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Although ultrabooks have been getting all the attention lately, Lenovo knows a thing or two about putting together a solid business ultraportable. The ThinkPad X230 retails for around £1,300, and like its predecessor, the X220, it’s a compact laptop that...
Beefedup processor, Excellent backlit keyboard, Durable magnesium construction, Bright and impressive IPS display...
Small screen, Slightly disappointing battery life...
As a laptop for on-the-go productivity, the Lenovo ThinkPad X230 is an excellent performer, with the best productive capability we've seen in a business ultraportable. However, if your notebook usage won’t likely demand high performance levels, you migh...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
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Lisa Gade compares the Sony S VAIO 13.3″ and the Lenovo ThinkPad X230 notebooks, both running 3r gen Intel Core CPUs Ivy Bridge...
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X230 (type 2320-2AM) is a laptop that combines great portability and battery life with a powerful CPU and good connectivity and security options. It's based on Intel's third generation Core i7-3520M CPU, which provides plenty of proce...
If you're after a small laptop that's also powerful and comfortable to type on, the ThinkPad X230 is perfect. It has an excellent, backlit keyboard and its screen is also splendid. The only thing we don't like is the touchpad, but it does have a TrackP...
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Fans of the classic ThinkPad won't be disappointed with the X230. It's the X series ultraportable laptop you love with the same rugged styling and construction, eraserhead cursor control, and comfortable keyboard--with a few innovations. The X230 will...
ThinkPads have always been more than the sum of their parts, and the X230 is no exception. IT departments and fans will love the laptop and the vast array of support and warranty options that come with it. There's nothing here to disturb the continuity...
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evogadget.com Updated:
2016-11-10 05:07:25
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Lenovo is a brand which manufactures laptops of different screen sizes. The ThinkPad X200 series includes various models. This line is now even more rich with the addition of the latest X230. This ultraportable notebook is a refreshing device to play with...
Lenovo's ThinkPad X230 is a notebook with a lot of goodies to offer. Especially if the user wants the best in business endurance...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2016-11-10 05:07:25
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The native resolution of the Lenovo ThinkPad X230 is 1366 x 768 pixels on a 12.5-inch display. It features a built-in 0.9-megapixel webcam capable of shooting at 720p, as well as integrated Dolby Advanced Audio speakers. Perhaps the most impressive fea...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X230 is extremely light and has fantastic battery life...
This business laptop does not come with an optical drive...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X230 is a good choice for a business laptop if you can overlook its limited connectivity options. Its size and extensive battery life provide exceptional portability, but without an optical drive and VGA or HDMI connectivity options, i...
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computershopper.com Updated:
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At best, hardware that combines two functions or form factors—each of which works fine by itself—is a clever compromise. At worst, it's a spork. The Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Tablet (a.k.a. X230T), the convertible version of the ThinkPad X230 business ultrapor...
Solid construction and performance, Instant-on from sleep mode, Backlit keyboard...
Weight and thickness, Screen bounces when performing touch tasks in notebook mode...
If you're in a mobile occupation where mixing laptop and tablet functions will enhance your productivity, this ThinkPad convertible is an attractive offering—but you'll soon have a number of less chunky Windows 8 hybrids to choose from. Read More...
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Change is hard. The Internet, for all of its talk about openness and cultural advancement, seems to have crystalized this more than any other form of communication. If something popular is changed, for better or worse, it’s only a matter of time be...
For ThinkPad enthusiasts the change of keyboards is the X230's defining feature. There are already some nasty rage-reviews on Lenovo's website. Personally, I like the keyboard, and I would certainly buy this laptop for my own personal use. But I'll also...
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Although ultrabooks have been getting all the attention lately, Lenovo knows a thing or two about putting together a solid business ultraportable. The ThinkPad X230 ($1,164.00 direct), like the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 before it, is a compact laptop that prov...
Beefed-up processor. Excellent keyboard, dual pointing devices. Backlit keyboard and overhead light. Durable magnesium construction.
Small screen. Shorter battery life than competitors...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X230 picks up right where the previous model left off, with category-leading performance and portability...
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Fans of the classic ThinkPad won't be disappointed with the X230. It's the X series ultraportable laptop you love with the same rugged styling and construction, eraserhead cursor control, and comfortable keyboard - with a few innovations. The X230 wil...
ThinkPads have always been more than the sum of their parts, and the X230 is no exception. IT departments and fans will love the laptop and the vast array of support and warranty options that come with it. There's nothing here to disturb the continuit...
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Fans of the classic ThinkPad won't be disappointed with the X230. It's the X series ultraportable laptop you love with the same rugged styling and construction, eraserhead cursor control, and comfortable keyboard--with a few innovations. The X230 will...
Great keyboard, Solid contruction...
Middle-of-the-pack performer, Software overload...
This is an updatede version of the ThinkPad that IT types and business users love. Still, modernists may wish for a more svelte look...
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Until now, if you wanted to use a smaller, lightweight notebook, you had to decide whether you wanted top performance (which meant carrying around an extra battery) or long battery life (with a slower system that pulled less power). Intel's Ivy Bridge...
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A little over a year ago, just before ultrabook mania got its start, we crowned Lenovo’s ThinkPad X220 a near-masterpiece of ultralight laptop design. The 12.1-inch, 3.3-pound laptop had power to spare, nearly five hours of battery life with the stock...
