Customer reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T430
14” powerhouse equipped with high productivity features, leading wireless options to keep you powered & unplugged round-the-clock.
Average customer rating:
(45 Reviews) 42
Rating Snapshot (45 reviews)
5 stars
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39 of 45(87%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Review 1 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
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5
Mobility
5
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5
Design
4
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Reliability
5
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5
jdoe
Location:State College, PA
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Keyboard layout
Date:July 18, 2012
Pros: Build Quality, Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Storage
Cons: Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Display performance
"This is another great T-series laptop. The keyboard is very nice -- worth the keyboard legend only available for Thinkpads. However, I do not think the new keyboard layout is better than the classic one.
Having PgUP/PgDown key on the bottom is inconvenient, especially for a long time Thinkpad enthusiastic like me. You just need to stretch your finger to access page up/page down key for the classic layout. Now you have to move both your palm and finger together to access pgup/pgdown key.
And I hope Lenovo considers adopting IPS panel for T-series lineups as well. IPS display is the best for crisp, clear font output. If you read pdf documents a lot or work on Word all the time, you are definitely willing to pay more $$$ for an IPS display option. So far it is only Apple that goes in this direction -- with a hefty price tag."
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Review 2 for ThinkPad T430
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squishy
Fantastic, but the SSD is important
Date:June 29, 2012
"I got this laptop to replace my old MBP, and I'm glad to be back to a Thinkpad.
The battery life with the 6-cell is pretty good with the default power saving options. I haven't run it entirely down yet, but I've never felt pressed to plug it into an outlet.
Optimus does its job well, both with powersaving and graphics quality. The HD+ screen (higher resolution) is bright and very clear, and not glossy (which was a huge selling point for me). It also drives projectors and external monitors smoothly.
Either purchase one of the SSD options or install your own. The default 5400 RPM HD causes startup/wake from hibernation to be a bit slow. Starting programs for the first time after reboot/hibernate can be a bit slow as well. Once they are cached in memory though, this thing FLIES. These laptops use the 7mm tall drives in the primary bay, so take that into account if you are purchasing a SSD to put in yourself. I did not realize that, so now I have to find a use for a 9.5mm tall SSD, and will be ordering another shorter one to take advantage of the performance and battery life increases.
I was a little skeptical about the new keyboard at first, but it feels very smooth and decisive. I had an old X30, and I loved that keyboard. This keyboard is different, but still has a feel of incredible quality. There is no flex and the keys are surprisingly quiet for the feel of them.
The laptop stays surprisingly cool: I used it for several hours last night setting it up and configuring it and it never once got uncomfortably warm. I've also never once heard the fan kick in, despite running blender full screen on a projector.
I bought the top level wireless network option because where I work has notoriously bad WiFi reception (I have an additional cable at my desk that I carry around with me if I know I'm going to be near an ethernet port). The first time I connected to the network with this laptop was the only time. The connection never dropped, something that hasn't happened in six years.
It's light, cool, rugged, and powerful. The only thing I did wrong with this purchase was get the wrong hard drive option. It's really a shame that this much power is being held back by a slow mechanical drive (certainly not the laptop's fault, just a configuration faux paux on my part).
Also, 16Gb of ram in this makes it feel snappy after initial program load, even with the mechanical drive. It really helps mitigate the mistake I made in not getting the SSD."
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Review 3 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
5
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5
Value
3
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5
Reliability
5
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5
Jllouis
Location:New York, NY
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Excellent in essential aspects, Meets expectations
Date:August 21, 2012
Pros: Security Features, Durability, Build Quality, Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Keyboard/peripherals
Cons: Weight, Display performance, memory and storage addons are way too expensive., f-keys not being 'burried' into the keyboard.
"I've had this laptop for over two months now, therefore I believe that I know it pretty well.
In the package in which this laptop arrived was not difficult to access, ingenuously packed, and well protected.
I primarily purchased this product for classroom and home personal entertainment use. My favorite aspect of this computer is it's very good battery life, probably the most important spec that convinced me to decide to purchase it. I have the 9 cell battery; while the 16.2 hour battery life claim is much of a hyperbole, it will still get you through the day, and night if you manage it properly.
