Lenovo IdeaPad Y430

37 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Design (10)
Screen (6)
Portability (6)
Usability (5)
Build quality (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the connectivity and usability are overall positive. The portability and screen also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo IdeaPad Y430 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Lenovo IdeaPad Y430

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y430 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, portability, performance, keyboard, battery

67% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Random Violence (amazon.com)

LENOVO RIPS OFF USERS WITH 1GB MEMORY CHIPS

UNBELIEVEABLE!!! TWO memory slots and the morons at Lenovo fill them BOTH with 1GB CHIPS! (Meaning that if you want to upgrade to the full 4gb capability you have to BUY *TWO* NEW 2GB CHIPS - AND LOSE BOTH 1GB CHIPS IT CAME WITH! Why not ONE 2gb chip...

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review by: Amit (amazon.com)

Dont buy

My lenovo y 430 is just 1+ year old it has screen flickering issue. Same problem with my friend's. Horrible customer service. more over you will not find parts in market. DONT BUY!! Check the lenovo forum to get clear idea.

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: A. Hussar (amazon.com)

Worthy!

The equipment works great, I had no issue with the set up, performance is very good. No complaints. The product is exactly how I expected it to be...

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: A. Hussar (amazon.com)

Worthy!

The equipment works great, I had no issue with the set up, performance is very good.

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: A. Hussain (amazon.com)

Well priced laptop but has poor spec choices

Good: - well put together - good looking - Fast processor with generous RAM - nice screen Poor: - No Bluetooth - Struggles with HD. The graphics card is poor. - Weird touch panel that is not that useful. - gets hot

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: A. Hussain "Guanxi" (amazon.com)

Well priced laptop but has poor spec choices

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Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: D. Smalley (amazon.com)

Insane sharp edge on palm rest!

This computer had absolute best specs for the price when I bought it. It looks very nice,the keyboard is great and like other lenovo's it has one-touch recovery feature. However it has one horible aspect. The front edge of the computer (ie palm...

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: Jeremy Cote (amazon.com)

Excellent Laptop

I spent months reviewing different laptops before I purchased my Lenevo IdeaPad Y430. It is a great laptop at a great price. It is packed with options from the factory, the operating system works great, crystal clear screen and speakers, and long...

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: (ciao.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Y430 Core 2 Duo T6400 2 GHz - 14.1" TFT by babasas

New released Lenovo notebook which are designed for style, mobility, entertainment, and Performance. Lenovo designed the notebook segment that allows the consumer to express themselves with the many color choices, including Indigo Blue, Bold Black and...

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Jun, 2009