Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E535 Notebook Review and Specification

Review Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E535 Notebook Specification, Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E535 introuces as the successor to the E525. Both devices are based on the AMD Fusion-platform. E535 is equipped with the new Trinity APU based architecture, while the older E525 is based on the Llano architecture. The Edge E535 is available with different component configurations. Our test model was powered by the AMD A8-4500M APU (quad core CPU, Radeon HD 7640G). APU comes with 4 GBs of memory and a 750 GB hard drive in addition. There is also an onboard DVD burner.

The competition is mainly found in the same family. Predecessors have mentioned Thinkpad Edge E525 (AMD A8-3500m) would be a good example of such competition. The Thinkpad Edge E530 also have joined the group as a partner to the Intel-Edge E535. A comparison with the Thinkpad Edge 530 that we've tested would not be fair, because the middle class has a dedicated graphics card (Nvidia GeForce GT 630M). Competition of Thinkpad Edge Thinkpad Edge 535 will have 530-variants, which only has integrated graphics.

connectivity
In terms of connectivity the Lenovo has changed quite a lot of Thinkpad Edge E525. On the left side of the device there are three USB 3.0 ports-. The Thinkpad Edge E525 only use the USB 2.0 port. You will also find a VGA output and HDMI port. The eSATA / USB combo port on the E525 has not been used again. It's ok because USB 3.0 Ports-. Optimal Lenovo will change one of the three-port USB 3.0 port combined eSATA/USB-3.0.

The right side of the sport-plug Gigabit Ethernet and four USB ports, although this one is 2.0 standard. Optical drive and a combo audio jack also find their place in the right hand side.The Express Card slot Thinkpad Edge E525 has been done away with for Thinkpad Edge E535. It's a shame as it is likely certain expansion is lost. A memory-card reader found on the front of the notebook, which works with the type usal (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD).

Communication
Our test model came with all the features expected of a communication device. There WLAN-module of Broadcom onboard notebook company that uses standard 802.11 b / g / n. Module of Boradcom also includes Bluetooth chip at the same time. To use a wired network connection device-chip Gigabit ethernet. Lenovo uses chips from Realtek RTL8168/8111 famous family. Lenovo also has given Webcams for Notebook. It is located on the frame of the screen, surrounded by two microphones.

Security
Various security features are quite weak for-business notebook. Lenovo offers this device with a fingerprint reader, but not every variant of the device will come with one. The fingerprint reader can be utalized via TrueSuite software already installed Authentic. This allows not only to secure access to Windows with the fingerprint lock, but also access to internet services. Port mandatory for Kensington-lock is also present, but otherwise it's all in terms of security. Both Thinkpad Edge E535 ThinkPad Edge E525 TPM or offers or Smartcard reader.

Accessories
Excessive accessory parts and done with pretty quickly. Regardless of the power supply and batteries, the only thing you'll find in the box is a poster with a quick-start guide and warranty information.

The device comes with pre-installed 'Windows 7 - Home Premium' operating system. There is no Windows 7 DVD with the product, such as reinstalling the system is done with the help of the Recovery-Partition.

Number of additional software-managed. Besides a lot of Lenovo-tool, Google Chrome browser and AuthenTec TruSuite, pre-install other programs including SE Corel WinDVD, Corel DVD MovieFactory Burn.Now and. This begs the question, why is there the kinds of programs that have been loaded into the business notebook? What's more is that Windows already has its own function to perform three tasks that other programs do.

In addition, 30-day trial version of Norton Internet Security has found its way to the hardrive. Also Microsoft Office 2010 Starter and Windows Live Essentials installed. An alternative UI offered by Lenovo Simple Tap through its features. It is very reminiscent of the look of the tablet PC. Whether or not this feature should really be in the business notebook is also questionable. SimpleTap was not only quite useful, but also very disturbing.

Maintenance
The Thinkpad Edge E535 offers the possibility of a large and comfortable treatments. Thinkpad Edge E525 compared with no improvement in sight. On the down side is the two compartments. Through the smallest door you will find the BIOS battery and WLAN modules. Under the big door is where the RAM, the CPU drives, Hard and cooling system hiding all. This notebook has two slots for RAM, and one unused. This means upgrading a very simple and inexpensive to 8GB would be possible. The Thinkpad Edge E535 supports up to 16GB of RAM. Hard drive can be quickly removed and replaced with other models. Swappable optical drive also. All you need to do is undo the screws and then pull the optical drive out of the slot.

