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== Features == | == Features == | ||
*One of the following: | *One of the following: | ||
**Intel Core i5 2520M, 3210M, 3230M or 3320M ( | **Intel Core i5 2520M, 3210M, 3230M or 3320M (Ivy Bridge) 2.5, 2.6 GHz CPU (models differ on Turbo Boost speed from 3.1 to 3.3 GHz) | ||
or | or | ||
**Intel Core i7 3520M ( | **Intel Core i7 3520M (Ivy Bridge) 2.9 GHz CPU | ||
*4GB module PC3-12800 memory standard, 16GB max | *4GB module PC3-12800 memory standard, 16GB max | ||
*T430 Displays: | *T430 Displays: | ||
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The platform is centered on Windows 7 and 8 compatibility, having DDR3 RAM and SATA support with an improved SSDs lineup. The laptop features a well known assortment of ports, as it features both digital video outputs through the miniDVI port as well as two USB 3 and USB 2 ports. This marks the largest improvement from the 420/530 series. The trackpad is unchanged from the previous laptop series. Cooling is clearly improved compared with the previous laptop series due to processors being more energy efficient and requiring less airflow. | The platform is centered on Windows 7 and 8 compatibility, having DDR3 RAM and SATA support with an improved SSDs lineup. The laptop features a well known assortment of ports, as it features both digital video outputs through the miniDVI port as well as two USB 3 and USB 2 ports. This marks the largest improvement from the 420/530 series. The trackpad is unchanged from the previous laptop series. Cooling is clearly improved compared with the previous laptop series due to processors being more energy efficient and requiring less airflow. | ||
The CPU merits a special mention as the Ivy Bridge generation brought some of the largest improvements in CPU performance after many i- series CPU revisions. This means that the performance jump and comparison with previous and future generations is in an interesting spot. Future CPUs do not show the same generational performance jump while the jump over previous ones makes no case for considering the first and second iteration of i CPUs any serious improvements over the old Core 2 Duos. The Ivy Bridge lineup also marks an important divergence point in Lenovo's product lineup as Thinkpads would slowly go towards more portability and less CPU performance upto the 2018 Thinkpad lineups. In a silent matter, Lenovo dropped performance on later Thinkpad models and only the 2018 lineup presents a serious jump over the T430 and T530 laptop lineups in CPU capability. Only graphics will slowly improve upto that point in time. | |||
The LCD screen continues to be the biggest letdown, but for different reasons than on previous models. This series features a 16:9 format compared to the former one that had 16:10 format. The issue is that for similar productivity, screens could have been larger, in the same chassis, with minor modifications. With no changes, usability actually takes a hit from the previous laptop generation. The only slight improvement is in the screen slightly improved colour reproduction, contrast and backlight. | The LCD screen continues to be the biggest letdown, but for different reasons than on previous models. This series features a 16:9 format compared to the former one that had 16:10 format. The issue is that for similar productivity, screens could have been larger, in the same chassis, with minor modifications. With no changes, usability actually takes a hit from the previous laptop generation. The only slight improvement is in the screen slightly improved colour reproduction, contrast and backlight. | ||