Lenovo G530 Notebook Review
Introduction and Specifications
With our test model priced at just $499 (the G530 starts at $429), this is easily one of the least expensive new full-size notebooks to come our way. In fact, we've seen netbooks priced higher than this with worse specifications. For sure, it's easy to be skeptical about what sort of laptop can be constructed for under $500, and while one may assume that this is nothing more than a poor man's notebook, we found the reality to be starkly opposite to that notion. Take a look at the largely middle-of-the-road specifications list below, and join us in the coming pages as we dissect the intricacies of one of Lenovo's best kept secrets.
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"Lenovo announced the Lenovo G530 that offers enhanced productivity to SMB customers at a very affordable price tag. It is a reliable product with features to enhance productivity:
- Rescue and Recovery – To minimize the downtime in event of system crashes
- Access connection – To reduce wait times for connection switching and to reduce and often eliminate costly support calls
- 6 cell battery – For productivity while on the move
Intel Pentium T3400 Dual-Core Processor @ 2.16GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 667MHz FSB
- 3GB of PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2 Memory
- 15.4 inch VibrantView (glossy) LCD (1280 x 800 resolution); CCFL backlight, 200 nits brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio
- Intel Mobile GL40 Express Chipset
- Intel GMA 4500M integrated graphics
- Western Digital Blue Scorpio WD2500BEVT 250 GB 5400RPM SATA2 8 MB 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
- 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
- Dual-layer DVD burner
- 0.3 megapixel webcam with VeriFace face recognition software
- 56k V.92 modem
- ExpressCard slot
- VGA Output
- USB 2.0 x 4
- RJ-45 (Ethernet 10/100)
- Headphone / Mic Input Jacks
- Twin speakers
- Full-size keyboard
- Touch-sensitive volume control panel with one user defined button
- Two-button touch pad with scroll feature (no TrackPoint)
- 65-watt AC adapter
- Wi-Fi on/off switch
- 5.95 Pounds (with Battery Installed)
- 6 Cell Li-ion Battery (Up To 4.5 Hours of Computing)
- 14.1" x 10.1" x 1.22"-to-1.46"
- Windows Vista Home Basic Edition (32-bit)
- Color Options: Black
- 1-year limited warranty
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