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Testseek.com have collected 62 expert reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad X230 .
Award: Recommended June 2012
June 2012
 
(79%)
62 Reviews
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19 Reviews
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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
  • Comfortable backlit keyboard
  • Good sound for the size
  • Strong performance
  • Solid security
  • Useful bundled software
  • Beefed-up processor. Excellent keyboard
  • Dual pointing devices. Backlit keyboard and overhead light. Durable magnesium construction.
  • Solid construction
  • Crisp backlit keyboard
  • Sharp matte screen
  • Swift performance
  • Extremely fast yet small and light
  • Plenty of ports
  • IPS display is excellent
  • IPS disp
  • Configuration covers all the bases
  • 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
  • Spongy touchpad click keys
  • Average multi-touch performance
  • Poor speakers
  • Precision Keyboard will be hit

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  Published: 2013-02-28, review by: toptenreviews.com

  • 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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  Published: 2012-09-07, Author: John , review by: computershopper.com

  • 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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  Published: 2012-07-31, review by: pcper.com

  • 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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  Published: 2012-07-03, Author: Eric , review by: computershopper.com

  • 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

  • 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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  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...

 
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  Published: 2012-06-08, review by: computerworld.com

  • 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 ...

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  Published: 2012-06-08, review by: pcworld.com_techhive.com

  • 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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  Published: 2012-06-04, review by: wired.com

  • 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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  Published: 2012-06-01, Author: Nate , review by: theverge.com

  • 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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