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IBM ThinkPad T23

IBM ThinkPad T23

129 reviews

Jan, 2015

Positive
Performance (34)
Screen (29)
Keyboard (18)
Portability (16)
Design (11)

Negative
Price (34)
Battery (11)
Resolution (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 reviews of IBM ThinkPad T23. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and portability. The keyboard and screen are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the resolution and battery. There are some mixed opinions about the sound.

performance, screen, keyboard, portability, design

price, battery, resolution

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the IBM ThinkPad T23 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for IBM ThinkPad T23

alaTest has collected and analyzed 73 user reviews of IBM ThinkPad T23 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and usability. The portability and screen are also appreciated, but there are some mixed reviews about the price.

performance, screen, portability, usability, design

74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: IBM Thinkpad T23 Laptop (1.13-GHz Pentium III, 128 MB RAM, 30 GB hard drive) • Remanufactured IBM ThinkPad T23 26488MU 14" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium 3 Processor "1.13 GHz", 128 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive, DVD) • Remanufactured IBM Thinkpad T23 Notebook (1.2Ghz Pentium III, 256MB RAM, 20GB Hard Drive, CD-ROM)

Jan, 2015

Expert review by: Carla Thornton (pcworld.com)

IBM ThinkPad T23

Latest ThinkPad T-Series notebook boasts fastest Intel processor and a huge (48GB) hard drive.

256MB of RAM, 48-GB hard drive, Win2K, PIII-1133/733 processor.

Oct, 2001

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

IBM Thinkpad T23

Just as powerful as the Dell Inspiron and more portable is the IBM ThinkPad T23. The latest in the popular T-series, the 5.4-pound T23 is aimed at the sweet spot of the notebook market: Road warriors who want a powerful yet light machine, and who don't...

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Expert review by: (zdnet.com.au)

Speed doesn't always win the race

IBM's latest ThinkPad is the fastest notebook we've seen yet, at least for application performance. The rest of the solid but unremarkable system mixes robust security features and endless expansion options with staid design. Blazing speed...

Sep, 2001

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Consumer review by: Scandal69 (newegg.com)

I love this toy

It is probably one of the best purchase I've made. Must get the 512mb of Ram.

Oct, 2003

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Consumer review by: darkside9923 (epinions.com)

Back to Thinkpad

I purchased this IBM T23 2647 last year used, to replace my dying Armada M700. After previously owning a Thinkpad 600E before the Armada, I decided to go back to IBM. Specifications: - Processor: Intel Pentium III-M 1.13 GHz - Installed ...

Speed, IBM quality

Battery Life, Dated Graphics even for it's time

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review by: matthoron (epinions.com)

A pro's pro laptop

This is a computer for people who like computers. It's now over 5 years old. It can't run Vista, it can't display HD video -- but what it does do it does damn well. I'm in the laptop repair industry and have sold and serviced dozens of different ...

Fast 1.13 GHZ ProcessorBuild QualityUp to 1GB RAMTouch Stick

Shows age in video processingLimited battery lifeUSB 1.1 ports No built in Wifi

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review by: lawman67 (epinions.com)

Can't go wrong

Compact, moderate weight, exceptional comfort

Sound a bit wimpy, not a gamer's machine, plastics not up to previous IBM

Dec, 2006

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Consumer review by: mulebreath (epinions.com)

IBM ThinkPad T23 (8MU) Refurbished

Quality construction, keyboard, screen, performance, Windows XP Pro, and swappable Ultrabay 2000 drive

No DVD or Wi-Fi (on this unit), only 256MB RAM,30GB Hard Drive

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review by: mulebreath (epinions.com)

IBM ThinkPad T23 (8MU) Refurbished

I purchased the IBM T23 ThinkPad (8MU) directly from IBM's Certified Used Equipment website. After assessing my needs, shopping around for various laptops, and reading earlier epinions about the T23, I decided to go ahead and purchase one. It has ...

Quality construction, keyboard, screen, performance, Windows XP Pro, and swappable Ultrabay 2000 drive

No DVD or Wi-Fi (on this unit), only 256MB RAM, 30GB Hard Drive

Jan, 2006

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Consumer review by: alano_g (pricegrabber.com)

A GREAT NOTEBOOK FOR THE BUCK!

Even in early 2002, IBM was ahead of the game with the ThinkPad T23. A Titanium outer cover protects the display, and a handy keyboard light is available at the top inner, left edge of the cover. I've had 4 laptops in the past 6 years, and there's...

Great keyboard, fast, decent HD size, adequate memory, OK speakers, comfortable size and weight.

Mediocre battery life, higher screen resolution option would be welcome.

Dec, 2005

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Product Specifications

Protected by titanium composite covers, ThinkPad T series notebooks are the lightest high-performance mobile computers. These trim and light notebooks are powered by blazing Intel processors, and long-lasting batteries, making them an ideal mobile computing solution for frequent travelers.Your fingers will never be tired as they lay down comfortably on the keyboard while you manipulate and access your software easily with the TrackPoint. The ThinkPad T series is optimized for connectivity and you stay on-line all the time. Whether you are on your way to a sales call across the town or a business meeting across the continent, the ThinkPad T series notebooks deliver the best experience.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone/None

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Run Time (Up To):3.2hour(s)/3.4hour(s)/3.5hour(s)/3hour(s)

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:512KB/512MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:9.8in

Height:1.3in

Weight:4.6lbs/5.2lbs/5.3lbs/5.5lbs/5.7lbs

Width:12.1in/12in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Diagonal Size:14.1in

Diagonal Size (metric):35.8cm

Max Resolution:1024 x 768/1400 x 1050

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Header

Compatibility:PC

Country Kits:United Kingdom/United States

Localization:English

Manufacturer:IBM/Lenovo

Model:2647/2648

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Lenovo ThinkPad T23/ThinkPad T23

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / TrackPoint/Keyboard / TrackPoint

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:133MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps

Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.22 / ITU V.22bis / ITU V.29 / ITU V.32 / ITU V.32bis / ITU V.34 / ITU V.90 / ITU V.17 / ITU V.27ter/ITU V.90/ITU V.90 / ITU V.92/ITU V.92

Type:Fax / modem/Network / modem combo

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11b

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes