Lenovo G550 – 29586TU Review 2011

Coming from a line of business laptops, the Lenovo G550 – 29586TU is poised to deliver a performance tailored specifically for that intent.

First, the Lenovo G550 – 29586TU is similar to the other members of the family. Take a look at this Lenovo G550 Review. It has a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor. This CPU is clocked to be running at a speed of 2.20 GHz with a bus speed of 800 MHz. Its cache is also sized at 2 megabytes. This is the making of a laptop with exceptional performance. Plus, the processor is backed up by an adequately sized memory of 4 gigabytes to make sure that the computer has enough memory to use when processing a lot of programs. This is to avoid glitches and hang ups that are common to older processors with small amounts of random access memory.

Completing its features, the Lenovo G550 – 29586TU has a 14-inch LCD screen equipped with a light emitting diode backlight system that eliminates as much as possible the annoying glare caused by having a light source directly behind the user. Reflections are minimized by the backlight as well.

Lastly, the Lenovo G550 – 29586TU has a very large hard disk space capacity at 320 gigabytes. This space allows you to store more of your files as well as download large-size movies in HD format so you can enjoy true high-definition viewing with your PC. The Lenovo G550 – 29586TU also sports a DVD-Writer that supports burning unto dual layer discs.

Just like its siblings, however, the Lenovo G550 – 29586TU is equipped with an integrated Intel GMA 4500M: an on-board graphics processor that severely limits the Lenovo G550 – 29586TU from accommodating heavier and more detailed graphics.

The Lenovo G550 – 29586TU’s price range is pegged at $650 and higher, though offers exist that sell at $150 off the stated price.

SPECS

Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T6600 ( 2.20GHz 800MHz 2MB )

Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64

Graphics: Intel GMA 4500M

Memory: 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz

Display: 15.6 ” WXGA LED Backlight TFT 1366×768

Hard disk space: 320GB 5400

PROS

The Lenovo G550 – 29586TU has a powerful processor at 2.20 GHz, more than enough for what is needed to multitask. The Lenovo G550 – 29586TU also has a very fat hard disk space with its 320 gigabyte hard disk drive. This combination ensures you that there will be little to no hang ups and lags at all when running multiple programs with this laptop.

CONS

Just like most of the Lenovo Essential laptops, the Lenovo G550 – 29586TU suffers from a lack of a dedicated graphics card that will allow it to process heavier graphics like the ones in the newer games. This makes it unappealing to those that want to use it for games aside from normal computing usage.

CONCLUSION

While it can be handicapped in the graphics part, the Lenovo G550 – 29586TU is nevertheless able to deliver on what it is supposed to do: a laptop designed for everyday and business usage where graphics processing requirements are only minimal. Of course, for those who are into hardcore gaming, this unit is certainly not the one for you.

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