As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.
The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows
Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor.
Your Lenovo's 8 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance
The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.
Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The Ideapad 310 packs a decent Intel Core i3-6006U processor and 8 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.
Surf the web at speed thanks to the Ideapad 310’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.
A sizeable 1000 GB drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the Ideapad 310.
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Ideapad 310 will do just fine.
With its 4 hours battery life, the Ideapad 310 offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.
The 4 hours battery life in the Ideapad 310 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.
Lightweight and compact, the Ideapad 310 boasts 4 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.
If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The Ideapad 310 comes with 4 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.
The Ideapad 310 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2.2 kg weight is enough to get the job done.
The Ideapad 310 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 2.2 kg weight is enough to get the job done.
The quality of keyboard is crucial to data entry, so the Ideapad 310 includes a numeric keypad to make your life easier.
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.
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Specification | Description |
---|---|
Design | |
Colour | silver |
Display | |
Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
Display Size | 15.6 inches |
Processor | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit |
Processor Cores | 2 cores |
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-6006U |
Processor Speed | 2 GHz |
Memory | |
RAM Size | 8 GB |
Storage | |
HDD Capacity | 1000 GB |
Storage Total Capacity | 1000 GB |
Storage Type | HDD |
Graphics | |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
Graphics Card Type | Integrated |
Audio | |
Sound System | Dolby |
Optical Drive | |
Optical Drive Type | DVD Burner |
Networking | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.0 |
Network Wired Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac |
Ports & Interfaces | |
HDMI Port | 1 |
Memory Card Reader | 1 |
Microphone | 1 |
USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 1 |
VGA Port | 1 |
Camera | |
Camera | 1 |
Keyboard | |
Keyboard Num-Pad | Yes |
Software | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 |
Battery | |
Battery Life | 4 hours |
Weight & Dimensions | |
Weight | 2.2 kg |