Customer reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530
15", Intel-based powerhouse optimized for SMB productivity & growth.
Average customer rating:
(33 Reviews) 32
Rating Snapshot (33 reviews)
5 stars
13
4 stars
5
3 stars
5
2 stars
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1 star
7
18 of 33(55%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Review 1 for ThinkPad Edge E530
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smiley
wpnderful investment
Date:April 26, 2012
"I love my thinkpad. It met all my expectations and more. If you don't have one your missing out."
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Review 2 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Reliability
1
out of
5
Embee
Owned Product:13-18 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Biggest Mistake
Date:December 31, 2012
Cons: Support, Build Quality
"The mother board on my E520 laptop stopped working only 4 days after the one-year warranty was up - for a product that I purchased directly from Lenovo online.
Lenovo's price to repair is nearly the same as the cost to replace it."
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Review 3 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
Sraza25
Location:Pakistan
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Boot up timing
Date:December 11, 2012
Pros: Weight, Warranty, Security Features, Durability, Software compatibility, Bluetooth, Video card, Wireless card, Screen size, Build Quality, Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Support, Included software, Memory, Storage
Cons: Keyboard/peripherals, Display resolution, Display performance, much longer boot up time
"After reading a lot of reviews regarding Edge E530 and its price i decided to purchase it but my experience was avg(Satisfactory) not good. As per my opinion its boot up time is much longer while my machine is i5 3210 with 6GB ram. It is major drawback of this machine. Over all performance is good."
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Review 4 for ThinkPad Edge E530
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ComTec
Unusual layout
Date:June 20, 2012
"I have a BIG complain about the keyboard, main board and mouse pad layouts. Do not buy this product until you directly see it."
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Review 5 for ThinkPad Edge E530
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MDCooks
Technology With People In Mind
Date:May 27, 2012
"As an owner of a ThinkPad Edge series laptop for over a year now, the interfacing of technology and the human experience is embellished in these laptops.
These laptops have advanced technolgies that are can be utilized by both the novice and advanced users.
As an avid music enthusist and composer I've been using the laptop with a variety of appilcations to create and and interface with the world."
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Review 6 for ThinkPad Edge E530
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shawn
Screen is too bright
Date:May 20, 2012
"I got this laptop 2 days ago,This is not portable laptop,It is good if you work only at home or in office, I mean you can't carry this laptop every where like as T series.This is not strong likeas T series.
I recommend this laptop for people that they are not travelling with laptop and They like bright screen.
The Screen is too bright , I don't like this too bright screen."
I recommend this laptop for people that they are not travelling with laptop and They like bright screen.
The Screen is too bright , I don't like this too bright screen."
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Review 7 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
2
out of
5
1234
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Not worth the cheap price.
Date:May 10, 2013
"I got this computer to replace a 6 year old Dell Studio laptop. I wish I didn't.
The worst thing about it is the touchpad. It is terrible. It moves when you try to click on things and you end up either not clicking or in the wrong place. Sometimes it seems like you have to try a few times before it works.
It is not very good at connecting to the internet. I have wifi and my Dell works much better when online.
Every other computer I have bought comes with some sort of office software, so I assumed this would too, but no. Also while this is no fault of lenovo, I hate windows 8!!
It is a very frustrating computer to use."
The worst thing about it is the touchpad. It is terrible. It moves when you try to click on things and you end up either not clicking or in the wrong place. Sometimes it seems like you have to try a few times before it works.
It is not very good at connecting to the internet. I have wifi and my Dell works much better when online.
Every other computer I have bought comes with some sort of office software, so I assumed this would too, but no. Also while this is no fault of lenovo, I hate windows 8!!
It is a very frustrating computer to use."
