Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 209388U Pro Reviews

Students (and their parents) who are in the market for a reasonably portable 14-inch laptop with plenty of performance for school work and some gaming should seriously consider the Lenovo IdeaPad Y480. The combination of 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA graphics means you get a notebook with more than enough power for work and play. There are just a few places where the Y480 disappoints. The screen isn't bad but it certainly fails to impress considering this is a "multimedia" laptop with a MSRP of around $1,500. For that price Lenovo should offer a 1600x900 display resolution or a higher quality IPS display panel. The keyboard itself is great but the plastic keyboard trim piece "bounces" under the pressure of your fingers while typing and is distracting to say the least.