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Technical Specifications

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Description ThinkPad X230 Laptop
Processor
  • Intel® Core™ i7-3520M (2.90 GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-3360M (2.80 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-3320M (2.60 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i7-3667U (2.0GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-3210M (2.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)
  • Intel® Core™ i3-2370M (2.40 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
Operating System
  • Windows® 7 Professional 64 bit
  • Windows® 7 Professional 32 bit
  • Windows® 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Enhanced Experience
Memory
  • Up to 16GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Storage
  • HDD
  • 250GB (7200rpm) OPAL FDE
  • 320GB/500GB (5400rpm)
  • 320GB/500GB (7200rpm)
Display
  • 12.5" HD 300 NIT Wide-Viewing (IPS) Panel
  • 12.5" HD 200 NIT Panel
Webcam
  • Low-Light 720p HD Camera with Face Tracking
Battery Life
  • Up to 24 hours with optional Lenovo 90W Ultraslim AC/DC Combo Adapter
Dimensions (W x D x H)
  • 305mm x 206.5mm x 19 - 26.6mm (12.01" x 8.13" x 0.75" - 1.05")
Weight
  • 1.34kg (2.96lbs)
I/O (INPUT/OUTPUT) Ports
  • (1) Mini DisplayPort with audio
  • (1) VGA
  • (2) USB 3.0
  • (1) USB 2.0
  • (1) Always on USB 2.0
  • (1) 4-in-1 SD Card Reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot)
  • (1) Express Card 54mm
  • (1) Smart Card ReaderOnly available on select models.
Wireless WWAN
  • Qualcomm® Gobi™ 4k LTE VzW/HSPA
  • Qualcomm® Gobi™ 3K 14.4Mbps/HSPA
  • Ericsson HSPA+ WWAN Minicard (H5321gw)
Optical Drive
  • UltraBase with Multi-Burner
Communication
  • Ethernet RJ45
Audio
  • Dolby® Advanced Audio™ 2.0
Keyboard
  • Island-style six-row keyboard with optional backlight
Graphics
  • Intel® HD Graphics
WIMAX/WIFI
  • Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 (Kilmer Peak) 2x2 AGN
Battery
  • 4 cell (29 Wh), up to 8.9 hrs
  • 6 cell (63 Wh), up to 9.9 hrs
  • 9 cell (94 Wh), up to 14.8 hrs
  • 6 cell (57 Wh) slice battery, up to 24.9 hrs with 9 cell and 6 cell slice
Thinkpad X230 Laptop
THE LENOVO® THINKPAD® X230 LAPTOP
Freedom. Mobility. Productivity in an Ultraportable Package
The Lenovo® ThinkPad® X230 offers the power and expansive feature set of a full-size laptop in a thin and lightweight ultraportable. ThinkPad® X230. Whether you are travelling around the world or commuting between offices, this powerful laptop is easy to carry—at just 2.96 lbs! Engineered for mobile professionals, the ThinkPad X230 is built on the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor with workhorse performance from Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0.

The laptop offers world-class features which combines the speed of solid state drives with the storage capacity of hard disk drives to increase boot time and application performance. Boot and resume the laptop much faster with Lenovo RapidBoot and InstantResume. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 allows you to transfer data ten times faster. The all-day battery life keeps the laptop operational for up to 24 hours.

Taking mobile performance one step further is superior communications: HD display, 720p HD camera, HD microphone, and Dolby® Advanced Audio™ 2.0. These exemplary features, combined with Lenovo's globally recognized durability and reliability, make the ThinkPad® X230 a must-have ultraportable.

Exceptional Mobile Performance.
Full-powered computing with the 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors
Better Performance with Genuine Windows® 7 Professional
Up to 60% increase in 3D and visual performance with Intel® HD graphics
Fastest boot and resume times with Lenovo RapidBoot, and InstantResume technology
All-day battery life—up to 24 hours with external battery pack
Trusted ThinkPad quality that passes 8 MILSPEC tests

Best-in-Class Connectivity.
Faster wireless connectivity from sleep-state gets to work faster
High data transfer on USB 3.0 with a transmission speed of up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
Wide-range media and data connectivity with VGA, Mini DisplayPort with audio, 4-in-1 SD Card Reader, and 34mm ExpressCard

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 ReaderFingerprint reader is optional and available on most configurations. 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 BlockerOnly available on select ThinkPad models. 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

Business-Class Communication.
Polycom® ready for excellent video conferencing, voice conferencing, data and online communication
Noise cancelling dual-array microphones make conversations clearer, eliminating echo and background noise
Keyboard noise suppression technology reduces the sound of key presses when on Internet calls
720p HD camera with face tracking provides a clear picture even when on the move
Experience full, enveloping sound anywhere you go with Dolby® Advanced Audio™ 2.0 on your ThinkPad. Greater clarity and fidelity from your laptop

Software Offerings

Supported TVT Tools Preloaded Applications
  • Access Connections™
  • Lenovo Small Business Advantage
  • Password Manager 4.0
  • Power Manager
  • Adobe® Reader®
  • Intel® Learning Series Software Suite
  • Microsoft® Office 2010
  • Microsoft® Windows® Live™ Essentials
  • Norton™ Internet Security™ (30 day free trial)

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 SupportNot available in all regions.
  • Makes your priority, our priority. 24x7 priority call routing to advanced-level technicians, electronic incident tracking, and escalation management services.
  • Warranty Upgrades (On-Site 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.