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    Aftermarket T420s Vs T430s

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bmstrong, Nov 22, 2014.

  1. bmstrong

    bmstrong Notebook Geek

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    Anyone happen to use one of these machines still? I'm thinking it might be a good fit for my Dad: 1600X900 screen, decently powerful Sandy/Ivy Bridge, USB 3.0, good typing experience, easy to find parts. The T420s looks thin enough and light enough to work.

    Any discernible difference in performance over the T430s with the same specs? I know the T430s has the modern style keyboard but the aftermarket prices on the T420s is very favorable compared to the T430s. Both use the same HD+ screen?

    I'm looking for a serviceable machine that will give him another couple years.
     
    bmstrong, Nov 22, 2014
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I don't think there's much of a practical difference between the T420s and T430s, other than the keyboard. I believe they use the same screen, though none of them is anything special. The 14" ThinkPad with the decent screen is the X1 Carbon.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 22, 2014
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