Lenovo IdeaPad Y560D - Intel Core i7

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

Includes 3D hardware; powerful CPU/GPU combo; excellent keyboard and touch pad.
Solid productivity, graphics performance; attractively priced, considering parts; 3D-capable display
Excellent overall performance, Fantastic speakers, Good keyboard and touchpad, Thin and light, Runs cool, 3D is sortakinda cool.

Cons:

Polarized eyeglass 3D system isn't very impressive.
Short battery life; narrow LCD viewing angles; no option for Blu-ray

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Includes 3D hardware; powerful CPU/GPU combo; excellent keyboard and touch pad
Solid productivity, graphics performance; attractively priced, considering parts; 3D-capable display
Excellent overall performance, Fantastic speakers, Good keyboard and touchpad, Thin and light, Runs cool, 3D is sortakinda cool
Quad-core processor. A gamer's delight. Fantastic keyboard and user experience
Affordable for 3D notebook, Strong graphics and overall performance, Innovative SlideNav control, Good audio quality, Great webcam

Reviewers Didn't Like

Polarized eyeglass 3D system isn't very impressive
Short battery life; narrow LCD viewing angles; no option for Blu-ray
Low screen resolution, Soso build quality, Weird design on back of lid (why?), Covered in glossy plastic, Subthree hour battery life, 3D adds a few hundred over the base Y560
Lackluster battery life. 3D screen has poor viewing angles and lacks proper depth. Runs hot from the left side. Tacky design

Expert reviews and ratings

One of only a handful of 3D laptops, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d skips active shutter glasses for an inferior technology, but keeps the A-list...

By cnet on October 15, 2010

With the Y560D you can watch movies, play games, and view photos in 3D. While the 3D wasn’t overly impressive, the price-to-performance ratio was. This is a solid choice for demanding users on a $1,500 budget....

By Computer Shopper on October 01, 2010

The Y560d is a typical consumer-grade multimedia notebook with a high-performance core. Highlights of the machine include excellent overall performance (especially for gaming), a good keyboard and touchpad, a thin-and-light design, and fantastic...

By Notebook Review on September 16, 2010

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y560D is a competitively priced 3D laptop, but the polarized technology behind the 3D effects aren't as convincing as the active shutter 3D technology seen in other systems. Buy it...

By PC Mag on August 30, 2010

Lenovo's first 3D notebook adds a new layer of action for a reasonable...

By LaptopMag on August 21, 2010

Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d is a gaming desktop based on Tridef 3D technology which is not as good as Nvidia’s 3D Vision. If you are really looking for a gaming laptops, I would recommend you to look at laptops having Nvidia’s 3D system. In the...

By eTech Reviews on January 20, 2011

Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d is a 3D gaming laptop but it doesn’t have Nvidia’s 3D vision technology. Instead, the manufacturer uses TriDef gaming feature isn’t really as good as Nvidia’s. This laptop comes with the 3D glasses and for...

By Online Notebook on October 19, 2010

Performance Analysis: The Lenovo Y560D performed well in all our benchmark tests. We were particularly pleased with its game performance—one of the only benefits of a low-resolution panel is the way they can potentially boost framerates by...

By HotHardware on October 07, 2010