itreviews.com Updated: 2016-11-05 05:28:22
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When most people think of budget-class systems, they invariably (and rightfully) think about compromises in looks or performance. The Lenovo G580 does a good job of subverting these preconceived notions, serving up a Windows 8-equipped laptop that merges...

With its class-leading performance and admirable feature set, the Lenovo G580 is an excellent value for under $500...
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We've seen a number of budget Windows 8 laptops with last-generation Intel Sandy Bridge processors. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as Sandy Bridge chips are still competent and in our experience Windows 8 runs even more smoothly than Windows 7...

A competent budget laptop with a decent specification, but its touchpad can make navigating Windows a bind...
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Lenovo seems set on taking HP’s crown as the world’s top-selling PC manufacturer, and it’s going the right way with value-for-money products such as the G580. See also: Group test: what's the best budget laptop? It's an update of the popular G570, and...

If you have a limited budget, the G580 is a good choice. Its touchpad is a bit annoying, but in every other respect, it's a capable workhorse...
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Design and Features Measuring 1.35 by 14.8 by 9.65 inches (HWD), the G580 is slightly bulky, though its 5.09 pound frame is lighter than the Dell Inspiron 17-3721%displayPrice% at %seller% (5.9 pounds). Like the HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15z-b000%displayPrice...

Affordable. Solid performance. Fantastic keyboard. Removable battery.

Chassis smudges easily. Some bloatware...

With its class-leading performance and admirable feature set, the Lenovo G580 is an excellent value with an affordable price tag that gives users plenty of bang for their buck...
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The Lenovo G580 isn't a looker. Right away, it's obvious that this machine is a budget device. Built like a tank without the durability, this awkward brick of a machine will deter many onlookers. However, the saying “don't judge a book by its cover” may r...

Solid Specs, Comfortable Keyboard, Affordable...

Bulky Design, Questionable Durability, Limited Battery Life...

This big bulky brute isn't for everyone. Users who are constantly on-the-go will find the build design a huge liability and the limited battery reserve a hindrance.However, there is a certain grace behind this lumbering giant. Excluding the machine's limi...
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With the G580, Lenovo is targeting those shopping for a quality Windows 8 machine on a tight budget. This notebook offers a Core i5 processor and quality audio for just $469, along with a DVD drive and 500GB of storage. Is this sub-$500 machine as good a...

Good overall performance, Sturdy keyboard, Quality webcam, Very affordable...

Finicky touchpad, Worse graphics than similarly priced AMD notebooks, Below-average battery life...

The Lenovo G580 offers strong Core i5 performance and robust sound for a very low price, but the touchpad can be finicky...
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