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Review 8 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
1
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Features
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Reliability
1
out of
5
readitsoon
Owned Product:7-12 months
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
third ibm notebook, but never again
Date:May 4, 2013
Pros: Wireless card, Display performance
Cons: Support, Input/Output compatibility, Battery, Weight, Keyboard/peripherals, Included Software, Processor, Build Quality
"I have been using IBM notebooks for about ten years now. Two models which satisfied me. good built, stable. but this E 530 Think Pad is nothing like them at all. Has been the most expensive so far but has the slowest performance when working on pictures and is instable with the 7 Home Premium. It´s ok though for the non working part like watching video. But I needed it to edit and send pictures, to write and surf the internet. I guess this will be my last IBM notebook. If it wasn´t just 5 months old I´ld trash it for it is slow and hangs itself up often. So for some parts of my work with pictures I use my old z60m which has developed a fan problem after 5 years of use"
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Review 9 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
Shadrack
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i3
Memory:4 GB or more
Very Happy With The E530
Date:February 19, 2013
Pros: Processor, Durability, Software compatibility, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Build Quality, Storage, Display performance
Cons: Included Software
"This E530 is a replacement for a 3-1/2 year old G530 that refuses to boot. I was very happy with the G530, so the E530 was an easy transition which I have own for a little over a month. I consider the E530 to be better built and performance is increased. My E530 is a quieter running machine and is the absolute basic model in the E530. The only thing that I'm not sure about is the touchpad. It has a textured surface and has the capability to right and left click. This is a feature I am not use to at this point and tend not to use. I was happy to be able to purchase a Thinkpad at a very reasonable price. I was able to get Windows 7 on the E530 which was very important in my decision to purchase it."
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Review 10 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
4
out of
5
hiriam
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Great Deal!!!!!
Date:February 3, 2013
Pros: Processor, Memory, Screen size, Storage, Display resolution
Cons: Included Software
"in general is a very good laptop I have no complaints, price vs product is very good I like very much my new laptop"
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Review 11 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
2
out of
5
Mobility
2
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Features
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Reliability
3
out of
5
dadindallas
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Worst laptop value.
Date:January 28, 2013
Pros: Processor, Keyboard/peripherals
Cons: Storage, Warranty, Memory, Support, Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Included Software, Software compatibility
"Really it can only handle 8 gb ram and has the worst touch pad in the industry.
the only redeeming feature is that you can upgrade it to windows 8 and get some functionality. I use a laptop for virtual systems practice and had always trusted Lenovo but this time they failed me and they failed big.
The documentation on the outside of the box was inconclusive and misleading."
the only redeeming feature is that you can upgrade it to windows 8 and get some functionality. I use a laptop for virtual systems practice and had always trusted Lenovo but this time they failed me and they failed big.
The documentation on the outside of the box was inconclusive and misleading."
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Review 12 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
tmaynard
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Very Happy With My Machine
Date:January 13, 2013
Pros: Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Warranty, Processor, Security Features, Support, Included software, Durability, Software compatibility, Memory, Bluetooth, Video card, Wireless card, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Build Quality, Storage, Display resolution, Display performance, pointer thing, speakers
Cons: mouse pad
"I purchased the Thinkpad E530. I got the fingerprint reader, Windows 8, 8GBmemory, 500GB harddrive, 3rd gen i5 processor up to 3.3 GHz. I love almost everything about this machine. Windows 8 was weird at first, and I did think it would be pointless w/o a touch screen, but I really do like it now.The computer starts up quickly too. The fingerprint reader is such a cool feature as well-- I can sign into anything with a swipe of a finger. The only downside to this computer is the touchpad. If you click it and your finger is not at the very bottom, the mouse jumps. But, I dont even use the touchpad anyways. I use the little pointer thing all the time now. Its much easier/convenient. The touchpad really isnt even needed. The keyboard is also very nice too."
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Review 13 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
2
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Reliability
3
out of
5
Ragz
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
its ok
Date:January 11, 2013
Pros: Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Support, Wireless card, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Storage, Display resolution
Cons: Memory, Build Quality, Display performance
"I got the laptop about 3 weeks ago. The finger print reader temporarily hangs the browser for a few seconds before letting me scan my finger. Also, I usually pick the laptop up from the front holding it right next to the mouse pad. However, there seems to be a gap or something which makes a really loud squeaky noise. It happens on the other side of the mouse pad too. Every where else on the laptop, it seems really solid except these two places. I am not sure if it's just me or if someone else has faced this problem. Overall though, I like it so far. Also, the screen is way too bright. I am always running it below half of the brightness."
