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T430 - Upgrade CPU to Haswell?

Last post by ZaZ « Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:30 pm
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by AnakiMana » Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:13 pm

Hi, does anyone know if the T430 motherboard/BIOS supports upgrading to a Haswell processor?

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Last post by ZaZ
Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:30 pm
T430 screen upgrade, HD+ cable question

Last post by TimNielsen « Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:02 am
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by TimNielsen » Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:54 am

Hi
I have a T430 2349-c62 and i am going to upgrade from a 1368 x 768 resolution to a 1600x900,
and it has come to my understanding that i need to...

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Last post by TimNielsen
Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:02 am
Upgrade T430 Screen

Last post by TimNielsen « Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:30 am
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by deper29 » Fri Jul 05, 2013 2:04 am

I have a T430, and I was wondering if it's possible for me to upgrade the display at all. I didn't get the higher res display when I purchased it,...

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Last post by TimNielsen
Sat Sep 28, 2013 1:30 am
Installing Windows 7 on a new T530 with Windows 8

Last post by biffa « Fri Sep 27, 2013 4:09 am
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by biffa » Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:57 pm

Hi,

My new T530 should be arriving tomorrow. The problem is, I ordered it with Windows 8 installed, but would actually prefer Windows 7. I have a...

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Last post by biffa
Fri Sep 27, 2013 4:09 am
odd floating scrollbar when using two fingers on touchpad

Last post by craniac « Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:29 pm
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by craniac » Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:59 pm

There is this odd little floating scrollbar that shows up when I scroll using two fingers on the touchpad when I'm in either Chrome or Firefox. I've...

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Last post by craniac
Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:29 pm
How to get into Presentation mode on a T430s with Windows 8

Last post by crlinder « Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:26 am
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by crlinder » Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:06 am

I have a T430s running Windows 8. I work almost exclusively on the desktop side of the OS so, if possible, please provide answers that will work from...

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Last post by crlinder
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:26 am
Problems imaging (Symantec Ghost) T430

Last post by ToXIc « Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:00 am
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by ToXIc » Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:42 am

Hi all i've been all over the interweb trying to find a resolution to my problem. I'm attempting to create an image of a brand new laptop. But when i...

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Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:00 am
High CPU usage ~100% ; extremaly poor performance

Last post by precip9 « Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:33 pm
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by lord jim » Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:47 pm

Just started recently; not making any software changes or hardware. CPU hovering around 100% sometimes jumping down briefly to 50% or so and back to...

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Last post by precip9
Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:33 pm
T430 Keyboard issues

Last post by Wazzles « Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:51 pm
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by Wazzles » Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:22 pm

I got a T430 today and I have been having some major issues. The biggest is the after I upgraded the RAM from 4 GB to 8 GB, the Trackpoint mouse...

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Last post by Wazzles
Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:51 pm
T430 doesn't sleep

Last post by crvisitor « Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:42 pm

by crvisitor » Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:42 pm

Hello,

I have a T430 with Win8. If I go to Settings / Power / Sleep, the T430 goes to sleep mode. Moon light turns on and power button turns off and...

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Last post by crvisitor
Fri Sep 06, 2013 2:42 pm
NVIDIA Optimus Issue on T430

Last post by Danny « Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:40 pm

by Danny » Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:40 pm

Hello all,

I am running Windows 8 Pro on my T430, and have Visual Studio 2012 Ultimate installed. When I connect my external LCD (Dell 3008wfp) the...

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Last post by Danny
Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:40 pm
Hitler finds out about the changes to the TrackPoint

Last post by pianowizard « Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:46 pm
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by g1404672 » Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:01 pm

The TrackPoint is without a doubt the most efficient means of interfacing with a computer. If there were computer Olympics, with events such as web...

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Last post by pianowizard
Sat Aug 31, 2013 3:46 pm
Gobi4000 not working

Last post by BadAndy « Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:28 am

by BadAndy » Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:28 am

I had a Gobi4000 in my T430 previously but sent it to an Exec in another office to use.

I bought a replacement recently which should have been the...

