Lenovo ideapad 110 laptop, what games can it handle? And that's why I love this...

While geeks discuss the number of ports in ultrabooks and criticize companies for their “lack of innovation,” regular users They buy mid-range and basic models. Some people need such a computer solely for social networks and films in the kitchen, for someone to work with text documents and access to the Internet. And just such budget devices are sold more than flagship gaming systems. Today we will look at the capabilities of one of the representatives budget segment– Lenovo ideapad 110.

Equipment and first impressions

With a laptop, the user will only receive a compact power supply. It’s not surprising, since the packaging of budget devices very often does not include anything additional. In any case, the most necessary things are there. The pre-installed Windows 10 OS will not be filled with unnecessary software. Except that McAfee can be a little annoying. Of course, there are several proprietary programs from Lenovo (Account Portal, Companion for diagnostics, App Explorer, Settings for additional settings cameras and other things, etc), but I wouldn’t say that they will be useful.

From the first minutes of operation, the laptop does not seem fast, which is quite expected from a budget device. On the other hand, users who are not spoiled by powerful computers will not notice much discomfort. As for a system with an HDD, the experimental ideapad turns on quite quickly, launches applications and performs all other tasks.

Design and usability

Lenovo ideapad 110 only comes in black color. It's a 15-inch laptop that's not much different in size from any of its low-cost competitors. The case can hardly be called modest: 378 x 256 x 22.9 mm, weight – 2.2 kg. Although it is called a portable laptop, today they value compactness and light weight more, and this is clearly not about a 15-inch machine. Such laptops are increasingly replacing desktop work computers in offices and on home desks.

The body is completely plastic. The top case around the keyboard is designed like leather, and the lid with the display has a dotted texture. Such “decorations” slightly hide traces of use. The plastic is quite soft and bends in almost all places. Top cover It is very flexible to bend, which is clearly noticeable when closing the device at one of the corners of the display (I would advise closing the lid somewhere closer to its center). There are a lot of creaks and crunches from the body. The ideapad opens 180 degrees. However, it will not be possible to carefully lift the lid with one hand.

All connectors are located on the left side of the case: 2 USB (2.0 and 3.0), RJ-45, HDMI, combined 3.5mm Jack and charging socket. It's a matter of habit, of course, but it would be a little more convenient if the connectors were located closer to the display and not to the user. Although this is not a particular problem (unless the user is left-handed and uses the mouse with his left hand; in this case, the connected cords may interfere). In addition, there is a built-in card reader under the touchpad. On the right there is a slot for the drive (in our case it is missing) and a Kensington lock. Due to the passive cooling system, there are no air inlet/outlet points on the sides, only a small mesh on the bottom cover. This decision makes appearance The device is nicer and its operation is quieter.

Building inexpensive laptops is rarely praised. There are also sharp joints, a “soft” body, creaks and minor defects. Of course, you can put up with all these shortcomings, especially considering the cost of the device.

Display

Ideapad 110 is equipped with a 15.6-inch TN display. The screen resolution was 1366 x 768 pixels (100 ppi). Yes, compared to top-end devices this sounds and looks bad, but in fact, there are many users who are not very bothered by this resolution. And it’s hard to imagine a high-quality display for a small fee. For this price there are literally a couple of options with Full HD, all the rest are HD Ready.

The matrix is ​​covered with glossy plastic. It reflects all light objects well; It will not be very convenient to work next to a window through which the sun shines. And turning the backlight up to maximum will not help eliminate all glare.

As for color rendition, it is expectedly far from ideal. The picture looks very cold and the colors are dull. Detailing, of course, is also lost. When you rotate the screen slightly vertically, the image instantly changes. Such a display will definitely not suit those who work with photos, videos or design. But for undemanding users and those who don’t really pay much attention to all this, it may be quite suitable.

Keyboard, touchpad, camera, sound

If you were previously familiar with keyboards on Lenovo laptops, then you will not find any major changes. Compared to the traditional (standard) layout, we can only highlight the right Shift, which is moved by the arrow keys. Otherwise, the placement of the keys did not pose any problems. After using Apple keyboards for a long time, I was able to work blindly with the keyboard of the test Lenovo ideapad with a minimum number of misses.

The plastic touchpad is slightly recessed into the body. It does not get lost at hand and does not interfere with printing. Like most other touchpads, this one is not very convenient to use and I would like to replace it with a regular mouse. But in the absence of accessories, such a sensor will work normally.

Those users who listen to music through laptop speakers with ideapad 110 will find it difficult. There is little sound, it is inexpressive and practically without low frequencies. In short, you can’t do without additional speakers. But the built-in microphone for video communication transmits speech well. There is a combo jack for headphones.

