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Lenovo ThinkPad W530-N1K43GE

Specifications

Lenovo ThinkPad W530-N1K43GE
Lenovo ThinkPad W530-N1K43GE (ThinkPad W530 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-3820QM 4 x 2.7 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA Quadro K2000M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 745 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, nvlddmkm 8.17.12.9620 Win7/ 64, Nvidia Optimus mit Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory
8 GB 
, 2x 4 GB, 2 Slots free, max. 32 GB RAM
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, B156HW01 V4, LEN40B2, TN LED, 95% Adobe RGB, Kontrast: 537:1, 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: Combo audio in/out, Card Reader: 4-in-1 (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC), 1 Fingerprint Reader, Modular slot bay, Xrite color calibrator, 1x powered USB 2.0
Networking
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN (a/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
Optiarc DVD RW AD-7740H
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 36 x 373 x 245 ( = 1.42 x 14.69 x 9.65 in)
Battery
94 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V, 8.4 Ah
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p HD
Additional features
Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
2.81 kg ( = 99.12 oz / 6.19 pounds), Power Supply: 790 g ( = 27.87 oz / 1.74 pounds)
Price
2300 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 84.25% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 87%, features: 80%, display: 90% mobility: 92%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 95%, emissions: 77%

Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad W530-N1K43GE

87% Review Lenovo ThinkPad W530 N1K43GE Notebook | Notebookcheck
Revolutionary Refresh. The ThinkPad W series has always been one of the top choices for a portable workstation and this year, we see a number of changes incorporated into the design with an upgrade to the latest hardware from Intel. The legendary ThinkPad keyboard has been replaced with the more ‘modern’ chicklet style. We shall see if the changes maintain the status quo for this device.
80% Lenovo ThinkPad W530
Source: Justech'n English Archive.org version
After all is said and done I think this would work as a portable workstation. It is powerful enough to accomplish all your tasks. With its powerful processor and graphics chip, the HD screen, and screen calibration capabilities it is setup to be a superb machine. I recommend you take a look at it the next time you are in the market.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80%
90% Lenovo Thinkpad W530 Review
Source: notebookforums.com English Archive.org version
The Lenovo Thinkpad W530 is a well-built notebook with very good performance, thermal design, and battery life. Very few computers manage all of these together, and the down side of the W530 is price: it is more expensive than other systems with similar performance. Still, I believe the extra price is justified by what the computer delivers: a solid system with no compromises.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% features: 70% display: 90% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100%
80% Lenovo ThinkPad W530 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
If you're looking for a productivity powerhouse and don't mind a little bulk, the $1,599 ThinkPad W530 could be your best choice with its powerful processor, speedy discrete graphics and industry-leading keyboard and pointing devices. However, to get the most out of this notebook, you should configure it with the full HD screen, which really should come standard, but right now adds $200 to the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

レノボ ThinkPad W530の実機レビュー
Source: The Hikaku JA→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; vivid display; superb keyboard. Negative: Viewing angle is not good.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2012

Comment

NVIDIA Quadro K2000M:

Fastest 15-inch workstation graphics card based on the Kepler architecture with a core similar to that of the GeForce GT 650M.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these 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.  


3820QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.7 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1250 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.» 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.


2.81 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.


84.25%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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Stefan Hinum, 2012-07-23 (Update: 2019-04-30)