Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

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Apple MacBook
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Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage capacity

decent processor speed

simple design

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavy build

no backlit keyboard

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Difference between Apple MacBook and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour White Platinum grey | Onyx black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB L2 - 1 MB
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 512 MB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 667 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 950 AMD Radeon R4
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 -
Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB -
Camera Yes Yes
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Slots 2 x memory -
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 17AST 81D7
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