Lenovo Thinkpad T430 Business Laptop computer Intel i5-3320m up tp 3.3GHz, 8GB DDR3, 128GB SSD, 14in HD LED-backlit display, DVD, WiFi, USB 3.0, Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)

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I want to say first and foremost, despite it being advertised, my laptop did NOT come with a webcam. That being said, this is one of the best laptops that you will find for your money -- the specs are just FANTASTIC. I am studying computer science and this laptop goes beyond what I ever thought $300 dollars could buy. The storage is small but ,since it is an SSD, it is lightening fast. It boots up in seconds and opens programs in an instant. The 8GB of RAM makes multitasking efficient and easy. The model I received actually had a higher resolution that what is advertised and it makes watching movies and YouTube a dream. The trackpoint on Thinkpads is second to none. Thinkpads are known for their durability, easiness to repair/maintain, and user friendliness; this T430 is no exception. If you are a college student or professional looking for a frugal laptop to conquer projects and assignments with, this is for you.

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The laptop was delayed during delivery by a week. Once it arrived, it didnt turn on at first. On the third try it did boot-up. I received an error message that the battery was incompatible and would not charge. Also, the wifi card would not turn on. I used the ethernet port to update windows, hoping that it would fix some issues. It did not. I then spent a couple of hours chatting with tech support and they were not able to resolve the issues. I returned the laptop the next morning. I would be hard pressed to think of more ways for this purchase to disappoint. Im just glad I was able to send it back in time for me to purchase another laptop from a different supplier before Christmas. Its a good thing I tested the laptop before I gave it as a broken present.

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Laptop came with physical damage breaking 2 usb slots. I am not sure how this laptop got qualified for certified refurbhised. Webcam, speakers operating system all work fine but the physical damage on the laptop is very big. See pictures.

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This isn’t a review of the Lenovo T430. You already know why you’re buying an older refurbished T-series, rather than a modern consumer-grade laptop in a thin and shiny plastic case with a fancy GPU; a laptop that’s disposable by design. This is a review of my experience with the T430 I received from this particular seller. I hold Amazon to a high standard in terms of allowing third parties to sell used hardware and MS Windows licenses as Prime partners, but after reading some of the reviews of this item/seller, I wondered if I’d be sending my next-day delivery right back! The T430 and Lenovo branded psu arrived enveloped in a custom air pillow. The pillow was inside a fitted box, loose inside a much larger box. This might’ve been disconcerting if a traditional hdd were inside, but alas, no damage. I was surprised by how clean the laptop was. Cosmetic wear is limited to the keycaps and trackpad, and the outline of some “Intel Inside”-type stickers removed on the lid. The key switches feel like new. I’m really kinda shocked by how clean the gaps and seams are (I shouldn’t be, since I paid for a laptop, not bits of food and the former owner’s DNA samples), The trackpad could use some tlc. It’s responsive, but the buttons are too easy to press and the texture is peeling up around the edges. It’s too small to be useful, anyway, and I prefer the Trackpoint device. The buttons on the latter feel great. My boring HD display must’ve replaced a damaged HD+ unit. I was psyched when I realized the laptop contains both integrated (Intel) and discrete (NVIDIA) GPUs. I’ll probably add a $50 aftermarket HD+ LCD for a big resolution increase. My battery is remarkably functional for its age. I’m able to get a couple of hours of average use before it dies. Not great, but I expected to be tethered to an outlet. I opted for an new extended battery regardless. My T430 also came with a Sierra Wireless Gobi 3000 cellular modem + GPS module installed. I have no use for the modem per se, but being able to synchronize the system clock almost anywhere (for free) is one of the coolest surprises I could’ve received in a system I’m using for portable JT65/FT8 amateur radio work, which demands a stable clock. My webcam isn’t missing, as others have mentioned The system came with a stock Windows 10 Pro installation, where the end user needs to finalize the setup process. Look underneath the chassis for a genuine SN decal. The start of the license key needs to be scratched off like an instant lottery ticket. I suspect the folks complaining about bogus keys don’t realize that. Funny. Amazon wouldn’t stand for sellers peddling pirated/fake Microsoft products! All the necessary drivers are preinstalled, and there’s no sketchy third party junk to remove. This laptop is awesome. I couldn’t have asked for a better deal on a more durable and feature-packed system. This seller delivered, and then some!

