I own a modified X230, it's been customized into an "X330" with a BGA-replaced i7-3615QE quad core, a 13.3" WQXGA hi-dpi IPS LCD, and the classic 7-row keyboard. It absolutely lacks in raw performance, energy efficiency, and expandability. But like you say its IBM heritage styling is irresistibly charming, and the modifications certainly enable it to do things a regular X230 would rather not. It replaced my previous daily driver, a regular old i5 dual core T420 upgraded with a QHD IPS LCD which paired with the classic keyboard presented a combination of premium real estate and typing ergonomy unseen since the T60p.
My x230t came with a backlit keyboard. Maybe yours just didn't have that option or a replacement keyboard or something? I'm really hoping that maybe one day I'll squeeze a framework motherboard and IPS FHD screen into my x230t chassis.
@@FR4M3SharmaI haven't figured out how to filter out background noises. I got an expensive samson mic, but when ever I record something it sounds terrible, and all sorts of noises for cars and trucks kept ruining the recording even worse.
@@Duraputer Reduce the Gain of the Mic, if you use Windows then go into the control panel then hardware & devices and open your mic's property to reduce it. You can test the gain level by using the "Listen to device" option that makes the mic output to the speakers of your system. 👍
I always wanted one of these. a old but good and repairable trusty helper. i think some have been retrofitted with full HD screens. maybe i should still try get one :) thanks for a great review :) sound effects starting the ultrabase exquisite :)
No shit we used these in Aghanistan, and I still use mine to this day. You got a legit laugh out of me with that engine start. Fun. X230T I7 16gb 1tbb sata 1tbb ssd, docking station and spare battery. I plan on buying more for soare oarts snd attempting to re-make it with present day aluminum 3d printers
Just purchased one on eBay. For 170. I also grabbed a 250 msata for boot up and a 1 tb ssd as well as 16 ddr3 sodium ram. Gonna try to run Linux. Will it work with my touch screen is the question.
I was obsessed with getting one of these for many years because it was one of the first small laptops that would be able to run multiplayer hl2 decently... until I realized I kinda needed a numpad... sad.