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Review 14 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
mwills
Location:Auburn AL
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Great work laptop
Date:November 28, 2012
Pros: Weight, Warranty, Durability, Video card, Wireless card, Screen size, Build Quality, Display performance, Display resolution, Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Included software, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Storage
"First time using a product from Lenovo, and very impressed with this laptop. Love the full keyboard plus number pad. The macro keys for opening a folder window, auto folder search, locking the computer, and opening a calculator are BRILLIANT. I can't tell you how many times, within days of using it, I've used those keys. Very quick and efficient. No problems with the track pad, keys are perfectly spaced out. The laptop a decent weight, great screen, even comes with a built in camera. All around, I will definitely be looking at this laptop for my next personal laptop choice."
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Review 15 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
Caleb2181
Location:Gig Harbor, WA
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i7
Awesome laptop
Date:November 21, 2012
"Everything is great about this laptop."
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Review 16 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
1
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Reliability
1
out of
5
kenny
Location:Hazlet, NJ
Owned Product:13-18 months
Processor:Intel Core i3
Memory:4 GB or more
Good at first..
Date:November 11, 2012
Cons: Keyboard/peripherals
"I received this computer as a gift from someone and it did work fine for about a month or two and then the keyboard started to go haywire. When you hit certain buttons on the keyboard, it would show up as something totally different. Example, whenI hit "c" the computer would do a combination of "enter" and "b|". There are about 5 or 6 keys that do this but I did try to re install the keyboard.. diddn't work. I looked it up and many other people have the same problem. One person even posted that he sent it in to lenovo, it was fixed, a few months later the same problem happened again. I wouldn't recommend anyone getting this computer unless you want to because pretty disappointed in the next few months ALTHOUGH I was able to fix it by adding a external keyboard to it, it kind of ruins the purpose of having a laptop.. also the battery life isnt well at all.. I have about 20 minutes of battery life and the computer is 2 years old. My macbook pro, which I bought 4 years ago can still hold over 7 hours of battery."
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Review 17 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
Eden132
Location:Ramat Gan, Israel.
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
I love it
Date:October 14, 2012
Pros: Weight, Warranty, Software compatibility, Wireless card, Screen size, Build Quality, Display resolution, Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Support, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Storage, fingerprintreader!
Cons: Video card
"The computer is very good.
i5, 4gb ram, 500gb HD, 15.6 screen, beautiful design, good build quality, best keyboard! Finger print reader."
i5, 4gb ram, 500gb HD, 15.6 screen, beautiful design, good build quality, best keyboard! Finger print reader."
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Review 18 for ThinkPad Edge E530
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mizzou
Location:Hannibal, Mo
Owned Product:Less than a week
Great product BUT
Date:September 27, 2012
"I just go a 530 with 24 inch screen and a docking station, or what IBM/Lenovo calls a docking station. First so far I'm overall happy with the purchase and the docking station is compact so it does take up less room. My complaint, there is NO on button on this thing!!!!! I have to open the laptop and trun it on. Now I'm sure some of you think oh well but I am a firm believer in truning the computer OFF if not in use. I mean first why waste electricity and I just don't trust a computer lift on when it's internet connection is always open. It's a pain in the A_S to open the computer just to start it up. It's like an automotive engineer who engineering the oil filter on the motor right over a cross member or something that the oil runs on instead of a straight shot to the oil pan. DA"
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Review 19 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Reliability
1
out of
5
TheBigGuy
Location:Chicago
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Windows Update Issues
Date:September 18, 2012
Cons: it wont patch microsoft security updates.
"The first thing I do when getting a new computer is to patch it with Microsoft Windows Updates. This laptop kept failing everytime when trying to patch. I exchanged it for another one and the same thing happened. The keyboard has no cap and number lock indicator. I am returning this and going with another competitors brand."
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Review 20 for ThinkPad Edge E530
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
2
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
2
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Reliability
2
out of
5
Fred
Location:Buffalo, NY
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Avoid due to Intel SBA
Date:September 14, 2012
"Because of Intel SBA installed on this system, I would recommend avoiding purchase. I own one, and the SBA program slows down the system considerably and has resulted in the dreaded "blue screen of death" 3 times in as many months.
There is no way to de-activate or turn off SBA, and Lenovo will not provide "free" support to determine if it is safe to uninstall the program. Unfortunate for Lenovo as a poor intel program is giving them a black eye and bad ratings."
There is no way to de-activate or turn off SBA, and Lenovo will not provide "free" support to determine if it is safe to uninstall the program. Unfortunate for Lenovo as a poor intel program is giving them a black eye and bad ratings."
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