Laptop Lenovo G500S: description, specifications, reviews. Lenovo G500S: specifications, main features Lenovo g500 specifications

Describe in a few words this device how can cheap office laptop without any frills. The main feature of this model in comparison with laptops of previous generations is a significantly reduced case thickness. In the specification, it is worth highlighting the weak Intel Pentium 2020M processor, HDD 500 GB, pre-installed Windows 8 and the price of 17,000 rubles.

Cheap laptops for this moment it's hard to surprise anyone, the market is literally flooded with budget models. Lenovo, on the other hand, decided to bring something new to this segment, they tried to make the laptop case as compact and thin as possible, which is typical for more expensive models.
In this review, we will try to describe as much as possible all the features of the Lenovo G500s and compare it with other budget models from well-known manufacturers.

Specifications:

Processor: Intel Pentium 2020M, 2.4 GHz
Motherboard: Intel HM76
RAM: DDR3, 4096 MB
Graphics adapter: Intel HD Graphics, 350-1100 MHz
Display: 15.6 inches, 16:9, 1366x768, glossy
Hard drive: Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT0 12-9WS142, 500 GB, 5400 rpm, 417.7 GB free
Sound: Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Interfaces: 1xUSB2.0, 2xUSB3.0, VGA, HDMI, Kensington Lock, 3.5 mm combo audio output, card reader
Network: Atheros AR8172/8176/8178 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (10/100MBit), Atheros AR9485 WiFi adapter (B/G/N), 4.0 Bluetooth
optical drive: PLDS DVD-RW DU8A5SH
Dimensions: 26x380x260 mm
Weight: 2.5 kg
Battery: Li-Ion, 41 Wh, 14.4 V, 2900 mAh
Operating system: Windows 8 64bit/Dos

Frame

The G500s series of notebooks is equipped with a black matte plastic case, annoying soiled gloss is present only directly on the screen. The texture of the plastic on the inside of the laptop case has a pattern of vertical stripes, which is very reminiscent of the appearance of brushed structured aluminum. Top cover has a ribbed structure. The plastic is not particularly easily soiled, but fingerprints still often remain.
Unlike previous models of the G series (G580, G585), the G500s has a much thinner case (about 8 mm thinner). Lenovo follows a fairly correct trend to reduce the size of the case, while the main competitors Dell and Toshiba do not think about it at all and continue to release thick budget laptops.

The plastic case is quite typical for the budget segment, there are noticeable deflections of the material in the most vulnerable places, to the left and right of the keyboard, under the touchpad, in the upper left corner. The lid plastic is also quite flimsy, there are significant deflections when pressed, which leads to slight distortion of the image on the screen. The hinges are made of plastic, they hold the lid quite tightly, you can open it with one hand, but you should be very careful.

The bottom cover of the laptop is also made of matte plastic, there are four rubber feet, which are quite successful in preventing slipping and vibration.

The main set of wired interfaces is located on the left side of the device. Here is: a connector for connecting power, D-Sub (VGA), Ethernet (RJ45), HDMI and two USB port 3.0. There is also a rather massive grille through which hot air is blown out by the cooling system.

On the right, we found a combo audio jack, an SD/SDHC and MMC card reader, one USB2.0 port, a DVD drive, and Kensington lock holes.

Communications

For all wireless communications in the G500s, Atheros modules respond. The WiFi module (AR9485) supports 802.11 b / g / n standards, we did not notice any problems with it, the signal is confident both a few meters from the router and two floors away. To our surprise, Lenovo didn't equip its G500s with a Gigabit-Ethernet interface, but only with Fast-Ethernet (model AR8172/8176/8178-family).

Input Devices

Lenovo G500s is equipped with a non-backlit keyboard, the Chiclet keyboard type. The main keys are approximately 15x15 mm in size. The keys are flat and smooth, have a very short stroke, to press it is enough to apply very little pressure. During heavy use, there is a slight dent in the left side of the keyboard. These keys are suitable for everyday use an ordinary user, but writers and those who simply print very often may be dissatisfied.
It is worth noting that the keyboard in the G500s turned out to be much worse than in other budget models from Lenovo, such as the B575e or G580. The left Shift has a very limited length, like BackSpace, but the Enter key is large, two-level.

The touchpad measures 10.2 by 5.4 cm (4 x 2.1 inches) and supports multi-touch gestures. The surface is a bit rough, but fingers glide over it very easily. Multi-touch support can be enabled or disabled in the touchpad settings. The two touchpad buttons have a short travel and a characteristic click when pressed.