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Last post by BadAndy
Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:28 am
mSATA SSD compatibility with T430 & E520

Last post by lspalm « Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:58 am
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by lspalm » Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:08 pm

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a Plextor M5M 128GB mSATA Solid State Drive (PX-128M5M) for both my Thinkpad T430 & E520.

Can anyone advise me whether...

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Last post by lspalm
Fri Aug 30, 2013 3:58 am
T430s screen (HD+) is not as good as a two-year old FHD

Last post by eep2378 « Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:02 pm
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by ircfas133 » Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:32 pm

I had FHD on T510 and it is great. But once I had my T430s with HD+ screen, I can see why FHD costs additional 200 bucks. The view angle in T430s HD+...

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Last post by eep2378
Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:02 pm
HDD vs SSD vs Cache Drive: Dumb It Down for Me Please!

Last post by Fent « Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:45 am
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by KtrainHurricane » Sat Aug 24, 2013 7:26 pm

Sorry if this sounds like a very elementary question, but I am having trouble figuring out my options with these three types of drives....

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Last post by Fent
Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:45 am
New SSD for T430

Last post by Stevo « Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:00 am
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by cl0ne » Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:03 am

Just ordered a Samsung 840 EVO 250GB for my newly refurbed T430 i5. Pretty excited, does anyone have a 840 or 840 pro? How do you think it'll compare...

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Last post by Stevo
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:00 am
Any word on Haswell equipped T series?

Last post by Stevo « Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:58 am
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by court » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:39 pm

I saw were someone got word from Lenovo about Haswell appearing in some X series. I was wondering if there was any word on Haswell T series?...

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Last post by Stevo
Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:58 am
Performance Increase from mSATA

Last post by KtrainHurricane « Sat Aug 24, 2013 12:16 am
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by kittyjessica » Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:46 am

Does anyone have any numbers on the performance (or not) of the BTO 16GB mSATA option?

I've been thinking about getting that and matching it up with...

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Last post by KtrainHurricane
Sat Aug 24, 2013 12:16 am
How easy is it to use the T530 away from a desk?

Last post by biffa « Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:56 pm
Replies: 6
by biffa » Fri Aug 16, 2013 3:33 am

I'm interested in the T530, but would like to know how others find it when working away from a desk- in an armchair, sofa, bed etc. My current laptop...

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Last post by biffa
Sat Aug 17, 2013 3:56 pm
T530 Screen, Shall I choose 1920 X 1080 or 1600 X 900?

Last post by sktn77a « Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:25 pm
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by thinkweird » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:39 pm

I wear glasses and constantly zoom in texts when I read. I am considering getting a T530 which has a bigger screen which I hope will ease my reading...

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Last post by sktn77a
Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:25 pm
t430 ac adapter

Last post by sktn77a « Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:20 pm
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by av.avinash » Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:51 am

hi,

Recently, due to voltage fluctuation (may be not sure) my ac adapter started making buzzing sort of sound, it heats up very
quickly within 15...

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Last post by sktn77a
Sat Aug 17, 2013 1:20 pm
latest hotkey features integration causing issues - T430s

Last post by chinoco02 « Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:36 am

by chinoco02 » Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:36 am

Hey all, I recently updated the hotkey features integration update (4.21.2200) on my T430s. The on screen display kept crashing upon waking up from...

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Last post by chinoco02
Sat Aug 17, 2013 10:36 am
I would be willing to pay to fix the keyboard BIOS problem

Last post by mslasm « Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:49 pm
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by chx1975 » Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:42 am

If someone would be willing to work to hack the T430/T530/surely upcoming T440/T540 BIOS to accomodate the old keyboard, I would pay for your work. I...

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Last post by mslasm
Thu Aug 15, 2013 4:49 pm
T430 hardware passwords

Last post by sktn77a « Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:26 pm
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by sktn77a » Tue Aug 13, 2013 6:08 pm

Hello all. Several moons since I frequented the forum! I am looking to buy a used T430 as the herd is getting old and worn out (see sig). I found one...

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Last post by sktn77a
Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:26 pm
Upgrade processor from Core i5 to Core i7 with VPro

Last post by lead_org « Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:54 pm
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by brando0623 » Sat Jul 27, 2013 3:19 pm

Is it possible to upgrade a T530 (2359) with a Core i5-3230M Processor to a Core i7 processor with VPro?

