Award-Winning Keyboard Further Enhanced for Windows 8 Full-sized & spill-resistant, the legendary Think Pad ergonomic keyboard is renowned for its full array of keys, excellent feel, & Track Point pointing device. & now it's optimized for Windows 8 with convenient multimedia buttons, LED status indicators, Function-lock capability, & immediate access to view apps. Plus, a larger, smooth Track Pad with 5-point click integration
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- can be configured multiple ways through Settings. Available optional backlight makes working in dark environments effortless. Weighs 3.6 lbs The Think Pad T431s is the thinnest & lightest model in our T Series. Weighing in at 3.6 lbs & less than 21 mm at its thickest point, it's smaller than the diameter of a nickel. Robust Security Features Including Intel v Pro™ Intel Anti-Theft protection (AT-p) adds an extra layer of security & manageability incorporated with Intel v Pro™ technology. Intel AT-p lets you activate hardware-based, client-side intelligence to secure your PC & data if it's lost or stolen. Plus, select Think Pad models feature the Trusted Platform Module chip for encrypting data, Client Security Solution software, & an integrated Fingerprint Reader for a seamlessly integrated security package. Additional available security features include 32-byte pre-boot passwords & the ability to disable input/output ports at the BIOS level. Note: Not all models include all features as standard. Ultradurable Construction & MIL-SPEC Tested Innovative roll-cage technology adds extra strength & rigidity to the notebook shell & top cover (carbon fiber top with magnesium bottom for maximum strength without adding weight). Military-specification testing validates the ruggedness, durability, & quality of Think Pad products by testing against eight parameters: high pressure, humidity, vibration, high temperature, temperature shock, low pressure (15, 000 ft), low temperature, & dust. Dolby Home Theater v 4 Increased audio clarity & maximized volume output without distortion ? enjoy a crisp, clear immersive surround sound experience over built-in stereo speakers. All the power & nuance of the cinema, all the immediacy of live performance, now from your Think Pad. Superior Web Conferencing / Voice-Over IP (VOIP)-Optimized Low-light sensitive 720p HD webcam with wide-angle viewing & face-tracking, dual noise cancelling microphones with configurations for crystal-clear private & conference mode Vo IP meetings. Plus, convenient multimedia keys provide quick & easy access to microphone, speaker, & camera controls. Shared Docking Station With Other Think Pad Series Select T Series laptops share common docking stations with select models with the Think Pad X, L, & W Series, which can save on equipment costs & make managing parts numbers easy. Plus, all Series 3 docks use the same docking connector & provide ports aplenty. The Think Pad T431s
Includes:: an adaptor for simple, left-corner alignment. See Think Pad Port Replicator Series 3, Think Pad Mini Dock, & Think Pad Mini Dock Plus Series 3. Lenovo Mobile Access This pay-as-you-go wireless WAN (WWAN) mobile broadband service enables online access anywhere, anytime, with flexible pricing & no contract needed. Perfect for travelers. Lenovo Solution Center A simplified dashboard that reflects total system health. This hardware diagnostic tool allows quick & convenient access to frequently-used system management tools, including backup & restore, antivirus & firewall settings, system/software updates, internet connections, & service & support.