Lenovo G560 15.6" Notebook, P6200, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD - €330 delivered [Amazon]

Basq

Great value if you're in the market for a new laptop!


Buy it @ Amazon

I'm a massive fan of Lenova machines.. I use one in work day-in-day-out and they're extremely well-built.

And this is a cracking price for the specs:

- Decent HDD for all your movies and MP3s (500 GB)
- Enough Ram to make Win7 work properly (3GB)
- Good enough processor for everyday home usage excluding gaming (P6200)

Detailed Specs:

Model name M27B2UK
Description Lenovo G560 - M27B2UK - Black
Estimated Selling Price incl. VAT : £612.00
Main Features
Processor Intel® Pentium® Processor P6200 (3M Cache, 2.13 GHz)
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Total memory 3 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MH
Display type 15.6" HD LED Glare Backlight TFT 1366x768
Pointing device Industry Standard Touchpad
Hard drive 500GB 5400
Optical device DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
Battery 6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Network Card BCM 4313 BGN Wireless
Warranty One year parts and labour (system battery: one year)
Finger Print Reader None

killbillvol2

Great machine for the price. I'm a Lenovo fan too - they're bulletproof.

Zonda999

Great specs indeed for the money but this review seems pretty vocal on the touchpad.. Wireless mouse may not be a bad addition..

MikeHoncho

I picked up a Lenovo G570 recently and I am really happy with it. The only thing I would warn people about is that the screen is not great on it. Its very reflective and not very sharp and I presume this model has the same one.

dodzy

Hdmi? Cant find it in the amazon desc although one of the pics looks like it has???? The review link also states integrated Hdmi. Just wanna be sure before diving in.

Daveq

same one but £30 more (+£10 delivery) with 6gb ram, don't know if its worth the extra.

clancger

Hi,

where did you see that one?

dodzy

clancger wrote: »

Hi,

where did you see that one?

Just did a bit of diggin and I'm guessing that dave is referring to this one 4gb though; not 6th but the hdmi is clearly visible in the snaps. Still a good deal IMO.

Daveq

ah damn it sorry forgot to paste the link.
This is it http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G560_1087835.html

Esel

Daveq wrote: »

ah damn it sorry forgot to paste the link.
This is it http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G560_1087835.html

If they ship here, that's a great deal! Lenovo = IBM (well, they bought IBM's laptop business).

bmaxi

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G560_1087835.html

Was interested in this but I seem to recall reading somewhere that Windows7 can't see more than 2gb of ram. This was when it was first issued and I can't remember what the exact context was. I know my own desktop running Windows7 only shows 2gb while there is 4gb fitted. Anybody remember what the story was? I can't see the manufacturers bothering to fit 6gb if that's the case.

jamesd

bmaxi wrote: »

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G560_1087835.html

Was interested in this but I seem to recall reading somewhere that Windows7 can't see more than 2gb of ram. This was when it was first issued and I can't remember what the exact context was. I know my own desktop running Windows7 only shows 2gb while there is 4gb fitted. Anybody remember what the story was? I can't see the manufacturers bothering to fit 6gb if that's the case.

The 32 bit version of win7 will see up to 4gb and the 64bit version will see over 4gb

eh i dunno

Is that Lenovo better than these? Know nothing about laptop specs but need a new one

http://www.harveynorman.ie/compaq-cq62-220sa-laptop.html

http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-15-n5030/pd?oc=n00n5326&model_id=inspiron-15-n5030

Jax Teller

eh i dunno wrote: »

Is that Lenovo better than these? Know nothing about laptop specs but need a new one

http://www.harveynorman.ie/compaq-cq62-220sa-laptop.html

http://www.dell.com/ie/p/inspiron-15-n5030/pd?oc=n00n5326&model_id=inspiron-15-n5030

Yes it's got double the amount of storage space and 50% more ram .

Daveq

And both of them are celeron.

eh i dunno

With Amazon can i pay in sterling lads as im sure it will work out cheaper than paying in euros?

funnyname

Daveq wrote: »

ah damn it sorry forgot to paste the link.
This is it http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G560_1087835.html

We use these at work in conjunction with a docking station and they are the biz.

