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Lenovo 3000 Y500 Laptop
By: Jayesh Mansukhani   |   Jan 29,2007
  • 3.5
Innovative Use Of Biometric Security
Great Media Center Functionality
Insufficient Amount of System Memory

An increasing number of people are looking at enhanced security features in their laptops, apart from just good looks.

Keeping this in mind a number of vendors, have started working on embedding new methods of security for their users, utilizing a hardware-software combine to achieve the desired effect. Lenovo has recently introduced its "Y" series of laptops which feature biometric face recognition that aims to enhance data security similar to fingerprint scanners.

The product we are checking out today is the Lenovo 3000 Y500, which is the flagship model of the 3000 series.

One of the things I really like about Lenovo is the solid construction of its laptops. Lenovo usually pays close attention to its manufacturing processes and builds tough notebooks that can withstand a lot of abuse as compared to offerings from rival manufacturers. The Y500 is built in a similar vein and is aimed at being a desktop replacement. Its body is accented in a light shade of metallic silver and has the Lenovo tag emblazoned across the top. The underside of the laptop matches the silver accent, with a dark-grey finish that gives the area around the LCD panel and keyboard a very classy look. The construction materials used are excellent as always, but do have the negative point of adding un-necessary weight to the laptop.

The Y500 weighs in at 2.7 Kg--- a trifle heavy for a 15-inch laptop. Regretfully Lenovo has not provided a carry bag with the retail package. This we think is a bad move, if one is to consider the weight of the laptop. You will need to purchase a bag separately. It also adds an un-wanted cost to the laptop purchase, as good bags that are capable of holding a heavy laptop such as the Y500 cost Rs. 2,500 upwards.


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I am not sure why my webcam freezes frequently on my Lenovo 3000 y 500. Please help
Viji @ Jul 22,2008
i have got some installation problems with window vista in lenovo y500 ....it is not being installed properly....pls help......
vardan @ Jul 11,2008
which software is compatible for writing CD or DVD ? Normally it is not detecting blank CD or DVD automatically .. some times it detects but very slowly like after two mintutes so..
Sukhdeep Josan @ Jul 06,2008
i want driver of veriface of Lenovo 3000 Y500 Laptop
dinesh kumar @ Jul 04,2008
i have lenovo y500 my problem is that when i playing any song in it, it shows bluetooth headset is enable... i could able to enable laptop speakers... pls help me to sort out this problem...
vineet @ Jul 04,2008
have Lenovo Y-500 having Windows Vista. Problem i am facing is with Bluetooth . I can send data from PC to mobile via BT but from device its not at all receiving .
It keeps asking about the drivers . How do i rectify these two problems.please email me devapant@rediffmail.com
dev @ Jun 25,2008
I have a lenovo 3000 Y500. it came with vista but i am running xp on it. previously my cd/dvd could read every disk but now it doesn't read local cds it only reads original cds like cds which came with laptop, printer software, etc.
chaman @ Jun 19,2008
Recently i lost my Original software cds. My laptop is 3000 Y500. where can i get the softwares for veriface, shuttle centre, easy capture etc... Thanks in advance
Gopala Krishna @ Jun 19,2008
am having lenovo Y500 series laptop model 7781-4DQ. From last 2 months the CD/DVD drive of this is not working. None of the disc is detected by the system. Please tell me reason why it is so. My laptop is under warrenty, I want to know wether that drive can be replaced or not.
kamal prakash mitra @ Jun 15,2008
I am having lenovo Y500 series laptop model 7781-4DQ. From last 2 months the CD/DVD drive of this is not working. None of the disc is detected by the system. Please tell me reason why it is so. My laptop is under warrenty, I want to know wether that drive can be replaced or not.
please reply on yash_engg123@rediffmail.com, or yash_kamthan@yahoo.co.in
yash @ May 27,2008
Plz Rply for the following problem:
I have Lenovo 3000 Y500 776148Q model.i got windows vista preinstalled with my laptop. but since vista doesnot work well in C, C++, oracle and in many other applications, i install windows xp in my laptop. I have windows vista in my recovery button, but i want to put windows xp in my recovery button. Plz tell me how can i put windows xp in my recovery button and it should work properly.
Thx in advance.
Waiting fot the reply
Ankit Gupta @ May 17,2008
cannot install bluetooth n web cam not working with windows xp wud u plz give some idea for lenovo y 500
roshan @ May 15,2008
I have Lenovo 3000 Y500 776148Q model.i got windows vista preinstalled with my laptop. but since vista doesnot work well in C, C++, oracle and in many other applications, i install windows xp in my laptop. I have windows vista in my recovery button, but i want to put windows xp in my recovery button. Plz tell me how can i put windows xp in my recovery button and it should work properly.
Thx in advance.
Waiting fot the reply at my mail ankitgupta871@gmail.com
Ankit Gupta @ May 07,2008
The Laptops are very good & have a stylish look
Dipal Roy @ May 02,2008
Problem with installing xp that I can't install any game for the cause of DIRECT-X. Can u help me????
Manab Mal @ May 01,2008
Y500 is not the right choice for gaming experience but it is worth fit for theatre on move with its enhanced battery life and great media experience.
prashant @ Apr 21,2008
the volume output of lenovo 3000 y500 is very low is any software or drivers available to increase the volume output
santosh @ Mar 20,2008
Hi ,

