The Verge

The ThinkPad Edge S430 from Lenovo is a notebook featuring Intel's Ivy Bridge Core i-processors and Thunderbolt I/O tech for external displays. It has a magnesium alloy construction, a 14-inch display with a 1600 x 900 resolution plus an option with antiglare, up to 1TB of HDD storage, and a model with Nvidia's Optimus tech with 2GB of VRAM for its discrete graphics.

Description

• Laptop type: Mainstream
• Width: 13.82 inches
• Depth: 9.37 inches
• Thickness: 0.96 inches
• Weight: 3.99 pounds
• Color: Brown

Hardware

• Screen size (diagonal): 14 inches
• Display surface: Matte, Glossy
• Technology: LCD
• Resolution (X): 1366 px
• Resolution (Y): 768 px

Display (base)

• Type: Chiclet
• Number pad: No

Keyboard

• CPU brand: Intel
• CPU family: Ivy Bridge
• Model: Core i3

Processor (base)

• Graphics type: Switchable
• Integrated GPU brand: Intel
• Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 4000
• Base discrete GPU brand: Nvidia
• Discrete GPU model: N13P-GLP
• Dedicated VRAM size: 2 GB

GPU (base)

• Max. config RAM size: 16 GB
• RAM type: DDR3
• Base RAM speed: 1600 MHz
• RAM slots: 2

Memory

• Optical drive type: Tray-loading
• Compatible media: DVD±R/RW

Optical Drive

• Video resolution: 720p

Webcam

• USB 3.0: 2
• Thunderbolt: 1
• Ethernet: 1
• Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
• Mini HDMI: 1
• 3.5mm mic / headphone combo: 1

Port options

• Size: 48.8 Wh, 6 cell
• Quoted time: 6 hr

Battery