I read a lot of negative chit-chat about the keyboard design and lay-out. Frankly, these people are just unfriendly to change. The feel and tactile response are first class, the back-lit option is much welcomed by me.
Over-all this is a great product that you can't go wrong with in a professional, scholastic, even personal use environment. The value is satisfactory, not great, but its durability will make it a worth-while investment.
The complaints that I have about this products are minor and few. First of all for a laptop it's size, it's too heavy (even with a 6 cell), I assume people intend to move around with it frequently. The point that saved it's mobility rating is the battery life.
The lid of this laptop will make clean 'freaks' grit their teeth. Every time you touch this lid, you finger-print/smudge will be imprinted unto it, and merely wiping with napkins is not suffice to clean it to it's original cleanliness.
Last of all, there is a lot of bezel around the screen. It seems like if Lenovo really tried, they could've fit a 15 inch screen into this body, or maybe a 16:10 screen format? That may please the business users. If you've been following the notebook computing you'd know that several manufacturers are doing something like Dell's 15 inch screen in a 14 inch body initiative. That would be really nice if implemented by Lenovo, the extra bezel space looks like its capable of accommodating it -- maybe OLED will make that plausible in the near future.
In conclusion this is a purchase that you will not regret, especially if you're a student or a business user who needs something that is able to withstand a rough environment, and those who also value battery life and not having to worry about always having a power outlet accessible. I'm very happy with my purchasing and would recommend it to anyone, especially my fellow students and those who have an eye for quality.
(Sorry about the encyclopedia I've just written.)"
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Review 4 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
4
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5
Design
4
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Reliability
5
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5
martylogs
Location:Houston, TX
Owned Product:Just got it
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
MartinLogsdonSOS
Date:July 21, 2012
Pros: Warranty, Security Features, Durability, Video card, Wireless card, Build Quality, Display performance, Display resolution, Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Support, Included software, Keyboard/peripherals
Cons: Memory, Bluetooth, Weight, Screen size, Storage, Battery, Software compatibility
"I have several ThinkPads since the IBM days.
All have been great computers."
All have been great computers."
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Review 5 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
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5
Reliability
5
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5
AxisofRAGE
Location:Charlotte, NC
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Thinkpad T430 - Best In Class
Date:July 15, 2012
Pros: Video card, Build Quality, Display performance, Display resolution, Battery, Processor, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals
Cons: Weight
"The new Lenovo ThinkPad T430 improves upon the tried and true T420 in both design and feature enhancements. The kept the same basic form factor as the T420, but reinforced it with a carbon fiber chassis which provides additional strength and actually feels lighter than the T420.
Pros:
- Keyboard
- Optional display card (NVIDIA)
- Resolution (1600x900)
- High build quality
- Battery life
- Matte display
- Dolby v2 Audio
- Keyboard
- Optional display card (NVIDIA)
- Resolution (1600x900)
- High build quality
- Battery life
- Matte display
- Dolby v2 Audio
Cons:
- Weight
- Weight
The new keyboard design is a giant leap forward for the Lenovo lineup. Very responsive, nice spacing between the keys, and a soft resounding click make for the best keyboard available.
Lenovo has successfully combined some of the best features from their consumer lineup into thier enterprise workhorse. From the Dolby sound to the nVidia Optimus graphics, the T430 is a definite winner and the industry standard for business laptops."
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Review 6 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
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5
Design
5
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5
Features
5
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5
Value
4
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5
Reliability
5
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5
ILikeLenovo
Location:Kansas City MO
Owned Product:Less than a week
Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory:3 GB
The T430 its numbers is all wrong
Date:July 12, 2012
"insted of being the t430 it should plainly just be call #1 because of its performance and reliabilty it looks are prestige in my book plus like all of Lenovo computers labtops there so user friendly I could go on and on about there products or you could try one out yourself and explore the web, run your business or just be a step ahead all those at school"
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Review 7 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Reliability
4
out of
5
ShinyBlinkyLights
Location:Alexandria, VA
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
My Second Thinkpad
Date:July 6, 2012
Pros: Security Features, Durability, Build Quality, Processor, Support, Memory, Keyboard/peripherals, Storage
Cons: Screen size, Display resolution, Display performance
"Let me preface this review by indicating that I previously purchased a T41 some 8 years ago. That T41 is still kicking after all these years, so I have decided that my second laptop should also be a Thinkpad.