Display

The laptop display is glossy, has a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels and a size of 15.6 inches, manufactured by Samsung (model LATLTN156AT30L01). The average brightness is 201.8 cd / m2, which is a rather modest indicator. The contrast is not high, only 313:1. Coverage of the AdobeRGB and SRGB ranges is at a deplorable level, photographers this laptop definitely not worth buying. In addition, the blue screen is pronounced.
The glossy surface glares quite strongly in bright light, so the laptop is best used in the shade or in room lighting.

Viewing angles are typical for a cheap TN matrix. If the horizontal degradation of colors is not very pronounced, then in the vertical plane the colors change dramatically and it is impossible to make out anything with a strong screen deviation.

Performance

In the G500s line of laptops, the manufacturer offers several configurations aimed at office use. For these devices, the main areas of application are Internet surfing, Skype communication, working with text editors and viewing content. If you want to run games on a laptop, then it is better to choose a configuration with a discrete GeForce graphics card GT720M. Our laptop model is currently one of the cheapest and costs about 16-17 thousand rubles. Other models differ in processor performance (from Pentium to Core i7), hard drive capacity, random access memory and GPU. At the moment, the cheapest version with discrete graphics and a more or less productive Core i3-2328M processor costs about 23 thousand rubles.

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CPU.

The G500s is powered by an Intel Pentium 2020M (Ivy Bridge) dual-core processor clocked at 2.4 GHz, turbo boost not provided. Thanks to architectural improvements, this processor should outperform its predecessor Pentium B980 (Sandy Bridge).
Testing the processor in the Cinebench utility showed quite tolerable results, it turned out that the Pentium 2020M in this case can even compete with a laptop with a Core i3 2328M processor, this is possible due to the higher clock frequency of the 2020M.

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Overall system performance.

In general, the laptop runs quite smoothly, which is confirmed by PCMark tests. You can further increase the performance of the G500s by installing a second memory bar and achieving dual-channel RAM operation. Having tested a laptop with two sticks of memory, we got an overall performance increase of about 4%.

Index Windows performance as follows.

Video card.

The laptop is equipped with a built-in Intel HD Graphics. His clock frequency is 350-1100 MHz, there is support for DirectX 11. HD2500 performance, as expected, is between HD2000 and HD3000.
The 3DMark test results are quite expected. Lenovo G500s again shows slightly higher results than its competitors in the price segment.

Performance in games.

You should not expect any miracles from this processor and integrated graphics, but still a few fairly new 3D games at low settings are quite comfortable. It is also worth noting that the installation of a second RAM module has a very positive effect on the frame rate in games. So in our case with two memory sticks, fps increased by 5-10%.
If games are critical for you, then you should pay attention to the configuration of a laptop with a GaForce GT720M video card, which costs a little more.

Battery life

The Lenovo G500s lasted 6 hours and 1 minute in standby mode, tested using the Battery Eater Reader utility at the lowest screen brightness and WiFi turned off. Under load, the laptop worked for only 1 hour 9 minutes, the load scenario was again generated using the same utility, while the brightness was at maximum and WiFi was turned on. When surfing the Internet, the battery was discharged in 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Verdict

The Lenovo G500s has decent performance for the price, decent build quality, no noise or heat, and a two-year warranty. The keyboard and display quality are not very convincing, but for a budget laptop, this is quite forgivable.

Bottom line, if you're looking for a budget laptop for the office, then the Lenovo G500s will suit you, but don't forget that there are quite a few alternatives for this price, such as the Toshiba Satellite C850-1LX or the Dell Vostro 2520.
This material is the author's translation, the English text is taken from notebookcheck.net. Thank you all for your attention.

In 2013, Lenovo updated its series of devices under the article number G. The updated line was designed to replace low-cost devices for office workers. One of the key gadgets in the line was the G500, which was later updated and re-released in a lighter and thinner body and was called the Lenovo G500S (which probably stands for Slim or Small). Let's take a closer look at the gadget. Will it have enough power for comfortable work and is it worth spending your hard-earned money on it?

Specifications

For ease of perception, the information is presented in the form of a table:

Design and communications

The external design of the laptop is rather boring. The main material for the case is matte black plastic. The laptop has a strict and calm style and does not stand out in any way. There are no glossy elements, which has a positive effect on the presentability of the laptop. The inside of the laptop, unlike the lid, is textured in the form of thin longitudinal stripes. The computer is very thin and light. You will have to pay for this with the fragility of the case. There are noticeable deflections over the entire area of ​​​​the laptop and squeaks. A distinctive feature of the case is its easy-to-modify and repair design. Since it is very easy to disassemble the Lenovo G500S, it is easier to care for and maintain.

