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Description ThinkPad® W530 Laptop
Processor
  • Intel® Core™ i7-3520M (3.60 GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM (3.30 GHz, 6MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM (3.60 GHz, 6MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-3820QM (3.70 GHz, 8MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-3920XM (2.90 GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
Operating System
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8 Pro
  • Windows® 7 Professional
  • Windows® 7 Home Premium
Memory
  • Up to 32GB DDR3 1600MHz
Storage
  • HDD
  • 500GB/1TB (5400rpm)
  • 320GB/500GB (7200rpm)

  • SSD
  • 128GB SSD SATA3
  • Intel® 180GB SSD SATA3
Display
  • 15.6" HD+ (1600 x 900) (220 NITS)
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) (95% Gamut) (270 NITS)
Battery Life
  • 6-cell: Up to 7.4 hrs
  • 9-cell: Up to 11.1 hrs
  • 9-cell plus external slice battery: Up to 22.2 hrs
Dimensions (W x D x H)
  • 245.1mm x 372.8mm x 31.8 - 35.6mm (9.65" x 14.68" x 1.25" - 1.40")
Webcam
  • Low-Light 720p HD Camera
Weight
  • 2.7kg (5.95lbs)
I/O (Input/Output) Ports
  • (1) Mini DisplayPort 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 ReaderOnly available on select models.
Optical Drive
  • Multi-Burner/DVD CD Multi-Rec
Keyboard
  • ThinkPad Precision Keyboard: island-style, six-row keyboard with optional backlight
Communication
  • Ethernet RJ45
Audio
  • Dolby® Home Theater® v4
Graphics
  • NVIDIA® Quadro® K2000M 2GB VRAM
  • NVIDIA® Quadro® K1000M 2GB VRAM

WiMAX/WiFi

  • ThinkPad® b/g/n Wireless (1x1)
  • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)
  • Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 3000 (3x3 AGN)
Wireless WWAN
  • Qualcomm® Gobi™ 3K 14.4Mbps/HSPA + /EVDO HSPA + 21Mbps (Half Size MC)
ThinkPad® W530 Laptop
THE LENOVO® THINKPAD® W530 LAPTOP
Power and Reliability of a Workstation,
Quality of a ThinkPad.
In raw performance, the Lenovo ThinkPad® W530 is a class apart combining the power of a workstation with the portability of a laptop. The ThinkPad® W530 offers a wide choice of the latest 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Dual, Quad, and Extreme processors—for those who want more done in a day with great precision and quality. NVIDIA® Quadro® graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology for optimized graphics performance and long battery life. Large capacity HDD of up to 1TB and SSD of up to 180GB increase storage capability and provide fast performance.

The ThinkPad® W530 is fully equipped to work out of the box with ISV certifications for CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, 3Ds Max, Maya, Revit, Pro/E, Creo, and more! The ThinkPad precision backlit keyboard, Dolby® Home Theater® v4 sound system, Full HD screen with 95% color gamut and wide viewing angle provide the best operational experience. The integrated color calibrator enhances the viewing experience with vibrant true color consistency.

The ThinkPad® W530 is the best in performance, graphics, user experience, and usability—designed for those who need the power to outdo.

Incredible Performance.
High-performance mobile computing from the latest 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Dual, Quad, and Extreme processors
Better productivity with Windows® 7 Professional or Windows 8 Pro
Best leadership in application performance and display quality from NVIDIA® Quadro® graphics for CAD, DCC, and 3D visualization
Exceptional graphics performance and longer battery life using NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology
Increased memory support of up to 32GB and enhanced data reliability with support for RAID configurations

Enterprise Ready.
Automate time consuming and expensive deployment tasks with Lenovo Transition Services
Available legendary ThinkPad reliability backed by a wide variety of warranty upgrades and damage protection

Engaging User Experience.
Work comfortably in dim-lit or dark environments with backlit ThinkPad Precision Keyboard
15.6" HD+, or Full HD wide viewing angle display with 95% color gamut
Improved color quality with brighter and clearer display using the integrated color calibrator
Engrossing surround sound and high-quality audio from professionally tuned Dolby® Home Theater® v4

Boundless Productivity.
Increase storage capacity with up to 1TB HDD and 180GB SATA SSD
Expand your workstation's display with multiple monitor support for VGA, DP1.2, and DVI output
Work with a wide range of ISV certified professional high-end graphics and 3D applications
Connect to the internet anywhere, anytime with the WiFi, WiMAX, and WWAN wireless connectivity

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 ReaderFingerprint reader is optional and available on most configurations. 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 BlockerOnly available on select ThinkPad models. 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

Software Offerings

Supported TVT Tools Preloaded Applications
  • Access Connections
  • Password Manager 4.0
  • Power Manager
  • Adobe® Reader®
  • Microsoft® Office 2013 (purchase of product key required for activation)
  • Microsoft® Windows® Live™ Essentials
  • Norton™ Internet Security™ (30 day free trial)

Service Offerings

LENOVO SERVICE
Lenovo offers a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning services to support and protect your ThinkPad W530 investment. Lenovo Services lets you focus on your customers and business, not your IT.
  • Priority Technical SupportNot available in all regions.
  • Makes your priority, our priority. 24x7 priority call routing to advanced-level technicians, electronic incident tracking, rapid response and resolution.
  • Warranty Upgrades (On-Site and Next Business Day)
  • Maximizes PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient, fast repair services at your home or office.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.