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As with other aspects of the ThinkPad’s configuration, several options are available for the battery. The 6 cell battery lays flush with the ThinkPad’s case. the 9 cell battery clearly extends out of the rear. There is also the option of using another FRU 42T47979 cell battery that connects to the ThinkPad’s underside via the docking port.Our test device uses a 9 cell battery with a rated capacity of 94 Wh. In the Battery Eater Reader test, with minimum screen brightness and Wi-Fi disabled, we achieved a maximum runtime of 10.5 hours.
The more realistic Wi-Fi surfing test, with a screen brightness of 150 cd/m2 and Wi-Fi enabled, uses Internet surfing as the load and our ThinkPad sample lasted a remarkable 8 hours in this test. We tested the ThinkPad’s endurance by watching DVD movies and measured a runtime of 5.5 hours, more than enough for even two extended cut movies.
In the Battery Eater Classic test, we rendered a moving 3D scene with Wi-Fi enabled and maximum screen brightness, representing a worst case scenario. In this test, our notebook only lasted about 2 hours. The processor’s performance remained at the same level as on AC power. The GPU was a bit weaker and only scored 9033 points in 3DMark06 as compared to the 9215 points on AC power.
The ThinkPad T530 demonstrated a 3 hour recharge time.
Design
Lenovo is nothing if not consistent. The LENOVO THINKPAD T530 features the tried-and-true ThinkPad design: Its black lid includes the classic ThinkPad logo in its top right corner and a slightly sunken silver Lenovo logo in the top left. The T530's chassis is made of reinforced carbon fiber to help it survive the abuses of frequent business trips. (LENOVO ASM 42T4792 batteries)
Pop open the LENOVO THINKPAD T530's lid and you'll see the standard ThinkPad layout. The top right corner of the system's deck features a mute button, volume rocker and microphone mute button, as well as Lenovo's ThinkVantage button. In the top right corner is the ThinkPad T530's green backlit power button.
The right side of the palm rest houses a fingerprint reader, which lights up green whenever you are prompted to swipe your finger over it. Two large speaker grills flank the LENOVO THINKPAD T530's island-style keyboard. The only design flourishes you'll find on the T530 are its two metal hinges, which open wide enough to lay the screen flat on a table.
Weighing 5.4 pounds and measuring 13.5 x 9.1 x 0.8 - 1.0 inches, the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 is lighter and thinner than the previous generation, the ThinkPad T520. That system weighed 6.2 pounds and measured 14.7 x 9.7 x 1.3 - 1.4 inches. The competing Dell Latitude E5530 measures a heftier 1.3 inches thick but has a smaller starting weight of 5.3 pounds.
Display
For the ThinkPad T530 family, one can choose between three 15.6-inch matte screens. The cheapest screen uses an HD WXGA resolution of 1366x768. The two more expensive screens offer higher 1600x900 HD+ and 1920x1080 Full HD resolutions. The latter has a higher brightness and larger reproducible color spectrum. A review of this brighter Full HD display will be included in the upcoming ThinkPad W530 review.
Our test sample uses the AU Optronics B156RW01 1600x900 HD+ screen. In the specification sheets, Lenovo specifies that this display has a screen brightness of 220 cd/m2. We measured an average brightness of 219.9 cd/m2, virtually identical to the advertised specification. The maximum measured brightness of 230 cd/m2 was found on the right. The darkest measured spot of 207 cd/m2 was found in the upper right corner. An overall illumination of 90 percent was measured and is far above average. Full brightness is available on battery power.
We measured a very low black value of 0.33 cd/m2, better than those of most competitors. Combined with the good measured brightness, we determined a contrast ratio of 673:1. This not only reproduces saturated, vivid pictures and movies but also increases the legibility of text. The previous ThinkPad T520‘s screen had a similar contrast but the illumination was much worse and the screen itself was overall darker.
We observed that neither the sRGB nor AdobeRGB color spectrum was close to being covered. For those seeking better color reproduction, we recommend the Full HD screen that is capable of significantly more color. More about this screen can be found in the review of the ThinkPad W530.
The matte screen serves the ThinkPad T530 well in outdoor situations. While glare-type screens typically reflect their surroundings in bright sunlight, the T530 avoids annoying reflections. With its sufficient brightness, the LENOVO THINKPAD T530 allows users to work well even in bright surroundings.
The observed viewing angles are close to the limit for the target price. Most content remains well-rendered at horizontal deviations from head-on albeit with significant brightness reduction. On the other hand, when viewing the display from below head-on, text remains legible but color distortion is significant and dark colors turn to black or dark gray. When viewing from above head-on, colors appear a bit worse and darker but the display’s contents remain recognizable.
Keyboard
The most noticeable change in the ThinkPad T530 is the keyboard. Both the design and layout have been adjusted. In terms of design, the keyboard is now a chiclet-style interface and the keys are separated by a crosspiece. According to Lenovo’s advertising information, this style is known as “island style”. The keys of the top row and the arrow keys are flat but the space bar is convex and curved outward. All other keys are concave and curved inward. As a result, fingers tend to hit key centers accurately. The color of the keyboard has also been changed to an extent. The blue that once highlighted special keys such as the Enter key has now been replaced by a consistent black and these keys no longer stand out.
The keyboard layout has also been revised. Although the Fn key and Ctrl key remain reversed when compared to other notebooks, the right front area has been significantly modified. The Print key has replaced the context menu key which has now been completely removed. The PgUp and PgDn keys are now above the left and right arrow keys. The Esc key is now only half-sized and the Del key has been moved to the upper right corner. The Ins, End, and Pos1 keys are located beside the Del key. The Scroll Lock and Pause keys have also been removed. Unfortunately, there is still no number pad, something that would be useful for data entry.
The ThinkLight, a small LED light beside the webcam, is again available. A backlit keyboard is also optionally available. The keyboard remains splash proof.
Touchpad and TrackPoint
The Touchpad and TrackPoint have remained unmodified since the ThinkPad T510. As a result, the Touchpad is no longer standard sized but is considerably smaller than other current notebooks. While it supports multi-finger gestures, the HP EliteBook 8570p features a much larger touchpad by comparison.
Ports
Need ports? The LENOVO THINKPAD T530 has got you covered. On its left side, you'll find two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, a mini Display Port, wireless switch, a SmartCard slot and a VGA port. On the right side are the LENOVO THINKPAD T530's DVD drive, Ethernet jack, 4-in-1 card reader, ExpressCard/34 slot and dual microphone/ headphone jack. Around back are the T530's power port and a powered USB 2.0 port.
Webcam
The ThinkPad T530's 720p webcam provided bright and colorful images, although overall image quality was a bit grainy. In low-light settings, images were a bit fuzzier. When used with a bright light source to our back, the camera still managed to provide a decent image, although fine facial details were hard to decipher. (LENOVO 0A36227 adapters)
Heat
Thanks to a redesigned fan, the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 is more than capable of keeping its cool. After streaming a full-screen Hulu video for 15 minutes, the temperature of LENOVO THINKPAD T530's touchpad reached just 78 degrees, while its keyboard hit 80 degrees. This machine's hottest point was its underside, which topped out at 90 degrees. We consider temperatures lower than 95 degrees to be comfortable.
Verdict
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.
Some may prefer the Dell Latitude E5530, which offers slightly faster performance and longer endurance (with its 9-cell battery) along with a dedicated number pad. But we give the edge to the LENOVO THINKPAD T530 for its sharper screen, thinner design and better pointing stick. If you're in the market for a 15-inch business notebook, the Lenovo ThinkPad T530 is your best bet.
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