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Lenovo G Series

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G Series

Everyday Laptops

G Series laptops are perfect entry-level systems with essential functionality — and a few performance-boosting extras.

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    • Essential G505 - Affordable multipurpose 15.6” laptop for everyday use
    • G505
    • New:Affordable multipurpose 15.6” laptop for everyday use.
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      • Up to AMD Quad Core A6 processor
      • Windows 8
      • Up to AMD Radeon™ 8570M with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
      • Up to 16GB DDR3 memory
      • Up to 1TB hard drive
      • Up to 6 hours' battery life with standard six-cell battery
      • 15.6” HD widescreen display
      • Starting at 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) / 1.34” (34mm)
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    • Lenovo G580 Laptop
    • G580
    • Affordable, multipurpose 15.6" laptop for everyday use.
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      • Up to 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
      • Up to Windows 8
      • Intel® HD Graphics 4000
      • Up to 8GB DDR3 memory
      • Up to 1TB hard drive
      • Up to 5 hours' battery life
      • 15.6" widescreen display
      • Starting at 2.58 kgs" thick
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    • Lenovo G585 Laptop
    • G585
    • Affordable, multipurpose 15.6" laptop for everyday use.
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      • Up to AMD Processor E1-1200
      • Windows 8
      • Up to AMD Radeon HD 7310
      • Up to 4GB DDR3 memory
      • Up to 1TB hard drive
      • Up to 6 hours' battery life
      • 15.6" widescreen display
      • Starting at 2.58 kgs. /1.70" thick
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    • Lenovo G780 Laptop
    • G780
    • Affordable, multipurpose 17.3" laptop for everyday use.
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      • Up to 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor
      • Up to Windows 8
      • Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GT630 Graphics
      • Up to 8GB DDR3 memory
      • Up to 1TB hard drive
      • Up to 5 hours' battery life
      • 17.3" HD widescreen display
      • Starting at 2.9 kgs./1.7" thick
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    • Lenovo G500s Touch Laptop PC
    • G500s Touch
    • Coming Soon:Slim, affordable, multitouch 15.6" laptop for everyday use.
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      • Up to 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor
      • Windows 8
      • Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GT720M discrete graphics with 2GB DDR3
      • Up to 16GB DDR3 memory
      • Up to 1TB hard drive
      • Up to 4 hours' battery life with standard 4-cell battery
      • 15.6" widescreen multitouch display
      • Starting at 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg) / 1.06" (26.9mm)
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RELIABILITY.

All Lenovo systems must pass our rigorous reliability standards and are stress tested for endurance. Many of our notebooks even pass 8 military specs for ruggedness under extreme hot, cold, humid, or dusty conditions.

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Lenovo G Series
 
Core Technology
 
G580 G585 G780 G500 G700 G500s G500s Touch
Windows 8 Pro

Windows 8 Pro

Ready for business. With Windows 8 Pro, you get everything in Windows 8, plus enhanced features that help you easily connect to company networks, access files on the go, encrypt your data, and more.
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Windows 8

Windows 8

Beautiful, fast, fluid. Windows 8 has been reimagined to be all about you. Put what matters most right on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people, apps, and stuff, so you can spend less time searching and more time Doing.
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3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i Series Processors

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i Series Processors

Thanks to this technology, Intel®-equipped PCs deliver smart, adaptive, and responsive performance and visuals that give users a better PC experience.
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AMD Multi-Core Processors

AMD Multi-Core Processors

AMD processors for mainstream laptops help you do more and do it faster with greater bandwidth, improved system performance, and power efficiency.
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Microsoft Office 2013

Microsoft Office 2013

Lenovo systems are optimized for the new Office 2013. Purchase a Product Key for the preloaded software. Available in full-featured Office Suites for single use PCs, as well as Office 365 subscription for use on multiple devices (not for commercial use). Learn More >
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Displays and Graphics
 
         
Multitouch Displays

Multitouch Displays

Capacitive touch technology makes Lenovo multitouch displays sensitive, responsive, and easy to use.
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NVIDIA® Graphics

NVIDIA® Graphics

Select Lenovo G Series notebooks feature the NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics solution to provide superior performance for gaming or other graphics-intensive applications.
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AMD Graphics

AMD Graphics

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Security Features
 
         
VeriFace® Face-Recognition Technology

VeriFace® Face-Recognition Technology

Make your face your password. It's the fun and easy way to access your laptop.
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Lenovo OneKey® Rescue System

Lenovo OneKey® Rescue System

With the touch of a button, restore your system and recover valuable data. This rescue interface allows you to diagnose where a corruption occurred ensuring fast and effective system recovery.
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Multimedia Features
 
         
Integrated Webcam

Integrated Webcam

Lenovo G Series laptops feature an integrated webcam as part of our VeriFace® face-recognition software, and it's ideal for video messaging.
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Multiformat Memory Card Reader

Multiformat Memory Card Reader

Lenovo G Series models offer an integrated memory card reader, perfect for easily accessing photos and other files stored on a variety of memory card formats.
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Optical Drive

Optical Drive

Select Lenovo G Series laptops feature an optical DVD Rambo drive, which can read and record to CD-R and CD-RW blank media. Select models offer optional Blu-ray Disc™ drives.
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USB 3.0

USB 3.0

Transfer data 10 times faster than previous USB technologies.
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Built-In Solutions and Convenience
 
         
Smart Noise Control

Smart Noise Control

Select G Series laptops feature dynamic thermal management technology to reduce fan noise better than traditional thermal solutions.
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Lenovo Energy Management Software

Lenovo Energy Management Software

Our advanced power- and battery-management software helps you easily control your laptop's energy usage with a simple interface and a quiet mode for studying or working.
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Lenovo ReadyComm

Lenovo ReadyComm

Lenovo ReadyComm integrated communications management software provides a single intuitive interface to create, manage, and share Internet connections.
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Limits: Consumers, small business, government and education customers purchase limit is five per customer. Medium business and large enterprise customers purchase limit is 50 per customer.
Availability: Offers, prices, specifications and availability may change without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors.
Pricing: Does not include tax, shipping and handling, or recycling fees. Reseller prices may vary. Savings referenced off regular Lenovo web prices.
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