Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 Review - A Laptop With Security Features, Long Battery Life, and More

[ipod] laptop Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 is an impressive business notebook with a 15.6 inch form. Windows 7 Professional and security features such as fingerprint sign-in make it ideal for work. However, it also comes with some features a multimedia user will love: decent graphics, USB 3.0, HDMI, and so forth.

At first glance, its gray case is nothing special. It takes a closer look to see the neat highlights, including an aluminum strip surrounding the display. You can also choose a blue or red display lid if you want to add a bit of color to your laptop. The overall construction of the machine is durable. The wrist and palm rest area is nice and firm.

The bottom part of the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530 has two separate covers that allow easy access to the important components. The two covers can easily be put back together securely.

It comes with the following:

Display: 15.6 inch widescreen high definition with 1366x768 resolution Hard drive: 320 GB 7200 rpm Memory: 4 GB DDR3 (1600 MHz) Wireless capabilities: Integrated Wi-Fi LAN adapters and ThinkPad 1x1 b/g/n Graphics: Intel HD (mSATA capable) Webcam: 720p As mentioned above, this system comes with fingerprint reader, along with other security features such as the useful anti-theft technology. This type of technology allows you to lock your laptop in the event that it's stolen or lost. It protects your investment since you won't have to worry about personal data being stolen.

Since this model was designed with business in mind, don't expect it to run games with intense graphics. Still, it can play some games here and there as long as you don't put the settings on high. While it's not as powerful as expensive gaming laptops, it still handles graphics better than devices with comparable hardware.

As for battery performance, the 6-cell battery has a capacity of 48 Wh. The power consumption is rather low on the battery, which means it can last for a long time. On average, consumers are getting five - six hours of battery life per charge.

The E530 offers a good amount of connectivity, including 3 USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port, VGA port, and a USB 2.0 port. The USB 2.0 port allows you to charge external devices while the machine is in sleep mode. The headphone and microphone jack are combined. Many of the ports are located toward the front for easy access.

The chiclet keyboard has standard sized keys and features a number pad. The keys have a stiff stroke for sure typing. You won't have to worry about your fingers slipping any. The notebook comes with a good sized touchpad. The input, overall, is good. Since it lacks mouse buttons, it takes a bit of practice to get the hang of the touchpad. It shouldn't take you