Lenovo G770 10372MU 17.3-Inch Laptop (Dark Brown) Review

Lenovo G770 10372MU 17.3-Inch Laptop (Dark Brown) Review

I actually bought this laptop refurbished around mid-February. It might as well have been brand new.

I was looking for a sleek, comfortable laptop with high performance and a large screen. This laptop exceeded my expectations. I'll just give a quick rundown of the pros/cons

Pros:
-Brilliant screen display
-Comfortable keyboard
-Physically sturdy; the keyboard is extremely durable and feels well constructed.
-Incredible speed (I have the 6GB ram model)
-Great multitasking power. I have no problem running Firefox, Photoshop, Illustrator, iTunes, etc. at the same time.
-Minimal bloatware
-Lightweight for a 17" laptop.
-Stays cool no matter how hard you push it. Some laptops literally burn your lap from the heat they omit. However, this laptop stays extremely cool. You hardly ever hear the fan unless you are blocking it. Don't do that.

Cons:
-Laptop finish is prone to finger prints. Not a big deal, but it does take some wiping to get them clean.
-Battery life. I get about 2.5-3 hours with brightness all the way up and a few programs running at all times. This is not a big deal for me. This laptop is never more than 20 feet from a charger, however, to some, it may be noteworthy.
-Screen is somewhat reflective of light. Not that bad, but it's just a personal preference of mine to have a non-reflective screen.

Clearly, the pros outweigh the cons.
If you're looking for a solid laptop that can handle moderate gaming, design, internet browsing, etc. for an extremely low price, go with this.

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Lenovo G770 10372MU 17.3-Inch Laptop (Dark Brown) Review

Lenovo G770 10372MU 17.3-Inch Laptop (Dark Brown) Review

Bought a G770 for my wife several months ago from a certain retail store whose-name-must-not-be-mentioned off of their website at a price that amazed in the in-store staff.

The G770 has done everything that was asked of it. It has a great display, good keyboard, flawless networking, fast processor with the kind of boot speed enhancing software now standard for advanced processors. No problem with the large 750 gb drive that came with it. The configured 4GB of memory performed quite adequately for Windows Home Premium and short of using it for a server or massive video editing should be adequate for what most humans do with a computer. Have thought of upgrading to Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, but other than Remote Desk into it cannot see why to take the time.

I am mildly concerned about the plastic hinges that couple the cover to the body. But this is not meant for heavy duty travel, but you want a Thinkpad class machine for that. As a desktop replacement it does appear to have Lenovo's touch for quality manufacturing. Also, it has some but not excessive extraneous software. I personally consider Lenovo's own version of file sharing software to be dubious, or any manufacturer's version of the same, and simply don't use it.

Have to question what one review said about 64 bit software. Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit accommodates the vast, vast majority of 32 bit software with no problem. It's a non-problem. Strongly recommend installing Windows 64 bit given the choice. If you don't start with 64 bit software you will not be able to break the 4GB barrier which means that at most your system will have "only" 2 to 3 GB free, the Operating System (Windows) taking the rest. It may not matter at first or ever, but why impose such a limitation when adding memory to a laptop is just about the biggest bang for an ever shrinking cost to implement? There can be some problems with less sophisticated backup software that may not be able to restore 32 bit files to a 64 bit system. Consider this another reason to go with 64 bits from the start. For the average user, the difference will never be noticeable so as said earlier, its a non-problem.

In short this has proven an excellent machine from a high quality company in a field, quite frankly, where flakes abound. I would, however, suggest for any laptop to get a 3 year warranty from wherever you like to purchase such things because laptops, even good ones, are inherently fragile and the ability to move them opens up all kinds of potential risks for harm.

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Lenovo G770 10372MU 17.3-Inch Laptop (Dark Brown)

Lenovo G770 10372MU 17.3-Inch Laptop (Dark Brown)

Technical Details

Summary

Screen Size	17.3 inches
Max Screen Resolution	1600 x 900 pixels
Processor	2.1 Hz Intel Core i3
RAM	4 GB SO-DIMM
Hard Drive	750 GB SATA
Graphics Coprocessor	Integrated Intel HD 3000 Graphics
Chipset Brand	Intel
Average Battery Life (in hours)	3 hours

Other Technical Details

Brand Name	Lenovo
Series	G770
Item model number	10372MU
Hardware Platform	PC
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Item Weight	6.6 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H	10.70 x 1.77 x 16.40 inches
Color	Dark Brown
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	2
Computer Memory Type	SODIMM
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Optical Drive Type	blue ray combo

Beyond the Basics. Get more features for less with the new wide-screen 17.3” Lenovo G770 notebook. Synchronize your files with other notebooks using DirectShare, without connecting to the internet. Benefit from a longer lasting battery thanks to inventive Lenovo Energy Management. Remain worry-free with OneKey® Rescue System that makes data backup and recovery simpler. Plus, VeriFace® facial recognition technology makes login fun and easy. Enjoy the smart performance of an Intel® Core™ i3 processor. With Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 with RapidBoot technology, you can start your PC on an average 20 seconds faster than a standard Windows® 7 computer. So whatever your idea of fun, the Lenovo G770 notebook will bring it to life.