Just had a look on that website but can't see any docking stations for this, also had a look on google but no joy, anyone able to recommend where I can get one?

eh i dunno

Just been reading some bad reviews about the touchpad which has put me off :mad:

hdowney

when you mention not for gaming i am gonna presume you mean hardcore online gaming and the likes, would the mother (who i need to buy a new machine for [pc/laptop]) be ok with her farmville and the likes?

jamesd

hdowney wrote: »

when you mention not for gaming i am gonna presume you mean hardcore online gaming and the likes, would the mother (who i need to buy a new machine for [pc/laptop]) be ok with her farmville and the likes?

It d be more than fine for farmville and games like that.

Do-more

funnyname wrote: »

We use these at work in conjunction with a docking station and they are the biz.

Just had a look on that website but can't see any docking stations for this, also had a look on google but no joy, anyone able to recommend where I can get one?

Searching by the model number on the Amazon site doesn't give any results for docking stations for this model on Lenovo site.

bmaxi

Basq wrote: »

Great value if you're in the market for a new laptop!


Buy it @ Amazon

I'm a massive fan of Lenova machines.. I use one in work day-in-day-out and they're extremely well-built.

And this is a cracking price for the specs:

- Decent HDD for all your movies and MP3s (500 GB)
- Enough Ram to make Win7 work properly (3GB)
- Good enough processor for everyday home usage excluding gaming (P6200)

What do you think of the touchpad problems outlined elsewhere?

bmaxi

eh i dunno wrote: »

With Amazon can i pay in sterling lads as im sure it will work out cheaper than paying in euros?

You can and it will. Even though your bank may charge you commission, Amazon's conversion rate is rubbish.

Lemag

Thanks Basq,

I went for this last night.

yop

Did the touchpad put many off? Had Dells for the last 15 years but money talks and these on the saveonlaptops website are great prices!

jamesd

Ordered one too - if touchpad is very bad will get a wireless mouse as laptop is a present for someone.

bmaxi

yop wrote: »

Did the touchpad put many off? Had Dells for the last 15 years but money talks and these on the saveonlaptops website are great prices!

Put me off certainly. Laptop will be used a lot on buses, trains etc. a mouse would be too much hassle. Anyway, when I pay good money for something I expect it to work, if it doesn't work then it isn't a bargain.

yop

bmaxi wrote: »

Put me off certainly. Laptop will be used a lot on buses, trains etc. a mouse would be too much hassle. Anyway, when I pay good money for something I expect it to work, if it doesn't work then it isn't a bargain.

Same as you, its a work laptop.

Is this an issue across the Lenevo brand or just this model does anyone know?

Jax Teller

Have pretty much the same laptop never had any problems with touchpad.

yop

keysersoze_88 wrote: »

Have pretty much the same laptop never had any problems with touchpad.

Is it this Lenevo?
https://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_Edge_15_1079088.html

Fireman1

Phoned http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G560_1087835.html They say model is M27B2UK. The person I spoke with "thought" that it did not have a HDMI out. If someone has purchased one they might confirm this.

eh i dunno

Would buy this but for the touch pad.....anyone any experience with this touch pad? Is it just a matter of getting used to it or is it just a pain in the ass to use?

bmaxi

Doing a bit of research, from what I can gather Lenovo only started fitting these trackpads in the last year, so older machines which used Synaptics trackpads should be alright. It does seem to be a widespread problem though.

jamesd

I think mine is being delivered today as a courier rang earlier so i am hoping its the laptop, so I will test tonight and let ye know.

jamesd

Using it now - mouse is not a bother on it. Nice and quick laptop and cannot fault it.
I work in IT and normally recommend Dell or HP bu i would have no bother recommending the laptop to anyone for home use.

eh i dunno

jamesd wrote: »

Using it now - mouse is not a bother on it. Nice and quick laptop and cannot fault it.
I work in IT and normally recommend Dell or HP bu i would have no bother recommending the laptop to anyone for home use.

You have me tempted now. So am i right that there is no click buttons on the mouse pad and you press anywhere on the pad for left click? Where or how does right click work?

