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With a lot of laptops coming out in the market, there are instances when a particular laptop has the processing power that gets more attention over all others. Coming in at a price of $1,399, does Lenovo’s IdeaPad Y550P make the cut?

 

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P boasts of being a next generation laptop. The reason for this is that it uses Intel’s latest offering, the Core i7 processor. The Y550P runs at 1.6 GHz and implements the 220QM variant. In order for this performance to run unhindered, it has at least 8 GB of RAM. Running multiple programs that uses a lot of memory is a cinch with the Y550P. So whether you’re planning to use it for business, multimedia or games, the Y550P has the necessary specifications that will allow you to easily do all this.

 

Adding the Nvidia Geforce 240M graphics card with the RAM, you have a laptop that makes 3D rendering possible without a hitch. With this inside, theY550P gives you the power to play the latest computer games that is available on the market. These types of games typically need VRAM between 512 MB to 1 GB.  The Y550P has 1 GB of VRAM. The VRAM is not only good for playing games but also lets you watch high definition media. The screen size of only 15.6” is somewhat of a problem since it gives you resolutions of up to 1366×768. The resolution may not be what you expect from a multimedia laptop, but with the Nvidia Geforce graphics card, you get to have better and clear details. To complete the package of the Y550P being a multimedia laptop, it has a built-in subwoofer and Dolby Stereo speakers. You not only enjoy watching the movie but also hear it in detail.

 

Of course, a laptop that claims to be the best in multimedia should have ample storage space and the Y550P is no different. It has 500 gigabytes of storage space, which is a lot, allowing you to store those multimedia files when necessary.  This is helpful when storing films in HD format that tends to eat a lot of space.

 

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P’s multi-drive also supports formats up to Blu-Ray. As with other laptops, it also has other software aside from its Windows 7 operating system. It has programs like the OneKey Rescue system, Veriface Face Recognition, and a Hybrid TV tuner.

 

Specs
Operating system	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor	Intel Core i7-220QM 1.6 GHz
Memory	Up to 8 gigabytes of DDR3 RAM
Display	15.6 WLED 1366×768 pixels
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce 240M 1 gigabyte

 

PROS

With a VRAM of 1 GB and an Intel Core i7 processor, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P comes across as a very powerful laptop. Storing files, be it ordinary or multi-media, poses no problem with its 500 GB of hard disk space.

 

CONS

Despite the power of the Nvidia GeForce graphics card and Core i7 processor, the Y550P has a limited resolution at 1366×768.

 

CONCLUSION

So does the Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P make the cut? The simple answer is, yes it does. It can do what any desktop can. With the Lenovo IdeaPad Y550P, you can store a large amount of files, watch high definition movies and process 3D graphics easily. With all these features, the price of $1,399 comes across as a bargain.

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