Lenovo G770 KEY SPECIFICATIONS 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3-2310M processor Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 with RapidBoot technology – delivers faster startup & shutdown and optimized multimedia 17.3” HD+ screen (1600x900), 16:9 widescreen Integrated Intel HD 3000 graphics 4GB DDR3 memory, 750GB HDD storage Integrated 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Blu-ray Combo USB 2.0 connectors & 5-in-1 card reader Integrated 2.0MP webcam   GET ENTERTAINED Stereo speakers HD graphics support and HDMI output Lenovo® DirectShare – easily synchronize your files with another notebook without connecting to the internet VeriFace® face recognition – a fun way to log into your PC  REST EASY Energy Management – protects the long-term durability of the battery and uses advanced energy-saving technology to increase time spent between charges OneKey® Rescue System makes data backup and recovery simple so you can spend time more enjoyable tasks Lenovo® ReadyComm – advanced networking and internet connection management BE STYLISH AccuType keyboard with individual rounded keys for comfortable and accurate typing Sleek exterior design with smooth top cover and single-piece brush-metal interior paneling around the keyboard provides a cool-to-touch surface AFFORDABLE PRODUCT, HIGH-PRICE PERFORMANCE The G770 is an affordable way to tackle your everyday computing tasks. It has all the essentials, whether you're trying to do homework, complete the family budget, surf the Web, send email or just play a little. But we throw in a few extra touches to make it more than simply "functional." The latest Intel processor, high-capacity storage, plenty of memory and Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7, with RapidBoot technology, make the G770 fast and efficient. Cool design features, brilliant 17.3” HD widescreen and powerful graphics make it fun to look at; and additional Lenovo apps and systems make the G770 easy to connect, use and keep secure. STRESS-FREE USE Versatile and durable, the G770 laptop includes plenty of features to facilitate a regular, stress-free computing experience. High-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi, with integrated Bluetooth®, provides fast connectivity; Lenovo ReadyComm helps you easily manage your networking and internet connection; and Lenovo DirectShare allows you to synchronize your files with another notebook without having to connect to the internet. VeriFace® face recognition is a fun and secure way to login to your PC. Lenovo Energy Management uses advanced energy-saving technology to stretch your battery life, protecting your battery's long-term durability and increasing the amount of time you can go unplugged. And you can rest at ease knowing OneKey® Rescue System is there to simplify data backup and recovery, allowing you to focus on using your computer instead of worrying about its maintenance. ATTRACTIVE DESIGN Enjoy the look of the curvaceous cover with its cool "spoiler" element and the gorgeous, brushed-metal appearance of the G770, then open the one-hand hinge with ease and take a gander inside. The brushed-metal palmrest cover is stunning to behold and cool to the touch, while the popular AccuType keyboard is a thing of beauty. It features island-style, easy-to-press keys with finger-friendly design and an ergonomic spacebar for safe, comfortable use — which is good, considering how much time you're going to want to spend using your new laptop. VERIFACE™ FACE RECOGNITION   LENOVO DIRECTSHARE Your face is your password Supports multiple users Login log review – check who has tried to log into your computer File encryption/decryption – encrypt and decrypt sensitive files, using your face as your password! Live detection – stops unauthorized users from using a photo of the owner to log in Leave a video message – unauthorized users can leave a video message for the computer owner to view when they return Synchronize selected folders with any notebook in the same network without connection to the internet. Synchronize through LAN/ WLAN/ AdHoc Synchronize your photos, music, videos, IE bookmarks, emails, or simply browse other PC’s files through the network Start DirectShare on two Lenovo laptops with Directshare to set up a link automatically Use other brand PCs by manually installing an included file ONEKEY® RESCUE SYSTEM   An easy-to-use program for detecting and removing viruses, restoring the Windows operating system, and creating recovery discs. OneKey Recovery System backup Restore OS partition Create recovery discs OneKey AntiVirus Scan and kill viruses without entering windows Upgrade virus definition ACCUTYPE KEYPAD Cleaner, cooler-looking ID Easy to clean and maintain Finger-friendly key shape Safer, comfortable use Less mistyping Ergonomic spacebar Comfortable keypress

Lenovo G770 10372MU 17.3-Inch Laptop Description

Features That Don t Cost The Earth. Saving energy and cost with the Lenovo G770 17.3 notebook. Get more features for less with the new wide-screen Lenovo G770 notebook. Synchronize your files with other notebooks using DirectShare without connecting to the internet. Benefit from a longer lasting battery thanks to Lenovo Energy Management. Remain worry-free with OneKey Rescue System that makes data backup and recovery simpler. Plus VeriFace facial recognition technology makes login fun and easy. Enjoy the smart performance of the 2nd Generation Intel Core processor. And with Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7 with RapidBoot technology you can start your PC on an average 20 seconds faster than a standard Windows 7 computer. Best of all it s from Lenovo makers of the award-winning ThinkPad business notebook.

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