Lenovo Unleashes Legion Gaming Lineup Price Specs Philippines

With the rise of popularity of Gaming Sports, Lenovo is keen to sway hardcore gamers with their Legion line.

Lenovo organized a two-day gaming convention that happened last weekend Jan 28-29 held at SM North Edsa Annex Activity Center  that allowed avid gamers to play League of Legends (LoL), one of most popular Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Games by Garena in Southeast Asia.

Battling for dominance will be 12 teams from participating schools: De La Salle University, DLSU-College of Saint Benilde, Adamson University, National University, AMA University - Quezon City Campus, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Far Eastern University and among others.

Gamers were also given a chance to face-off against celebrities such as Kristoffer Martin, Jack Reid, Ashley Gosiengfiao, Alex Diaz and Jerome Ponce. Radio DJs, Nikko Ramos and Joyce Pring played host for Legion by Lenovo Event.

"Lenovo Legion is dedicated to our community of gamers, and their passion for gaming," said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager for Lenovo Philippines. "And by introducing Legion through this gaming convention, we hope to grow such a community - where local gamers can support each other in the world of gaming, and improve camaraderie online."

The convention also serves as take-off point of Lenovo Legion Gaming line such as gaming laptops - Lenovo Legion Y520 and Ideapad Y910 and Desktop Gaming with IdeaCentre Y710 Cube. The Lenovo Legion series offers high definition visuals with amazing sound system that is powered by Intel matched with Nvidia GeForce graphics so offering stunning realism and thrilling performance - top grade gaming experience.

Lenovo Legion Y520 comes in 15.6 FHD IPS Display in carbonfiber accented with Red illuminated Gaming Controls with slick bends. Powered by Intel i7 Kaby Lake Processor with NVIDIA GTX 1050 GDDR5 4GB Graphics that could run games in 1080p and 1440p display. You won't worry about memory or storage as it has 8GB DDR4 and 1TB SATA HDD plus 256GBSSD. Packs Harman Kardon Speakers with Dolby Premium Audio Technology. Nerve Sense, lets you customize various settings - adjust keyboard lighting, enable/disble touchpad, keys for playing as wwell as control sound  settings. Extreme Cooling System also keeps things cool when things gets heated up and exciting. Livestream your sessions to your social media also via Nerve Sense.

Another laptop is the Ideapad Y910 that is future-proof vitual-reality ready. Sports a huge 17.3 inch FHD IPS Anti-Glare Display that delivers wide viewing experience. Powering the laptop is Intel 6th Generation i7-6820HK Processor with NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 coupled with sick 64GB DDR4 RAM Memory and 1TB HDD + 512SSD. Get instant boost with One Key Turbo. Comes in RGB Mechanical keyboard that not only rocks in looks but also feels good press. To compliment its big display, JBL Speakers with Dolby Theater with subwoofer for an immersive sound experience that makes you feel you are inside the game itself. Killer WLAN Ethernet E2400 assures you stable internet connection to keep you online.

Finally we move on to desktop Legion with Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube. It is small and portable machine in killer design decked shades of matte grey polycarbonate accented with Legion Logo that glows. Has built-in carrying handle so you could carry it and easily set up for all-nighter or weekend fun with your friends.

Looking inside, it packs Intel Core i7 6th Generation (6700) supported with NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 GDDR5 8GB Graphics, 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB + 128GB SSD Storage. Also features Killer WiFi AC 1535 2X2 connectivity. This IdeaCentre is best paired with Lenovo 27 inch Curved Panel Y27g Monitor, Mechanical Keyboard, Gaming Precision Mouse and Surround Sound Headset.

So far the IdeaCentre Y710 Cube desktop is the first Legion to be available in the Market with retail price of 81,990 Pesos.

Lenovo Legion Y520 is set to be release in February and Ideapad Y910 will also be available this 1st quarter of the year (2017).

Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKB* Specs
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Display: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9; IPS; Anti-Glare
Processor: 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ Processor
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Memory: 8GB but Up to 16 GB DDR4; 2 x SODIMM Slots
Storage: 256 GB PCIe SSD or 1 TB HDD
Audio: 2 x 2W Harman™ Certified Speakers with Dolby Audio™ Premium
WLAN & Bluetooth®: 1 x 1 WiFi 802.11 ac or 2 x 2 WiFi 802.11 ac + Bluetooth® 4.1 Combo
LAN: 10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet
Ports
1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C)
2 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI™
Audio Jack
Microphone Jack
RJ45 LAN
4-in-1 Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC)
Battery Life: Up to 4-Hour 3 Cell; 45 WHr Li-Polymer Battery
Dimensions (W x D x H):  (mm) : 380 x 265 x 25.8 / (inches) : 14.96" x 10.43" x 1.01"
Weight: Starting at 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)

