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   * New fingerprint sensor
-===== Technical data =====
+====== Technical data ======
 The versions available from the factory and the maximum possible expansion stages are listed.
-  * Intel 2nd Generation Core CPUs (Sandy-Bridge) (first x230i batch(es):
+  * Intel 3rd Generation Core CPUs (Ivy Bridge), CPU frequency: base frequency/turbo frequency:
-    * Intel Celeron 877 (1.40 GHz, 2MB cache, ULV)
+    * Intel Core i3-3110M (2.4/2.4 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: no)
-    * Intel Core i3-2350M (2.30 GHz, 3MB cache)
+    * Intel Core i5-3210M (2.5/3.1 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: no)
-    * Intel Core i3-2370M (2.40 GHz, 3MB cache)
+    * Intel Core i5-3230M (2.6/3.2 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: no)
-    * Intel Core i5-2430M (2.40 GHz, 3MB cache)
+    * Intel Core i5-3320M (2.6/3.3 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: **yes**)
-  * Intel 3rd Generation Core CPUs (Ivy Bridge):
+    * Intel Core i5-3360M (2.8/3.5 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: **yes**)
-    * Intel Core i3-3110M (2.40 GHz, 3MB cache)
+    * Intel Core i5-3380M (2.9/3.6 GHz, 4MB L3 cache, VT-d: **yes**)
-    * Intel Core i5-3210M (2.50 Ghz, 3MB cache)
+    * Intel Core i7-3520M (2.9/3.6 GHz, 4MB L3 cache, VT-d: **yes**)
-    * Intel Core i5-3320M (2.60 GHz, 3MB cache)
+    * Intel Core i7-3667U (2 GHz, 4 MB cache, ULV) //(we have never seen this CPU out in the wild)//
-    * Intel Core i5-3360M (2.80 GHz, 3MB cache)
-    * Intel Core i5-3380M (2.90 GHz, 4MB cache)
-    * Intel Core i7-3520M (2.90 GHz, 4MB cache)
-    * Intel Core i7-3667U (2 GHz, 4 MB cache, ULV)
 Upgradeability: It is not (easily) possible to replace the CPU as it is soldered to the mainboard.
-==== Graphics chips ====
+===== Graphics chips =====
   * Intel HD 3000 (for Sandy Bridge models)
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   * 12.5" 1366x768 Premium HD, LED backlight, IPS panel
-==== Hard drive ====
+===== HDD/SSD =====
-A 2.5" SATA II hard drive with:
+.5" SATA II hard drive or SSD with a height oft 7mm height can be installed. The installation of hard disks & SSDs with 9.5mm height should also be possible if the caddy is removed.
-  * 320 GB or 500 GB with 7200rpm in a height of 7mm
+An SSD with mSATA connection can also be installed in the WWAN slot (mini PCIe slot left of the WLAN slot).
-installed
-or
+===== RAM =====
-  * 180 GB SSD, SATA 3, 7mm height, 2.5"
-  * 128 GB SSD, SATA 3, 7mm height, 2.5"
-Upgradeability: Hard disks & SSDs with SATA interface and 7mm height can be installed without any problems. The installation of hard disks & SSDs with 9.5mm height should also be possible.
-An SSD with mSATA connection can also be installed in the WWAN slot.
-==== RAM ====
   * PC3-12800 1600MHzDDR3, up to 16GB (2 x 8GB)
-==== Case material ====
+===== Case material =====
   * Magnesium top cover
   * Magnesium base unit
-==== Chipset ====
+===== Chipset =====
   * Intel QM77 Express
-==== Extensions (ex factory) ====
+===== Extensions (ex factory) =====
   * MiniPCI Express Slot 1 (right side), with one of the following components:
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     * 256GB SDXC card: PNY Elite SDXC Class 10 UHS-I 90MB/s has already been successfully used in the X230 tablet
-==== Other special features ====
+===== Other special features =====
   * Fingerprint reader (optional)
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   * ThinkLight and Backlight (optional)
-==== Interfaces ====
+===== Interfaces =====
   * 1x audio in/out combined
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   * Gigabit Ethernet, Intel
-==== Batteries & power supply units ====
+===== Batteries & power supply units =====
   * 4 cells, Li-Ion, 1950mAh, 195g, battery 44, 0A36305
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   * 9-cell, Li-Ion, 5800mAh, 750g, Slice battery 19+, 0A36280
-==== Size and weight ====
+===== Size and weight =====
   * 305mm x 206.5mm x 19.0-26.6mm; from 1.34kg - 1.67kg, depending on the battery supplied