Configuration covers all the bases, particularly for business users clinging to legacy peripherals. Street cred in the boardroom...
Suddenly thick and heavy in an ultrabook world. Disappointing battery life vs. its predecessor. Acceptable but uninspiring performance. Keyboard switcharoo will cause pitchforks to be brandished...
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Drop the ThinkPad X230 into a lineup with the last few generations of ThinkPad, and with the exception of the keyboard, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference. Lenovo's wares aren't going to win many style competitions, but the matte black plastic s...
Long battery life, Bright display offers wide viewing angles, Comfortable keyboard...
Disappointing 1366x768 resolution, Speakers are a bit lackluster, Small trackpad offers poor gesture support...
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FOLLOW US SHARE Lenovo's ThinkPad X200 series of 12-inch ultraportable notebooks has long been known for its strong combination of power, portability and unmatched battery life. The new ThinkPad X230, $1,249 as configured, continues this tradition, off...
Comfortable backlit keyboard, Good sound for the size, Strong performance, Solid security, Useful bundled software...
Short palm rest, Heavier than some 13-inch competitors...
The Lenovo ThinkPad X230 pairs a new backlit keyboard with a fast third-generation Core processor and long-lasting batteries, making it a very good business ultraportable.
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twitter: @lisagade) How do you make an Editor's Choice notebook even better? Upgrade it to Intel's third generation Ivy Bridge CPU. That's the Lenovo ThinkPad X230 which will replace our Editor's Choice 12.5" ThinkPad X220 in early June. The ThinkPad...
Extremely fast yet small and light, plenty of ports, IPS display is excellent, Extremely fast yet small and light, plenty of ports, IPS display is excellent, Extremely fast yet small and light, plenty of ports, IPS disp...
ThinkPad look isn't for everyone, it's a bit thick compared to admittedly less powerful Ultrabooks, ThinkPad look isn't for everyone, it's a bit thick compared to admittedly less powerful Ultrabooks, ThinkPad look isn't...
Last year, the ThinkPad X220 won our Editor's Choice award, and it passes the crown on to the new ThinkPad X230. Yes, there are thinner and sexier looking ultraportables, but none pack the processing power, IPS display and that unbeatable keyboard. Ce...
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Today is May 31, 2012, the day Intel finally revealed specifics on its dual-core Ivy Bridge processors. That means the month of June is going to be teeming with new laptops, many of them packing Intel's latest chips. Lenovo's 12-inch ThinkPad X230 will be...
Long battery lifeSolid performanceBright IPS display Sturdy, tactile keys...
Overhauled keyboard might not appeal to long-standing ThinkPad fans...
Lenovo's latest business ultraportable offers fast performance, long battery life and a bright display, but its overhauled keyboard might be a dealbreaker for ThinkPad fans set in their ways...
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The ThinkPad family of laptops has had a reputation for reliability since long before Lenovo started making them, and the fervency of their fans is perhaps the only thing that reaches the same level as Apple hardware these days. The X series, Lenovo's roa...
The ThinkPad family of laptops has had a reputation for reliability since long before Lenovo started making them, and the fervency of their fans is perhaps the only thing that reaches the same level as Apple hardware these days. The X series, Lenovo’s...
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Fast forward to today and the ThinkPad X200 series has now become the de facto notebook for business users alike looking for a 12-inch secondary or even primary notebook. The launch of the ThinkPad X220 last April was highly lauded by reviewers as worthy...
Impressive CPU performance with Ivy Bridge, Improved battery life over the original, Slimmer profile with the same build quality as the thicker X220, No CPU or GPU throttling, Easily upgradeable and expandable, Many available ports (USB 3.0 now standard)...
Tight positioning of physical ports, Relatively high idle and load surface temperatures, Slightly louder fan noise at full stress compared to X220, Spongy touchpad click keys, Average multi-touch performance, Poor speakers, Precision Keyboard will be hit...
ThinkPad X230We praised the X220 for its sturdy case, fast performance, premium IPS display, extensive connectivity options and long battery life, but we also noted some unfortunate drawbacks like CPU throttling issues, subpar VGA quality and a warping ca...
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Lenovo's latest and greatest ultraportable business notebook, the 12.5-inch ThinkPad X230 promises to strike the perfect balance between serious performance and mobility. With the latest Intel Ivy Bridge processors and more than 8 hours of battery life is...
Battery life is second to none, IPS display is fantastic, Great durability, ports, and performance...
Touchpad frequently frustrates, Should come with SSD standard...
Business professionals who are constantly travelling or who just have a small office space should seriously consider the purchase of the ThinkPad X230. Not only does this 12-inch notebook pack more power than most 13-inch and larger ultrabooks, the X230 a...
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From afar the Lenovo ThinkPad X230 looks similar to many other preceding ThinkPad products. It is ruggedly built and wrapped in the same matte black as all other ThinkPads past and present (with the exception of the Edge, which is available in red). Look...
Sturdy chassis, Excellent keyboard, Display offers wide viewing angles, Long battery life, Quick for its size...
Touchpad could be better, Expensive for its size...
Lenovo's X series has always been unique. HP's Elitebook line offers the only real competition, but we've favored the ThinkPad in the past. This new model gives us no reason to change our recommendation. The X230 is the perfect laptop for a road warrior...
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