Lenovo expands IdeaPad lineup with Windows 8-compatible Y and Z series: prices start at $549

Disclaimer: all rights reserved to Engadget and could be found under the links below Lenovo just unveiled its new IdeaPad U510 Ultrabook, yes, but it has a few new IdeaPad models further along in the alphabet, too. Today the company is introducing two new entries to its multimedia-focused IdeaPad Y Series. The 14-inch Y400 and 15-inch Y500 include an interchangeable HDD bay that users can swap out for dual graphics chips, extra storage space or an additional fan. Both models also sport dual-layer backlit keyboards, with a snazzy red tone peeking out from under the black chiclet-style keys. Processor options go up to a Core i7 Ivy Bridge chip, and discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics are a configuration option. Like virtually every other product announced at IFA, these notebooks will run Windows 8, and though the 1,366 x 768 displays aren't touch-enabled, Lenovo says its touchpad is optimized for the Metro UI. Storage space maxes out at a 1TB hard drive and up to 16GB of SSD cached, and the machines offer up to 16GB of RAM. Pricing for the Y400 and Y500 starts at $649, and the laptops will go on sale in October. Meet us past the break for a look at the Z Series models. Continue reading Lenovo expands IdeaPad lineup with Windows 8-compatible Y and Z series: prices start at $549 Filed under: Laptops Lenovo expands IdeaPad lineup with Windows 8-compatible Y and Z series: prices start at $549 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Author: Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/31/lenovo-windows-8-new-y-and-z-series/

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