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June 2012
(79%)
62 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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19 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Solid construction and performance
Instant-on from sleep mode
Backlit keyboard
Great keyboard
Solid contruction
The Lenovo ThinkPad X230 fits a full-power third-gen Intel Core i5 processor in a 12.5-inch 3-pounder
And has great battery life and an improved keyboard
Particularly for business users clinging to legacy peripherals. Street cred in the boardroom
The Lenovo ThinkPad X230 is extremely light and has fantastic battery life
Long battery life
Bright display offers wide viewing angles
Comfortable keyboard
Battery life is second to none
IPS display is fantastic
Great durability
Ports
And performance
Sturdy chassis
Excellent keyboard
Display offers wide viewing angles
Quick for its size
Long battery lifeSolid performanceBright IPS display Sturdy
Tactile keys
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)
The editors didn't like
Weight and thickness
Screen bounces when performing touch tasks in notebook mode
Middle-of-the-pack performer
Software overload
A bulky
Throwback design
Tiny touch pad
And a high price tag throw off the equation
Short palm rest
Heavier than some 13-inch competitors
Small screen. Shorter battery life than competitors
A bit thick compared with ultrabooks
Small screen and touch pad
ThinkPad look isn't for everyone
It's a bit thick compared to admittedly less powerful Ultrabooks
ThinkPad look isn't
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
This business laptop does not come with an optical drive
Disappointing 1366x768 resolution
Speakers are a bit lackluster
Small trackpad offers poor gesture support
Touchpad frequently frustrates
Should come with SSD standard
Touchpad could be better
Expensive for its size
Overhauled keyboard might not appeal to long-standing ThinkPad fans
Tight positioning of physical ports
Relatively high idle and load surface temperatures
Slightly louder fan noise at full stress compared to X220
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...
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...
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...
Solid construction, Crisp backlit keyboard, Sharp matte screen, Swift performance
A bit thick compared with ultrabooks, Small screen and touch pad
Like the X220 before it, the compact ThinkPad X230 is a worthy heir to ThinkPads' black-suited, button-down business heritage. New competition from sleek ultrabooks (including Lenovo's), however, suddenly makes it look chunky. Read More...
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Published: 2012-06-27, Author: Brian , review by: pcmag.com
Published: 2012-06-11, Author: Jon , review by: techworld.com
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...
Abstract: 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 ...
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