Subscribe Feed (RSS)Like the Y510, the 6.6-pound Y530 looks more consumer-friendly than other notebooks in Lenovo’s line form the outside: its black lid has a linen-weave textured surface and an elegant look and feel. At 14.2 x 10.3 x 1.4 inches, the notebook was slightly thicker and bulkier than other mainstream laptops; however, carrying it in a backpack on our walk home from the office didn’t cause any aches.
As with the Y510, the IdeaPad designers could have done a better job of continuing the Y530’s attractive exterior under the lid. The smooth, black and grey interior is offset by pumpkin orange media buttons, LED lights, and a volume rocker. Unfortunately, the orange reminds us of the buttons on an Atari. You won’t find Lenovo’s ubiquitous red pointing stick on the inside, but its very responsive touchpad feels soft and has little friction.
Fans of the ThinkPad keyboard will be pleased to find that Lenovo included a similar setup; the matte keys have an excellent, cushioned response, and the full-size layout feels spacious and comfortable. The trade-off is that the keyboard looks like it was lifted from a business notebook, as does the deck that surrounds it.
Pros:
* Excellent speakers and subwoofer
* Sleek frameless LCD
* Responsive facial recognition software
* Good performance for the price
Cons:
* Polarizing design
* Screen prone to glare
* No Blu-ray option
Specification:
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: Y530-5243U
General
* Platform Technology Intel Centrino
* Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Four speakers, Bluetooth antenna
* Width 14.2 in
* Depth 10.3 in
* Height 1.4 in
* Weight 6.4 lbs
* Color Black
Processor
* Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 / 2 GHz
* Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
* 64-bit processor Yes
* Data bus speed 800 MHz
* Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
* Chipset type Mobile Intel GM45 Express
Cache Memory
* Type L2 cache
* Cache size 2 MB
RAM
* Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
* Technology DDR2 SDRAM – 667 MHz
* Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
* RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
* RAM configuration features 2 x 2 GB
Storage Controller
* Storage controller type Serial ATA
* Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
* Floppy Drive None
* Hard Drive 320 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
* Storage Removable None
* Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
* Type DVD-Writer – Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
* 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
* Card reader type 6 in 1 card reader
* Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
* Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
* Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
* Widescreen Display Yes
* Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Video
* Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Audio
* Audio output type Sound card
* Audio codec Realtek ALC888S
* Audio output compliant standards Dolby Home Theater, High Definition Audio
* Audio Input Stereo microphone
Notebook Camera
* Camera Type Integrated
* Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
Multimedia Functionality
* TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
* Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
* Features Shuttle Key
Telecom
* Modem Fax / modem
* Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
* Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
* Modem features V.92 upgradable
Networking
* Networking Network adapter
* Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
* Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth
* Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
* Expansion Bays None
* Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 ( 0 ) x Memory – SO DIMM 200-pin
* Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) – 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone – Input – Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video – HDMI, 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX – RJ-45, 1 x Headphones – Output – Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem – Phone line – RJ-11
Miscellaneous
* Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Hard drive password, Power-on password, Administrator password
Power
* Power device form factor External
* Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
* Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
* Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
Operating System / Software
* OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
* Software Lenovo Energy Management, Lenovo VeriFace, Adobe Reader 8.1, Easy Capture, CyberLink Power2Go 5.5, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (Trial), Norton Internet Security 2008 (90 days subscription), Microsoft Live Portal Toolbar, Lenovo OneKey Recovery, Carbonite Online Backup, Napster
Manufacturer Warranty
* Service & Support 1 year warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty – Parts and labor – 1 year