The good:
I like the tactile feel of the new keyboard and the overall build quality of the T430. I cannot detect any flexing in the keyboard or the laptop chassis. The keys on the T430 keyboard are much thicker than chiclet style keyboards from other manufacturers, giving the T430 a more solid feel. The mic on/off, wifi on/off hardware buttons, and the multitouch touchpad are also very nice features on the T430.
The T430 with the i5-3320m processor runs very cool and is still powerful enough for the many applications that I use. I did not get the Nvidia graphics though because of a lack of Optimus support in Linux.
I like the tactile feel of the new keyboard and the overall build quality of the T430. I cannot detect any flexing in the keyboard or the laptop chassis. The keys on the T430 keyboard are much thicker than chiclet style keyboards from other manufacturers, giving the T430 a more solid feel. The mic on/off, wifi on/off hardware buttons, and the multitouch touchpad are also very nice features on the T430.
The T430 with the i5-3320m processor runs very cool and is still powerful enough for the many applications that I use. I did not get the Nvidia graphics though because of a lack of Optimus support in Linux.
Suggestions:
Please go back to the 4:3 format screens. The 16:9 format is not business friendly.
While the blacklit keyboard is a great idea, the end result is not quite as pretty. I think that the keyboard would have a better appearance if the letters on the keys are translucent. At the very least, I think the led lights should be moved further towards the top of each key so that the user does not experience any glare. Glare is most visible from the lights of the function keys (F1-F12).
I would also prefer that Lenovo kept the backward and forward keys, and the placement of the pgup and pgdn keys on the upper right hand corner of the keyboard.
Please go back to the 4:3 format screens. The 16:9 format is not business friendly.
While the blacklit keyboard is a great idea, the end result is not quite as pretty. I think that the keyboard would have a better appearance if the letters on the keys are translucent. At the very least, I think the led lights should be moved further towards the top of each key so that the user does not experience any glare. Glare is most visible from the lights of the function keys (F1-F12).
I would also prefer that Lenovo kept the backward and forward keys, and the placement of the pgup and pgdn keys on the upper right hand corner of the keyboard.
Overall though, I am very pleased with the quality of the Thinkpad T430. I would recommend this laptop to friends and family.
To all prospective buyers, I would suggest that you purchase the 1600x900 display upgrade, and get the 90watt adapter to prevent undue battery drain and to prolong battery life. Only get the 65watt adapter if mobility is a requirement."
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Review 8 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
2
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5
Mobility
2
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5
Design
2
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5
Features
4
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5
Value
1
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5
Reliability
2
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5
Kalyan
Location:Hyderabad
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:2 GB
Not realiable
Date:September 7, 2012
Pros: Processor, Keyboard/peripherals
Cons: Support, Keyboard/peripherals, Durability, Warranty
"I was a fan of ThinkPad and bought E420 and it was okay for 3 months,after that, some water went inside of my lappy as my baby spilled some water.
and after that The behaviour of think pad is abnormal and when i take to customercare, they said,They need to replace Mother Board and the mother board costs around 400$,and warrent willnot cover for the water related accedents it seems,but...In TP advertisement,they say it can sustain with water ,and for little bit of water i dont really want to change my motherboard.
Its really not reliable."
Its really not reliable."
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Review 9 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
chuck
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
no regrets
Date:May 28, 2013
Pros: Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Warranty, Processor, Security Features, Support, Durability, Software compatibility, Memory, Wireless card, Keyboard/peripherals, Build Quality, Storage
Cons: Video card, Weight, Display performance
"I have been using the T430 for about a week now, i have the T430 2346QU model, i5 4gb ram, intel hd 4000, 500gb hdd.
Pros
The overall performance is very good, especially with the free win 8 upgrade makes the computer even faster to boot. I love the durability, and the new style keyboard is great for typing. I have no problem with the 1366.x 760 resolution (i only use for business). The batery life is execptional ( i have the 6 cell) and the lenovo solution menu helps a lot for retriving updates.
Cons
The only slight draw back is the T430 is a bit heavy for a 14" laptop. But then again you get the extra protection and 4 usb ports."
