Talking about the support of wireless standards the T430 is outstanding. It starts with the chosen WLAN adapter: Intel's Centrino Advanced-N 6205 transmits with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n and connects to networks of 2.4 GHz broadband as well as of 5 GHz broadband. Due to two antennas and Multistream technology (2x2) it is possible to reach gross data rates up to 300 MBit/s while cheaper models often just reach half of it. Among many other features, referring to the respective product page of Intel, it supports for example the Wireless Display technology.

But that is not all: Bluetooth 4.0 as well as a fast WWAN module including GPS (Ericsson H5321gw) is integrated as well. Connected to a modern UMTS/HSPA++ mobile network the user can be pleased about download rates up to 21 MBit/s (gross upload 5.76 MBit/s). Unfortunately LTE is not supported.

To participate in videoconferences Lenovo equipped the T430 with an integrated HD webcam (720p). A small LED indicates its activation. Compared with many other notebooks this webcam delivers a good image quality with high sharpness and low noise. The array microphone on both sides of the webcam has a very good speech quality although the recordings are lacking a bit of fineness at the high frequency range.

The fingerprint scanner has been included on ThinkPad for years and is also integrated into the T430. For more versatile security functions the manufacturer included a so-called Trusted Platform Module (TPM) according to TCG specification 1.2.

The supplementary equipment turns out to be sparse: Besides some brochures nothing else is added. At least a driver DVD or a recovery DVD would have been desirable additions, which have to be created by the user himself in this case.

Next to the pre-installed operating system, Windows 7 64-bit, are the necessary drivers as well as extensive software packages. The most important application of these is the so-called ThinkVantage Tool, which delivers a useful overview of many system properties. Among them; updating of drivers, modifying power options and managing scanned fingerprints.

Underneath the device the maintenance panel secured with two screws is accessible. Behind it the second and still empty memory slot of the notebook, the WWAN module equipped slot as well as the BIOS battery can be found. Furthermore the DVD drive can be disassembled using a practical sliding mechanism to equip the UltraBay slot with other components.

In general it is possible to disassemble the notebook further and almost any component can be exchanged. Lenovo offers therefore a detailed Hardware Maintenance Manual. However, caution must be taken: The user should have the necessary expertise and tools and be aware of the possibility of losing the warranty. It is recommended to advise the manufacturer directly in case of problems.

Concerning warranty the other manufacturers can take a leaf out of Lenovo's book. At least German customers get a generous 3-year bring-in warranty, which can be upgraded to a 4 or 5-year onsite service for an extra charge of 100 to 200 Euros (~$131 to $262) depending on the dealer.

通讯

在谈到无线标准的支持，T430是优秀的。它开始与所选择的WLAN适配器：英特尔迅驰高级-N 6205与IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n无线传输和连接到2.4 GHz宽带以及5 GHz的宽带网络。由于两个天线和多数据流技术（2×2），它是有可能达到总数据速率高达300兆比特/秒，而更便宜的车型往往只是达到它的一半。在许多其他的功能，指的是英特尔的相应产品页面，例如支持无线显示技术。

但是，这还不是全部：蓝牙4.0以及快速WWAN模块，包括集成GPS（爱立信H5321gw）以及。连接到一个现代化的UMTS / HSPA +移动网络的用户可以下载速率高兴高达21兆比特/秒（总载5.76兆位/秒）。不幸的是，LTE是不支持的。

参加视频会议配备了联想T430集成的高清网络摄像头（720P）。一个小的LED指示其激活。相比与其他许多笔记本电脑摄像头提供了一个良好的图像质量与高清晰度，低噪音。虽然没有录音一点点细度在高频率范围内的摄像头两侧的阵列式麦克风上有一个非常好的语音质量。

安全

在ThinkPad的指纹扫描仪​​已列入多年，也被集成到了T430。制造商更全面的安全功能，包括所谓的“受信任的平台模块（TPM）按TCG规范1.2。

饰品

配套设备原来是稀疏的，除了一些小册子没有其他补充。至少一个驱动器的DVD或恢复DVD本来是可取的增加，在这种情况下，必须由用户自己创建。

预装的操作系统，Windows 7 64位的，是必要的驱动程序，以及丰富的软件套件。最重要的应用，这是所谓的ThinkVantage工具，该工具提供了有用的概述许多系统性能。其中，更新的驱动程序，修改电源选项和管理扫描指纹。

保养

下面用两个螺钉固定设备的维护面板访问。在它的背后，第二仍然是空的内存插槽的笔记本，搭载WWAN模块插槽以及BIOS电池可以找到。此外，DVD驱动器可以拆卸，使用一个实际的滑动机制与其他组件装备的Ultrabay插槽。

一般来说它是可以拆卸笔记本计算机还可以交换和几乎任何组件。因此，联想提供详细的硬件维护手册。然而，必须注意的：用户应具备必要的专业知识和工具，并知道失去保修的可能性。这是问题的情况下，建议向制造商直接。

保

关于保修的其他制造商可以采取的一个分支，联想的书。至少在德国的客户得到慷慨的3年将在保修期内，可以升级到100至200欧元（约$ 131至$ 262），根据对经销商的额外费用为4年或5年的现场服务。