Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional

  • Brand : Lenovo
  • Product family : ThinkPad
  • Product series : T
  • Product name : T420
  • Product code : NW1A3MC
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Long product name Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional :

    Intel Core i5-2520M (2.50GHz), 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200rpm HD, 14in 1600x900 LCD, 1GB NVIDIA NVS 4200M, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11agn, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure Chip, FPR, Camera, 6c Li-Ion, Windows 7 Professional 64

  • Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional :

    Portability with no-compromise performance
    Best seller with up to 14.0” HD+ display, up to 24-hr battery-life and fast performance with the latest Intel® Core™ processors, Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, and Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 with RapidDrive SSD.

  • Short summary description Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional :

    Lenovo ThinkPad T420, Intel® Core™ i5, 2.5 GHz, 35.6 cm (14"), 1600 x 900 pixels, 4 GB, 500 GB

  • Long summary description Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional :

    Lenovo ThinkPad T420. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor model: i5-2520M, Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz. Display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14"), HD type: HD+, Display resolution: 1600 x 900 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 500 GB, Optical drive type: DVD-RW. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics 3000, Discrete graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics 3000. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. Weight: 2.17 kg

Specs
Display
Display diagonal 35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution 1600 x 900 pixels
HD type HD+
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display brightness 250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical) 300:1
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model i5-2520M
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 3.2 GHz
Processor frequency 2.5 GHz
System bus rate 5 GT/s
Processor cache 3 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket Socket 988
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codename Sandy Bridge
Bus type DMI
FSB Parity
Stepping J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 2.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 25
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 4 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory 8 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 500 GB
HDD interface SATA
HDD speed 7200 RPM
Optical drive type DVD-RW
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card family Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency 650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID 0x116
Audio
Audio system HD Audio
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 1 W
Network
Wi-Fi
Networking features Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
DVI port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
SmartCard slot
Modem (RJ-11) ports 1
TV-out

Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboard
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Software
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Operating system installed Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® Smart Cache
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size 37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets AVX
Processor code SR048
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available
Graphics & IMC lithography 32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Processor ARK ID 52229
Conflict-Free processor
Integrated 4G WiMAX
Battery
Number of battery cells 6
Battery life (max) 9 h
Security
Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type IBM
Fingerprint reader
Weight & dimensions
Width 340.5 mm
Depth 233 mm
Height (front) 3.01 cm
Height (rear) 3.68 cm
Weight 2.17 kg
Features
Images Type Map
Other features
Infrared data port
Graphics card family Intel
Internal modem
Modem speed 56 Kbit/s
Intel segment tagging Home office, Small Business
Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-14 18:51:17
Average rating:83
Uk has collected 28 expert reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T420 35.6 cm (14") HD+ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional and the average expert rating is 83 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-12 05:32:05
Average rating:80
No one ever got fired for buying a ThinkPad, as the saying goes, and without a doubt no one will get fired for buying the latest Lenovo ThinkPad T420. This scintillatingly fast Sandy Bridge refresh of the familiar business-black, boxy-but-impressive, a...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 is solidly constructed and offers racehorse performance. It's highly configurable with multiple warranty options, as befits a business laptop. Just about every IT person we know swears by the T series, for their clients and the...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-05 09:10:51
Average rating:80
The T420 is one of Lenovo's first Sandy Bridge–based laptops, sporting a 2nd Generation Core i5-2520 CPU. It still looks like an old and faithful Lenovo though, and it has all the good features we've grown to love over the years: The matte screen, the...
  • Good build quality, good user comfort, good performance...
  • Lacks USB 3.0, TrackPoint can be annoying, screen could be better...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 may be expensive, but it's aimed at professional users who want a sturdy, reliable and well-performing laptop. It runs the latest Intel Sandy Bridge CPU technology and has a solid all-round configuration...
evogadget.com
Updated:
2013-02-20 06:40:42
Average rating:0
The ThinkPad T line developed by Lenovo is a very good selling name. This series will always be remembered for making superb mainstream business systems. If you're into excellent keyboards, smashing performance and best materials, you should totally check...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 is a notebook which will take you through fire and water. The most amazing spec is the battery and the most amazing feature is the keyboard. You'll have to refrain from getting it if you're all about a light and thin gadget...
apcmag.com
Updated:
2014-03-24 01:05:23
Average rating:90
It may not win any beauty contests, but the matte grey finish clearly marks the Lenovo ThinkPad T420 as a serious business notebook. The build quality is exceptional, with standouts being the solid metal hinges and rigid screen. Another great point is...
apcmag.com
Updated:
2011-08-14 18:51:16
Average rating:90
It may not win any beauty contests, but the matte grey finish clearly marks the Lenovo ThinkPad T420 as a serious business notebook. The build quality is exceptional, with standouts being the solid metal hinges and rigid screen. Another great point is...
computershopper.com
Updated:
2011-10-12 05:32:04
Average rating:95
Change comes slowly to the venerable ThinkPad T series, but when it does, it’s usually worth waiting for. The Lenovo ThinkPad T420—the bread and butter of the ThinkPad line—may look the same as the T410 it replaces, but important changes u...
  • Strong performance, Excellent battery life, Business-rugged ThinkPad architecture, Unique videoconferencing features...
  • Bland styling, Small touch pad, No Blu-ray option or USB 3.0 ports, Low-res Webcam...
  • With Sandy Bridge-grade speed, great battery life, durability features, and other goodies, the ThinkPad T420 is arguably today's best business thin-and-light. (But yes, it’s still basic black.)...
notebookreview.com
Updated:
2011-10-12 05:32:04
Average rating:80
There is a single fan exhausting air out the back left corner of the chassis. At idle it's nearly silent; under load it develops a slight whine but remains quiet enough to be ignored (even in a quiet office). It's nice...
  • Good build quality, Excellent keyboard and trackpad/touchpad, Highresolution 900p antiglare screen, 10 hours of battery life!...
  • Weak speakers, Design might not appeal to all...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 is a well-engineered 14" business notebook. It has the hallmark ThinkPad qualities including great build quality and a superior keyboard. I liked almost everything about it. The anti-glare screen prevents reflections at with a 1600x900 resolution, provides a lot of working space. The keyboard has a highly functional layout and the trackpoint and touchpad are easy to use.
techworld.com
Updated:
2011-10-12 05:32:05
Average rating:0
No one ever got fired for buying a ThinkPad, as the saying goes, and without a doubt no one will get fired for buying the latest Lenovo ThinkPad T420.This scintillatingly fast Sandy Bridge refresh of the familiar business black all-purpose laptop rema...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 is solidly constructed and offers racehorse performance. It's highly configurable with multiple warranty options, as befits a business laptop. Just about every IT person we know swears by the T series, for their clients and th...
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2011-10-12 05:32:05
Average rating:80
No one ever got fired for buying a ThinkPad, as the saying goes, and without a doubt no one will get fired for buying the latest Lenovo T420. This scintillatingly fast Sandy Bridge refresh of the familiar business-black, boxy-but-impressive, all-purpos...
  • Fast performer with a great keyboard, Solidly built...
  • Textured touchpad has an odd feel, No USB 3.0...
  • The venreable T420's staid countenance belies its oustanding performance, reliability, and features...
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