In addition to the ThinkPad and IdeaPad laptops, Lenovo also offers a value-priced series of laptops. Called ‘Essential’ on the Lenovo web site, the products available in this line include the G Series, B Series, and V Series. Launched in 2009, the first laptop in the Essential range was the G530. While some web-based reviews tend to incorrectly refer to these laptops as IdeaPads, the products in the Essential range are referred to as the ‘Lenovo xx’ laptops. For example, Lenovo G470, G580. G Series The Essential range of G Series laptops from Lenovo are designed for everyday use for cost-conscious consumers. 2011 The G Series laptops released in 2011 were the G470, G570, G475, G575, and G770. G470 The G470 launched with the following specifications: Processor: Intel Core i3-2310M or 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5-2410M Graphics: CPU-integrated Intel HD 3000 Memory: Up to 8GB DDR3 Storage: 1 x SATA (500GB HDD default) + 1 x Ultrabay SATA (DVD-writer by default) + 1 mSATA Display: 14" 1366x768 TN LED-backlit The 6-cell battery offered approximately five hours of battery life. The laptop could also be equipped with a Blu-ray drive instead of a DVD reader/writer. G570 The G570 was launched at the same time as the G470. The laptop's specifications are as follows: Processor: Intel Core i3-2310M Intel Core i5-2410M processors Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 Memory: 4GB DDR3 Storage: 500GB hard disk drive Display: 15.6" Battery: 6-cell Like the G470, the G570 could also be equipped with a Blu-ray drive instead of a DVD reader/writer. G475 The G475 was first announced in Japan. The laptop's specifications are as follows: Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD E350 dual core Chipset: AMD A50M Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310 Memory: 2GB DDR3 Storage: 250GB Display: 14" (maximum resolution of 1366 × 768) Optical Drive: DVD reader/writer USB Ports: 4 (USB 2.0) Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium. With a 6-cell battery, the laptop offered up to 5.6 hours of battery life. G575 The G575 was scheduled for release in April 2011 by Lenovo. The laptop's specifications are as follows: Processor: 1.6 GHz AMD Fusion E360 dual core Display: 15.6" TFT (maximum resolution of 1366 × 768) Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6310 Storage: 320GB Web camera: 2MP USB ports: 4 (USB 2.0) Additional features on the laptop included a two-in-one card reader, Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, a HDMI port, and Windows 7 Home Premium. G770 Also released