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Lenovo ThinkPad X230 $449.00 Delivered, Brand New According to Lenovo's Description

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leetec on 04/09/2014 - 13:28 shopap.lenovo.com (5157 clicks)
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This is a pretty good deal for a while, but why not on OZB yet?

Note:

  • i3-3120M as fast as i5-4200U (current x240), but use lots more power. GPU might faster as well
  • Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • NO bluetooth and fingerprint scanner

ThinkPad X230
Model Highlights
Part number: 23247L5
Processor
Intel® Core™ i3-3120M Processor (3M Cache, 2.5GHz)
Operating system
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
System Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Total memory
4GB (1 DIMM)
Display type
12.5" HD (1366x768) with integrated 720p HD webcam
Hard drive device
320GB 5400rpm
Network card
1Gb Ethernet
Optical device
None
Bluetooth
None
Form Factor
Laptop
Finger print reader
No Fingerprint Reader
Warranty
1 Year Depot
WWAN
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 (2x2, 802.11a/b/g/n)
Pointing device
TrackPoint
Battery
6 Cell

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  • tonyyang on 05/09/2014 - 05:39

    Hope they have i5 model

  • mshanann on 05/09/2014 - 08:58
    +1

    I (work) have owned a Lenovo x230 with an i5-3320M since August 2012. I held out for this model purely for USB 3.

    Purely as a laptop, the small screen size would be unbearable for any type of extended use.

    Combine it with a docking station however and you're all sorted.

    Need-by Date: 28-AUG-12
    Line Description: X230: 12.5" HD Premium, Intel Core i5-3320M
    (2.6GHz), 8GB (2x4GB) RAM, 500GB / 7200rpm HDD,
    Intel HD Graph 4000, Ultrabase 9.5mm Opt, Cam, BT,
    UltraNav w/FPR, Intel 6205 AGN, 6 Cell, Win 7 Pro
    64, 3 Year Onsite OS: ENGLISH (US)
    Quantity Ordered: 1 EA
    Price: 1265.21

  • meowbert on 05/09/2014 - 09:24
    +1

    Opinion - Probably a good deal but super ugly and super heavy by today's standards.

    • ozhunter68 on 05/09/2014 - 10:08
      +2

      Ugly, granted. Thick for screen size, yes. Heavy for screen size, not really. It's 1.3 KG. so maybe 100 Grams or two more than the latest models, in a bag would be negligible. Extra strength for the Lenovo would make up for that. User accessible bays, removable 6 cell battery and docking port make up for it. Great question below this comment, does this have that keyboard light thingy/backlit?

  • paulaus on 05/09/2014 - 10:01
    +1

    Does this have backlit keyboard.

    • icefire09 on 05/09/2014 - 11:21
      +2

      no backlit keyboard, no bluetooth, no finger printer, no IPS.

      • eug on 05/09/2014 - 11:38
        +2

        no finger printer

        I don't mind. Replacement cartridges are really expensive anyway.

      • scotty on 05/09/2014 - 12:42
        +2

        no backlit keyboard

        But ThinkLight sort of lit up the entire keyboard area.

        • braddsey on 05/09/2014 - 22:40
          +1

          The X230 has a ThinkLight as described above.

    • dealman on 05/09/2014 - 13:29

      Does this have backlit keyboard.

      Usually doesn't start until 1000$

      • ozhunter68 on 21/09/2014 - 02:43

        Not disagreeing with you, but as I have purchased two laptops under $700 with backlit keyboards, one an i5 14.4" Ultrabook for $560, you start to want it and look out for it. I mainly asked as I read something about a keyboard light for this model, and it looks like that was correct. I love hunting out a bargain, and although I am not buying this model ( I like bigger screens ), this was/is a Bargain.

  • paulaus on 05/09/2014 - 10:13

    out of stock

  • icefire09 on 05/09/2014 - 11:20

    i think there are still some of them in stock, just ordered one, do you guys think thats a good deal?

    • ozhunter68 on 05/09/2014 - 12:08

      If you read my comments above, I think it's a good deal. Especially for someone who needs a small and light portable yet powerful laptop, with the option to dock on your desk ( with optional dock ) and use with a nice 21"-24" FHD IPS monitor for under $200. You can also easily upgrade the X230 for more grunt when needed.

      • sweefu on 05/09/2014 - 16:12
        +1

        Just out of interest, how would you upgrade this?

        • ozhunter68 on 07/09/2014 - 00:56

          Easy, just open bottom tray to add/increase ram, swap the sinning hhd for a faster ssd as mention earlier here by myself and others. Can easily swap batteries over with 6 or 9 cell in seconds. Also can get compatible dock for quick and easy power connection when working at a desk with bigger monitor attached and other peripherals such as usb/vga/sound/dvd etc. some even have a lock too. Here is an example:
          http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X220-Ultrabase-Do…

      • braddsey on 05/09/2014 - 22:43
        +1

        Pretty much my setup - docking station, 22" DELL IPS monitor, wireless keyboard and mouse.
        I've done a lot of travel with this machine, hasn't missed a beat.

  • apollovan on 05/09/2014 - 21:04
    +1

    out of stock already. this post should be marked as EXPIRED

  • cannedhams on 08/09/2014 - 20:49

    still cant get one. expired i think.

  • PinzVidz on 08/09/2014 - 22:03
    +1

    Wow that was quick, mine arrived today. This lappie will suit my little mobile business perfectly!

  • aam on 10/09/2014 - 20:57

    Looks like it is back in stock, just ordered one, 14 left!!

  • FW190 on 11/09/2014 - 23:31
    +1

    managed to buy one when it was in stock again yesterday, still a bit skeptical about the keyboard (I am a long time old style TP keyboard user/fan), but worst comes to worst, there are guides on the net on how to replace it with the old style one :)

    PinzVidz: does yours come with an expresscard slot?

  • FW190 on 12/09/2014 - 15:36

    just received mine today! not bad considering I ordered it just before midnight on Wednesday!

    now creating recovery media…… seriously, it would've costed Lenovo probably 10 cents throw that in, yeah yeah I know it has been the industry standard for a very long time now.

    • ozhunter68 on 21/09/2014 - 02:51

      Makes people go out and spend more money, on DVD-R's, external DVD writers or usb drives/external hhd's. They are promoting the larger tech industry. They are in it to make money after all, sometimes ruthlessly!

  • FW190 on 13/09/2014 - 02:45

    to the ozbargainer who has purchased this laptop, have you checked your warranty online?

    in a different forum, some people reckons they are seeing 3 years warranty when they checked their S/N online, when I checked mine, shock and horror I only have 126 days left! (warranty has started back in Dec/2013)

    Unfortunately Lenovo's customer service are already closed, I have sentt them an email, let's see what they come back with on Monday…….

    otherwise, so far the new keyboard layout/feel is not as shocking as some are claiming, but it will take time to re-learn where all the keys are……..

    • matabuntu on 13/09/2014 - 16:15

      just checked mine come with 3 years warranty (End Date: 2017-10-09)

  • FW190 on 16/09/2014 - 11:06
    +1

    all sorted, mine now has 3 years warranty as well :)

    • ozhunter68 on 21/09/2014 - 02:52

      Wow! 3 years warranty makes this an even better buy.

  • ozhunter68 on 06/10/2014 - 01:18

    Can anyone offer their opinion on their new purchase for reference sake. I missed out, but would consider getting this second hand one day.

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