Display and Build
The Lenovo essential G580 (59-362301) exhibits a standard 15.6-inch HD LED backlit display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The black clear IMR coated outfit looks a bit dull as well as chunky with a thickness of 34.3 mm and a weight of 2.7 kg.
Processor and OS
Under the hood, the laptop is equipped with a 1.8GHz Intel Celeron Dual Core 100M processor working in combination with a paltry 2GB DDR3 RAM. For better response, you can utilize the 2 user accessible slots for expanding the RAM's capacity up to 8GB. It accounts for the demand of rich videos and games with the inbuilt Intel HD GPU. The major attraction of the device is its software platform which is the latest Windows 8 OS of 64 bit architecture.
Camera, Storage and Multimedia
The Lenovo essential G580 (59-362301) carries a 0.3MP HD webcam to make high resolution video calls smooth. The 2.5 inch SATA hard disk with a capacity of 500GB meets the storage demands of the user proficiently. With the DVD RW Drive, you can exchange files through CDs and DVDs swiftly. The stereo speakers provide HD Audio solution.
Battery and Connectivity
The Lenovo essential G580 (59-362301) is fuelled by a 6 cell Li-ion battery providing continuous service for up to 5 hours. On the connectivity front, the features are VGA port, Bluetooth v4.0, Digital media reader, HDMI out, Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.0 slots, WLAN and 1 USB 2.0 port.