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 PDF ThinkPad T530 Laptop Datasheet
Description ThinkPad T530 Laptop
Processor
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i3-2370QM (2.40 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-2520M (2.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3210M (3.10 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3320M (3.30 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3360M (3.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3520M (3.60 GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM (3.60 GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3820QM (3.70 GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
Operating System
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8 Pro
  • Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 bit
  • Windows® 7 Professional 64 bit
Memory
  • Up to 16GB DDR3
Storage
  • HDD
  • 500GB/1TB (5400rpm)
  • 320GB/500GB (7200rpm)

  • SSD
  • 128GB SSD SATA3
  • Intel 180GB SSD SATA3
Display
  • 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) (220 NITS)
  • 15.6" HD+ (1600 x 900) (220 NITS)
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) (95% Gamut) (270 NITS)
Battery Life
  • 6 cell: Up to 9.1 hrs
  • 9 cell: Up to 15.3 hrs
  • 9 cell plus external slice battery: Up to 30.6 hrs
Webcam
  • Low Light 720p HD Camera with Face Tracking
Dimensions (W x D x H)
  • 245.1 mm x 372.8 mm x 31.8 - 35.6 mm (9.65" x 14.68" x 1.25" - 1.40")
Weight
  • 2.5kgs (5.56lbs)
I/O (INPUT/OUTPUT) Ports
  • (1) MiniDisplayPort with audio
  • (1) VGA
  • (1) 3.5mm Combo Jack Headphone/MIC
  • (2) USB 3.0
  • (1) USB 2.0
  • (1) Always on USB 2.0
  • (1) 4-in-1 SD Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot)
  • (1) Express Card 34mm
  • (1) Smart Card Reader5
Optical Drive
  • DVD ROM Read Only
  • Multi Burner/DVD CD Multi-Rec
  • 500GB (7200rpm) HDD with Bay Adapter4
  • 1TB (5400rpm) HDD with Bay Adapter4
Keyboard
  • Island-style six-row keyboard
Communication
  • Ethernet RJ45
Audio
  • Dolby® Advanced Audio® 2.0
Graphics
  • Intel® HD Graphics 4000
  • NVIDIA® NVS 5400M Graphics with Optimus™ Technology
WIMAX/WIFI
  • Gobi 4000 LTE Sierra Wireless MC7750 LTE/EV-DO WWAN Minicard
  • Gobi 4000 LTE Sierra Wireless MC7700 LTE/HSPA WWAN Minicard
  • Gobi 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPA WWAN Minicard
Wireless WWAN
  • Ericsson HSPA + WWAN Minicard (H5321gw)
ThinkPad T530 Laptop
THE LENOVO® THINKPAD® T530 LAPTOP
Enhanced Features for Better, Round-the-Clock Performance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T530 is a lightweight and feature-rich laptop built for mobile professionals. The laptop is best suited to professionals completing tasks on the go, running between meetings, or travelling frequently. The 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors give the power to unlock high performance. The Intel® HD4000 and NVIDIA® Optimus™ graphics provide stunning visuals as well as longer battery life.

Work with great comfort, anywhere, anytime, without straining your eyes on the HD, HD+, or Full HD anti-glare screens. Get ahead and stay ahead of your competition with an extensive portfolio of features and options geared to increase productivity. The ThinkPad T530 is durable with reinforced carbon fiber cover and tested against military specifications. In addition, the laptop is reliable with the latest technology for data security along with the industry’s best service and support.

The ThinkPad T530 is a complete enterprise-ready laptop with powerful performance, mobility, and reliability that businesses need.

Best in Performance.
Faster processing, faster performance with up to 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors
Improved processor performance with increased processing speed using Turbo Boost+ technology
Stunning visual experience with up to 100% graphics performance improvement with Intel® HD4000 graphics
All-day battery life − up to 24 hours with external battery pack

Best in Connectivity.
High data transfer on USB 3.0 with a transmission speed up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
External media and data connectivity with VGA, mini DisplayPort with audio, USB, 4-in-1 SD Card Reader, and 34mm ExpressCard

Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 for Windows® 7.
Optimizes data security with robust features like:
Self-encrypting drives that protect data on the hard disk drives in case of loss or theft
Hardware Password Manager for central security management of self-encrypting drives
Built-in Fingerprint Reader1 to switch on the laptop and log on in one swipe
BIOS Port Lock to disable all input and output ports remotely without any additional hardware
USB Blocker2 to identify and block different types of USB devices connected to the system
Provides superior web conferencing with:
Keystroke noise suppression, high-quality webcam, and superior dual digital array microphones

Best in Communication.
Polycom ready for video conferencing, voice conferencing, data and online communication
Noise cancelling dual-array microphones with automatic optimization eliminates background noise
Talk and type keyboard noise reduction technology suppress key strokes when on Internet calls
Easy microphone, speaker, and camera mute buttons provide faster user controls
720p HD camera with face tracking allows you to multitask and stay in frame
Dolby® Advanced Audio™ 2.0 for greater surround sound and enjoyable audio quality

Best in Reliability.
Rugged design that passes eight MIL-SPEC tests and ThinkPad torture testing
Best enterprise-class security with enhanced Fingerprint Reader, Lenovo Hardware Password Manager for BIOS, and Intel® vPro™ support
Legendary ThinkPad reliability backed by a wide variety of onsite warranty upgrades and accidental damage protection

Software offerings

Supported TVT Tools Preloaded Applications
  • Access Connections™
  • Lenovo Small Business Advantage
  • Password Manager 4.0
  • Power Manager
  • Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
  • Intel® Learning Series Software Suite
  • Microsoft® Office 2013 (purchase of product key required for activation)
  • Microsoft® Windows Live Essentials
  • Norton™ Internet Security

Service offerings

LENOVO SERVICE
Lenovo offers a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning services to support and protect your ThinkPad investment. Succeed with substance, and let Lenovo’s Service support you all the way.
  • Priority Technical Support*
    • Makes your priority, our priority. 24x7 priority call routing to advanced-level technicians, electronic incident tracking, and escalation management services.
  • Warranty Upgrades - Onsite and Next Business Day
    • Maximizes PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient, fast repair service at your place of business.
  • Warranty Extensions (1 to 5 Years Total Duration)
    • This fixed-term, fixed-cost service helps accurately budget for PC expenses, protect your valuable investment, and potentially lower the cost of ownership over time.
  • Accidental Damage Protection
    • Avoid the hassles of unexpected repair costs. Provides coverage for non-warranted damage incurred under normal operating conditions, such as minor spills, drops, or damage to the integrated screen.
  • Keep Your Drive
    • Retain your drive if it should happen to fail, giving you the peace of mind to know that your valuable data is secure.
  • Asset Tagging
    • Systems come equipped with a professional, flexible asset tag based on your exact specifications. PCs are easily identifiable and trackable right out of the box.
Footnotes
  • 1. Fingerprint reader is as an optional feature available on most configurations.
  • 2. Only available on select ThinkPad Classic machines.
  • 3. 32GB mSATA SSD is in addition to other Hard Drives and fits in the WWAN Slot. As a result it is not available with WWAN.
  • 4. Special Bid.
  • 5. Select Models.
  • *
    Not available in all regions.
  • **
    Available on certified models with Intel® Core™ i3, i5 or i7 processors. Claim is calculated by taking the average of Lenovo EE3 laptops and desktops, and compares it with averaged data from 49 competitor products of similar configuration (Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 PCs only). Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in December 2011, using the independent VTS tool to measure start-up time and other performance measurements. Performance will vary by model and configuration.