السبت، 16 يونيو 2012

New 2012 ThinkPads Start Selling Today, X230 Gets a 15% Off Coupon


They’re here! The new ThinkPad 2012 lineup are available starting today via Lenovo.com (June 5, 2012) and we’ve got a rundown of the pricing and configuration specs for each of the new models. Each model will be available with a budget configuration that includes the second generation Intel Sandy Bridge or a slightly more expensive config that has the new Intel Ivy Bridge processor. The ThinkPad X230 has a one day sale 15% off coupon, use THINK15X at checkout to get that, so we’ll start with details of that model.

ThinkPad X230 and ThinkPad X230 Tablet

The X230 is a 12.5” screen notebook, we reviewed the X230 last week so you can see the full analysis of it there. The one recommended upgrade you should definitely make is to the IPS screen, which should cost around $50. The starting Sandy Bridge equipped X230 starts at $949 and the Ivy Bridge just $50 more at $999. For June 5th ONLY there’s a 15% off coupon, use code THINK15X to get the discount. That should bring the price of the Ivy Bridge model down to $850 and the Sandy Bridge to $806.
X230 X230 Tablet 
Bundle Description ThinkPad X230 Laptop (Sandy Bridge) ThinkPad X230 Laptop (Ivy Bridge) ThinkPad X230 Convertable Tablet (Sandy Bridge) ThinkPad X230 Convertable Tablet (Ivy Bridge)
Web Price $949 $999 $1149 $1249
Specs: 
Processor i3-2370M (2nd Gen) i5-3210M (3rd Gen) i3-2370M (2nd Gen) i5-3320M (3rd Gen)
OS Win 7 HP 64 Win 7 Pro 64 Win 7 HP 64 Win 7 Pro 64
Display 12.5″ HD 12.5″ HD 12.5″ Multitouch HD 12.5″ Multitouch HD
Camera No No No No
Graphics Intel 3000 Intel 4000 Intel 3000 Intel 4000
Memory 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB
Hard Drive 320GB/7200 320GB/7200 320GB/7200 320GB/7200
Battery 4 cell 4 cell 3 cell 3 cell
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year





ThinkPad T430

The ThinkPad T430 is a 14” screen notebook, it’s starting price is actually lower than that of the X230 but there are no coupons available at the current time. The Sandy Bridge model starts at $849 and the Ivy Bridge at $929. You can upgrade to an HD+ (1600 x 900) screen on the T430, which would certainly be a recommended upgrade if you can afford it.
Bundle Description ThinkPad T430 Laptop (Sandy Bridge) ThinkPad T430 Laptop (Ivy Bridge)
Web Price $849 $929
Specs: 
Processor i3-2370M (2nd Gen) i5-3210M (3rd Gen)
OS Win 7 HP 64 Win 7 Pro 64
Display 14.0″ HD 14.0” HD
Graphics Intel 4000 Intel 4000
Memory 4GB 4GB DDR3
Pointing Device Pointing Pointing
Hard Drive 320GB/7200 320GB/7200
Optical DVDRW DVDRW
Battery 6 cell 6 Cell
Wireless b/g/n N-6205
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year




ThinkPad T430s

The T430s is a premium version of the T430, it’s slimmer and lighter than the T430 but with the same amount of power. The price is also set to a premium amount, the Sandy Bridge version starts at $1,049 while the Ivy Bridge is $1,249.
Bundle Description ThinkPad T430s Laptop (Sandy Bridge) ThinkPad T430s Laptop (Ivy Bridge)
Web Price $1049 $1249
Specs: 
Processor i3-2370M (2nd Gen) i5-3210M (3rd Gen)
OS Win 7 HP 64 Win 7 Pro 64
Display 14.0” HD 14.0” HD
Camera Cam No
Graphics Intel Optimus 1GB
Memory 4GB DDR3 4GB DDR3
Hard Drive 320GB/7200 320GB/7200
Optical DVDRW DVDRW
Battery 4 Cell 4 Cell
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year




ThinkPad T530

The ThinkPad T530 is a 15.6” screen notebook, it’s starting price is $849 with the 2nd generation Sandy Bridge processor and $929 with the Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 processor.
Bundle Description ThinkPad T530 Laptop (Sandy Bridge) ThinkPad T530 Laptop (Ivy Bridge)
Web Price $849 $929
Specs: 
Processor i3-2370M (2nd Gen) i5-3210M (3rd Gen)
OS Win 7 HP 64 Win 7 Pro 64
Display 15.6″ HD 15.6” HD
Graphics Intel 3000 Intel 4000
Memory 4GB 4GB DDR3
Hard Drive 320GB/7200 320GB/7200
Optical N/A DVDRW
Battery 6 cell 6 Cell
Wireless b/g/n N-6205
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year




ThinkPad L430 and L530

The L430 is a 14” screen notebook while the L530 is a 15” screen. Think of the L430 as a budget version of the T430 and the L530 as a budget version of the T530. Lenovo also claims these models as their “Green Friendly” due to environmentally friendly materials that are used to build it.
L430 L530 
Bundle Description ThinkPad L430 Laptop (Sandy Bridge) ThinkPad L430 Laptop (Ivy Bridge) ThinkPad L530 Laptop (Sandy Bridge) ThinkPad L530 Laptop (Ivy Bridge)
Web Price $799 $879 $799 $879
Specs: 
Processor i3-2370M (2nd Gen) i5-3210M (3rd Gen) i3-2370M (2nd Gen) i5-3210M (3rd Gen)
OS Win 7 HP 64 Win 7 Pro 64 Win 7 HP 64 Win 7 Pro 64
Display 14.0″ HD 14.0″ HD 15.6″ HD 15.6″ HD
Graphics Intel Intel Intel Intel
Memory 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB
Pointing Device Pointing Pointing Pointing Pointing
Hard Drive 320GB/7200 320GB/7200 320GB/7200 320GB/7200
Optical DVDRW DVDRW DVDRW DVDRW
Battery 6 Cell 6 Cell 6 Cell 6 Cell
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year


Please note, Lenovo promised the launch of these would be June 5th, but as far as what hour of the day that is remains a bit of a question mark!

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