ThinkPad X230 Tablet

Announcement
15 May 2012
Series
X
Launch price
≈ From 1,479 USD

Overview

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad X230 Tablet as a 12.5-inch convertible business notebook built around Intel Core i5/Core i7.

Historical context

The convertible format kept a physical notebook keyboard alongside pen/tablet operation. Its VGA / DisplayPort outputs connected office displays, while USB 3.0 handled local peripherals.

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Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i5/Core i7: i5-3320M, i7-3520M
Memory
16GB max / PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000 in processor
Storage
Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
12.5"; 1366x768; IPS, LED backlight, MultiTouch, digitizer pen
Dimensions
without UltraBase; 3-cell: 12.0" x 9.0" x 1.1-1.23"; 305mm x 228.7mm x 27-31.3mm
Weight
3-cell: from 3.67 lb (1.66kg); 6-cell: from 3.97 lb (1.80kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Two USB 3.0, one powered USB 2.0, external monitor (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity
PCIe WLAN: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205, 2x2; Ethernet: Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless; PCIe WWAN: Some: Wireless WAN upgradable Some: Wireless WAN, Qualcomm Gobi 3000 chipset, PCIe Mini Card, EV-DO Rev. A, GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA, GPS
Battery
Li-Polymer 3-cell or Li-lon 6-cell, HW Authentication; optional external battery as 2nd battery
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 configurations listed in the selected PSREF sheet.
Positioning
Convertible pen/tablet notebook
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, 84-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, optional LED backlight; Ultrabay: Supports Ultrabay Slim devices in optional or standard ThinkPad Ultrabase Series 3 (0A33932); Security chip: Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant

Manuals

1 documents
MaintenancePDF

X230 Tablet and X230i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual

Official source · 25.0 MB

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Reference details

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Drivers & Software

1 packages
Power and battery1

Lenovo Power Management Driver

Source & package details

Manufacturer listing

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BIOS & Firmware

0 packages

No firmware linked to this exact entry yet.

Research & references

ThinkWiki: X230 Tablet (Community source)

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