Lenovo Essential laptops

Value-priced series of laptops

In addition to the ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops, Lenovo also offers a value-priced series of laptops.[1] Called ‘Essential’ on the Lenovo website, the products available in this line include the G Series, B Series, and V Series.[2] Launched in 2009, the first laptop in the Essential range was the G530.[1]

While some web-based reviews tend to incorrectly refer to these laptops as IdeaPads,[3] the products in the Essential range are referred to as the ‘Lenovo xx’ laptops. For example, Lenovo G470, G580.[4]

G Series

The Essential range of G Series laptops from Lenovo is designed for everyday use for cost-conscious consumers.[2]

2011

The G Series laptops released in 2011 were the G470, G570, G475, G575, and G770.[3]

G470

The G470 launched with the following specifications:[5]

  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2310M or 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-2410M
  • Graphics: CPU-integrated Intel HD 3000
  • Memory: Up to 8GB DDR3
  • Storage: 1 x SATA (500GB HDD default) + 1 x Ultrabay SATA (DVD-writer by default) + 1 mSATA
  • Display: 14" 1366x768 TN LED-backlit

The 6-cell battery offered approximately five hours of battery life.[5] The laptop could also be equipped with a Blu-ray drive instead of a DVD reader/writer.[5]

G570

The G570 was launched at the same time as the G470.[5]

The laptop's specifications are as follows:[5]

  • Processor:
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • Memory: 4GB DDR3
  • Storage: 500GB hard disk drive
  • Display: 15.6"
  • Battery: 6-cell

Like the G470, the G570 could also be equipped with a Blu-ray drive instead of a DVD reader/writer.[5]

G475

The G475 was first announced in Japan.[6]

The laptop's specifications are as follows:[6]

  • Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD E350 dual core
  • Chipset: AMD A50M
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310
  • Memory: 2GB DDR3
  • Storage: 250GB
  • Display: 14" (maximum resolution of 1366 × 768)
  • Optical Drive: DVD reader/writer
  • USB Ports: 4 (USB 2.0)
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium.

With a 6-cell battery, the laptop offered up to 5.6 hours of battery life.[6]

G575

The G575 was scheduled for release in April 2011 by Lenovo.[7]

The laptop's specifications are as follows:[8]

  • Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Fusion E360 dual core
  • Display: 15.6" TFT (maximum resolution of 1366 × 768)
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310
  • Storage: 320GB
  • Web camera: 2MP
  • USB ports: 4 (USB 2.0)

Additional features on the laptop included a two-in-one card reader, Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, a HDMI port, and Windows 7 Home Premium.[8]

G770

Also released in 2011, the specifications of the Lenovo G770 are as follows:[9]

  • Processor: up to Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3 GHz
  • Graphics:
  • Memory: up to 8GB DDR3
  • Storage: up to 750GB hard disk drive
  • Optical Drive: a dual layer DVD reader/writer
  • Display: 17.3" (HD, maximum resolution of 1600 × 900)
  • Web Camera: integrated
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

2010

G Series laptops released were the G455, G555, G460, and G560.[10]

G455 and G555

The G455 and G555 models were announced together in 2010.[11]

The specifications common to the G455 and G555 laptops are as follows:[11]

  • Processors: AMD Turion II dual core
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD (integrated)

The laptops featured 14 inch and 15.6 inch widescreen displays respectively.[11] The G455 was released in China as the G455A; the United States received a later release – March 2010.[12]

The additional features on the G555 laptop are as follows:[13]

  • Memory: 3GB DDR2
  • Storage: 160GB hard disk drive
  • Web camera: integrated
  • Optical drive: dual Layer DVD reader/writer
  • Connectivity: WiFi
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

G460

The G460 and G560 laptops were announced together at CES 2010.[10]

The G460 laptop's specifications are as follows:[14]

  • Processor: up to Intel Core i3 processors
  • Memory: up to 8GB DDR3
  • Display: 14" (16:9, LED backlit, 1366 x 768)
  • Storage: 500GB hard disk drive
  • Optical Drive: dual layer DVD reader/writer
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (integrated)

The laptop was available with DOS (Disk Operating System) – no other standard operating system was included.[14]

G560

The G560 was released in 2010 by Lenovo, and summarized by Notebook Review as “a solid consumer budget notebook with a weak touchpad”.[15] The laptop weighed 5.73 lbs and had dimensions of 14.8 × 9.8 × approximately 0.7–1.4 inches.[15]

The laptop's specifications are as follows:[15]

  • Processor: Intel Core i3-330M dual-core 2.13 GHz processor
  • Chipset: Intel HM55
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (integrated)
  • Memory: 4GB (DDR3-1066, dual-channel)
  • Storage: 320GB 5400RPM
  • Display: 15.6" (720p, LED backlit, glossy)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi
  • Optical Drive: DVD reader/writer
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium

Notebook Review listed the pros of the laptop as the build quality, the keyboard, the large number of ports, battery life, low noise and temperature levels, and overall performance.[15] The cons were the touchpad which did not register clicks accurately, the glossy plastic lid which retained fingerprints, and the low screen resolution.[15]

2009

The G Series laptops released in 2009 were the G530 and G550.