Communication interfaces are located on two faces. On the right side are a Kensington lock, a CD drive, a USB 2.0 port, a card reader, and a combined audio port. On the left side there is a socket for connecting a power supply, a VGA port, a standard network port, an HDMI port, and two USB 3.0 ports.

Keyboard and touchpad

The keyboard is the weak point of the Lenovo G500S. The first problem is the mechanism, built on the basis of a rubber membrane, due to which the keyboard flexes a lot during typing. The second problem is cropped Shift key and Backspace, which will cause discomfort when typing quickly. The keys are flat, with a slight curve at the bottom of each. For everyday use of the keyboard, of course, enough, but journalists will not last long.

Under the keyboard is a small touchpad with a rough surface. The finger glides well, there are no streaks left on it. The touchpad recognizes the touch of multiple fingers at once.

Display

The device has a touch panel manufactured by Samsung with a diagonal of 15.6 inches. The display resolution reaches 1366 x 768 pixels. The aspect ratio is 16:9, which favorably affects the viewing of media content. Almost all YouTube videos and most of the latest movies support this aspect ratio. The display is built on a basic TN-matrix, which, alas, does not shine with quality. The color range is limited, the brightness is much worse than the competition. The glossy panel does not correct the situation, but only exacerbates it, adding glare and reflections when working in the sun. Viewing angles are not maximum.

Performance and Memory

Characteristics can not be called brilliant. This computer is suitable only for simple office work or communication in Skype. The heart of the laptop is an energy-intensive Intel Pentium 2020M chip with a maximum frequency of 2400 megahertz. Its power is enough for comfortable work with built-in system applications, but when running programs that require large computing power, problems arise, up to the system freezing.

Most of the time, graphics performance is handled by the built-in video subsystem, which operates while browsing, mailing, and reading. When you start games, discrete Nvidia graphics that support DirectX 11 are connected. The computer copes with simple games with a bang, but it cannot cope with AAA-class game projects, you can count on more or less intelligible performance only in games produced in 2010-2012.

Also in the laptop there was a place for 4 gigabytes of RAM and a hard drive with a capacity of 500 gigabytes. The volume is not the most impressive, but this is enough for the bulk of users. The rest can make an “upgrade” and supplement it with another 4 gigabytes of RAM, as well as a modern SSD drive, which, despite the presence of an old processor, can give the computer a second life.

Autonomy, heating and noise

Despite the fact that the “stuffing” of the gadget is rather weak and was clearly created with a focus on long-term autonomy, during the tests the laptop showed not the best result of the operating time from a single charge. Thanks to testing, it turned out that the laptop is able to live:

• 6 hours standby;
• 1 hour under maximum load;
• 3 hours in mixed use;
• 3 hours when watching HD video.

A rather modest result, which will worsen over time, and quickly.

The temperature of the laptop is stable within 25-30 degrees over the entire surface, with rare exceptions. At maximum load, the upper left corner warms up to 40.

The noise level is minimal. Even when working with "heavy" applications and games, the noise level rarely rises above 30 decibels. It is almost impossible to hear it, especially in a working environment.

Instead of a conclusion

In general, the gadget can hardly be called successful, but if we consider the price as the main criterion, then the impression changes a little. Considering the low cost (from 21 thousand rubles), a lot is forgiven for this computer, and the reviews on the Lenovo G500S confirm this.

Pros:

• Very thin and light for its category.
• More affordable than major competitors.

Minuses:

• Lenovo G500S BIOS needs updating.
• Very weak processor.
• Low resolution screen.

2 years ago 0

1. Case - when you hold it in your hands, the tactile sensations are extremely pleasant. Rough textured body, no protruding parts. 2. Assembly - there is nothing to complain about, no backlashes, everything is solidly assembled: I compare it with the HP EliteBook 8460p, which can inflate the barbecue, Leneva can also. 3. Drive sled - yes, plastic, but no hint of fragility. 4. Does not make noise, i.e. you can hear the fan running, but it doesn't equal the hair dryer in the bathroom. 5. The heat exchange is well thought out, you do not exchange it with your own hands, the keyboard and touchpad are always cold.