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Review 10 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
MichaelH
Owned Product:Less than a month
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Solid, lightweight, durable laptop
Date:May 9, 2013
Pros: Warranty, Processor, Durability, Keyboard/peripherals, Display resolution
Cons: case partially blocks usb 3.0 ports
"Great laptop! Small, light, durable, and very fast. Keyboard is top-notch. Easy to carry, 5+ hour battery life with standard battery, and easy access to memory and mSATA slot.
USB 3.0 ports are overhung by the case on the left side. Not a deal-breaker for me, but it's something to be aware of.
Thinkpad build quality is worth the money! I can LEAN on this laptop when working and not worry about hurting it. The Lenovo outlet has really good deals, and minimizes the price difference.
Several of the options I chose and recommend:
Skip Nvidia graphics if battery life is a major concern
1600x900 screen is brighter, has better color, and shows more than the lower-resolution option."
Skip Nvidia graphics if battery life is a major concern
1600x900 screen is brighter, has better color, and shows more than the lower-resolution option."
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Review 11 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
5
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5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
ElTee68
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
T Series forever!
Date:April 27, 2013
Pros: Battery, Weight, Processor, Security Features, Durability, Memory, Wireless card, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Build Quality, Storage, Display resolution
"Pretty similar to the old ThinkPad (had one that just died after 5 yrs). I love the chiclet keyboard - was so used to the old keyboard but had absolutely no issues transferring over. I think the keys are actually easier to type on. I got the base model computer because I'm cheap, and it's super fast and I love the rapid boot - boots in a minute or less. I also LOVE the fact that you can still get a matte LED screen, I absolutely detest the new screens on laptops these days, they have so much glare. The roll cage feature is great - I dropped my last ThinkPad 3 times, each time from several feet high, and NOTHING happened to it. It's also very light, and battery life is pretty good, been getting about 3.5 hours with full brightness and everything running."
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Review 12 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
3
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
FINAID
Owned Product:7-12 months
PERFECT FOR MY JOB
Date:April 13, 2013
Pros: Battery, Processor, Wireless card, Build Quality
"This thinkpad was the solution for all the problems that Ihad with my PC.
I can process on batch db of more tan 50K registers and keep working on Excel, Word and otutlook at the same time without problem."
I can process on batch db of more tan 50K registers and keep working on Excel, Word and otutlook at the same time without problem."
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Review 13 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
4
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5
Value
4
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
theaverageguy
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Exactly what I wanted (except the camera)
Date:March 26, 2013
Pros: Battery, Processor, Security Features, Durability, Video card, Keyboard/peripherals, Build Quality, Display performance
Cons: Included Software, the camera
"The laptop is excellent. It has a great keyboard, processor, and if you include the Nvidia (switchable) graphics card the graphics are great as well. The only thing that would have made the laptop perfect would be a better front-facing camera, compared to the competitors the quality is low and insufficient for any web conferencing you may wish to do with it. And if you are deciding on the operating system, between windows 7 & 8, I would definitely go with windows 7. This is because windows 8 is not useful if you don't have a touchscreen! The amount of extra stuff that Lenovo installs on your machine is also very annoying; if you decide on windows 8, most of it was designed for windows 7 and the other stuff is useless."
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Review 14 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
4
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Reliability
4
out of
5
Deeds
Owned Product:2 years+
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Consistently dependable
Date:March 26, 2013
Pros: Weight, Screen size
"We've always used Thinkpads at my companies for our mobile salesmen; the build is durable and stylish, and the trackpoint nub is always in demand them."
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Review 15 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
out of
5
BCgirl1960
Owned Product:7-12 months
Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory:1 GB
Great Computer for kids and everyone
Date:March 14, 2013
Pros: Processor, Memory, Video card, Screen size, Display resolution
Cons: Display resolution, Keyboard/peripherals
"if you are looking for a great price and reliability then look no longer this is a great unit and does everything, great package , love it"
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Review 16 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
5
out of
5
Design
1
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Reliability
4
out of
5
MikZ
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core 2 Quad
Memory:4 GB or more
Bitterly disappointing keyboard layout change
Date:March 5, 2013
Pros: Weight, Warranty, Processor, Memory, Bluetooth, 4g modem
Cons: Input/Output compatibility, Keyboard/peripherals, keyboard layout
"For professionals, keyboard layout is important! We shouldn't have to look at a keyboard to see where Page Up, Page Down, Home and End have gone; they should be in the right place! Removing hibernate, the context menu key (useful for mapping to Compose) and the extremely convenient Forward and Back browse keys is unacceptable! If Lenovo thinks trendy mousepad gestures make those obsolete, their designers need to brush up on Fitts' Law.