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Last post by lead_org
Sat Jul 27, 2013 7:54 pm
Thinkpad wont shutdown or install anything.

Last post by Neil « Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:30 pm
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by Kate630 » Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:51 pm

I just received my Thinkpad T530 two days ago. After one day of perfect use, the Thinkpad developed some problems. I have windows 7 home...

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Last post by Neil
Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:30 pm
SBRE Driver

Last post by ztagwil « Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:30 pm

by ztagwil » Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:30 pm

Lenovo T520i, I pulled up the Lenovo Solution center because it said I had a message. Under device manager, it says the SBRE Driver is not installed....

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Last post by ztagwil
Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:30 pm
Cannot update T430u BOIS, please help.

Last post by Gilligan94 « Sat Jul 20, 2013 1:47 am
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by Gilligan94 » Fri Jul 19, 2013 2:54 am

I have a T430u and am trying to update to the latest BIOS.

When I boot up the BIOS update CD I get somthing about trying to do somthing over PXE on...

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Last post by Gilligan94
Sat Jul 20, 2013 1:47 am
Alternatives to Thinkpad T530/430?

Last post by pianowizard « Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:17 am
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by thinkweird » Wed Jul 03, 2013 10:42 pm

I will just cut to the chase and ask what are the alternatives to Thinkpad Laptops which meet the following standards:

1. Matt screen (14 or 15 )
2....

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Last post by pianowizard
Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:17 am
Changing the Keyboard bezel on a T530

Last post by lead_org « Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:58 am
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by brando0623 » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:33 am

I recently got a T530 for a graduation gift, and I was wondering is there any way to replace a keyboard bezel that doesn't have a fingerprint scanner...

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Last post by lead_org
Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:58 am
Bluetooth Mouse stops working

Last post by Fleche « Wed Jun 26, 2013 4:32 pm
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by puma » Fri May 31, 2013 7:42 pm

I have a t430s, and I have a bluetooth thinkpad mouse. After about 15 minutes of use it stops responding. I check the bluetooth settings and it still...

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Last post by Fleche
Wed Jun 26, 2013 4:32 pm
Dock for T530

Last post by lead_org « Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:48 am
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by Monck » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:29 am

Hi all,

I've small problem, i trying to get dock for my T530, so i need small advice.

Dock from T410/T420/T430 will fit to T530?

I try to get :...

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Last post by lead_org
Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:48 am
T430s WiFi Card antenna wires

Last post by wingman358 « Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:21 am
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by puma » Tue May 14, 2013 7:58 pm

Hey guys, I noticed while trying to install an msata that the black wire going to the centrino card was unplugged.. There is a white and a black one...

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Last post by wingman358
Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:21 am
Where to buy an authentic FDH Screen for T530?

Last post by thinkweird « Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:25 pm

by thinkweird » Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:25 pm

Ordered a T530 with the low-end screen, and wonder if I can replace it with FDH screen.

However, there is too many compatible screens online with...

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Last post by thinkweird
Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:25 pm
Ericsson H5321 gw stopped by windows?

Last post by lord jim « Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:16 am

by lord jim » Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:16 am

this is exactly what Device Manager says: Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)
Happens at random, reboot...

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Last post by lord jim
Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:16 am
SSD installation in T530i

Last post by Rochefort « Fri May 31, 2013 6:28 am
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by Gaming Vet » Wed May 29, 2013 7:55 am

I bought a T530i and had a spare ssd in my gaming PC which I thought I put in it but when I'm installing windows it says No drives were found any...

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Last post by Rochefort
Fri May 31, 2013 6:28 am
T430s System Update Not Installing

Last post by karazi « Wed May 29, 2013 2:28 pm
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by karazi » Sat May 18, 2013 8:59 pm

Hello, I can't install the System Update utility on my T430s. The installation goes through the motions and completes without issue, but the link in...