Also did you pay for it in sterling or euro?

cubix

Was in Tesco ClearWater yesterday and they were selling the 550 which I think has a celeron processor/less ram for €399.

jamesd

There is a left and right click on the lower section of the mousepad.
i paid in euros for it and a few other bits i wanted for myself.

eh i dunno

James did you get this one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004REBIEW/
or this one

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G560_1087835.html

Both say the same model but the amazon one clearly has a right and left button on the mousepad but the saveonlaptops one doesnt?

jamesd

eh i dunno wrote: »

James did you get this one?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004REBIEW/
or this one

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/Lenovo_G560_1087835.html

Both say the same model but the amazon one clearly has a right and left button on the mousepad but the saveonlaptops one doesnt?

I purchased mine off amazon. Great laptop as just downloaded all I needed onto it and created the restore CDs and every thing ran quick and smooth.

bmaxi

jamesd wrote: »

Using it now - mouse is not a bother on it. Nice and quick laptop and cannot fault it.
I work in IT and normally recommend Dell or HP bu i would have no bother recommending the laptop to anyone for home use.

When you say mouse do you mean trackpad?

jamesd

bmaxi wrote: »

When you say mouse do you mean trackpad?

Yes sorry the built in trackpad.

corkonion

I also purchased one of these based on the reviews here, and I am delighted, I can find absolutely no fault with the touchpad or the laptop, this is cracking value and a big thumbs up to the original poster.

Basq

Good to hear some satisfied customers..

.. was very tempted to pick it up myself but really don't need another laptop,

bmaxi

jamesd wrote: »

Yes sorry the built in trackpad.

I wonder if the problems are with the "all in one" trackpad. One of the complaints spoke of having to press hard on the bottom right hand corner of the trackpad for right click. Maybe the ones with the separate right and left click buttons are ok. Think I'll go for the Amazon one, 3gb of ram wouldn't be that expensive and I'd be more comfortable dealing with Amazon.

shano_88

Meant to order a laptop last week and never did. Im very tempted by this!

eh i dunno

Just bought it....cheers Basq :pac:

yop

Ah lads ye are killing me!

Which one to buy I wonder

My own is heading down a bad slope, its about 4 years old, Dell XPS and I use it every single day for my work so it could be on for 16 hours a day.
Its definitely over heating now so I need to change!

Whats the recommendations then? The Lenevo?
Could do with a decent battery on it and I run Visual Studio and SQL Server on it as well as well as probably another good few applications.

Appreciate some advice on this as I know only Dell laptops

ED E

Need to replace my old vostro, but cant stand the thought of buying a new laptop for a similar price after three years for the same spec, well, I did put €110 worth of upgrades into the old girl, but still:rolleyes:


@Yop: Clean the cooler out and apply new paste, then run a heat test.

If you still want to change, as long as you're doing nothing GPU heavy this should hold up well. Dunno what the overhead for SQL server is(only ever used SQL Lite periodically) but just check where you're currently at memory wise. You'll have a little under 2GBs to work with after you wipe all the bloat, so you should be fine, but it all depends on what other stuff you're running(I have a bad habit of having 60 odd chrome tabs open, that wouldnt help things).

yop

Lethal_Bullet wrote: »

Need to replace my old vostro, but cant stand the thought of buying a new laptop for a similar price after three years for the same spec, well, I did put €110 worth of upgrades into the old girl, but still:rolleyes:


@Yop: Clean the cooler out and apply new paste, then run a heat test.

If you still want to change, as long as you're doing nothing GPU heavy this should hold up well. Dunno what the overhead for SQL server is(only ever used SQL Lite periodically) but just check where you're currently at memory wise. You'll have a little under 2GBs to work with after you wipe all the bloat, so you should be fine, but it all depends on what other stuff you're running(I have a bad habit of having 60 odd chrome tabs open, that wouldnt help things).

Thanks for that, ya I might do that anyway. If my laptop goes to the wall I am in serious bother as I work from home on it for a no of clients, so I can't have it dying on me.

Battery even died this morning so it has to be plugged in full time now!

SQL Server is running sound, I have 4GB on this XPS and its never slow.

jamesd

@Yop - If you do your machine for work id nearly be going for something with an i5 processor and 6GB of ram.