Lenovo IDEAPAD Y910 Specs

Form Factor: Clamshell Notebook with 135° Hinge

External Materials: Black Aluminum with Cross Hairline Brush

Keyboard / Touchpad: 

Multicolor Mechanical Backlight Keyboard / Touchpad with Multicolor Backlight Ring

Operating System: Windows 10 Home

Display: 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 16:9, Anti-Glare

Processor: 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-6820HK Processor

Discrete Graphics: Up to 8 GB VRAM NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080M

One Key Turbo

Instant Overclocking Functionality

Memory: Up to 64 GB DDR4, 4 x SODIMM Slots

Storage

Up to 1 TB HDD SATA3

Up to 512 GB + 512 GB SSD PCIe RAID 0

ODD: External DVD/Blu-ray Disc™ USB 2.0 ODD(Optional)

Webcam / Microphone: 720p with Internal Dual-Array Digital Microphones

Audio: 2 x 2.0W JBL® Speakers and 1 x 3.0W Subwoofer Dolby Audio™ Premium

WLAN: Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535

LAN: Killer™ Ethernet E2400

Bluetooth®: Bluetooth® 4.1

Ports

2 x USB 3.0

2 x USB 2.0 (1 x always-on charging)

Thunderbolt™ 3 port

Audio Jack

Microphone Jack

HDMI™ 1.4b

RJ45 LAN

DisplayPort™

6-in-1 Card Reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MMC-Plus, SDIO)

Battery: **Up to 3.5 Hours (6 Cell, 90 WHr) Li-Polymer Battery

PSU: Up to 230W

Dimensions (W x D x H): (mm) : 425 x 315 x 36 / (inches) : 16.73" x 12.4" x 1.42"

Weight: Starting at ~10.1 lbs (~4.6 kg)

Lenovo Ideacentre Y710 Cube Specs
Windows 10 Home

Processor: Up to 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Graphics: Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080; 8 GB
Memory: 16GB but Up to 32 GB DDR4
Storage: 1TB HDD + 128GB GB SSD
WLAN
Killer™ LAN / WiFi 10/100/1000M
Connectors
1 x HDMI™
1 x VGA
Rear Ports
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
Front Ports
2 x USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x D x H) : (inches) : 15.48" x 9.93" x 12.38" / (mm) : 393.3 x 252.3 x 314.5
Weight: Starting at 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg)
Accessory
Xbox One™ Wireless Controller/Receiver(Optional)

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Lenovo x Resident Evil - Stunning Realism and Thrilling Performance

Exhilarating experiences and prizes await as Lenovo unveils exciting new campaign and dares fans to enter “the Dark World”

PHILIPPINES, JANUARY, 2017 – Lenovo the world’s leading PC manufacturer, today announced a joint initiative with Resident Evil to mark the premiere of the franchise’s latest movie, “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”.

Resident Evil is the world’s most successful game-turned-movie franchise. The movies have grossed nearly US$1 billion worldwide or PhP50 billion. In the Philippines, the latest film hits the screens on February 1, 2017.

As part of the campaign, Lenovo is inviting fans in the Philippines to journey to the Dark World, by taking part in what promises to be a thrilling and memorable experience.

Lenovo’s Facebook fans can gets a chance to win tickets to the exclusive local premiere of “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”. 10 participants who “bite” the most friends by tagging them on Facebook, will win two tickets each. Fans can participate in the contest from now until January 27, 2017 by visiting > this post on Lenovo Philippines’ Facebook page.



For those who prefer to be entertained in the comfort of their own home, blockbuster movies such as “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” are enjoyed at their breathtaking best on Lenovo’s high-performance IdeaPad and Legion machines. Featuring state-of-the-art engineering, these devices enable customers to fully immerse themselves in any world they please.

The Lenovo Ideapad 510 is the ultimate home entertainment device. Launched in the Philippines last quarter, it is designed with stunning, high-definition visuals and audio in Full HD IPS (1920 x 1080) 15.6 inch screen. Powered by Intel, you are assured of best performance.  Equipped with up to NVIDIA® GeForce 940MX 4G optional graphics, the Ideapad 510 comes prepared for incredible multimedia, video editing and gaming. Comes with dual speakers, certified by Harman Audio for a clearer, crisper quality of sound.

