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IBM ThinkPad T23

IBM ThinkPad T23
alaScore 75

83 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 83 reviews of IBM ThinkPad T23. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the durability and keyboard. The screen and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the sound, while many are less positive about the battery and price.

performance, portability, screen, keyboard, durability

price, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the IBM ThinkPad T23 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for IBM ThinkPad T23

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of IBM ThinkPad T23 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and screen. The usability and portability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the energy efficiency and price. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

performance, portability, usability, screen, durability

price, energy

94% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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

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...

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

Consumer review (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

Consumer review (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

Consumer review (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

Consumer review (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

Consumer review (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

Consumer review (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

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great Laptop for War Driving

 

Black and Professional.-2 USB Ports-Tough-Good Linux Support.-Keyboard Light

2TU, the cheapest T23.-Battery-Video Card.-Dock Connector-Winmodem (it works but, ugh)

Nov, 2004

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