The latest Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 is indeed spruced up in terms of performance, thanks to the hardware.
Apart from its 15-inch form factor and 2.7 kg weight, its rugged chassis and solid lid confirm that it’s a machine meant to be kept at home for watching movies and enjoying music. The coffee brown and black theme looks pretty cool on the machine, and the light bronze rim adds to the aesthetics.
Build quality one of the strongest points in this laptop. The large textured touchpad and the chrome mouse buttons are pretty convenient to use. The keyboard has well-sized keys. The one thing you might see as a hindrance is that the function key is at the bottom-left in the place of the Ctrl key.
The overall functionality, core hardware and affordability are commendable. While the laptop is designed for movies and music, you can even play games at medium resolutions and settings. This is an ideal machine for home users. The entry-level Y560 costs around
R46,340.