Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E430

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E430 Review

Small business users have a specific set of needs when it comes to notebooks. They're looking for something that's more durable than your typical mainstream laptop and with helpful security features built in to protect their data, but they also want something that's fast. That's where the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E430 comes in. The successor to the Edge E420, the Core i5-powered E430 (starting at $549, $717 as tested) offers small business users a host of handy features at an affordable price. And for those who need it, there's also a DVD drive on board. So is the Edge E430 the right choice for you? There's only one way to find out.Click to EnlargeStylistically, the ThinkPad Edge E430 is a departure from the traditional ThinkPad design. Instead of a black textured plastic lid, our Edge E430 featured a black brushed aluminum cover. It's a nice change of pace, but unfortunately turns the laptop into a fingerprint magnet. If brushed aluminum isn't your thing, you can instead opt to get the E430 in soft-touch black or red.Lenovo decorated the E430's lid with a familiar polished silver Lenovo logo in the bottom right corner.