The Upcoming ThinkPad X230, X230i, T430, T430i, T530, T530i and W530?

[Tsunade_Hime]

Eh, I think the switchable graphics system in my T500 is near-perfect. And this was even before all the Nvidia Optimus systems came out. Currently, Lenovo's Optimus implementation is the same as all the other Optimus laptops on the market, so not sure what they can do about Optimus' shortcomings.

The only way for switchable graphics should work is BIOS option to disable one or the other, OR a physical switch like on the older Sony Z's. Optimus is rubbish.

[Thors.Hammer]

Optimus is rubbish.

Optimus works pretty well on the T420. It's hamstrung on the W520, so hopefully it will be improved on the W530 chiclet special.

[graytotoro]

Eh, I think the switchable graphics system in my T500 is near-perfect. And this was even before all the Nvidia Optimus systems came out. Currently, Lenovo's Optimus implementation is the same as all the other Optimus laptops on the market, so not sure what they can do about Optimus' shortcomings.

Yeah, I misspoke. I'm just angry that I can never seem to get nVidia's Control Panel to NOT crash to desktop when I wanted it to run Acrobat on Intel or for even their newest drivers to install.

[MidnightSun]

The only way for switchable graphics should work is BIOS option to disable one or the other, OR a physical switch like on the older Sony Z's. Optimus is rubbish.

As long as there's hot-switching, a manual GPU-switching system like the one in the T500 is nice. Optimus is still better than being stuck with a nonswitchable, power-hungry discrete GPU, though. I'd imagine that with a bit more time, newer models will have even better-implemented versions of Optimus.

[Tsunade_Hime]

As long as there's hot-switching, a manual GPU-switching system like the one in the T500 is nice. Optimus is still better than being stuck with a nonswitchable, power-hungry discrete GPU, though. I'd imagine that with a bit more time, newer models will have even better-implemented versions of Optimus.

In my opinion, at least with no switchable graphics, you won't get issues during the switch, like closing all 3D applications, especially on a business machine. When I built my friend the MSI Whitebook with a 5730M with switchable graphics to the onboard Intel, the switch was not smooth and requires proprietary drivers from the manufacturer. Thus I think the implementation on the T500/T400 is the best. I can't tell you how many threads in XPS where Optimus is an issue.

[vinuneuro]

Ati's switchable graphics worked very well in the T400. Automatically switched between discrete and integrated depending on power source. I only rarely had to switch manually.

[XX55XX]

I've never gotten Optimus to work correctly on my system. I always have to use BIOS to switch between the two.

[MaX PL]

Ati's switchable graphics worked very well in the T400. Automatically switched between discrete and integrated depending on power source. I only rarely had to switch manually.

pretty much this.

i still use a T400, and although i rarely switch graphics, its extremely easy when i do. they must have made it much more complicated with the nvidia gpus.

[Nrbelex]

Lenovo ThinkPad T430

Lenovo ThinkPad T430

Powerful workhorse with emphasis on performance over style, durable industrial design

Processor Intel Core i5-3210
6 GB memory
500GB 7200 RPM
720 p High definition Built-in web cam
6 Cell battery
4.31 pounds
14.0" Screen
DVD+RW Drive

Detailed Specifications

Screen 14.0" (1366x768) color, anti-glare, LED backlight
Processor Intel Core i5-3210M Processor dual core, 3MB Cache
Camera on top of screen, HD 720p High Definition Camera
Memory 6GB / 8GB max / PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3
DVD recordable multi-burner Optical DVD±RW
a/b/g/n Wireless / WWAN upgradable
Gigabit Ethernet
UltraNav with (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
Intel HD Graphics 3000
6-cell battery
Card Reader 4 in 1 – (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
USB 3.0
HD Full duplex microphones
Enhanced VOIP microphone technology

However the image is either the T420... or the new one may offer the traditional keyboard? Probably an erroneous picture...



Also, note the page URL includes laptopinfo/t410, so who knows how updated/ correct this is. Could just be a placeholder.

[600X]

Looks like a T520. Notice those huge speaker grills?