Pros
- Awesome audio output
- Good power/performance ratio
Cons
- Annoyingly Glossy screen
- Needs better DVD playback software
At A Glance
The Y530 isn't going to break any speed records, but for everyday work and rocking out in the off-hours, it's a solid choice.
Manufacturer’s Description
Now experience larger-than-life home entertainment ideas. Bring blockbuster entertainment home with a 15.4" frameless wide-screen and Dolby Home Theater 4.1 Surround Sound. The IdeaPad Y530 Notebook also comes with features like VeriFace face recognition technology.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 59018790 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core 2 Duo T7350 |
| Processor speed | 2000.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 2000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1066.0 MHz |
| Display | |
| Display size | 15.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| External Monitor Interface | Integrated |
| Vertical Resolution | 800 |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | GeForce 9300M GS |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 250.0 GB |
| Floppy Drive | No |
| Express card | 1 |
| Other storage |
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| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Standard Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 14.2 inches |
| Depth | 10.2 inches |
| Height | 1.5 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 7.7 pounds |
| Weight | 7.7 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | Yes |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| XD picture card | 1 |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Devices | AC Adapter |
| Input devices | Touchpad |
| Pointing Device | Touchpad |
| Other Hardware |
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| Hardware List | Notebook |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100 Mbps |
| Microphone input | Yes |
| Firewire | 1 |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Wireless connection | 802.11 n |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Slots |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 82 |
| WorldBench 6 Rating | Good |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:13:47 AM (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 307 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 375 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 331 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 530 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 411 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 777 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 264 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 693 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 248 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 25.99 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 20.24 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 23.91 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 18.08 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 1024 by 768 | 16.47 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 800 by 600 | 23.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 1024 by 768 | 17.27 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 800 by 600 | 24.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit | 68.44 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit | 46.67 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 5 Multitasking | 392 |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
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