Ubuntu on Lenovo ThinkPad T430 with Nvidia Optimus

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> I maybe will buy a ThinkPad T430 with Nvidia NVS 5400M with Optimus 
> (there is only this model available as a special offer).
> 
> Does anybody know how well this graphic card will work with Ubuntu 
> 12.04?
> 
> I also want to replace the HDD with an SSD. Is this easily possible 
> and does it support SATA 3?

The hard drive in my ThinkPad R61i is held in place by rubber caps that
cover the sides of the drive. I can put an OCZ Vertex drive right into the
slot using the rubber caps. Works great. 

My laptop has Intel video, so can't help you there...