G530

The G530 was the first laptop in the Essential G Series laptops, and received an Editor's Choice award from Notebook Review upon release.[1] The laptop weighed 5 lbs and measured 14.1 × 10.1 × 1.45 inches.[1]

The laptop's specifications are as follows:[1]

  • Processor:
    • Intel Pentium Dual Core
    • Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo
  • Display: 15.4" (16:10, maximum resolution of 1280x800)
  • Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD (integrated)
  • Storage: 250GB hard disk drive
  • Memory: 3GB of DDR2
  • Optical Drive: DVD reader/writer
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium.

The G530 was compared favorably to the ThinkPad SL500, with Notebook Review stating that, “Lenovo should be pushing this notebook to small and medium businesses instead of the ThinkPad SL500, since the G530 feels like a much better machine”.[1]

G550

The G550 was an updated version of the G530.[16] The most significant difference between the two laptops was a change in screen aspect ratio from 16:10 to 16:9.[16]

The laptop's specifications are as follows:[16]

  • Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core 2 GHz T4200 processor or Core2Duo T6500 2.1GHz
  • Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Display: 15.6" (16:9,glossy, maximum resolution of 1366 x 768)
  • Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD (integrated) or NVidia GeForce G105M
  • Memory: 3GB DDR3
  • Storage: 250GB 5400RPM

The laptop measured 14.9 × 9.6 × 1.4 inches.[16] Notebook Review listed the pros of the laptop as its tough construction, textured finish which successfully masked smudges, and the ‘comfortable and solid keyboard’.[16]

Notebook Review also indicated that the laptop functioned well as a desktop replacement, handling web browsing, HD and SD movies, and 2D games with ease.[16] However, some features of the G530 had been removed, among which were one USB port and the Express Card slot.[16] These changes were listed as cons, because the price of the laptop remained unaffected, despite the absence of those features.[16] lenovo has produced new version is called G 580 in G 580 contain webcam and other extra processors that is core i3, core i5, core i7, etc.

B Series

The Essential range of B Series laptops from Lenovo are designed budget-friendly laptops designed for small businesses.[2]

Like the V Series, the Lenovo B Series laptops are budget-friendly laptops designed primarily for small business users.

2018

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The laptop released in the Essential range of B Series laptop in 2018 was B330.

B330

Lenovo B330
Also known asB330
DeveloperLenovo
ManufacturerLenovo
TypeNotebook computer
Release date2018
Discontinued2020
Media500GB 5400 RPM
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
CPUIntel Core i5
Memory6.0GB DDR3L 1600 MHz
Storage500 GB 5400 RPM/1 TB
Display15.6 in (40 cm)
SoundStereo Speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio certification or JBL
InputKeyboard
CameraCamera with integrated microphone (Front-facing)
TouchpadClickPad
Connectivity2 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 inputs, 1 HDMI output, 1 RJ-45 Ethernet Cable input, 1 USB Type-C port, 4-in-1 Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC) and a headphone/microphone port
Dimensions(inches) : 16.45" x 11.51" x 0.99"
(mm) : 418 x 292.6 x 25.1
Mass4.8 lb (2.2 kg) / 1.02” (26 mm)
5.7 lb (2.6 kg) / 1.02” (25.95 mm)
7.7 lb (3.5 kg) / 1.1” ( 27.95 mm)

The Lenovo B330 series was a class of home and small business professional PCs. The B330 series are respectively an 15-inch laptops designed specifically. It was developed by Lenovo in 2018. Both make use of Intel Core i5 or i7 processors. Inches of laptop:

2011

The B Series laptops released in 2011 were B470 and B570.

B470

The B470 laptop was announced by Lenovo in April 2011.

The specifications of the laptop are as follows:[17]

B570

Released in 2011, the B570 laptop received a positive review from CNET, with the reviewer saying, “For such a modestly priced laptop, the Lenovo Essential B570 really does punch above its weight.”[18] The pros of the laptop were listed as the low price, good performance, design, and display. The only con listed by CNET was the low storage capacity.[18]

The specifications of the laptop are as follows:[18]

2010

The B Series laptops released in 2010 were the B460 and the B560.

B460

The specifications of the B460 laptop are as follows:[19]

B560

The specifications of the B560 laptop are as follows:[20]

V Series

Like the B Series, the Lenovo V Series laptops are budget-friendly laptops designed primarily for small business users.

2018