I have Lenovo Y-500 having Windows Vista.BUt recently i have found that Webcam s not working properly on this. It says "Webcam not found " sometimes but sometimes it starts working for 4-5 minutes or so.
Another Problem i am facing is with Bluetooth . I can send data from PC to mobile via BT but from device its not at all receiving .
It keeps asking about the drivers . How do i rectify these two problems.Please mail to jass_virgoan@yahoo.com
Jaspreet Kaur @ Mar 19,2008
I have Lenovo 3000 Y 500 laptop, I am getting problem on installing driver for Bluetooth and wireless network on Windows XP, can you send me a link where i can find driver.
malathi @ Mar 15,2008
i have lenovo 3000 Y500 laptop.i am getting problem on installing bluetooth driver on windows XP.can u send me link or web address from where i can download that driver?
dr. prasun @ Mar 09,2008
i have lenovo 3000 y 500 77614eq,
i wish to change o/s from vista to xp sp2,
where i can get support drivers for it?
ar @ Mar 09,2008
have lenovo 3000 y500 laptop, i am getting problem on installing driver for lenovo shuttlecenter on windows vista,can you send me a link solve my problem.
neetish @ Mar 09,2008
have lenovo 3000 y500 laptop, i am getting problem on installing driver for lenovo shuttlecenter on windows vista,can you send me a link solve my problem.
neetish @ Mar 09,2008
i have a lenovo 3000 Y500 laptop,i am getting problem when I am doing recovery of windows vista .I have changed the partition mannualy by using the bootable disc of windows XP.
now i want to return to windows vista.can you send me a link to solve my problem
Jinesh @ Mar 04,2008
i have lenovo 3000 y500 laptop, i am getting problem on installing driver for bluetooth,easycapture,lenovo shuttlecenter on windows vista,can you send me a link solve my problem
SANJEET KUMAR SHRIWASTAVA @ Feb 29,2008
I have Lenovo 3000 Y 500 laptop, I am getting problem on installing driver for Bluetooth on Windows XP, can you send me a link where i can find driver for Bluetooth
Kiran @ Feb 28,2008
i want driver for lenovo 3000 y500 for windows xp sp 2 for all the hardware.
Punit Jain @ Feb 17,2008
there is a problem with window vista . it not sopport some software so i m not satisfied with this os , than i installed xp but there is also a pro. vga is not installed on this os . reply me what can i do.
gaurav verma @ Feb 11,2008
i want 2 re install IGRS easy share
and i have lost my cd
how can i install igrs agin on my y500
if u have sugession than please mail me
dj_pupps@yahoo.com
praveen @ Feb 07,2008
Bonzar : Use the cd supplied with the laptop or jus restore the os using 1 key recovery button ..but if u use 1 key recovery u wl lose evrythng on c: drive ..so b careful
Think Again..! @ Jan 31,2008
receintly i lost some original softwares like vari face, capture, tv tunneretc how can i recover on my laptop
bonzar brahma @ Jan 30,2008
I have Lenovo 3000 Y 500 laptop, I want upgrade memory how can it
sunil @ Jan 22,2008
I am using a lenovo Y500 7761-47Qbut some time getting a problem.. during online chat through yahoo messenger/ Windows Live web cam not working.. giving warning that web cam Not found..
plz help me to over come from this problem.. I am getting problem on installing driver for Bluetooth on Windows XP, can you send me a link where i can find driver for Bluetooth wich is able to recovrey of windows vista but i cannot do it so can anyone help me!!!!!
SANDEEP @ Jan 13,2008
I am using a lenovo Y500 77614EQ but some time getting a problem.. during online chat through yahoo messenger/ Windows Live web cam not working.. giving warning that web cam ot found..
plz help me to over come from this problem..
sahincct@hotmail.com / 123sahin@gmail.com
Sahin Ali @ Jan 11,2008
I have Lenovo 3000 Y 500 laptop, I am getting problem on installing driver for Bluetooth on Windows XP, can you send me a link where i can find driver for Bluetooth
NAND KISHOR SHARMA @ Jan 01,2008
i have a lennovo laptop wich is able to recovrey of windows vista but i cannot do it so can anyone help me!!!!!
saurabh @ Dec 23,2007
I have Lenovo 3000 Y 500 laptop, I am getting problem on installing driver for Bluetooth on Windows XP, can you send me a link where i can find driver for Bluetooth
vasu @ Dec 08,2007
I have Lenovo 3000 Y 500 laptop, I am getting problem on installing driver for Bluetooth on Windows XP, can you send me a link where i can find driver for Bluetooth
Rohan @ Nov 27,2007
I have Lenovo 3000 Y 500 laptop, I am getting problem on installing driver for Bluetooth on Windows XP, can you send me a link where i can find driver for Bluetooth
Ashutosh Sharma @ Nov 02,2007
how do we use the webcam when chattin .. its not detectin it... ?/ if u knw plz help/.... write a mail to hetal1706@yahoo.com
hetal @ Oct 30,2007
Recently I have bought LenovoY500, I find few scratch
marks on the specially built protection over the coumpter
disply. It looks odd. Can it be replaced? or could you
tell where could I get it at Calcutta.
Dr Himadri Biswas @ Oct 18,2007
receintly i lost some original softwares like vari face, capture etc how can i recover on my laptop
dashrath patel @ Jul 20,2007
I think this notebook is quite robust in its build quality and is loaded with features ....... i got it for 46K, i dont why Mandeep had to pay 53K for it ...... i bought it on 14July07. But guys tell me one thing, is there ne default Bluetooth software installed in it like BlueSoliel, etc? I mean which s/w to use for its bluetooth feature ?
debajyotiR @ Jul 16,2007
I have just bought lenovo y500 and frankly it is comparitively costly than the other ones around with same feature and i mean near about 5000rs difference and even more .
As a comment below from anmol i would like to say we know chinese products are now considered of sub standard quality but lets not forget a lenovo is basically IBM , and all know no matter how many toshibas were sold but IBM was considered to have best quality and also heavy price . So just coz a chinese company bought it dosent mean quality is not good . In future it may be.

