Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 Ivy Bridge laptop for $749

PCs with Intel’s new Ivy Bridge platform have only just started shipping en masse in the last few weeks, yet we’ve seen a surprising number of discounts and promotions around these new models. Part of this may have to do with a lack of Core i3 and Core i5 Ivy Bridge parts, as all the models released so far have had the quad-core Core i7 chips. Since these carry a higher price tag, manufacturers may be wanting to move new models and offer discounts to avoid the sticker shock of a new, high end chip.

Whatever the reason, we always love a good deal, especially on brand new tech. Ivy Bridge is around 15% faster, 15% more power efficient, and the integrated GPU got a 60% boost in performance too. We’re still waiting for all the new models to come out, but a few manufacturers have a handful of new products available today.

Lenovo just released their second Ivy Bridge laptop, the IdeaPad Z580. It also represents one of the most aggressive prices we have seen on a new Ivy Bridge laptop. This 15.6-inch machine comes with the quad-core Core i7-3612QM, which runs from 2.1GHz all the way up to 3.1GHz via Turbo Boost. Rounding out this model’s build is a generous 8GB of RAM, a massive 1TB hard drive, and other Z580 standard features like Bluetooth 4.0 and Wireless-N.

While being sold at a ridiculously low price, the IdeaPad Z580 comes very well optioned with two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, both VGA & HDMI output, and a 5-in-1 media card reader. Lenovo intends this machine for multimedia use, equipping more powerful speakers with Dolby Home Theater technology to give sound quality a boost. The same technology is in my ThinkPad X1 and it is a very nice addition.

If you’ve been on the fence about picking up a new Ivy Bridge system, wait no longer. These prices are very aggressive and represent a great value on this brand new tech.

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