Where to buy the T530 w/quad core?

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Where to buy the T530 w/quad core?

#1 Post by Arf the Lab » Thu Oct 16, 2014 8:00 pm

Hello, all.

My current office computer is a T500, I'd like to replace it with a T530. I want one of the models sporting a quad core processor (i7-3630QM, i7-3720QM or i7-3820QM), but I can't find either of them for sale anywhere online, new or used. Tried Lenovo's website, eBay, Amazon, web searches, etc., but seems only the dual core models are available. :(

If someone could recommend a trusted source to buy this machine with one of the quad core processors, I'd appreciate it.
Otherwise, if there is a comparable (or superior) model available, that can handle at least 16GB of RAM, I'd like to know about it.
Once I get a newer machine I can relegate my T500 to that of a travel laptop, replacing the well-worn T40 that's been accompanying me for so many years.

Thanks in advance.

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Re: Where to buy the T530 w/quad core?

#2 Post by Qing Dao » Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:04 pm

Why not get a dual core and upgrade it yourself to quad core?

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Re: Where to buy the T530 w/quad core?

#3 Post by muffin_man » Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:29 am

I realize this doesn't help find the computer you are looking for, but there was also an i7-3840qm available.

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Re: Where to buy the T530 w/quad core?

#4 Post by bit_twiddler » Fri Oct 17, 2014 5:05 pm

W520s and W530s came with quad-cores, perhaps that's what you're looking for.
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Re: Where to buy the T530 w/quad core?

#5 Post by Arf the Lab » Sat Oct 18, 2014 6:49 pm

bit_twiddler wrote:W520s and W530s came with quad-cores, perhaps that's what you're looking for.
I wanted the T530 but ended up buying the W520 w/the i7-2920XM processor anyway. I think it'll suit my needs well enough.

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