The camera has a resolution of 0.3 MP and its quality leaves much to be desired. Again, its capabilities are sufficient for video calls via Skype.

Performance and Software

The ideapad 110 can be equipped with various processor options, up to the sixth generation i5. The review included a cheaper option with a quad-core Intel Pentium N3710 running at 1.6 GHz. Quantity random access memory amounted to 4 GB. Built-in is responsible for graphics Intel solution HD Graphics 405. For user data there is HDD volume 500 GB.

As you already understand, this computer is not suitable for games. This performance will be sufficient for home computer, on which they use a browser, mail, instant messengers, watch movies and photos. It is also suitable for ordinary office tasks. But demanding users will notice delays when opening something. And when all sorts of user garbage has accumulated in the system, such slowdowns will be more obvious than on a “fresh” system.

One of the nice things to note is that you can install an SSD or an additional HDD in the empty space for the drive (or instead of it). And this is one of the best updates for similar systems. Since the CO in this laptop is passive, replacement hard drive on a solid state will make the operation completely silent. You can add support to the nice bonuses Wi-Fi networks AC standard.

Pre-installed Windows 10 runs on this hardware without any criticism. Yes, its productivity is low, but during test period There were no surprises with the device. Connecting to an external Full HD monitor (higher resolution for additional screens is not supported) did not significantly affect the operation of the laptop. And all undemanding tasks were performed well, with virtually no excessive heating.

Autonomy

The non-removable battery with a capacity of 2200 mAh according to the documents will work for 3 hours. This is approximately the result you will get when browsing the Internet and other small tasks at half the backlight power. Of course, this is not enough for a long trip. But this is enough in case there is a power outage in the office, and important projects need to be completed or at least saved before shutting down. A full charge will take a little over 3 hours.

Site evaluation

Pros: Price; good keyboard; possibility of a small upgrade; almost silent operation

Minuses: Picture, color rendition and viewing angles; the body bends when pressed lightly; performance; sound; autonomy could be more

Conclusion: The test Lenovo ideapad 110 is practically no different from most inexpensive laptops. In a competitive environment, you can find options with a more powerful graphics chip, but everything else will be approximately comparable to our today's review hero. But adding about $50 more you can find options with a Full HD display. In any case, this option is suitable for undemanding users and simple tasks.

Today we are getting acquainted with the Lenovo IdeaPad 110 - a laptop from a well-known brand, which, relative to its cost, was able to show both positive and some negative aspects. The device in this configuration is equipped with an AMD processor with 2 or 4 cores and a clock frequency of 1500-2400 MHz, with a total of 8 GB (in the maximum configuration) this configuration is enough to cope with a lot of everyday tasks without any problems. From positive points It is worth highlighting: value for money; assembly; comfortable keyboard; The laptop will also handle most of the less demanding games. Among the negative points: the matrix fades in the sun; the case collects fingerprints. Overall, we can recommend the IdeaPad 110 for a wide range of users. this laptop from Lenovo it actually came out multifunctional.

Specifications and price

OS – Win 10;

Processor - A4 / A6 / A8 / A9 / E1 1500-2400 MHz 2 or 4 cores;

RAM – 2…8 GB;

Screen – 15.6 inches;

Resolution - 1366x768;

Video card - AMD Radeon R5 M430 2048 MB;

HDD - 500...1000 GB;

Price – about 32,000 rubles;

Reviews

- Value for money;

— Suitable for most not the most demanding games;

— Under load it practically does not heat up;

— Compact size plus light weight;

— No DVD drive;

— Full-size keyboard, which is comfortable to work on;

— The laptop will collect fingerprints on its body;

— The battery capacity is quite average;

— The built-in web camera is far from best quality;

— Backlighting of some keys;

— Some users do not like this device because of its weak configuration, however, it is still worth considering the cost of the laptop;

— High-quality assembly;

— Well-known brand;

— There is not a large amount of pre-installed software;

— The quality of the matrix is ​​quite good;

— The sound is a plus;

— If desired, you can install any other one on the IdeaPad 110 operating system As a rule, no issues arise with installing drivers;

— Reviews on the Internet were divided into positive and negative;

— Suitable for office applications and watching videos, as well as listening to audio;

Availability of HDMI port;

Conclusion

Overall, the IdeaPad 110 is a good investment Money, because the laptop has quite high functionality, therefore, the device is suitable for everyday tasks, but you also shouldn’t demand anything exorbitant from it

Positive points:

Price;

Build quality;

Convenient location of USB ports;

Negative points:

Matrix quality;

Some negative reviews on the Internet;

Performance in some trim levels;

It can be described in these words: " inexpensive laptop, capable of something more than Skype and Youtube." The most interesting thing for us is what AMD can offer us in this price category, since, looking ahead, we note that this particular model will compete with laptops on Intel based Pentium.

