Reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530
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CNET Review
The Good: Simple, subdued design with solid construction; reasonably priced; light-touch media controls; Dolby Home Theater sound with four speakers plus subwoofer; face recognition software; decent battery life.
The Bad: Overly reflective screen; heavier than similar-size systems.
The Bottom Line: Though its subdued design may strike some as square, but the midsize Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 delivers a decent media experience for less than $1,000.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 148198 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: With the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530, "You get what you pay for" isn't a bad thing. The Y530 is a good laptop built for anyone who needs to work and to sneak in a little play time on the side. And, for under a thousand bucks, it is a solid counterpoint to ...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: With the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530, "You get what you pay for" isn't a bad thing. The Y530 is a good laptop built for anyone who needs to work and to sneak in a little play time on the side. And, for under a thousand bucks, it is a solid counterpoint to ...
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laptoplogic.com
Review Summary: One thing to keep in mind is that this laptop isn't exactly tiny. At 14.2 x 10.3 x 1.4 inches and 6.6 lbs (2.96 kg) the Lenovo Y530 is a tad bit on the thicker and heavier side especially for a 15.4" screen. That's not to say you can't carry it around ...
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Part number: 40512AU
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
- Windows Vista Certification Windows Vista Premium Ready
- Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Four speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 14.2 in
- Depth 10.3 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 6.6 lbs
- Color Black
- Localization English
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
- Processor features Intel 64 Technology, Intel Dynamic Acceleration, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology
- Chipset type Mobile Intel PM45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental standards RoHS, EPA Energy Star
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD-Writer - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 6 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro
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)
- Features Glossy, VibrantView
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS PCI Express x16
- Video Memory 256 MB
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
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Features Shuttle Key, Built-in numeric keyboard
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
- Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Display / video - HDMI, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire
Miscellaneous
- Features Power-on password, Hard drive password, Administrator password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards RoHS
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
- Battery capacity 5200 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 3 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- Software WildGames, Adobe Reader, Easy Capture, Napster To Go, Lenovo VeriFace, Lenovo ReadyComm, CyberLink Power2Go, Windows Live Toolbar, Lenovo OneKey Recovery, Carbonite Online Backup, Lenovo Energy Management, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 days trial), Norton Internet Security (90 days subscription)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Pick-up and return, Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 3.1
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