The Ideacentre Y710 Cube is the latest in Lenovo’s gaming desktop series. Unlike anything else out there, the cutting-edge portable machine, which is also VR-ready, allows gamers the speed and power to play any game, anywhere. It was unveiled at Gamescom in August, and launched locally this January. Play any game like a pro, even while streaming videos. supports with up to NVIDIA GTX 1080 Founder’s Edition graphics card, the Y710 Cube delivers high graphics performance, so you can effortlessly play in stunning 4K definition. It has Intel® Core™ i7 processor for unprecedented processing power. Comes pre-installed Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows and Xbox Wireless Controller, so you’re ready to game out of the box without wires.

The popularity of PC gaming continues to grow, driven by demand among consumers in Asia and in particular, Southeast Asia. According to PwC, the gaming industry will grow nearly 5% annually through 2020. In particular, PC gaming is expected to grow at a rate of 6.3% per year. A DFC Intelligence report expects the PC gaming market to reach US$42 billion by 2020, continuing to be dominated by Asia Pacific with growth being driven by moderate and core gamers.

The Lenovo Legion series is emerging as hugely popular gaming machines in the Philippines. The pre-built devices offer great engineering right out of the box: poweful internals, gripping graphics, and stylish designs with customizable lighting and audio – a Gamer's Dream Machine.

“Our partnership with Resident Evil is the perfect showcase for Lenovo’s innovative technology and the endless possibilities in home entertainment,” said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager of Lenovo Philippines. “As consumers in the Philippines demand more immersive experiences from their PCs, Lenovo is pleased to be meeting their needs with the Ideapad 510 and Ideacentre Y710 Cube. Both machines pack a powerful punch, offering movie fans stunning realism through high-definition graphics and sound.”

Pricing and Availability

Prices for the Ideapad 510 start from just PhP 51,995, with the device available for purchase at major electronics stores.
Prices for the Ideacentre Y710 Cube start from just PhP 81,990, with the device available for purchase at major electronics stores.
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter begins airing in cinemas in the Philippines on February 1, 2017.

Lenovo IdeaPad 510 Tech Specs
Windows 10 Home 64-bit

Display: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, 200 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio

Processor:

6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6200U Processor
(3M Cache, 2.3GHz), Turbo Boost 2.0 (2.8GHz)
6th Gen Intel Core i7-6500U Processor
(4M Cache, 2.5GHz), Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.1GHz)
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics in processor only, or Intel HD Graphics in processor
/
NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX, 2GB or 4GB memory;
supports dual independent display, max. resolution: 1920x1080@60Hz (HDMI), 1920x1200@60Hz (VGA)

Memory: PC4-17000 2133MHz DDR4, 4GB memory soldered onboard,
1 x 260-pin SO-DIMM socket, 12GB max

Storage: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide: 1TB / 2TB
Optical drive: DVD±RW, 9.0 mm high, tray-in

Keyboard : 6-row, multimedia Fn keys, backlight, numeric keypad
Touchpad
One-piece touchpad with buttons

Webcam

Integrated 720p HD Camera, 1MP, fixed focus, combo array microphone

Audio support
HD audio, Harman® certified / stereo speakers, 2W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/mic jack

Dimensions (W x D x H) : 379 x 260 x 22.9 mm
Weight : Starting at 2.1 kg
Case material: PC/ABS plastic
Case colour: Black
Battery: Integrated Li-Polymer 2-cell (39 Wh)
Up to 5 hours Battery life
AC adaptor: Integrated models: 45W / Discrete models: 65W

Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless LAN
Lenovo AC Wireless, 11ac, 1x1, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.1, M.2 card

Ports
1 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
4-in-1 Card Reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Combo audio/microphone jack
Ethernet (RJ45)
HDMI
VGA

Preload (only some listed)
Lenovo OneKey™ Recovery, Lenovo REACHit, Lenovo SHAREit, Lenovo Photo Master, McAfee LiveSafe™ (30 day free trial)

Lenovo Ideacentre Y710 Cube Tech Specs
Windows 10 Home

Processor: Up to 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Graphics: Up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080; 8 GB
Memory: 16GB but Up to 32 GB DDR4
Storage: 1TB HDD + 128GB GB SSD
WLAN
Killer™ LAN / WiFi 10/100/1000M
Connectors
1 x HDMI™
1 x VGA
Rear Ports
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
Front Ports
2 x USB 3.0
Dimensions (L x D x H)
(inches) : 15.48" x 9.93" x 12.38"
(mm) : 393.3 x 252.3 x 314.5
Weight
Starting at 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg)
Accessory
Xbox One™ Wireless Controller/Receiver(Optional)

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