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Lenovo makes one thing better than anyone "computers that compute" and last forever. New machines are BLOATED while this one is CLEAN of CRAPWARE, fast, and well built. Rather than waste money on a brand new laptop, you should consider this unit for all your personal and BUSINESS needs, youll be glad you did. CONDITION actually 7 out of 10, it was NOT as seller describes it. The unit showed considerable wear to the touc-hpad, case,and palm rests, NOT AS PICTURED. Im keeping it as it will serve the purpose I purchased it for.

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I purchased this for my mother after she was having problems with an HP she had bought only LAST YEAR. Thankfully, I think this Lenovo will last her a bit longer. The processor isnt a contender with the 7th or even 6th generation chips, but it definitely runs Windows 10 Pro fabulously and has no issues multitasking. Im a bit upset that (for whatever reason hardware/software/magic) I couldnt get the wireless networking device to function. It simply would not turn on. I settled getting a USB adapter for only $10 so Im not bothered by it too much; it is something to be aware of though. Overall, Im actually considering buying another for myself as a on-the-go secondary. If you need something cheap, lightweight and portable, I cant see a better bargin than this laptop.

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First, these look to be high quality refurbs and they are. But, a couple issues. One: all the people on here complaining about poor battery life - its not the battery, its the power supply. Seller ships with 65W power supply. Lenovo requires 90W. Contact Seller and request correct 90W power supply, or buy one on Amazon for like $15. Two: I ordered T430, and seller shipped T430s. There are differences between the models - not necessarily good or bad differences, just differences. I contacted seller to request correct power supply; havent received after nearly a week. Had to purchase them separately. Seller said they would ship them and an RMA for the 65w power supplies (havent received either). I order these for price-sensitive customers. They are otherwise, exactly as descrived and function very well. The Lenovo Thinkpads are work horses in business., New, they can easily be $1200-1800 - and in previous lives, I have purchased them at those prices direct from Lenovo and was happy with them. For the price here, these are an excellent value, even if I have to purchase the correct power supply as I did in this case. **Update 2/24/18 - Seller shipped correct 90W Lenovo power supplies. No RMA for the 65W, but they made the deal mostly right. The differences between the T430 and T430S arent significant enough for me to return the laptops, though for some, may be a deal breaker. Check before you play with it. **Update 5/24/19 - ordered additional - the T430 they sent me today did not include a TPM chip on the BIOS. It is 4 yrs old (which is fine), but it didnt have a TPM chip. If you are intending to encrypt this - make sure you are getting one with a TPM chip. I just wasted 4 hours imaging one.

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The Lenovo T430 arrived timely, about 3 days ago. However after carefully discharging the battery and charging it full, it died within two hours. Twice or three times before I called and the man promised to send a new battery. One sticker in the computer said it had windows 7. another on the outside said it had windows 10 pro, so I used the latter key and downloaded windows 10. today, I tried to download Linux, which was promised to work. It wouldnt load, then said the windows 10 system was too old to run the Obungo, or whatever it was, Linux. I tried to update the windows 10 three times. Eah time I got to 100 % download and refused to work. Then I spent two hours with Deepshika from Microsoft while he promised to fix the windows software, incuding his erasing 60,000 windows files from my computer. Then while my computer crept from 87% downloaded to 92%, Deepshika left the call. Ordered replacement battery and got whole replacement identical computer. Upon instructions from computer to update software, including BIOS using Lenovo Vantage, I tried. After an hour, and hours since, the computer will not reboot. I searched Google for "T430 bios update fails" and got 66,300 hits.

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This laptop does run wonderful. However I am DISGUSTED with the company I bought it from (Blazing Prices). They shipped the laptop WITHOUT the power cord and I had to borrow one to charge it. Secondly the battery refuses to hold charge. Whenever I email and try to contact the seller I keep getting the run around. They emailed me on 3 different threads and each thread (2 of them by a rep named David) they pretended to not know the situation and refuse to give me any relevant information on how I am to proceed.

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Windows Product Code is under battery! I bought this because it is a solid machine, SSHD with 8 gigs of ram. A few months after buying it I had an issue after a Windows Update that locked up the machine. Had to do a start from scratch (as I call it) as there were no recovery dates. After getting Windows working again, it kept telling me the license was about to expire. Not good, as I noticed that there were no product stickers attached to the bottom of the laptop! However....I searched this site and found a comment that said to look under the battery for the Windows Product Code. Tada! There it is! VERY HAPPY to find that the Windows license is attached, under the battery! VERY happy with this machine.

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