To quickly get acquainted with the model, we invite you to look at our express review.

Specifications Lenovo IdeaPad 110-15 (80TR000GRK)

• Display - 15.6 inches, resolution - WXGA (1366x768 pixels), TN+Film, glossy
• Processor - AMD A9-Series A9-9400 (2 cores, 2 threads, nominal frequency - 2.4 GHz, maximum frequency in Turbo mode - 3.2 GHz, cache - 1 MB, TDP - from 10 to 15 W )
• Video card - integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 series
• RAM - 4 GB DDR4 - 1866 MHz
• Data storage - 500 GB HDD (5400 rpm)
• Communication - Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
• Ports and expansion slots - 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, HDMI video output, card reader, audio combo jack, Kensington security lock slot
• Camera - 0.3 MP
• Sound - SonicMaster
• Battery - lithium-ion, capacity - 2200 mAh
• Housing - plastic and aluminum alloy, dimensions - 37.8 x 26.5 x 2.3 cm, weight - 2.3 kg
• Operating system - Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64)
• Manufacturer's warranty - 1 year

Case, ports and keyboard

Frame

The Lenovo 110-15 body is made entirely of black plastic that is rough to the touch. General design more than unpretentious, which is usual for laptops in this price segment.

The weight and dimensions are also typical for a laptop in this category. There's not much to say.

Ports

All main ports are located on the left side of the laptop. From left to right these are: charging cord socket, HDMI video output, network port RJ-45, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectors and combined audio output.

On the opposite side of the case there is only a blank instead of a DVD drive, and the card reader has a place located on the front of the case.

The location of the charging socket cannot be called convenient. Especially for lefties. And two USB ports are still not enough for a laptop with a 15.6-inch screen diagonal.

Keyboard and touchpad

The laptop's keyboard is full-size, with a dedicated numeric keypad. Made in the classic Lenovo AccurateType style. The panel is secured well and does not flex when typing.

All symbols, except for the one on the power button, are made in white. By default, the multimedia buttons work, and F1-F12 are available when pressed simultaneously with the Fn key.

Something interesting to note is the media player control buttons, which are located above the number pad.

The touchpad responds well. Below it are two separated control buttons. Gestures are not supported.

Screen

The TN display has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and has a glossy finish. Horizontal viewing angles are not bad for this type of matrix, but vertically all colors fade almost instantly when the screen is tilted.

The glossy finish also adds its own character. Working with a bright light source is uncomfortable due to constant glare. And the brightness of the display backlight is not enough. We used the laptop at 100% brightness almost all the time.

Sound

The sound is very weak in quality and is not suitable for listening to music, but with headphones the situation changes for the better.

Performance

Works in the laptop from the review dual core processor AMD A9-9400. In synthetic tests it performs better than the quad-core Intel Pentium N4200, and the frequency of the “red” one is higher. The main difference is the built-in graphics core. The A9-9400 is much more productive.

The IdeaPad 110-15 performed well when used in the office. There were no problems with parallel running 1C:UT and Microsoft Office. And frankly speaking, nothing more is required from such laptops.

The laptop was used in normal mode: Internet surfing, multimedia and games. There were no “blunting” situations.

As for games, you shouldn't expect this laptop to handle modern titles. And if you play games such as WoT, DOTA 2 and CS:GO, you can check out our video in which we tested a similar configuration in these games.

What games can you comfortably play with? normal settings graphics? In Warcraft 3, for example, you will have a stable 60 FPS. In Dawn of War - Dark Crusade - the same 60 FPS at maximum settings. Sometimes short drops of up to 25 frames may appear. But only if there are really a lot of units on the screen and the scene is rich in effects.

Tests

To objectively assess the laptop's performance, we present the test results:

• 3DMark - general performance test in 3D games;
• PCMark is a comprehensive system benchmark for a comprehensive assessment of the system, including gaming performance, HD video and HD audio playback capabilities, assessment of the speed of drives and network adapters, etc.;
• Unigine heaven - a benchmark for evaluating the performance of video cards in 3D mode;
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Benchmark;
• Battery eater - duration test battery life laptop.

	2469
	5111
	2921
	1088
	229
	1648
	296

You can compare these indicators with the indicators of analogues using our table laptop testing results (benchmarks) .

Cooling system

The cooling system consists of one small cooler and one heat pipe. Modest, but more than enough for such hardware. By the way, you can forget about the myths about “hot AMD”. This has never applied to processors and video cards that are installed in laptops.