I too feel it is quiet expensive , i purchased it 3 days back July122007 , i purchased it for 53,000Rs it may be 600rs lesser as i saw a ad in a paper. So sohams comment is of january so ths is the price right now
mandeep @ Jul 15,2007
Not sure why y500 is reviewed as a single laptop. it has 6 variants in the y500 model with core duo , core 2 due, intel graphics card, nvidia grapghics card and so on.. So it is not right to put it as a single unit.
nazeem @ Feb 20,2007
Boycott ANY chinese product.
Buy MSI Mega Books if you need more bangs for your bucks.
And HP for overall quality.
Anmol @ Feb 06,2007
The cost of the Lenovo 3000 Y500 Laptop should not be more than Rs40,000.00
Dr Biur @ Feb 05,2007
what soham said .

*typing this from hp 6114tx with 512mb ram and Nvidia 7400gs 256mb (not shared) agp. first class quality and built with Windows Media Center OS*
anshuman @ Feb 01,2007
It is a Meida Centre laptop with Win XP Home? What if someone doesnt need face recognition software. Lenovo has tried to cut cost in every way possible and still price it at 60k. At this price you can get laptops from HP and Acer with dedicated graphics and a gig of ram without those gimmicks.
I wont recomend this laptop to anyone unless you are paranoid about security.
Soham Dutta @ Jan 29,2007
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