X230(t) Owner's Thread

[norsten]

That's not bad at all. That shipping estimate was from them to you? And not from lenovo to them I hope.

When do you pay for it and how? Right away or when they get it from lenovo?

Yes the shipping is from them to me. You pay right away (I paid via paypal) -once you've confirmed the order with them they will then place the order to lenovo -once they recieve it, you have an option to upgrade some parts -after that they send it to you.

Give them a call -they are very helpful!

[lenardg]

Any Norwegians here? I'm scared that the i7 version will be at least 20.000,- (NOK). That's 3,314.86 USD. Anyone remember what the x220t went for when new in Norway?

I will probably buy my next Thinkpad from Lapstars. I had my eyes on that shop for a while. I also read some threads here at NBR, and people have mostly positive experiences with them (Summary: they tend to leave emails unanswered, but orders are fulfilled efficiently).

Before my decision I put together a Thinkpad configuration (for the X230 and X230T) on lenovo.com. I estimated shipping expenses to Finland, calculated VAT I would need to pay (because shipped from US) plus added all things I want to upgrade (ram, msata ssd, etc). I then compared this to the price I would get from Lapstars.

The end result was almost the same (in some cases event lower than the US price). Lapstars also allows me to select RAM upgrades, MSATA options, etc, and they do so with a very very reasonable price. And to get it from the US, it would take time and a lot of effort. Maybe a good coupon could push the US price so low, that this would be something I consider, but currently I am thinking about going with Lapstars.

So you could look at them and try to figure out which one is better.

[del_psi]

Anybody using a screen protector for their X230t?

I got one with the Gorilla Glass option and I'm looking for a screen protector.

[lenardg]

Does anyone know if the ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter II (v2) is compatible with the Series 3 Ultrabase? I have the second version of the adapter and was wondering if I need to update to the third version (ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Drive Bay Adapter III - v3)?

The T500 supposedly accepts both v2 and v3 of the adapter, and I used my v2 with the T500. But I did not really find any information if the v2 can be used with the ultrabase? Dimension wise they are pretty much the same, I don't really know what the difference is between v2 and v3?

[themouse]

Anybody using a screen protector for their X230t?

I got one with the Gorilla Glass option and I'm looking for a screen protector.

I use one from Improved Display Function & Use - Film, Hoods, Cleaning | Photodon.com for my X220T.

[eustilou]

The x230 maintenance manual says:

do not use the mSATA solid-state drive as a bootable device. The mSATA solid-state drive is used for the “cache” function only.

I started a thread about this topic here

[mariol90]

The x230 maintenance manual says:



I started a thread about this topic here

"If the computer you are servicing is shipped with an mSATA solid-state drive and a hard disk drive, the mSATA solid-state drive is used for the “cache” function and the Intel Rapid Start Technology. Users are not recommended to replace the mSATA solid-state drive by themselves. Otherwise, the “cache” function will not work and the Intel Rapid Start Technology cannot be used any more."

these: Newegg.com - Intel 311 Series Larsen Creek 20GB mSATA SATA II SLC Enterprise Solid State Disk SSDMAESC020G201
are used for cache, and maybe that's what lenovo means when they say not to use the mSATA SSD as a bootable device? i don't see any reason why a normal 40GB+ mSATA SSD wouldn't work.

also are there any options for a CTO X230 to add an mSATA SSD? they are referenced in the WWAN options part when you configure but that seems to be it.

[miliranga]

A new addition to the family. First ever X series and first ever tablet

Quantity: 1
Part number: 3434CTO
Description: ThinkPad X230 Tablet - 1 Year Depot Warranty
Item price:$1399.00
Line total: $1,007.28

Processor Intel Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, 2.60GHz)
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
Operating system language Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 - English
Display type 12.5" Multitouch HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
System graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Total memory 4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (1 DIMM)
Keyboard Keyboard Backlit - US English
Pointing device UltraNav™ with TrackPoint® and buttonless multi-touchpad
Fingerprint reader Fingerprint Reader
Camera 720p HD Camera
Hard drive 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
Battery 6 Cell ThinkPad Battery X67+
Power cord 65W AC Adapter - US (2pin)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN
Integrated mobile broadband Mobile Broadband upgradable
Language pack Publication - US English

Shipping & Handling: $0.00
Tax: $67.99

[USXEPPPLUS0606]: -$391.72
Total: $1,075.27
Payment method: Other

[timesquaredesi]

Good afternoon everyone,

I just did a clean install of windows on my new t430s.... I've installed a bunch of drivers but there are two that I cannot figure out! They are:

Unknown device
PCI Serial Port

Any thoughts on what these could be?

Thank you in advance for your help gang! Have a wonderful day!
-tsd

[TheLoneRaven]

Hello! What kind of SSD (in terms of size) will work on a thinkpad x230? Like how many mm?