Lenovo Win 8 This G580 brief commentary

For many users, laptops tend to be good enough, because most of the scenarios are fixed, such as in the office or at home, what needs to be done is limited to web browsing, social networking, email, word processing, streaming music and movies, and sometimes you may need to edit photos and videos. Therefore, the cost-effective notebook computer is more popular with ordinary users, and Lenovo G580 is such a product. It is equipped with the Intel third Daicouri i5 processor, has the mainstream performance, the price is also very approachable, only is 500 US dollar (approximately 3059 yuan), below looks at its specific configuration information:

Screen: 15.6 inch, 1366*768 resolution

Processors and graphics cards: 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-3210m processor, Intel GMA HD 4,000 set Cheng Xianka

Memory and hard drive: 4GB DDR3 1600MHz memory, 500GB 5400 SATA Hard Drive

Operating system: Windows 8 System

Wireless network: 802.11b/g/n Wireless network

Interface: 2 USB 3.0 connectors, 1 USB 2.0 connectors, HDMI output, VGA connector, SD card reader, headphone/microphone jack, DVD burner

Size and Weight: 376*245*33.4 mm, approx. 2.6 kg

Price: USD 500 (about 3059 RMB)

Appearance design and details

Lenovo G580 's overall design is very simple, the top cover part of the use of the mirror design, can be reflected in the vicinity of the scenery, but more susceptible to contamination fingerprints and oil, need to clean up regularly. Because the price is low, the fuselage material uses the ordinary engineering plastics, overall is still relatively solid. The interior of the fuselage deck and wrist parts also use the same mirror design, but the bottom is matte effect, a little nondescript. In a way, Lenovo G580 is still a beautiful laptop, able to integrate well with the surrounding environment.

As opposed to the use of lightweight fuselage design of the super extreme originally said, Lenovo G580 can be said to be a "giant." Of course, in general, the more thin The notebook computer, the higher the price, so it is not difficult to understand Lenovo G580 relatively rugged fuselage. Its overall size is 376*245*33.4 mm, about 2.6 kg, portability is not too good, if the outside carry will be more heavy, but in the office or home environment to move is acceptable.

On the bright side, the large fuselage provides a full-size keyboard, including a digital keypad. The size and shape of the key is good, but the "shfit" and other functions of the button slightly reduced to accommodate more key design, feel is also relatively good. However, this keyboard does not have backlight function, for this price of the notebook is acceptable. In addition, you can see the power button beside the design of a separate button, used to start the association of a key to restore the system backup function, quite practical.

In the Palmrest section, you can see a traditional raised touch pad design, the size is undoubtedly very ideal, you can better use the Windows 8 gesture operation function, such as sliding right to open the charms sidebar. However, sometimes click on the phenomenon of adhesion, will be clicked to double-click, resulting in some unnecessary misoperation.

screen, the resolution of the 15.6-inch 1366*768 is naturally not particularly delicate, but acceptable. The visual angle of the screen is general, but the overall brightness is relatively satisfactory. Unfortunately, Lenovo G580 is not equipped with a touch screen, less than the same price of Acer Aspire V5. At the top of the screen you can also see a built-in camera that can have Skype video calls. The white balance of the camera is more accurate, even in an incandescent or fluorescent lighting environment. Under the condition of insufficient light, the noise will increase, but also within the reasonable range.

Lenovo G580 fuselage front of the speaker to give us some surprises, has a good sound quality effect, bass is obviously more heavy than similar models. Of course, the use of headphones or external speakers will be better performance, but in general Lenovo G580 's body speakers can meet the needs of daily video and music playback.

interface, the fuselage on the right side has a USB 2.0 combination and DVD Burning optical drive, the left side of the design of two USB 3.0 interface, HDMI and VGA interface, but also with the SD card reader, but the disappointment is not equipped with Bluetooth features. In general, Lenovo G580 's overall design conforms to an entry-level notebook performance, although the fuselage is thicker, but the interface is comprehensive and built-in the optical drive, can be more complete home computer experience.

Configuration information

As we mentioned earlier, Lenovo offers different optional configurations for G580, and our advice is: If you are interested in this machine, select at least one version of the i5 processor, 6GB memory, 500GB hard drive and integrated Intel 4000 graphics, priced at around $500 ( About 3059 yuan). This configuration has a fairly balanced performance, and integrated graphics can be sufficient to handle casual games and regular video editing functions. The Intel Celeron and core™ i3 processors are cheaper, but have low performance and no price difference, so it's not a recommended option.

Finally, in the battery life, Lenovo G580 performance is more general, in our video playback test, the battery lasted 3 hours 27 minutes; If you change the power management mode, you should be able to gain 4 hours of endurance. It's not good, but it's acceptable, because you never want to take a heavy notebook to travel.

Evaluation Summary

In general, Lenovo G580 is a low-cost, overall configuration of the mainstream of Windows 8 notebook, the Intel Core i5 processor provides a good performance, fully meet the day-to-day household needs. Of course, the fuselage is thicker, the endurance of the general is such a low price notebook, do not need too tangled.

Advantages:

· Performance Mainstream, low price

· Full size keyboard

· Speakers and cameras perform well

Disadvantages:

· The fuselage is more thick

· Poor endurance

· Touch pad gesture operation requires practice