Amazon and it got here on time (paid for next day svc.) and in perfect shape. Setup as an advanced user was easy. Computer had minimal bloatware (factory installed 3rd part software you usually don’t want or need) that was easy to remove – something Dell and HP sure can’t manage. The bloatware bluetooth software did more harm than good but once I purged it the internet wireless works perfectly. Haven’t decided to keep the face-recognition log on program. The ugly Windows 7 theme can be removed to look like older versions you’re used to. My only real complaint about Win7 is that the file folders don’t have a “up one level” or “back one step” buttons like XP had. Installing my own choices of 3rd party software was easy. Computer comes with free year of McAfee which I guess you can keep if you like getting viruses – I use Kaspersky, thank you very much – so I purged THAT garbage. I also purged the free trial of Office 2007 so I could install Open Office.
Over all not bad. Easy to use for noobs, easy to make usable for pros. 4/5.
“ALMOST amazing” 2010-05-05
By RonDO
After much debate I decided on purchasing a Lenovo G560. Spec wise, an i5 processor, 4gb ram, led screen, sleek design, and lenovo quality made it seem like a great bargain. Off the bat I had to agree. The fit and finish are top notch. I was not bothered by the smuding of the outside because when the screen is open you can’t see it! When you are working on the PC, it feels like a desktop, the space is utilized very well. The appearance is minimalistic and sleek. IMO if it had chiclet style keys it would be even a more beautiful interior setup than apple. The keyboard is nice to type on. The shift button is a bit small but this didn’t really result in any functional problems. In addition, the number pad is a bit cramped, especially if you have big fingers. I did not have that much trouble with the track pad as others. It has a nice textured feel and supports multitouch. The integrated buttons although appear nice, are a bit cumbersome because it seems like the whole pad clicks, but you must press in the designated area for it to work. I use a great wireless mouse so this is not an issue. The screen is absolutely gorgeous. The only screen that looks better is the high resolution optional screen on the apples. Windows 7 works very fast on this computer with super fast start up and shutdown. Windows 7 in general is pretty sweet and IMO if you are used to windows, provides much of the “it just works” features of a mac with the familiarity of a PC. So at this point, I LOVE the computer. Heres the downfall, I am listening to music and it sounds just beautiful. I notice my battery is starting to fade so I plug it into the wall. Buzz buzz buzz, there is static from my headphones! Remove the plug, no buzz, put it back, buzz. I’ve read about this happening on other computers and everyone says oh just get a hum reducing this or that but when i’m spenind $700, I don’t want to buy adapters to reduce humming! Although with loud music this isn’t and issue, I do my work with soft instrumental music and in lulls and in between songs I can hear it and it drives me crazy. In addition, it is supposed to have fan management to reduce heat and fan noise. This feature seems to work well most of the time, but sometimes, it goes into this mode where it will turn on for 30 seconds, then off for a minute, and repeat for several minutes and is somewhat annoying. Again, it was only noticable because I was in a very quiet setting. Overall, this computer is neaaaarly amazing, but it has some issues, that for me, are just too significant to continue dealing with. Verdict: will return the computer, hope lenovo addresses these issues and will either buy another lenovo, or go back on the hunt.
