any sifu with model Y580-5934-9463 c/w bios version?

will Y580 with optimus benefit the laptop in long run(wear & tear) compare to y500(GPU on all time)?
torn between y580 & y500.

anyway my laptop at home plug-in all the time. and connect to 22" monitor.
objective to have a long lasting laptop hehe.

This post has been edited by arju: Jan 28 2013, 12:34 PM

Devil May Cry 5 benchmark on my y500
Reso : Full HD with max setting ( ultra )
Fps : avg : 80 max 120 min 30
Btw it run on dx9 only and its SLi supported

This post has been edited by masterz_man: Jan 28 2013, 01:11 PM

Hi all sifu,

Actually I'm in delima to choose between Y500 and Y580.

I'm gonna use the laptop primary for work assignments ie. 3Ds Max, heavy photoshop, sketchup, autocad n 3d rendering.

So, i want to ask which one is worth to buy. I know both of the model is awesome n both of the models are within my budget.

Thanks in advance.

If you can afford Y500 with SLI config, I dont see a reason why you want to go for Y580....

Any y400 owner here? If so , so far the laptop got any problems?

Another Y500 owner

Seems like mine didn't come with the 120W adapter as well since it got a box + bag and there's no additional box like what PRC owners claim. Still slowly getting used to Win8 or might just install Win7 when I got my mSATA later

Where u buy msata?

Y500 with SLI only results performance boost in gaming and not with your above work assignment.

Get the cheaper Y580@2999 with longer battery life and better single gpu will help to speed up your work assignment. Use the remaining money for SSD to speed up system response, get a u3 cooler and upgrade to 3 yrs on-site warranty.

If you use at home, you are better of with desktop which are much cheaper, more powerfull, customizable, better cooling and longer lifespan.

i outstation working, holiday will come back home once in a while.
So question above Y580 or Y500, which one longer lifespan
Y580 with integrated HD4000 and GT660M or
Y500 with GT650 solder to motherboard + GT650 SLI

TQ sifu, cross finger :-)

This post has been edited by arju: Jan 28 2013, 08:52 PM

Performance wise, the Y500 would last longer.
But lifespan, only God can answer which one breaking down first

no one can perfectly answer for longer lifespan question....
there's a lot uncertainty involved in that one

i'm getting tired of picking between laptop Y580 or Y500 like choose wife LOL.
who here got both Y580/Y500, hows the idle temp when surfing
my 3years old 4736z laptop run like turtle slow already. time to change new wife
anyway TQ sifu comment, love lowyat forum

This post has been edited by arju: Jan 28 2013, 09:33 PM

was playing with the Y500 just now. gosh with 1920x1080 on a 15.6" screen, the texts are so small...

i have to zoom-zoom-zoom when writing email using firefox, and zoom-zoom-zoom using word and excel. hahaha

Take Y500 if u can add rm600 more than Y580
Like others said performance wise + better cooling system.

Really? Hmmm. But I'm so attracted with Y500 SLI. Hahaha
I heard Y580 is already EOL? Is it true?

Found out in LY there aren't many shops carry mSATA + limited choices so I'm planning to get it in Garage Sales.

Y500 SLI are meant for budget hardcore gamer.
You can ask for second opinion in the recommendation thread or pm our sifu [PF] T.J. and nexus2238 for advice.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2656652/+700
Local set Y580 have limited stock in the market due to overwhelming demand, they are restocking it according to Lenovo facebook. They might replace Y580 with cheaper variant of Y500 like Y400 replaced Y480.
Beware and avoid those grey imported set(AP set) with potential issues.

This post has been edited by ytlay: Jan 28 2013, 11:52 PM

Y500 vs Y580
3799 vs RM2999
gt650m sli vs gtx660m
Y500 with better build/design/cooling and swappable ultrabay.
Y580 with optimus and longer battery life

If you are hardcore gamer, get Y500. Else get cheaper Y580 and use the remaining money for SSD, u3 cooler and upgrade the warranty to 3 yrs on-site warranty.

So, yours choice.