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| Product | Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 (Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.40GHz) | HP Pavilion m6 | Dell Inspiron 17R |
| Price | $1,029.00 to $1,642.00 | $739.99 | MSRP: $699.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | For those looking for something more than a feature-light ultrabook, the gamer-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 is close to brilliant, and several configurations are currently available at a deep discount -- but I can't believe it doesn't have a touch screen. | This near-ultrabook packs in processing and graphics power, along with an optical drive, at a reasonable price. The only real knock against the Pavilion m6 is that some of HP's higher-end systems hardly cost more. | If you need maximum screen size at a minimum price, the basic 17-inch Dell Inspiron 17R is powerful enough for everyday tasks, but the lower screen resolution is a constant reminder of its budget origins. |
| Product Description | Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 - 15.6 in - Core i7 i7-3630QM - Windows 8 64-bit Edition - 8 GB RAM - 1 TB HDD | - 15.6 in - 3rd Gen Core i5 - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium - 8 GB RAM - 750 GB | - 17.3 - Core i5 3rd Generation - Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English - 6 GB RAM - 750 GB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 15.2 in x 10.2 in x 1.4 in | 14.9 in x 9.9 in x 1 in | Info unavailable |
| Operating System | Windows 8 64-bit Edition | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium | Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English |
| Weight | 6 lbs | 5.3 lbs | Info unavailable |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 3 i7-3630QM / 2.4 GHz ( 3.4 GHz ) / 6 MB Cache | Intel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 3rd Generation |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR3 | 6 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm | 750 GB / 5400 rpm | 750 GB / 5400 rpm |
| Display | 15.6 in LED backlight VibrantView 1920 x 1080 / Full HD | 15.6 in | 17.3 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M - 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7670M - 1 GB | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | Prices from 4 stores |
| MSRP: $699.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |