Lenovo B50 Windows 7 Laptop (4th Gen Intel Core i3, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD)

One of the computers on sale this Black Friday is the Lenovo B50 Windows 7 Laptop (4th Generation Core i3, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD). It maybe isn’t the best deal for the given components, since many notebooks have similar specs at lower price points than B50’s $379.99. However, it is one of the rare choices for those who want a cheap laptop with Windows 7 operating system version instead of newer but controversial Windows 8.

To make the Windows 7 laptop deal even sweeter, the included edition is Professional, delivering certain features suitable for use in business environments.

Hardware-wise the Lenovo B50 (item #59423000) is pretty much decent. The included Intel Core i3-4010U 1.9 GHz dual-core processor is an optimal solution for the daily chores of home and business users alike. It can handle Microsoft Office apps, web browsing, and multimedia without a glitch. You can also occasionally throw something more complex like video editing at it. 4GB of RAM is quite enough for normal multitasking, while hard drive space always can be larger. Nevertheless, included 500GB is a standard capacity. When you add the built-in DVD writer and a full-size keyboard with numeric pad to the mix, you get a fully-featured old-school laptop.

The display is a standard one, with 1366×768-pixel resolution. It isn’t touch-enabled and doesn’t have wide viewing angles of the IPS-powered panels, but matte anti-glare finish is a rare and welcomed feature.

Lenovo’s B50 has stereo speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio v2 technology, a 720p HD webcam, dual monitor connections via HDMI and VGA video outputs, three USB 3.0 connectors, a media card reader, Wi-Fi wireless, wired Ethernet LAN, and Bluetooth.

The chassis is made of matte black plastics. It has a very simple and utilitarian look, without any unnecessary bells and whistles. Overall, it resembles business-class seriousness of the popular Lenovo ThinkPad series. The casing is 1.1″ thick and the notebook measures 5.1 pounds. It provides reasonable portability, despite the relatively big 15.6-inch screen size.

The battery life is up to five hours, according to Lenovo.

Specifications of the Lenovo B50 59423000

Here are the specs of the Lenovo B50 59423000 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Lenovo
Screen Size	15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Screen Resolution	1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do.
Touchscreen	No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs	TN type Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i3-4010U 4th Gen dual-core 1.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 25)
Graphics (GPU)	Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics
System Memory (RAM) Size	4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended.
Data Storage	500GB HDD This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive	DVD writer
Keyboard & Input	Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. Touchpad with separate physical click buttons The touchpad features physical left and right click buttons, as opposed to click buttons integrated into the touchpad surface.
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11N 802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	No
Bluetooth	Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI + 1 x VGA HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. VGA is an old analog type of video connectivity used on older computers, monitors, TVs, and projectors.
Media Card Reader	SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Battery	"up to 5 hours" battery life
Weight	5.1 pounds
Height	1"
Width	15"
Depth	10.3"
Windows Version	Windows 7 Pro Windows 7 Pro is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.