2 years ago 0

Acceptable cost, relatively small weight, high-quality plastic, nice and comfortable keys. Works smart powerful processor, a decent amount of HDD. Doesn't get hot, quiet. Good sound from speakers.

2 years ago 0

Worthy appearance. This is a laptop. And nothing more. No Christmas trees, or hundreds of stickers. You can take it without an OS, which will save time and nerves (and money). An intelligible disk with drivers, without monstrous installers. Drivers stand up easily and naturally, incl. and 8-ku Funny rectangular power plug. Unusual. But comfortable.

2 years ago 0

Quiet Low power consumption in typing/web surfing mode Keyboard Price Upgradable Gaming graphics card

2 years ago 0

2 years ago 0

Productive - quiet - almost does not heat up - good screen - convenient location of ports - high-quality assembly well, it just looks beautiful.

2 years ago 0

1) price 2) quiet 3) function keys sound, brightness, etc. upstairs (my wife liked it) 4) quite fast 5) holds a charge well 6) normal sound for a laptop 7) if you do not play, it almost does not heat up 8) pleasant to the touch from the outside

2 years ago 0

low price

2 years ago 0

Inexpensive, fast, beautiful and pleasant to the touch case. The built-in webcam turned out to be of unexpected quality.

2 years ago 0

Price Plastic quality Battery Power (based on the amount of the laptop, of course)

2 years ago 0

simple kit. F1-F12 keys only work with FN pressed

2 years ago 0

1. You can hear how the hard drive works.
2. Power connector - you wanted to make "your" charging like Apple, so do it, why do it in the form of USB A? In the event of a power supply failure, you will have to buy the original, because. there are clearly no universal ones.
3. A separate button to enter the boot menu next to the on button, why? F2 did a great job with this.
4. Button stroke on. slurred - you want to feel a click when it is triggered, but it is not ..
5. Eth connector is very exposed to the user.
6. The touchpad buttons are very clicky, it would be better if the turn clicked.
7. Glossy screen. it budget model, why care about color reproduction, and not about practicality?

2 years ago 0

Input for the power cable on the right side - not very convenient when working with a mouse; the display is cheap, the viewing angle is small. Sometimes the sound disappears, and at the level motherboard- you have to restart your computer.

2 years ago 0

New trend: function keys only via Fn.

2 years ago 0

There is no keyboard backlight, but everything is great.

2 years ago 0

Screen
Sound
Ubuntu did not get up

2 years ago 0

1.W-8;
2. Lenovo pre-installed software;
3. The inability to increase the RAM and hard drive without breaking the warranty seal (the entire bottom cover is removed);
4. Build quality (the frame around the screen really walks and creaks when pressed);
5. 3.5mm two-in-one connector;
6. The surface of the laptop is not glossy, but it is easy to get dirty.

2 years ago 0

The F1-F12 keys are combined with additional functions: in theory, to call additional functions, you need to simultaneously press "Fn", here it is the other way around, this key activates pressing F...
- a flimsy CD drive, if the laptop is on your lap, then you need to be very careful when inserting a disk; When the laptop is on a flat hard surface, this disadvantage is negligible.
-Because the laptop is an electrical device, it attracts dust by electrostatics, you have to wipe it often.
-In the pre-installed Windows 8, Bluetooth does not work well.

2 years ago 0

1) function keys F1 - F12 must be pressed with the Fn key pressed (I didn’t like how the gamer moved it to the numeric keypad)
2) no backlight
3) prints are clearly visible from the inside, it is better not to paw with dirty hands
4) I had to look for drivers on the Internet

2 years ago 0

WiFi works buggy on 802.11n, WiFi constantly fails.

Lenovo laptops are in great demand for Russian market. The company's devices have exactly the set of qualities that are required by the bulk of users. The ability to balance between price and quality has made Lenovo one of the most popular and sought-after brands in the world. In 2013, Lenovo engineers presented to the world new series laptops from the G line. These gadgets were created to upgrade the devices of undemanding office workers and journalists. At the same time, the Lenovo G500S laptop was born - a thin and light computer for those who work on the go. In this material, we will take a closer look at the capabilities of the gadget, design features and find out whether it is worth buying it as the main working laptop.

Specifications

Lenovo G500S has a certain set of components. For ease of perception, the information is presented in the form of a table.

