Lenovo Ideapad Y560p 439722U 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)So I've had this system for only a few days now, so this review should be taken with all caveats.
I rated this five stars, not because this system is without minor flaws, but because of the exceptional performance/cost ratio.
Here's some of my cons:
- Air from vent is rather warm, however underneath and everywhere else is pretty cool.
- Preinstalled Lenovo trashware. All the software slows down the system, a fresh install is definitely recommended.
- Battery life, what what were you expecting? I haven't fully tested, but I think I should be able to squeak 4-5 hours out of it.
Notable Pros:
- Performance. Sandy Bridge, enough said?
- Sub $1000
- Speakers are definitely above average.
- Decent video card
- Excellent keyboard. I don't need a number pad myself, so this actually works better for me.
A note on screen res. I know people prefer more real estate, and I do wish that it had a higher screen resolution, but generally I think it's fine. It's a fairly common gripe for many laptops, but if you look at how most people keep their operating system optimized and all the add-ons their web browsers have, a good chunk of their screen is probably wasted space anyway.
The screen itself is adequate, but not much more. I wouldn't proof pics on this, or do design work without viewing it on a real monitor first. Viewing angle and glare isn't brilliant.
// Benchmarks with stock ////////////////////////
// (5400 rpm, 4gb ram, lenovo preinstalled os) //
Windows Score:
Processor: 7.4
Memory: 7.6
Graphics: 6.7
Gaming Graphics: 6.7
Primary Hard Disk: 5.8
PCMARK Vantage: 7388 PCMarks
3DMark06: 8633 3DMarks// Benchmarks with upgrade //////////////
// Crucial C300 SSD, 4gb ram, fresh os //
Windows Score:
Processor: 7.4
Memory: 7.6
Graphics: 6.7
Gaming Graphics: 6.7
Primary Hard Disk: 7.9
PCMARK Vantage: 14038 PCMarks!@#
I know there are not many reviews out there, so hopefully this helps a few people. I'll try to post game framerates when I can.

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Be it movies, music or games, the new Lenovo Y560p brings them alive. Features like HD graphics and OneKey Theater II ensure sharper, crisper images at the touch of a button while Dolby Surround Sound and advanced JBL speakers give you a rich, crystalclear sound. Together these features bring you a more powerful entertainment experience. There's also the intuitive multi touch touchpad that lets you browse webpages and files or use separate fingers to enlarge or shrink images. Other intelligent features include VeriFace Face Recognition Technology, OneKey Rescue system for data backup and recovery, and Lenovo ReadyComm for advanced networking and internet management. Its 2nd generation Intel Core i72630 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 also delivers smart performance and efficiency. What's more, Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7 delivers fast boot and shutdown, rich multimedia capabilities and easy system maintenance tools.

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