I've been trying to 'just get used to it' for 2 months, but every time I pick my T430s, I'm disappointed. A tool so essential to my business should be a pleasure to use; instead, I curse it daily. Lenovo has squandered >10 years of loyalty. My next laptop will be another brand."
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Review 17 for ThinkPad T430
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
skipray
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Like a tank, but lighter!
Date:March 3, 2013
Pros: Battery, Input/Output compatibility, Weight, Warranty, Processor, Security Features, Support, Durability, Memory, Video card, Wireless card, Keyboard/peripherals, Screen size, Build Quality, Storage, Display resolution, Display performance
"I had the T400 before I got my T430, and the thing I like most about these laptops is that they are built rugged!
I work in IT and we now recommend the Lenovo T series because it stands a better chance than most other laptops of getting through airport security in one piece than other brands we have dealt with.
My favorite thing is that I have not had to deal with broken hinges on the T series yet and I'm loving it.
Lenovo has a pretty good warranty program as well. We usually get it because one of their techs will show up the next day with the part and we can keep working on something else."
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Review 18 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
5
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
5
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Reliability
5
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5
william
Owned Product:7-12 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
everything just works !
Date:February 24, 2013
Pros: Input/Output compatibility, Processor, Screen size, Build Quality, Display resolution, linux friendly
Cons: Battery, Weight
"I initially wanted to buy the t430s, but I could not get it delivered on time (I don't live in the US).
being a huge fan of linux, and seeing that the hardware is certified by ubuntu. I jump on it !
being a huge fan of linux, and seeing that the hardware is certified by ubuntu. I jump on it !
My hardware config:
-core i5
-6G RAM
-128Gb SSD+320Gb (a hdd caddy)
-1600x900 screen res.
-core i5
-6G RAM
-128Gb SSD+320Gb (a hdd caddy)
-1600x900 screen res.
Now, I am using this laptop for 6 months now. I really have no complaints except the weight and the battery life. Most of time I use the charger but when I need to work outside the battery last probably 4 or 5 hours for developer usage (Java compilation).
what make this laptop a very good one, is that they use standard hardware (intel based etc ...)
making the experience on Linux painful-less"
what make this laptop a very good one, is that they use standard hardware (intel based etc ...)
making the experience on Linux painful-less"
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Review 19 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
4
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
2
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Reliability
2
out of
5
userjoe
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i7
Memory:4 GB or more
Expected more from a ThinkPad
Date:February 22, 2013
Pros: Battery, Software compatibility, Video card, Display resolution
Cons: Weight, Keyboard/peripherals, Processor, Build Quality, Durability
"I'm a computer programmer and was looking for a high performance laptop with great keyboard, top build quality and flawless Linux support.
- Dual-core processor is nowadays not enough in a machine of this class.
- The new chicklet keyboard is a disaster and literally so. After few months a key has just fallen off due to broken key cap hook during normal typing! Such failure should not happen with ThinkPad. Never.
- Overall build quality is worse than with T420. Plastic under the wrist bends and squeaks due to the gap above the CD-drive. Speaker grating catches dirt like crazy. Rubber coating has worn off on the corners just after putting the laptop in and out of the backpack a few times. The lid is hard to keep clean."
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Review 20 for ThinkPad T430
OverallOverall Rating
Performance
3
out of
5
Mobility
3
out of
5
Design
4
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Reliability
1
out of
5
BoneyC
Owned Product:1-6 months
Processor:Intel Core i5
Memory:4 GB or more
Keyboard
Date:February 7, 2013
Pros: Battery, Processor, Support, Memory
Cons: Build Quality, Durability
"I've had the T430 for 6 months and had three keyboards and one motherboard. Customer service has been great and helped with taking care of the problems."
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