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Black 14.1 inch ThinkPad T430 laptop with matte finish and classic keyboard

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkPad T430 laptop i5-3320M 2.60GHz 8GB DDR3 500GB HDD

SKU CH-P56Z-G6BAJ

A 14.1-inch LED business laptop with a dual-core i5 processor, 8 GB DDR3 memory and a 500 GB hard drive, running Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

  • Screen size14.1 in (35.8 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
  • Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 4000
  • Memory size8 GB
  • SSD storageNo
  • Display resolution1366 × 768
  • 1" HD LED display for clear visuals
  • Dual-core i5-3320M at 2.60GHz handles daily workloads
  • 8GB DDR3 memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • 500GB 2.5" hard drive stores documents and media
  • Windows 10 Pro 64-bit ready for business use

Enterprise-Ready 14.1" ThinkPad

The Lenovo ThinkPad T430 is a 14.1-inch business laptop built around a dual-core Intel Core i5-3320M processor running at 2.60GHz. It ships with 8GB of DDR3 memory and a 500GB 2.5-inch hard drive. Windows 10 Professional 64-bit is pre-installed with a Certificate of Authenticity. The chassis meets eight MIL-SPEC tests for temperature, pressure, dust, humidity and vibration.

Included Power Adapter Only

The bundle supplies an OEM power adapter so the system can run and charge immediately. No docking station, external monitor, carrying case or recovery media are included. The integrated DVD-RW drive handles optical media reading and writing without extra peripherals. Buyers who need a second charger, a port replicator or installation discs must source them separately.

500GB HDD and 8GB RAM Headroom

The 500GB hard drive stores the operating system, business applications and a moderate volume of local documents. The 8GB DDR3 configuration handles typical office multitasking such as email, browser tabs and document editing. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 drives the 1366 x 768 display and external outputs via VGA or DisplayPort. Heavy media libraries, virtual machines or large datasets will exceed the available storage and memory capacity.

How it compares

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Price $269.99
Cheaper than about 87% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 14.1 in (35.8 cm)
Lower than about 59% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 30,127 comparable items (median 16 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Product lineThinkPad
Model nameLenovo
Part numberT430
Product colorBlack
Design styleThin and Light
Product typeEveryday Value
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 3rd Gen
Processor model2.6 GHz
CPU coresDual-core Processor
Processor codenameCore i5 3rd Gen
Memory
Memory size8 GB
RAM type and speedDDR3
Memory configuration4 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory16 GB
Storage
SSD storageNo
Hard drive500 GB
Storage configuration2.5 in 500 GB Hard Drive
Optical driveDVD±RW
Display
Screen size14.1 in (35.8 cm)
Display resolution1366 × 768
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Screen featuresLED backlight
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel HD Graphics 4000
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersIntegrated Stereo Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
LAN connection10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth support4.0
Ports & slots
USB ports3
Video outputs1 x VGA, 1 x DisplayPort
HDMI portsNo
Docking port1
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Memory card reader4-in-1
Power
Power adapter90-watt AC Adapter
Battery pack6-cell Lithium Ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.5 × 9.1 × 1.02
Product weight5–5.9 lb (2.27–2.68 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareWindows 10 Restore Media
More details
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNav
KeyboardStandard
Extra input devicesYes

Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" 500GB hard drive need to be replaced for more storage later?

The 2.5" 500 GB hard drive can be swapped for a larger 2.5" drive when more space is wanted.

What limits sustained performance first, the dual-core i5-3320M or the Intel HD Graphics 4000?

The dual-core i5-3320M at 2.60 GHz reaches its thermal ceiling before the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 becomes the bottleneck.

How loud and hot does the ThinkPad T430 get when running all day on Windows 10 Pro?

MIL-SPEC testing covers temperature and vibration extremes, and at 4.77 pounds the chassis has enough mass to keep fan noise moderate during long sessions.

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