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    X230 with Intel Core i3-3120M

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by joogle, Sep 23, 2012.

  1. joogle

    joogle Newbie

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    Hi - I bought this for $600 after tax during a price mistake, but wanted some opinions on the processor which though is not released officially, they shipped it to me.

    Intel Core i3-3120M is the processor.

    Is this comparable to like a i5?

    Below are my specs, thanks


    Processor Intel Core i3-3120M on MB
    Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Total memory 8 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (2 DIMM)
    Hard drive 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
    Optical device NONE
    Battery 9cell, ThinkPad Battery X44++
    Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 w/ antenna
    WiFi wireless LAN adapters Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
    Wireless WAN accessories Mobile Broadband upgradable
    Warranty Type 1 Year Depot/Express Warranty
    AC Adapter and Power Cord 65W AC Adpt US (2pin)
    Camera X230 720p HD Camera
    Display Panel X230 12.5HD Premium WWAN 2x2
    Keyboard Language KYB (Backlit) US English
    Security Chip 2 Security Chip Enabled
    Shipping Country USA
    Slice Battery 6cell, ThinkPad Battery X19+
    System Unit X230 Intel i3-3120M
    Ultrabay slim options ThinkPad UltraBase Series 3
     
    joogle, Sep 23, 2012
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    For 600 dollars, this is great. i3 mainly lacks turboboost and some other features for virtualisation as compared to the i5 and i7, but if you are using the laptop for home use, then i3 is more than sufficient.
     
    lead_org, Sep 23, 2012
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  3. kettlecorn

    kettlecorn Notebook Consultant

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    the i3 is better than sandy bridge's i5
     
    kettlecorn, Sep 24, 2012
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  4. Jarhead

    Jarhead 恋の♡アカサタナ

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    That's entirely dependent on the needs of the user. Like lead_org stated, if a user needed visualization technology or some other feature found only in the higher-end CPUs, a SB i5 or i7 would be better than an IB i3.

    In this case, however, an i3 is more than enough.
     
    Jarhead, Sep 24, 2012
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  5. hmmwv

    hmmwv Notebook Consultant

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    So they did ship that i3-3120M, it was quite the debate on SD.
     
    hmmwv, Sep 25, 2012
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  6. joogle

    joogle Newbie

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    yup got it yesterday with that processor, backlit, ips, 8gb ram, 500gb hd (5400 rpm), webcam, fingerprint, slice 6 cell, regular 9 cell, and ultrabase for $603 after tax

     
    joogle, Sep 28, 2012
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