T430s owners'/would-be owners' thread.

[XX55XX]

I'm planning to buy an T430s very soon (as soon as I can call Lenovo on Thursday) to place a custom order that excludes Windows and includes a 65 watt charger instead of the default 90 watt charger.

I plan to get the following configuration (minus the modifications I've discussed):

Intel Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, 2.60GHz)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
Intel Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, 2.60 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4000
4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (1 DIMM)
UltraNav without FingerPrint Reader
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD Recordable
6 Cell Lithium Battery T81+
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 (2x2 BGN)
Mobile Broadband upgradable
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

Has anyone put their order in for a T430s yet? Or plan to?

[Ignimbrite]

Yeah, I'm planning on ordering one ASAP.

Intel Core i7-3520M Processor (4MB L3, 2.90GHz)
Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
Intel Core i7-3520M Processor (4M Cache, 2.90 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4000
8 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (2 DIMM)
Keyboard Backlit - US English
UltraNav without FingerPrint Reader
720p HD Camera Mic
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm + 240GB mSATA SSD
DVD Recordable
Express Card Slot & 4 in 1 Card Reader & Smart Card Reader
6 Cell Lithium Battery T81+
3 Cell Ultrabay Battery
90W AC Adapter - US (2pin)
Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN
Mobile Broadband upgradable

Can you explain what the difference is between the 90w and 65w chargers?

[danishh]

how much cheaper is it if you do a custom order without windows? I have a few win7 licenses lying around and that seems like a great way to save some money.

[sklsy]

Does lenovo let you swap the ac adapter? I believe that the 65w adapter can't handle the rapid charge technology

[OCM]

how much cheaper is it if you do a custom order without windows? I have a few win7 licenses lying around and that seems like a great way to save some money.

I spoke to a lenovo rep a few days ago and asked him that same question. He said they don't do custom orders without OS.

[Nrbelex]

Ordered the following config today:

Intel Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, 2.60GHz)
Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
Intel HD Graphics 4000
4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (1 DIMM) [to be swapped with 2x8GB = 16GB]
Keyboard Backlit - US English
UltraNav with FingerPrint Reader
720p HD Camera Mic
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD Recordable
Express Card Slot & 4 in 1 Card Reader
6 Cell Lithium Battery T81+
90W AC Adapter - US (2pin)
Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN
Mobile Broadband upgradable

Planning to add a 128GB 6G mSATA SSD boot drive. Will be reviewing shortly after arrival.

[netdevel]

I was in the process of placing an order, but I could not find the option for the nvidia card....
Does someone know when it will be available ?

[Nrbelex]

I was in the process of placing an order, but I could not find the option for the nvidia card....
Does someone know when it will be available ?

It's currently only available with the i5 configuration.

[XX55XX]

I spoke to a lenovo rep a few days ago and asked him that same question. He said they don't do custom orders without OS.

A pity. Guess I'll just order via the web then.

[XX55XX]

Also, I plan to replace the DVD drive with a caddy and an SSD, so would something like this work?

New 2nd HDD SATA Hard Drive Disk Caddy Bay For IBM LENOVO Thinkpad T420s | eBay