Lenovo G430 Laptop Review
The Lenovo G430 laptop PCis powered by 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 with 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB featuring Intel Mobile 945GM Express Chipset motherboard, 3-GB DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM (4-GB max in 2 slots), 250-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive and a standard8x DVD Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.
The Lenovo G430 laptop PC features 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) WXGA Widescreen Active Matrix non-transflective LCD TFT display powered by integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 Graphics Chipset with upto 64/128 MB shared memory offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution.
Preloaded with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition, the Lenovo G430 laptop comes with integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG – WiFi 802.11a/b/g wireless connection, integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN connection, and standard 56kbps V.92 fax/modem connection and integratedBluetooth v2.0 wireless connection.
In addition, the Lenovo G430 laptop also features integrated Dolby Home Theater system and is equipped with two stereo speakers system with Sub woofers which deliver high quality audio playback and also offers AUDIO DJ feature that allows the user to play music CDs (DVD/MP3) while the notebook is turned off.
All the components in the Lenovo G430 laptop PC are packed in a magnesium frame that forms the first line of defense against unfortunate fall. In addition, the harddisk in this Lenovo laptop is encased in shock absorbers and utilizing the standard ThinkPad HardDisk Active Protection mechanism.
In addition, another application viz ‘Ultimaco SafeGuard PrivateDisk’ allows creation of a private partition which is not only password protected, but can be encrypted in such a manner thatshould the password be cracked, the data will not be readable except in another Lenovo ThinkPad notebook PC.
The Lenovo G430 laptop also features an integrated 4-in-1 card reader, which supports the SD, Memory Stick, MMC Pro and MultiMedia Card. The laptop has two long and large stereo speakers strategically placed on either side of the keyboard.
The Lenovo G430 laptop PC also features many unique multimedia features including hot keys to control application functions and ports to easily upload digital images and video, which makes it ideal for business or home use.
Lenovo G430 laptop also offers Lenovo’s own One-Touch-System-Recoveryfeature and it comes with various software preinstalled such asShuttle Centre, Power 2 GO, Veriface, Easy Capture 2.5, IGRS Anywhere and Norton antivirus software.
Notebook also allows a unique one-touch-recovery option allows users to recover a PC to its last backed-up state with the press of a button in an event of system crash or system hang.
Windows Vista Home preinstalled Lenovo G430 laptop comes with several software and applications including PC Doctor, Adobe Reader, Google Picasa, Diskeeper Lite, Google Desktop, Sonic RecordNow!, Think Multimedia, InterVideo WinDVD, ThinkPad Utilities, Fingerprint Software, Symantec Client Security, ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Sonic Solutions Drive Letter Access (DLA) and driver Lenovo ThinkPad X200 battery updates into one integrated interface
Other features includes 3 USB v2.0 compliant ports, IEEE 1394, 4-pin Firewall port, and 25 pin standard Parallel D-Sub port.
Lenovo G430 laptop PC is powered by a 6-cell lithium ion 4200 mAh Battery which can provide upto 3.5 to 4 hours backup on full charge and it allows extending the battery life by up to 15% using a unique Battery-Stretch technology, which allows customizing options such as minimizing refresh rates and disabling wireless LAN and Bluetooth options to conserve the battery life.
I/O Ports
- 3 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
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IEEE 1394, 4-pin Firewall port
- RJ-45, Ethernet
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RJ-11, fax/modem
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Microphone-input, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
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Headphone-out
- S-Video TV-out, 4 pin mini-DIN
- Audio – line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
- 4-in-1 media card reader
Lenovo G430 Laptop Lenovo ThinkPad X200S battery Specifications:
- Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400, 2.0 GHz
- 2-MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB
- Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
- 3-GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667 Mhz SDRAM (4-GB maximum)
- 250-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive
- DVD Super Multi Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer
Display & Graphics
- 14.1-inch (35.8 cm) WXGA Widescreen Active Matrix VibrantView LCD TFT display
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA 950 Graphics Chipset with upto 64-MB shared memory
- 1280 x 800 pixels resolution
Network & Communication
- Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN
- Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
- 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem
- Integrated Bluetooth v2.0
Other Features
- Microsoft Windows Vista Basic Edition
- 4-in-1 Media Card Reader supporting SD, MMC, MS and MS Pro
- AC’97 Audio Hardware, Built-in Stereo Speakers
- Li-Ion 6-cell 4200mA Standard Battery, 4.0 hrs backup
- Dimensions: (WxDxH) – 334 x 248 x 30 mm
- Weight: 2.40 kg without power pack
Price and Availability
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 poweredLenovo G430 laptop PC with 14.1-inch WXGA display is available in India for the price of Rs. 35,955/- with three year warranty. Visit www.lenovo.com/in for more details.
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