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For full specifications see the Lenovo Ideapad Y650 specifications page.
| Name | Lenovo Ideapad Y650 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor P8700/P8600 : 2.53 GHz - 2.4 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3MB On-Die L2 Cache |
| Screen | 16” WXGA (1366×768) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce G105M Intel GMA X4500 |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | 320GB - 5400rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Yes | |
| Screen | Yes | |
| HDD | Yes | |
| Optical Drive | Yes | |
| Graphics | Yes | nvidia GeForce G105M, driver set from the site: nvidia.com |
| Sound | Yes | |
| Ethernet | Yes | |
| Wireless | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | |
| USB | Yes | |
| Card Reader | Yes | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Yes | |
| Webcam | Yes | working skype |
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