Dell Latitude E5530 15.6-inch Laptop (Intel Core i3 2350M 2.3GHz 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, DVDRW, LAN, WLAN, BT, Integrated Graphics, Windows 7 Professional)

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If you opt for the low-end version, you'll have to sacrifice Intel's vPro tech as well as the webcam. The choices range from Intel Core Celeron Bxxx processors, to a Sandy Bridge (second generation) Core i3-2350M, all the way to a 2. But when cost is a prime consideration, and the power of Ivy Bridge is desired, the Latitude E5530 provides an option meeting all of the essential criteria and an alternative worthy of strong consideration. Predictably, the Latitude E5530’s audio system is, as expected, an afterthought in in comparison to the rest of the feature set. This is lower than we'd prefer on such a large display; the T530 we reviewed packs a 1600 x 900 panel.

Whether your machine be for work or play or both the Dell Latitude E5530 non-vPro is configurable to your needs to ensure it gives you the experience you require. It’s perhaps most similar to the Lenovo ThinkPad L530 configuration we recently reviewed, packing the same CPU along with closely-matched specs in other regards as well. The Wi-Fi adapter, while normally a prime suspect in such situations, appeared to have no bearing on the situation. Some small scratches and/or dents to the casing are permitted but nothing that affects function of the machine. The specs may not be amazing, but the machine will perform most functions and tasks without balking; and while the design may be a bit bulky, the thick exterior proves to provide a protective shell that will allow this notebook to last.

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The sufficiently large Alps Electric touchpad is equally commendable, sporting a smooth finish that makes gliding the finger across a pleasure—no sticking, and just enough friction. We tested the Latitude E5530 using PCMark 7 and PCMark Vantage to help evaluate general system performance. At Crucial®, we ensure that the higher amount of RAM is rigorously tested and is backed by our compatibility guarantee.It means accessing your files faster, loading your programs faster, booting into your operating system faster. benchmarks, our tests reveal scores as much as 5% higher than the second-generation Core i7-2640M CPU, and as much as 9% higher than the Core i7-2620M, which is impressive. This alone can increase the perceived speed of a system much more effectively than, say, a CPU bump or a boost in RAM beyond 4 GB. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

Get a comprehensive look at your chosen laptop and see if this is the one that will best suit your needs. Mr Memory recommends you install modules in pairs for Dual-channel performance - View Dual-channel Memory Video. To be fair, the E5530 sports a 9-cell battery, while the T530 we tested carried a smaller 6-cell battery, the Dell's extra thickness is noticeable.In spite of these excellent scores, the system’s general performance could be most improved with the addition of an SSD in place of the standard mechanical hard drive. It is possible that the differences could be attributed to differences in graphics driver versions, but nevertheless, these are notable scores coming from the Latitude E5530. This is a special single-platter 7 mm-height drive that is often used in applications where a standard 9. Brightness distribution is mostly even at 91% (variations this low won’t be noticeable in everyday use). The Celeron options don’t seem to be selectable during system configuration as of this writing, but a “lower end” Sandy Bridge CPU is an excellent way to save cost if you don’t want to sacrifice much.