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T520 vs T530 upgrade ?

T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
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T520 vs T530 upgrade ?

#1 Post by SchlageR » Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:41 pm

is a t520 or t530 an upgrade?
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Re: T520 vs T530 upgrade ?

#2 Post by dr_st » Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:42 am

I think the battery is compatible too.

From first glances and early reviews, it seems that if you don't mind the new keyboard layout, then the Ivy Bridge machines are a good buy.
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Re: T520 vs T530 upgrade ?

#3 Post by underclocker » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:01 am

All T530's have USB 3.0 ports, T520's have only USB 2.0. Huge difference, especially when backing up data.
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Re: T520 vs T530 upgrade ?

#4 Post by jcvjcvjcvjcv » Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm

No; it's a downgrade for backing up data since it lacks eSata
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