Lenovo on 5th February 2013 reveals a portfolio of their consumer notebooks primed for Windows 8 – the IdeaPad Y500 and IdeaPad Z500 in India. IdeaPad Y & Z series laptops designed for portability and productivity in the PC-Plus Era combines mobility with power in a sleek design. Optimized for Windows 8 with third generation Intel processors Lenovo’s new Y and Z notebook series offers style, color and performance options with optimum pricing.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is a powerful multimedia device which features the unique UltraBay—an interchangeable bay that users can instantly swap out for dual graphics capability, increased storage space or an additional fan for cooling. Whether editing photos and videos or playing computer games, the laptop can handle almost any intensive task thrown at it. With looks to match the performance, it also features an eye-catching carbon fiber patterned cover, 15.6-inch LED backlit widescreen HD displays, and a dual-layer backlit AccuType keyboard with a large one-piece touchpad.
Whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 is one of the slimmest laptops available in the Indian market, without compromising on the processor or graphic performance. Equipped with up to third generation standard voltage Intel Core i7 processors, the IdeaPad Z500 is available in two colors, including dark chocolate, enamel white, with a soft-touch exterior and 15.6-inch LED backlit HD widescreen display.
Both Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 and Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 are available at all Lenovo Exclusive stores, Multi-brand outlets and Large Format Retails stores for ₹64,290 and ₹48,990 respectively exclusive of taxes.
For more details give a look at the press release below.
India, February 5, 2013: Lenovo, India’s No. 1 PC maker for three straight quarters (source: IDC Q1, Q2 and Q3 CY2012) introduced an update of its IdeaPad consumer PCs with the launch of new IdeaPad Y and Z Series laptops, which combine mobility with power in a sleek design. Powered by third generation Intel Core processors, Lenovo’s new notebooks offer consumers a variety of style, color and performance options, designed for the upcoming Windows 8 operating system.Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 – Multimedia Powerhouse
The latest offering in Lenovo’s Y Series is the IdeaPad Y500, a mobile gaming and multimedia powerhouse. Designed to perform, Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 features the unique UltraBay—an interchangeable bay that users can instantly swap out for dual graphics capability, increased storage space or an additional fan for cooling. Whether editing photos and videos or playing computer games, the laptop can handle almost any intensive task thrown at it. With looks to match the performance, it also features an eye-catching carbon fiber patterned cover, 15.6-inch LED backlit widescreen HD displays, and a dual-layer backlit AccuType keyboard with a large one-piece touchpad.Key specifications:
- Up to 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor & top-of-the-line NVIDIA graphics processors
- Graphics support; NVIDIA SLI – up to NVIDIA® GeForce GT 650M 2GB DDR5 Nvidia graphics
- Up to 16GB DDR3 memory, up to 1TB HDD storage
- Up to 750GB interchangeable HDD storage bay
- Integrated Bluetooth®1 & high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi connectivity
- USB2.0, USB3.0 connectors & 6in1 card reader
- Always-on USB port – lets you recharge a mobile device even when the notebook is powered off and unplugged from the mains
- Up to Genuine Windows® 8 operating system
- Interchangeable DVD reader
- JBL® speakers and Dolby® Home Theater® v4—a perfect audio complement to viewing HD videos.
- Attractive Looks – Comes with a muscular and macho ID ideal for gamers.
- Backlit Keyboard – Comes with an attractive Red Backlit Keyboard.
- FULL HD Screen – Comes with Full HD Screen for that ultimate gaming and multimedia experience.
- Gigabyte LAN – Comes with 10/100/1000 LAN for super speed data buffering during gaming.
- Default 2yrs warranty including ADP – Two years by default warranty in India including Accidental Damage Warranty.
IdeaPad Z500 – Slim, Powerful Laptop
The Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 is one of the slimmest laptops available in the Indian market, without compromising on the processor or graphic performance. Equipped with up to third generation standard voltage Intel Core i7 processors, the IdeaPad Z500 is available in two colors, including dark chocolate, enamel white, with a soft-touch exterior and 15.6-inch LED backlit HD widescreen display.Key specifications:
- Up to 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
- Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 645M 2GB graphics with DirectX® 11
- Up to Genuine Windows® 8 operating system
- 15.6” Backlit LED HD display (1366×768), 16:9 widescreen
- Up to 8GB DDR3 memory, up to 1TB HDD storage
- Integrated Bluetooth & high-speed 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity
- Intelligent Touchpad – optimized for the new Windows 8 interface with easy scroll, zoom and rotate functions
- Default 2yrs warranty including ADP – Two years by default warranty in India including Accidental Damage Warranty.
Pricing and Availability:
Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is available at all Lenovo Exclusive stores, Multi-brand outlets and Large Format Retails stores at INR 64,290/-(taxes extra)
Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 is available at all Lenovo Exclusive stores, Multi-brand outlets and Large Format Retails stores at INR 48990/-(taxes extra).About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $US30 billion personal technology company – and the second largest PC company in the world, serving customers in more than 160 countries. Dedicated to building exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built on product innovation, a highly-efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations, and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets and smart phones. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information, see www.lenovo.com.