Big improvement over the Thinkpad Edge 525 is that it provides full access to the cooling system. Users may be able to remove the fan for easy cleaning. You can even take out and replace APU with other models. We must commend Lenovo here.

Assurance
Lenovo equips the device with a 12 month Carry-In Warranty. Lenovo notebook sending customers directly to the case of disability. This time frame is customary at this time. When it comes to your business device but will expect a minimum 24 month warranty. Lenovo offers the possibility to extend the warranty to 2 or 3 years. Costs about 50 euros and each euro 70-90. A three-year on-site warranty will set you back 120 euros.

Display
Our test model was equipped with a 15.6-inch matte screen. This resolution LED-lit display 1368 x 768 pixels. In terms of brightness, the Thinkpad Edge 535 has a strong improvement since the Thinkpad Edge 525. With an average of 259 cd / m² (Thinkpad Edge 525: 210.3 cd / m²) display has a brightness level enough. Brightness distribution also has a clear improvement, now up to 89% (Thinkpad Edge 525: 67%).

Processor
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E535 is designed with the APU (Accelerated Processing Unit, a combination of CPU and GPU) from AMD company. It carrys the name of AMD A8-4500M. CPU part of the APU is made of a quad-core that works at a speed of 1.9 GHz base. Speed ​​can be increased to 2.8 GHz (AMD Turbo Core).

Unfortunately, we can never really register the speed of 2.8 GHz. Nonetheless, the Thinkpad Edge 535 is still making good use turbo function. During Idle mode and while doing office work all four cores running at 2.3 GHz permanent. It also looks the same during the Cinebench test, with all four cores running at 2.3 GHz permanent anymore. Ocassionaly individual core speed will sink to around 1.8-1.9 GHz. Cinebench test a bit dissapointing because they are at - or sometimes under - of-AMD A6-3410MX APU (eg Samsung Serie 3 305V5A-S01DE) from the previous generation (Llano). If it utalized full turbo speed, we can expect the results of the test are much better. It was only in GPU intense that GL test-A8-4500M APU is able to prove anything to us. Same when compared to the Thinkpad Edge 525. In the thread-and GL-single Test Thinkpad Edge 535 doing much better. Multi-thread test showed more favor for Thinkpad Edge 525.

Going against the Thinkpad Edge E530 (i5-2450M/GT630M) Thinkpad Edge 535 which does not have a chance. E530 CPU and GPU of playing in a different ball park performance. Competition in camp is located on the processor Intel Pentium today. Single-thread test results of A8-4500M under those of Intel Pentium B960. In a multi thread test APU AMD and Pentium B960 equivalent to eachother.

During our testing of the full stress (Prime95 and FurMark running parallel) when the electric power, CPU speed is very volatile. Horizontal speed of 1.4 GHz, with minor variations up and down by individual cores (between 405 MHz and 2.3 GHz). GPU speed moving between 500 and 655 MHz. While on battery power all four cores running at a constant speed of 1.9 GHz. On the other side was going to strangle the GPU 335MHz.

Notebook specifications
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E535-NZR5BGE

• Processor: AMD A8-4500M 1.9 GHz
• Mainboard: AMD A70M
• Memory: 4096 MB, DDR3
• Graphics adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7640G, Core: 655 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz
• Display: 15.6 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, LTN156AT24401, glossy: yes
• Hard Disk: WDC Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVT-08HXZT3, 750GB 5400rpm
• Soundcard: AMD Hudson-2 High Definition Audio Controller
• Connections: 1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Audio-Combo, Card Reader: SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensor: Shock Sensor,
• Network: Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN ​​(10/100/1000MBit), Broadcom 802.11n (ABGN), Bluetooth 4.0
• Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT50N
• Size: height x width x depth (in mm): 31 x 377 x 245
• Weight: 2.4 kg
• Battery: 48 Wh Lithium-Ion
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
• Additional features: Webcam: Ja, Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet (battery type), Light Keyboard: no, Chrome, AuthenTec TruSuite, SE Corel WinDVD, Corel Burn.Now, DVD MovieFactory, Orton Internet Security (30-day trial version) , Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Windows Live Essentials, 12 Month Warranty

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