IdeaPad Y500 is aimed at gamers while IdeaPad Z500 is a mainstream laptop.
Lenovo has introduced an update of its IdeaPad laptops with the launch of the Y500 and the Z500. Both laptops are powered by third generation Intel Core processors (Ivy Bridge) and are compatible with Windows 8.
According to a press release, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 boasts of the UltraBay feature – an interchangeable bay that users can utilize to slot in an extra graphics card, hard drive or an additional fan for cooling. The Y500 also features a carbon fibre patterned cover, 15.6-inch LED backlit widescreen HD displays, and a dual-layer backlit AccuType keyboard with a one-piece touchpad.
The main features of the Ideapad Y500 laptop include (specs listed below are for the top of the line variant):
Intel Core i7 (3rd generation) processor
Nvidia GeForce GT 650M 2GB graphics card with SLI support
Windows 8 operating system
15.6-inch full HD Backlit LED display 16GB DDR3 memory
1TB HDD storage
750GB interchangeable HDD storage bay
Interchangeable DVD reader
JBL speakers and Dolby Home Theatre v4
Backlit Keyboard
Two years warranty in India including Accidental Damage Warranty.
The key features of the Z500 laptop include (specs listed below are for the top of the line variant):
Intel Core i7 (3rd generation) processor
Nvidia GeForce GT 645M 2GB graphics card
Windows 8 operating system
15.6-inch Backlit LED display with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels
8GB DDR3 RAM
1TB HDD storage
Two years warranty in India including Accidental Damage Warranty.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is now available in India starting at Rs. 64,290 (exclusive of taxes), while the IdeaPad Z500 is available starting Rs. 48,990 (exclusive of taxes).