Design and communications

Asceticism reigns in the visual design of the computer. No unnecessary details and unusual shapes. In a nutshell, the style of this model can be described as “pure office” and “calm”. Case Lenovo G500S is made of hard matte plastic with beautiful texture in the form of longitudinal stripes. The lack of gloss and "soft-touch" plastic has a positive effect on maintaining the presentability of the laptop. It does not collect small scratches and fingerprints. Despite the close fitting of parts and low weight, the case seems very flimsy. This will become noticeable as soon as you take the laptop in your hands, and its lid will sag under the pressure of your finger.

On the right side of the laptop are:

• Kensington lock for protection against theft;
• CD drive;
• second generation USB port;
• slot with a memory card reader;
• combo audio port.

On the left side are:

• socket for connecting the power supply;
• VGA port for connecting an additional display;
• classic network port;
• HDMI port;
• two third generation USB ports.

All communication openings are located conveniently. Modern USB ports located on the left side, as audio cards and portable drives are usually connected there. The old USB port is located on the right, as it is more convenient to insert a USB mouse there.

Input Devices

The Lenovo G500S laptop has an island-type keyboard, but it is not installed in the case itself, but on a rubberized membrane, which makes it unstable. Each key has an unusual bend and recess in the working area. The keys have a short travel, but due to the deflection in the central part, prolonged typing on it causes discomfort. Some keys, such as Shift and Backspace, have a different size than the standard one. Those who have worked with keyboards on Apple Ultrabooks will get used to it quickly. Those who have always worked with full-sized keyboards may be confused by the unusually compact size of the keys. On the right is an unremarkable digital block.

Under the keyboard there was a place for a small touch panel. The material from which it is made is slightly different from the case. The surface of the touchpad is rough and pleasant to the touch, fingers glide over it confidently, without leaving prints and greasy stains that interfere with the smooth movement of the hand. The touchpad recognizes the touch of several fingers at once, which means that you can scroll and flip through the content in the same way as on touch displays.

Display and sound

Samsung became the supplier of screens for Lenovo G500S. The Koreans installed a 15.6-inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels in the laptop. Weak resolution for a screen with such a large diagonal is quite critical. Pixelation is noticeable, and due to the fact that Microsoft does not support advanced font smoothing, there is also some “blurring” of the text. But the screen is perfect for those who like to watch movies, this has an aspect ratio of 16 to 9. Samsung has always been famous for the fact that their displays are brighter than those of competitors and provide the most colorful color reproduction. This time, the Korean manufacturer blundered and presented Lenovo with an inexpensive mediocre TN matrix. The laptop was not created for photographers, but for office workers, so problems with brightness and color reproduction can be forgiven. Since a computer for office workers, a matte display should have been installed, but, alas, trying to sit on two chairs (and please those who consume media content), Lenovo decided to install a glossy screen and rewarded laptop owners indecently large quantity glare. In general, the display is not the most forte computer.

Performance and Memory

You don't have to worry about performance. Although almost mobile equipment is installed in the laptop, its power is enough for everyday tasks, communication and non-resource-intensive work (text editors, spreadsheets, and so on). The hardware part is based on the processor Intel Pentium 2020M. It is a mobile processor clocked at 2.4 GHz. A good indicator for compact device when compared to more expensive Macbook Air, where the clock speed is lower with the same number of cores. Two video subsystems are responsible for graphics processing at once. One built into the chipset - Intel HD Graphics, the other discrete - NVIDIA GeForce GT720M. Both graphics cards are mobile, but both have great potential. The solution from Nvidia, for example, supports DirectX 11, which means that you can count on the ability to run modern games.

The laptop has 4 GB of RAM. This will be enough for several more years to come, if you do not abuse updates, fortunately Windows latest generation intelligently handles the RAM and does not allow the system to freeze endlessly. The only unpleasant moment that requires user intervention is a slow hard drive. No matter what anyone says, HDD drives are already outdated and cannot compete with SSD drives. The Lenovo G500S has a standard 500 GB hard drive with a speed of 5400 rpm.

Autonomy and heating

Mobile components have played an important role in increasing the duration of the laptop from a single battery charge and allowed it to be significantly increased.

During battery testing, the following results were achieved:

• 6 hours at rest;
• approximately 1 hour under maximum load (maximum brightness, Wi-Fi on);
• 3 hours in mixed mode (50% brightness, working with text editor, Wi-Fi enabled);
• 3 hours of video playback.

The laptop doesn't get very hot. On average, the case temperature reaches 26-32 degrees Celsius. Only the left one gets very hot. top corner where is located CPU, where the temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius.

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