The X230t will have a familiar design to anyone that has used another Lenovo convertible tablet, such as last year’s Editors’ Choice, the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet $1,299.00 ( Lenovo Keyboard Cover ) at LapTop Authority. Instead of two hinges at either bottom corner of the laptop lid (like on the X230 laptop), the X230t uses a single swivel hinge in the center, which allows the display to swivel 180 degrees and then close flat, with the display facing out. Unlike more traditional ThinkPad X230 (a standard laptop), this convertible tablet is also equipped with a touch screen, allowing the use of either a Wacom-style pressure sensitive stylus or finger tips to input directly from the display. The display itself is a 12.5-inch 1366-by-768 panel with a Wacom Digitizer built in. It’s the same resolution seen on the 13-inch Toshiba Portege R935-P322 $777.22 at Amazon, but the Toshiba R935-P322 doesn’t offer touch functionality. The swivel hinge is much like that used on earlier models, but with a stronger magnetic latch holding it in place.

This tablet functionality is supported with several design elements you won’t find on the standard ThinkPad laptop, such as a large grip added to the battery, and the inclusion of a digital stylus and onboard stylus storage. The X230t measures 1.7 by 12.0 by 10.4 inches (HWD), and weighs 3.7 pounds, which is a bit heavy for a tablet, but Lenovo has designed the X230t to be carried in the crook of your arm, much like a clipboard. This is achieved thanks to the oversized battery, which adds a large grip to the top two-thirds of the laptop hinge, but leaves the bottom third without any extra grip, making a niche that nestles into the elbow comfortably.
For those times that you aren’t using it as a tablet, the X230t has Lenovo’s Precision keyboard , a chiclet-style design. In the midst of the keys is a red TrackPoint, for cursor control without having to pull your fingers from the home row. Joining the TrackPoint is also a clickpad that integrates right and left click into the touch surface, with three additional physical buttons above the touch surface for use with the TrackPoint.

The X230t provides decent sound, thanks to quality speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio v2. Additionally, you’ll find that the X230t is equipped with a 720p webcam, which offers wide-angle viewing and has improved automatic focus through face tracking technology.
Unlike convertible ultrabooks, which reduce the number of ports to fit a much smaller frame, the X230t offers a full selection of ports and features. In addition to standard features, like two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port with Sleep and Charge, a combination mic and headphone jack, and an Ethernet port, the X230t is also outfitted with built-in stylus storage, a card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC), and an ExpressCard Slot and other Compatible Parts .
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