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Lenovo ThinkPad T530 2429-5XG

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad T530 2429-5XG
Lenovo ThinkPad T530 2429-5XG (ThinkPad T530 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-3520M 2 x 2.9 - 3.6 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA NVS 5400M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 660 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, Nvidia Optimus mit Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory
8 GB 
, 2x 4 GB DDR3-RAM
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixel, AU Optronics B156RW01, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel QM77 (Panther Point)
Storage
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: headphone/microphone combo, Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT50N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 42 x 373 x 268 ( = 1.65 x 14.69 x 10.55 in)
Battery
94 Wh Lithium-Ion, 9 cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p HD
Additional features
Keyboard Light: no, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds), Power Supply: 300 g ( = 10.58 oz / 0.66 pounds)
Price
1500 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82.5% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 86%, features: 85%, display: 86% mobility: 86%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 80%

Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 2429-5XG

85% Review Lenovo ThinkPad T530 2429-5XG Notebook | Notebookcheck
Old acquaintance? The latest member of the ThinkPad T Series, the T530, features one major change from its ThinkPad heritage – a chiclet-style keyboard. Aside from some hardware updates and the implementation of an Intel Ivy Bridge processor, the familiar ThinkPad style and quality have been maintained.
80% Lenovo ThinkPad T530 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
We probably sound like a broken record, but in the ThinkPad T530, Lenovo has once again created an excellent notebook that gives users more than enough power to meet their business needs in a durable design. Impressive battery life, a gold-standard keyboard and gorgeous display help round out a winning formula.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Lenovo ThinkPad T530 – Review
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
Matte black surfaces, huge hinges, completely overhauled innards – the new Lenovo ThinkPad T530 means business. And it’s moving with the times – the ThinkPad has finally ditched adjacent-style keys in favor of a chiclet keyboard. Yet most of the changes to the latest iteration of the ThinkPad are under the hood.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/11/2012

Foreign Reviews

レノボ ThinkPad T530の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Negative: Viewing angle is not good; a little warm on the left palm rest part; no HDMI.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2012

Comment

NVIDIA NVS 5400M:

Business-oriented graphics card based on the 40nm GeForce GT 630M with slightly higher base clock speeds than a GeForce GT 435M.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


3520M: Fastest Ivy-Bridge-based Dual-Core, 2,9 - 3,6 GHz core clock» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.7 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


82.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2012-08-15 (Update: 2019-04-30)