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Technical Specifications

 PDF ThinkPad T430s Laptop Tech Specs (1,314KB)
Description ThinkPad T430s Laptop
Processor
  • 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3520M (2.90 GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-3320M (2.60 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-3210M (X.XX GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)4
  • Intel® Core™ i3-2370M (2.30 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)4
Operating System
  • Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
  • Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
  • Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Enhanced Experience
  • Fast and optimized for multimedia: Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 for Windows® 7 uses RapidBoot technology to start your PC 40% faster than a typical Windows® 7 computer*. And BootShield maintains fast boot performance even after installing multiple applications. Plus, you can enjoy richer sound and HD webcams. Find out more at www.lenovo.com/products/us/ee3
Memory
  • Up to 16GB DDR3 1600 MHz
Storage
  • 250GB (7200rpm) OPAL FDE
  • 320GB/500GB (5400rpm)
  • 320GB/500GB (7200rpm)
Display
  • 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) (250 NITS)
  • 14.0" HD (1366 x 768) (200 NITS)
Battery
  • 4 Cell – Rapid Charge
  • 6 Cell (2.0 Ah)
Webcam
  • 720p HD Camera with Face Tracking
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours of battery life with 6-cell and bay battery
Dimensions (W x D x H)
  • 343mm x 230mm x 21.2mm - 26mm (13.50" x 9.05" x 0.83" - 1.02")
Weight
  • 1.79kg (3.94lbs)
I/O (INPUT/OUTPUT) Ports
  • (1) MiniDisplayPort with audio
  • (1) VGA, (2) USB 3.0, (1) Express Card 34mm
  • (1) 3.5mm Combo Jack Headphone/MIC
  • (1) Always on USB 2.0
  • (1) 4-in-1 SD Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot)
  • (1)Smart Card Reader5
Optical Drive
  • DVD ROM Read Only
  • Multi Burner/DVD CD Multi-Rec
Keyboard
  • Island-style six-row keyboard
Communication
  • Ethernet RJ45
Audio
  • Dolby® Home Theater® v4
Graphics
  • Intel® HD Graphics
  • NVIDIA® NVS 5400M with 1GB VRAM
  • NVIDIA® Optimus™
WIMAX/WIFI
  • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 (Kilmer Peak) 2x2 AGN
Wireless WWAN
  • Gobi 4k LTE VzW/HSPA
  • Gobi 3K 14.4Mbps/HSPA
  • Ericsson HSPA+ WWAN Minicard (H5321gw)
ThinkPad T430s Laptop
THE LENOVO® THINKPAD® T430s LAPTOP
High Performance in an Incredibly Mobile Package
The Lenovo ThinkPad T430s is a no-compromise thin and light machine for demanding high-tech professionals. Carbon fiber reinforced materials deliver ultimate durability while keeping the T430s under 4lbs. This thin and light laptop includes all of the features of larger machines, including the latest 3rd generation Intel® Core™processors; NVIDIA® NVS graphics with Optimus™ longer battery life; optional backlight keyboard; Dolby® Home Theater® v4, and a DVD multi-drive − just to name a few!

The rich performance is enhanced with Lenovo’s Rapid suite of technologies. Recharge the batteries to 80% in 30 minutes with Lenovo RapidCharge. Boot or resume the laptop in no time with Lenovo RapidBoot and RapidResume. Connect to WiFi or WWAN near instantly using Lenovo RapidConnect.

Experience the best audio with full-impact surround sound Dolby® Home Theater® v4, professionally tuned by Dolby technicians. Bring music, movies, games, and voice chats to life, connect your laptop to a home theater, get more volume and better performance from built-in speakers, and customize the audio settings for a more personalized, dynamic listening experience. Travel and work comfortably anywhere, anytime, with no hassle; experience powerful performance with abundant technology; and work with confidence backed by enterprise-level support and services with the ThinkPad T430s.

Best in Performance.
Powerful 3rd generation Intel® Core™i5 and i7 standard voltage processors
Boosted processor performance with Lenovo Turbo Boost+ technology
Up to 100% graphics performance improvement with Intel® HD4000 graphics
NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology on NVS 5200M 1GB VRAM for faster graphics performance and improved battery life

Unparalleled User Comfort.
Improved typing experience with the new precision island-style six-row keyboard
Enhanced comfort and accuracy of typing with the keyboard backlight option
Easy-to-use multimedia keys including microphone and speaker mute buttons with LED Indicators

Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 for Windows® 7.
Optimizes data security with robust features like:
Self-encrypting drives that protect data on the hard disk drives in case of loss or theft
Hardware Password Manager for central security management of self-encrypting drives
Built-in Fingerprint Reader1 to switch on the laptop and log on in one swipe
BIOS Port Lock to disable all input and output ports remotely without any additional hardware
USB Blocker2 to identify and block different types of USB devices connected to the system
Provides superior web conferencing with:
Keystroke noise suppression, high-quality webcam, and superior dual digital array microphones

Enriched Media and Audio.
14" HD and HD+ display options offer smooth and vivid visuals
720p HD camera with face tracking and dual-array HD microphones with automatic optimization for flawless video and voice chats
Automatic audio optimization adjusts microphone level best suitable for individual chat or group conference
Dolby® Home Theater® v4 with surround sound and live audio quality

Lightning Conectivity.
Faster start up and resume from hibernate with Lenovo RapidBoot and RapidConnect
Wide-range display and data connectivity with USB 3.0, MiniDisplayPort with audio, VGA, 4-in-1 SD card reader, and ExpressCard 34mm

Software offerings

Supported TVT Tools Preloaded Applications
  • Access Connections™
  • Lenovo Small Business Advantage
  • Password Manager 4.0
  • Power Manager
  • Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
  • Intel® Learning Series Software Suite
  • Microsoft® Office 2010
  • Microsoft® Windows Live Essentials 2011
  • Norton™ Internet Security 2012

Service offerings

LENOVO SERVICE
Lenovo offers a comprehensive portfolio of award-winning services to support and protect your ThinkPad investment. Succeed with substance, and let Lenovo’s Service support you all the way.
  • Priority Technical Support3
    • Makes your priority, our priority. 24x7 priority call routing to advanced-level technicians, electronic incident tracking, and escalation management services.
  • Warranty Upgrades - Onsite and Next Business Day
    • Maximizes PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient, fast repair service at your place of business.
  • Warranty Extensions (1 to 5 Years Total Duration)
    • This fixed-term, fixed-cost service helps accurately budget for PC expenses, protect your valuable investment, and potentially lower the cost of ownership over time.
  • Accidental Damage Protection
    • Avoid the hassles of unexpected repair costs. Provides coverage for non-warranted damage incurred under normal operating conditions, such as minor spills, drops, or damage to the integrated screen.
  • Keep Your Drive
    • Retain your drive if it should happen to fail, giving you the peace of mind to know that your valuable data is secure.
  • Asset Tagging
    • Systems come equipped with a professional, flexible asset tag based on your exact specifications. PCs are easily identifiable and trackable right out of the box.
Footnotes
  • 1. Fingerprint reader is as an optional feature available on most configurations.
  • 2. Only available on select ThinkPad Classic machines.
  • 3. Not available in all regions.
  • 4. Transaction CPU offering.
  • 5. Select models only.
  • *
    Available on certified models with Intel® Core™i3, i5 or i7 processors. Claim is calculated by taking the average of Lenovo EE3 laptops and desktops, and compares it with averaged data from 49 competitor products of similar configuration (Intel® Core™i3, i5 and i7 PCs only). Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in December 2011, using the independent VTS tool to measure start-up time and other performance measurements. Performance will vary by model and configuration.