Review Lenovo ThinkPad X230i Notebook
Mobile office. The Lenovo ThinkPad X230i presents a cheap entry into Lenovo's popular 12.5-inch class. Despite the weak hardware, this light business notebook has a lot to offer. In the following review, we explore in-depth what this business notebook brings to the table and to prove it is worth the investment.
The ThinkPad X230i is currently available at a handful of retailers. In fact, in the Lenovo online shop, only the regular models (without "i" in the name) are available. The technical specifications of our ThinkPad X230i reveal that it uses a great configuration. An Intel Core i3, 4 GB of RAM, a 320 GB HDD and a standard TN display - this hardware indicates a fair price model. Our model is delivered with Windows operating system and an upgrade option .
The case of the Lenovo ThinkPad X230i is almost identical to the predecessor, the Lenovo ThinkPad X220. The only noticeable changes are near the interfaces and the keyboard, and these are minor. The quality of the black case is the same as before - good. A big improvement is the Think Vantage bar between the keyboard and the display. The area above the Express Card slot and the display border between the display hinges still seem weak. Both areas can be pressed inwards with little force. However, this does not greatly affect the good sturdiness of the case.
Security
The Trusted Platform Module with a fingerprint reader and the usual password security for the BIOS and OS protects our test model. A Smart Card Reader is included in the configuration list, but our test model does not have one. Additional information about laptop security can be found in our FAQ.
Maintenance
Except for the RAM and HDD, the other components are hard-to-reach. The hand-rest regions and the keyboard have to be removed. The cooler fan is placed in the left rear corner. After removing certain parts, the user can clean out the fan. The UMTS slot can be used to add an mSATA Storage.
Touchpad
The touchpad measures 75 x 52 mm and offers good sliding properties. This suffices for conservative use. Multi-finger gestures are hard to execute on the small surface and the touchpad keys (which are integrated into the touchpad surface) require getting used to.
The integrated point stick is much better. The cursor is led precisely and easily across the desktop. The respective keys can be individually configured and offer much better feedback than the touchpad keys.
Outdoors, the user can work in certain spots comfortably. The content is hard to recognize in direct sunlight or sunny areas. A good positioning and placement of the display can reduce this effect and ensure good suitability for working
KEY FEATURES
- Lenovo x230i
- core i3
- Portable
- 4gb Ram
- 320gb Hdd
- 12.5 inch Screen
- Good Battery Life
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- lenovo laptop
- Power Cable
- Adapter
SPECIFICATIONS
- SKU: LE842CL1894Q3NAFAMZ
- Product Line: Very Strong and Durable Laptop
- Model: Lenovo x230i
- Weight (kg): 1.43
- Color: BLACK
- Main Material: ABS Plastics