Lenovo IdeaPad Y530

204 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 204 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and build quality. The keyboard and design are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the screen. There are some critical reviews about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 Review

With the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11, we've got the smaller cousin of the IdeaPad 13, this 11-inch display-toting machine working with a size that's not just smaller physically. Inside this device we've got the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor paired with...

Lenovo has created a bit of a bitter winner here. While many devices in this category are pretty awesome from top to bottom save their end product, the IdeaPad Yoga 11 is rough and tough and is something I’d put in my backpack for a trip. If I were...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by: Anthony Gallegos (pcworld.com)

Ideapad Y530

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 isn't exactly made for kids, but it sure can kick out the tunes. You can tell it was designed to be a sleek all-purpose laptop that knows how to get down to business and play around a little without costing a fortune (our review...

Awesome audio output Good power/performance ratio

Annoyingly Glossy screen Needs better DVD playback software

With the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530, "You get what you pay for" isn't a bad thing. The Y530 is a good laptop built for anyone who needs to work and to sneak in a little play time on the side. And, for under a thousand bucks, it is a solid counterpoint to...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by: Anthony Gallegos (pcworld.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 Laptop Review

Awesome audio output ; Good power/performance ratio

Annoyingly Glossy screen ; Needs better DVD playback software

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.

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by: Kevin O'Brien (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 Review

The IdeaPad Y530 has a very low-key design with an all-black shell similar to the ThinkPad notebooks. On closer inspection the black surface has a crosshatch pattern for mild styling and easy gripping. Inside the notebook the black exterior changes to...

Good build quality ; Excellent sounding speaker system ; Comfortable keyboard and touchpad

Weak NVIDIA 9300M graphics card ; Super glossy "frameless" display is very reflective

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 has a durable chassis and great sounding sound system, but could be improved in the graphics department. Limited to the NVIDIA 9300M dedicated graphics card which can be found in some netbooks, the Y530 doesn't perform that well...

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Ken Sander and Joanna Stern (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 Review

A fairly strong multimedia notebook that won't break the bank.

Excellent speakers and subwoofer, Sleek frameless LCD, Responsive facial recognition software, Good performance for the price

Polarizing design, Screen prone to glare, No Blu-ray option

Above the keyboard you'll find the IdeaPad's multimedia control keys. You can change which buttons appear on the touch panel by pressing the Shuttle key to the right; one setting shows all the standard music controls, while the other lets you tweak the...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: Irwin Allen Rivera (technoodling.net)

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 | Review

Think of the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 as a notebook with tablet envy. Its hinges allow the display to fold all the way back. So between laptop and tablet mode, you have two more Yoga poses – stand, which uses the face-down keyboard as base, and tent,...

I say ‘best suited’ only because I got tired of flexing the Yoga 13 from one mode to the next. And then there’s the price to contend with. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a bad ‘tablet’ but a good ‘ultrabook.’ But if you can live within its limits and...

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by: HH Editor (hothardware.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 Notebook

Lenovo's IdeaPad series of notebooks is quite different than the company's popular line up of ThinkPads. Ideapads are currently available in three series of products. The "U" series designates an ultraportable style with 11.1" or 13.3" widescreen...

Hitachi 5,400 RPM Drive ; HDMI Output ; Build Quality ; Excellent Value ; Great Battery Life ; Built-in WebCam ; Tons of Features

Gaming Performance

In Futuremark's PCMark Vantage test suite, the Lenovo Y530 performed quite well in comparison to the more powerful reference systems. In the CPU tests, with its 2.0GHz CPU, the Y530 fell in line just below the slightly faster 2.1GHz processors. The...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by: Matt Safford (computershopper.com)

Lenovo IdeaPad Y530

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y530is a capable multimedia laptop with exceptional sound and a nice frameless display. But aside from adding an HDMI port, Lenovo has done little to address the problems that plagued this laptop's predecessor.

Frameless display; excellent sound system; HDMI port; low price for a multimedia laptop

Reflective screen; sluggish gaming performance; oddly placed Function key; poor viewing angles; questionable build quality

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Dec, 2008

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Lenovo IdeaPad Y530

Lenovo has traditionally emphasized mid-range computers targeted at the business professional. Lenovo's IdeaPad series packs more graphics and multimedia elements than the traditional airport commuter's laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 is a midsize...

Lenovo's IdeaPad Y530 strikes the perfect balance between a powerful desktop replacement laptop and a mobile business machine. Travelling professionals will find the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530 just light enough for prolonged travel. Multimedia enthusiasts...

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Consumer review by: Jackdog1997 (cnet.com)

Pretty nice for someone who doesn't need much

It has a great screensize. It is nice and big, perfect for anything I would need. The processor is fast (well i think it is), which is a necessity for me. A lot of RAM so I can multitask easy, and the volume controls and touch panel are awesome

The graphics card is crappy, can barely play Sims 3 even. Very short battery life. Heavy. Only 3 USB ports (not enough for me)

Sep, 2010

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Product Specifications

Audio Input

Type:Stereo microphone

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):3.5hour(s)/3hour(s)/4.5hour(s)/4hour(s)/5hour(s)

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:1MB/2MB/3MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.3in/9.5in

Height:1.4in/1.5in

Weight:5.3lbs/6.4lbs/6.6lbs

Width:13.1in/14.2in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Diagonal Size:14.1in/15.4in

Diagonal Size (metric):35.8cm/39.1cm

Max Resolution:1280 x 800

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Yes

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

EPA Energy Star Compliant:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC

Localization:English

Manufacturer:Lenovo

Model:2781/4051

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Lenovo IdeaPad Y430/Lenovo IdeaPad Y530

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad/Keyboard / Touchpad/Touchpad / Keyboard

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:1066MHz/667MHz/800MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps

Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.90

Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Bluetooth / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Bluetooth 2.0 EDR / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Bluetooth 2.1 / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n (draft)/IEEE 802.11n (draft) / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11n (draft) / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / Fast Ethernet / Bluetooth 2.1

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes

Wireless Protocol:802.11 a/b/g/n (draft)/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.1/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.0 EDR/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / Bluetooth 2.1/802.11 a/b/g/n (draft) / WiMAX/802.11a/g/n (draft)

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Notebook Camera

Camera Type:Integrated

Optical Storage

Type:DVD/DVD-Writer

OS Provided

Type:Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium/Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Processor

64-bit Computing:

Yes

Clock Speed:2.13GHz/2.16GHz/2.26GHz/2.2GHz/2GHz

Manufacturer:Intel

Multi-Core Technology:Dual-Core

Processor Number:P7350/P7450/P8400/T3200/T3400/T5800/T5900/T6400

Type:Core 2 Duo/Pentium/Pentium Dual Core

RAM

Installed Size:2GB/3GB/4GB

Max Supported Size:4GB/4MB

Technology:DDR2 SDRAM/DDR3 SDRAM

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

Software

Microsoft Office Ready:Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.