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Last post by karazi
Wed May 29, 2013 2:28 pm
My T530 NVIDIA card goes slow

Last post by Zniper « Fri May 17, 2013 11:14 am

by Zniper » Fri May 17, 2013 11:14 am

After a day testing/playing Call of Duty: Black Ops using NVIDIA NVS 5400M card (it ran smoothly under 1600x900 resolution), the next morning, my...

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Last post by Zniper
Fri May 17, 2013 11:14 am
Can T430s handle two 2560 X 1440 monitors?

Last post by puma « Thu May 16, 2013 2:15 pm
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by ircfas133 » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:34 am

I have already installed on using DisplayPort. But I heard if I use DP port replicator, I can install two. Is this true?

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Last post by puma
Thu May 16, 2013 2:15 pm
Got my T430s: Love the design, Hate the screen

Last post by puma « Tue May 14, 2013 12:14 pm
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by Hushpuppy » Mon May 06, 2013 9:18 am

Woe is me! I just got my brand new T430s and it is IDEAL... except for the blasted screen. I am trying to switch over from a 5-year-old MacBook Pro...

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Last post by puma
Tue May 14, 2013 12:14 pm
My gripes with the T430

Last post by TTY « Fri May 10, 2013 12:24 pm
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by ErikTheAndroid » Thu May 09, 2013 2:02 am

So I should probably have posted about this on my website but I couldn't be bothered to write something long enough for the content that I want on...

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Last post by TTY
Fri May 10, 2013 12:24 pm
will a T430u fit a 4337-10U ?

Last post by lead_org « Tue May 07, 2013 7:07 am
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by IBMlenovo123 » Tue May 07, 2013 3:12 am

Quick question, will a T430u fit a 4337-10U, I mean did anyone tried to dock it and see if it works? USB 3.0 dock seems so uncool with it. So that's...

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Last post by lead_org
Tue May 07, 2013 7:07 am
Advise power adapter for T430s

Last post by IBMlenovo123 « Tue May 07, 2013 3:16 am
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by strider » Thu May 02, 2013 4:47 pm

Please advise a power adapter for T430s with discrete graphics. I know that lenovo sells them, but 90W cost 60$, which I believe is expensive.
There...

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Last post by IBMlenovo123
Tue May 07, 2013 3:16 am
ssd mSATA cache improvements

Last post by FTC « Wed May 01, 2013 6:23 am
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by FTC » Wed May 01, 2013 4:16 am

Hi,

This is only to comment for anyone's reference the huge improvement that adding an mSATA SSD drive as a disk cache (w/expresscache) has made to...

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Last post by FTC
Wed May 01, 2013 6:23 am
T430 - Best Loadout/Bang for buck

Last post by trl_path « Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:01 pm
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by trl_path » Sun Apr 21, 2013 4:10 pm

I am looking to replace my creaking XP laptop and was thinking about the T430. While the s is tempting I'd prefer the flexibility of the full fat...

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Last post by trl_path
Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:01 pm
T430s Optimus with Minidock 3+ and multiple monitors

Last post by aau007 « Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:15 pm

by aau007 » Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:15 pm

Has anyone gotten the Optimus on a dock to work with more than one (2 or more) external monitors AND the LCD display? According to Lenovo, I am...

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Last post by aau007
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:15 pm
T530 screen very blue

Last post by emeraldgirl08 « Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:18 am
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by mbg » Sun Apr 14, 2013 9:26 am

I recently upgraded from a 15 T60 to a T530. Other than not really adjusting very well to the new keyboard layout, I'm also surprised by how blue the...

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Last post by emeraldgirl08
Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:18 am
T431s - close, but not here yet

Last post by yak « Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:01 pm
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by QWERTY Andreas » Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:53 pm

So i was looking on some TPs, and found the T431s on Lenovos website. It is a drastic change in design. Take a look:

Some thing, worth noticing:...

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Last post by yak
Sat Apr 20, 2013 5:01 pm
T430s vs T430u

Last post by chinoco02 « Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:23 pm
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by pjmsj21 » Sun Apr 07, 2013 2:47 pm

I am trying to decide between these two. My attraction to the 430s is the better screen and the capability to use a docking station. My attraction to...

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Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:23 pm

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