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Is the Lenovo ThinkPad T30 Right For You?

Notebook options are endless, and the Lenovo ThinkPad T30 is worth a look. Is the T30, or another Lenovo laptop, right for you? The IBM ThinkPad brand has been winning awards for design and quality since it was introduced in 1992, and Lenovo has been involved in the manufacturing and marketing of ThinkPad notebooks since 2005. The all-black (except for the red trackpoint), boxy look and feel is downright iconic. You could be the next in a long line of satisfied owners that includes the NASA Space Shuttle astronauts and the 2008 Beijing Olympic judges.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T30 notebook is no longer available directly from Lenovo, but you can still find it from a variety of retailers, as well as secondhand, and the ThinkPad T30 price can be as low as $500 to $623 new and $375+ refurbished. At the time of this writing, the Lenovo ThinkPad T30 is available at novatechgadgets.com and pacificgeek.com. There are also many online stores that have parts available, such as memory upgrades and extra batteries.

When considering your next notebook, you will need to examine the basic specifications as well as the features, which make each notebook special. Some specifications of the T30 ThinkPad line include:

Processor: Pentium 4 (1.6 to 2.4 GHz)
Memory: 256MB to 1GB
Hard Disk: 20 to 60 GB
ATI Radeon Graphics (Mobility 7500, 16MB)
14.1-inch Screen
Optional Docking Station (With DVI Out)
UltraNav Touchpad
2 USB Ports
MiniPCI Slot
Bluetooth

One specific model is the ThinkPad T30 2367, which has a 2.0 GHz processor and standard 256MB memory.

These are modest specs considering the many options available today, but the price is right, and one key feature, which makes Lenovo laptops stand out, is the titanium-reinforced composite shell. The Lenovo ThinkPad T30 laptop is RUGGED. It will stand up to all sorts of airport abuses, which makes it ideal for the traveling businessman, or others who want solid quality while on the road or in the airport. The Lenovo T-series are designed specifically for businesspeople who want solid, reliable, comfortable, and portable quality. Hardware quality is definitely the name of the game with IBM Lenovo ThinkPad products.

The Lenovo ThinkPad series is also known for its ease of customization and repair. In addition to varying original specs, the ThinkPads often include slots for additional cards and drives. If you are handy with computer hardware, you can open the chassis for do-it-yourself improvements and repairs. The ease of repair is also a major factor in the wide availability of refurbished Lenovo laptops. A refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T30 2366 could cost tens to hundreds of dollars less than a brand new one.

Is a straightforward notebook not quite enough? Lenovo also makes desktops, tablets, smart phones, carrying cases, and a variety of accessories, including keyboards. The ThinkPad keyboard is another key feature, as it is incredibly responsive, and IBM and Lenovo have both consistently revised its design for more comfortable, larger keys that take full advantage of the available chassis space.

Go ahead; seek out a Lenovo ThinkPad T30 for yourself. It may take some effort, but the quality and price make the Lenovo ThinkPad brand a great option for your next notebook.

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