The display snaps in very precisely in the final positions and therefore leaves a very durable impression. The display mechanics are pretty much identical to the predecessor X220T. A center joint, which can rotate and swivel by 180 degrees each, connects the base unit with the display and quickly transforms the notebook into a tablet. The engineers at Lenovo should also improve the bottom of the display frame, which is more than 4 cm wide: The lost space could be used for a larger display, for example.
Among other things this is due to the protruding 6-cell battery at the back, there is also a little foot beneath the battery so it should not be removed. If we compare it directly to the notebook version X230 however, we can see that the convertible is much more bulky: Not only the weight (1.35 against 1.8 kg) but also the dimensions (depth: 206 against 260 mm, height: 26.6 against 31.3 mm) easily surpass the sibling. The black plastic case, which is reinforced by sturdy magnesium, and the typical edged design are already familiar from other devices. This review will find out if the X230T is worthy of the well-known ThinkPad name.Īt a first glance the X230T appears to be a classic subnotebook from the ThinkPad series.
Lenovo faces heavy competition in the form of the HP EliteBook 2760p, Dell Latitude XT3 and Fujitsu Lifebook T902. Unfortunately all this comes with a price: Even the cheapest configuration is about 1,400 Euros (~$1816), our review unit with a Core i5 processor and a 180 GB SSD is almost 1,700 Euros (~$2206). Memory is 4 GB for all versions and you can select between several HDDs and SSDs. Most improvements can be found inside the case: With the Core i5-3320M and i7-3520M you can now get the latest Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs that come with better performance and energy efficiency. The successor to the X220T, also called the "X230 Tablet", still uses a 12.5-inch IPS display, which can be operated with the fingers as well as the digitizer pen. Factors like ergonomics, reliability and security are also important for business customers - requirements that Lenovo wants to meet with the ThinkPad X230T. Ĭonvertibles have a long tradition in the business segment: It isn't just the field staff that appreciates the combination of a tablet and a notebook for the mobility and the versatility. For the original German review, see here.
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