To evaluate the cooling efficiency, the AIDA 64 test was run for system stability.

As you can see, after 50 minutes of stress testing, the processor continues to maintain a frequency of 2.6 GHz compared to the standard 2.4 GHz.

Temperature tests

As can be seen in the image, the temperatures of the working surface without load and under load are practically the same. The difference concerns only the temperature of the bottom of the laptop. Therefore, we recommend using it exclusively on a table or other work surface. Or remember about cooling pads for laptops .

Autonomy

In the reading test with the display at maximum brightness and Wifi laptop worked for almost 5 hours. For everyday use, you can count on 3.5-4 hours of battery life. This is a good result for a budget laptop.

Subjective assessment of NOTIC (on a 10-point scale)

Equipment - 5
Design - 5
Technical characteristics and usability - 7

Let's sum it up

I surprisingly liked the Lenovo IdeaPad 110-15 80TR000GRK. For relatively little money you get a functional device. You can not only watch movies and surf the Internet on it, but it can also serve as a work device. And thanks to its video core, you can even play some not-so-old games.

Work under load and cooling were also pleasantly surprising: there is no unnecessary noise, the processor maintains its frequency, and the case almost does not heat up.

The price of the model makes it one of the best deals in this budget. In this regard, we recommend that you buy it.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 110 laptop is a representative of the budget category. Don't expect super powerful performance from it. But for everyday tasks it is quite a suitable model. You can use the Internet without any problems, from e-mail correspondence and social networks to simple online games.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 110 model is suitable for:

• For schoolchildren and students who need office applications, access to the Internet and a minimum range of entertainment.
• For those whose work is related to the work of office programs.
• In the role of an average home laptop - watch a movie, listen to music, check email.
• As a work laptop for an office worker - inexpensive and practical.
• For those who need an inexpensive mobile device more powerful than a tablet to take with them on trips.
• Undemanding users for whom affordable price is more important technical characteristics devices.

This model is not suitable for those who work with images and videos: the picture quality is low, minimal rotation or tilt of the screen distorts the image. In bright sunlight, the screen glares, and it is impossible to cope with it.

If you have previously used a mid-price laptop, you won’t notice the difference. It is visible to those who have been using a powerful and fast gaming laptop for a long time - in comparison with it, the Lenovo IdeaPad 110 will seem like a slow turtle. But do not forget that this is a budget line, and it is illogical to expect supersonic speeds for little money.

Applications and games

You can install an average set of programs on this device:

• An office suite – the laptop has enough power for it.
• Photoshop and other simple graphic editor, but only for home use. For a professional you will have to find a more powerful car.
• Simple games like simple strategies, adventure games, office games, Mahjong, as well as browser games.
• Games with more complex graphics from the beginning of 2000-2005 (those that came out later may not work).
• It is usually sold with Windows 10 pre-installed, with which it works reliably.
• Standard programs for viewing photos, videos, playing music.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 110 laptop

The screen diagonal is 15 inches. This is an average figure, which is sufficient for an average load level. But this laptop cannot be called mobile: 2.2 kg is convenient to carry with you if you travel lightly. One of the disadvantages of road use is the lid, which does not close tightly after the first weeks.

Advantages:

• Opens up to 180%, making it easy to find a comfortable viewing angle for the screen.
• The fans operate quietly, almost silently.
• Compared to the weak speakers, the quality of the microphone for voice communication is excellent.
• To increase memory capacity, instead of disk drive You can install another hard drive.
• A full battery charge lasts for 3 hours. It will take about the same amount of time to fully charge the battery.
• At medium load it does not heat up and does not require additional cooling.

Flaws:

• The plastic of the case is thin and quickly deforms if you close the lid while holding the corner. The characteristic creaking sound when opening makes you wary.
• Ports and connectors are concentrated only on the left side. It's inconvenient when they are all loaded.
• Faint sound, low frequencies almost absent.

If you invest a little in upgrading your device, performance can be improved. But by adding the amount provided for the upgrade to the cost, you will buy a laptop with a better display. It all depends on the purpose of using the device. If picture quality is not important, for this money Lenovo laptop IdeaPad 110 is a good choice.

What are users saying?

Buyers speak of it as an excellent device in its price segment. Lenovo IdeaPad 110 is bought for study or as a simple corporate laptop for office workers.

According to buyers, among the main advantages of the model:

• Matte body that doesn't show fingerprints.
• Stable operation without frequent freezes and crashes.
• Large amount of memory for storing personal data.

Owners of Lenovo IdeaPad 110 complain about the one-sided arrangement of USB ports, their number (only 2) and disgusting sound. For those who often watch movies on a laptop, there are only two options: a headset or speakers.