Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 15.6-inch Laptop (Dark Chocolate) - (Intel Core i5 3230M 2.6GHz Processor, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, DVDRW, LAN, WLAN, BT, Webcam, Integrated Graphics, Windows 8)

The high-performance Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 is designed to be slim and easy to carry. Click here to see a larger image. The Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 Premium Performance, Slimmer Style 25% slimmer than a standard notebook, the IdeaPad Z500 notebooks come with a tactile soft-touch exterior and deliver a range of multimedia capabilities. While 3rd-generation Intel Core processors ensure top performance, utilising the same technology found in thicker notebooks, smart features like Intelligent Touchpad makes it perfect for the new Windows 8 interface. The included Intel Core processors are the same models that you'd find in full-size notebooks. Click here to see a larger image. Responsive Features 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor Family The Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 features the 3rd generation Intel Core family of processors, including the intelligent Intel Core i5 processor. Featuring the same technology as you'll find in full-size notebooks rather than the low-power processors you find in ultraportable devices, you'll be able to enjoy uncompromised performance. This CPU is 15% faster than the previous generation, with the processor, graphics, and memory controller all sitting on one 22nm die. High Definition NVIDIA GeForce GT630M Graphics Accelerate your notebook's performance by up to 3.5x with the cutting-edge NVIDIA GeForce GT630 graphics card with 2 GB of VRAM**. This powerful graphics adapter will allow you to experience DirectX 11 gaming, as well as getting the most out of the 15.6" HD widescreen display, giving you 720p video playback without stuttering. See some of the features available on the Lenovo IdeaPad Z500. Click here to see a larger image. You'll also be able to get great performance and great battery life with NVIDIA Optimus technology. NVIDIA Optimus is the only fully automatic switchable graphics technology for your PC, giving you the performance of dedicated graphics when you need it, and conserves your battery when you don't. Whether you're editing a video, surfing the web, or playing a 3D game, NVIDIA Optimus technology selects the perfect balance of performance and battery life. You can also enjoy your multimedia on the big screen by using the built-in HDMI port to hook your laptop up to a HDTV, monitor or projector - ideal for sharing your favourite videos and movies with friends. See some of the features available on the Lenovo IdeaPad Z500. Click here to see a larger image. USB 3.0 for Faster Connections By connecting the Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 to a compatible USB 3.0 device, such as an external drive, 3.0 can offer up to 10 times faster transfer rates than standard USB 2.0. This means that files and folders that took hours to transfer now just take minutes and you can move whole albums to and from your laptop in just a few seconds, saving you time and making your media much more portable. 15.6" LED Backlit HD Display Movies, Games and the Internet all come to life on the Lenovo IdeaPad Z500. Featuring a 15.6" LED-backlit display, you'll be able to enjoy your favourite films and web videos in HD resolution (1366 x 768) and in glorious 16:9 widescreen. Specialised Stereo Speakers These speakers also feature Lenovo's specialised speaker design, giving you clearer and richer audio, even from small integrated speakers. Integrated PC speakers are normally limited by their size and surrounding casing. Our improved speaker design generates better frequency response than typical computer speakers. Special rubber vibration isolators remove unwanted vibrations at low-frequencies, greatly enriching sound quality. The slim, modern design of the Z500 gives you an attractive and fashionable notebook that's perfect for frequent travellers. Click here to see a larger image. Dolby Home Theater v4 Dolby Home Theater v4 fixes all the problems typically associated with PC audio - tinny sound, weak volume, buzzing and rattling. Experience full-impact surround sound anywhere with Dolby Home Theater v4 on your PC. All the power and nuance of the cinema, all the immediacy of live performance - now from a laptop. Other benefits include: Conveniently maintains volume level across applications - no more loud surprises when switching applications Experience less audio distortion at higher volumes with the built-in speakers Easily connect your PC to your home theatre system Enhances music, movies and gaming The AccuType keyboard is stylish, ergonomic, and will help make typing easier. Click here to see a larger image. Simplified Solutions Lenovo Energy Management 8.0 With Lenovo Energy Management 8.0, users are able to run their machine in a variety of different modes, depending on their needs. Users can also protect and prolong their battery health by using features such as battery protection mode and battery gauge. Lenovo's energy management system can even monitor laptop behaviour and remind the user to choose battery modes that best suit their style of usage, thus extending the life of their battery.