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recent events or newly available information. (May 2016)

In addition to the ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops, Lenovo also offers a value-priced

series of laptops.[1] Called ‘Essential’ on the Lenovo web site, the products available
in this line include the G Series, B Series, and V Series. [2] Launched in 2009, the
first laptop in the Essential range was the G530. [1]
While some web-based reviews tend to incorrectly refer to these laptops as
IdeaPads,[3] the products in the Essential range are referred to as the ‘Lenovo xx’
laptops. For example, Lenovo G470, G580.[4]

G Series[edit]
The Essential range of G Series laptops from Lenovo are designed for everyday
use for cost-conscious consumers.[2]
2011[edit]
The G Series laptops released in 2011 were the G470, G570, G475, G575, and
G770.[3]
G470[edit]
The G470 launched with the following specifications: [5]

 Processor: Intel Core i3-2310M or 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-2410M

 Graphics: CPU-integrated Intel HD 3000
 Memory: Up to 8GB DDR3
 Storage: 1 x SATA (500GB HDD default) + 1 x Ultrabay SATA (DVD-writer by
default) + 1 mSATA
 Display: 14" 1366x768 TN LED-backlit
The 6-cell battery offered approximately five hours of battery life. [5] The laptop could
also be equipped with a Blu-ray drive instead of a DVD reader/writer. [5]
G570[edit]
The G570 was launched at the same time as the G470. [5]
The laptop's specifications are as follows:[5]

 Processor:
o Intel Core i3-2310M
o Intel Core i5-2410M processors
 Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000
 Memory: 4GB DDR3
 Storage: 500GB hard disk drive
 Display: 15.6"
 Battery: 6-cell
Like the G470, the G570 could also be equipped with a Blu-ray drive instead of a
DVD reader/writer.[5]
G475[edit]
The G475 was first announced in Japan. [6]
The laptop's specifications are as follows:[6]

 Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD E350 dual core

 Chipset: AMD A50M
 Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310
 Memory: 2GB DDR3
 Storage: 250GB
 Display: 14" (maximum resolution of 1366 × 768)
 Optical Drive: DVD reader/writer
 USB Ports: 4 (USB 2.0)
 Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium.
With a 6-cell battery, the laptop offered up to 5.6 hours of battery life. [6]
G575[edit]
The G575 was scheduled for release in April 2011 by Lenovo. [7]
The laptop's specifications are as follows:[8]

 Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Fusion E360 dual core

 Display: 15.6" TFT (maximum resolution of 1366 × 768)
 Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310
 Storage: 320GB
 Web camera: 2MP
 USB ports: 4 (USB 2.0)
Additional features on the laptop included a two-in-one card reader, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
LAN, a HDMI port, and Windows 7 Home Premium.[8]
G770[edit]
Also released in 2011, the specifications of the Lenovo G770 are as follows: [9]

 Processor: up to Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3 GHz

 Graphics:
o Intel HD graphics (integrated)
o ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6650M (discrete)
 Memory: up to 8GB DDR3
 Storage: up to 750GB hard disk drive
 Optical Drive: a dual layer DVD reader/writer
 Display: 17.3" (HD, maximum resolution of 1600 × 900)
 Web Camera: integrated
 Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
2010[edit]
G Series laptops released were the G455, G555, G460, and G560. [10]
G455 and G555[edit]
The G455 and G555 models were announced together in 2010. [11]
The specifications common to the G455 and G555 laptops are as follows: [11]

 Processors: AMD Turion II dual core

 Graphics: ATI Radeon HD (integrated)
The laptops featured 14 inch and 15.6 inch widescreen displays respectively.[11] The
G455 was released in China as the G455A; the United States received a later
release – March 2010.[12]
The additional features on the G555 laptop are as follows: [13]

 Memory: 3GB DDR2

 Storage: 160GB hard disk drive
 Web camera: integrated
 Optical drive: dual Layer DVD reader/writer
 Connectivity: WiFi
 Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
G460[edit]
The G460 and G560 laptops were announced together at CES 2010. [10]
The G460 laptop's specifications are as follows:[14]

 Processor: up to Intel Core i3 processors

 Memory: up to 8GB DDR3
 Display: 14" (16:9, LED backlit, 1366 x 768)
 Storage: 500GB hard disk drive
 Optical Drive: dual layer DVD reader/writer
 Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (integrated)
The laptop was available with DOS (Disk Operating System) – no other standard
operating system was included.[14]
G560[edit]
The G560 was released in 2010 by Lenovo, and summarized by Notebook Review
as “a solid consumer budget notebook with a weak touchpad”. [15] The laptop
weighed 5.73 lbs and had dimensions of 14.8 × 9.8 × approximately 0.7–
1.4 inches.[15]
The laptop's specifications are as follows:[15]

 Processor: Intel Core i3-330M dual-core 2.13 GHz processor

 Chipset: Intel HM55
 Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (integrated)
 Memory: 4GB (DDR3-1066, dual-channel)
 Storage: 320GB 5400RPM
 Display: 15.6" (720p, LED backlit, glossy)
 Connectivity: Wi-Fi
 Optical Drive: DVD reader/writer
 Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
Notebook Review listed the pros of the laptop as the build quality, the keyboard,
the large number of ports, battery life, low noise and temperature levels, and
overall performance.[15] The cons were the touchpad which did not register clicks
accurately, the glossy plastic lid which retained fingerprints, and the low screen
resolution.[15]
2009[edit]
The G Series laptops released in 2009 were the G530 and G550.
G530[edit]
The G530 was the first laptop in the Essential G Series laptops, and received an
Editor's Choice award from Notebook Review upon release. [1] The laptop weighed
5 lbs and measured 14.1 × 10.1 × 1.45 inches.[1]
The laptop's specifications are as follows:[1]

 Processor:
o Intel Pentium Dual Core
o Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo
 Display: 15.4" (16:10, maximum resolution of 1280x800)
 Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD (integrated)
 Storage: 250GB hard disk drive
 Memory: 3GB of DDR2
 Optical Drive: DVD reader/writer
 Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium.
The G530 was compared favorably to the ThinkPad SL500, with Notebook Review
stating that, “Lenovo should be pushing this notebook to small and medium
businesses instead of the ThinkPad SL500, since the G530 feels like a much better
machine”.[1]
G550[edit]
The G550 was an updated version of the G530.[16] The most significant difference
between the two laptops was a change in screen aspect ratio from 16:10 to 16:9. [16]
The laptop's specifications are as follows:[16]

 Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core 2 GHz T4200 processor

 Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
 Display: 15.6" (16:9,glossy, maximum resolution of 1366 x 768)
 Graphics: Intel GMA 4500MHD (integrated)
 Memory: 3GB DDR3
 Storage: 250GB 5400RPM
The laptop measured 14.9 × 9.6 × 1.4 inches.[16] Notebook Review listed the pros of
the laptop as its tough construction, textured finish which successfully masked
smudges, and the ‘comfortable and solid keyboard’. [16]
Notebook Review also indicated that the laptop functioned well as a desktop
replacement, handling web browsing, HD and SD movies, and 2D games with
ease.[16] However, some features of the G530 had been removed, among which
were one USB port and the Express Card slot.[16] These changes were listed as
cons, because the price of the laptop remained unaffected, despite the absence of
those features.[16] lenovo has produced new version is called G 580 in G 580
contain webcam and other extra processors that is core i3, core i5, core i7, etc.