The Verge

With Lenovo's RapidDrive (which puts Windows 7 onto a small mSATA SDD and keeps user files on a traditional HDD), the Y570 features a stated 10-second boot-time as well as an optional Blu-ray drive and switchable graphics.

Description

• Laptop type: Mainstream
• Width: 15.16 inches
• Depth: 10.04 inches
• Thickness: 1.41 inches
• Weight: 5.95 pounds
• Color: Black / Silver / Brown

Hardware

• Screen size (diagonal): 15.6 inches
• Resolution (X): 1366 px
• Resolution (Y): 768 px

Display (base)

• Type(s): Trackpad
• Multitouch: Yes

Mouse

• Brand: Intel
• Family: Sandy Bridge
• Model: Core i7-2920XM
• Cores: 4
• Clockspeed: 2.5 GHz
• Turbo clockspeed: 3.5 GHz

Processor (max)

• Max. config RAM size: 8 GB
• RAM type: DDR3
• Base RAM speed: 1066 MHz

Memory

• Optical drive type: Tray-loading
• Compatible media: DVD Super Multi, BD Combo

Optical Drive

• Effective pixels: 2 megapixels

Webcam

• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
• 802.11n frequencies: 2.4GHz
• Bluetooth: Optional
• Bluetooth version: 2.1 + EDR

Connectivity