Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop 35,6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M Windows 7 Professional Black

  • Brand : Lenovo
  • Product family : ThinkPad
  • Product series : T
  • Product name : T420
  • Article code : 4177-A59
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Short summary description Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop 35,6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M Windows 7 Professional Black :

    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 Laptop 35,6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Lenovo ThinkPad T420. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. 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, Storage media: HDD, Optical drive type: DVD-RW. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. Product color: Black

Specs
Design
Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Display
Display diagonal 35,6 cm (14")
Display resolution 1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen
HD type HD+
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display brightness 230 cd/m²
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 clock speed 1333 MHz
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory 8 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 500 GB
Storage media HDD
Number of HDDs installed 1
HDD capacity 500 GB
HDD interface SATA
HDD size 2.5"
Optical drive type DVD-RW
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installed 1
Audio
Audio system HD
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 1 W
Built-in microphone
Camera
Front camera
Network
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 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
Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboard
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad
Windows keys

Software
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Drivers included
Operating system installed Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel Smart Connect Technology
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Rapid Start Technology
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)
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
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 6
Battery capacity 56,6 Wh
Security
Cable lock slot
Fingerprint reader
Password protection
Password protection type HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificates
Compliance certificates RoHS
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width 340 mm
Depth 229,8 mm
Height (front) 2,99 cm
Height (rear) 3,04 cm
Weight 2,24 kg
Packaging content
Manual
Power cord included
Other features
AC adapter included
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) VT-x
Intel segment tagging Home office, Small Business
Reviews
pcper.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
Average rating:0
As you may already know from my ultrabook editorial, I’m not entirely sold on them. There are disadvantages to being thin.And as if to remind me of it, a Lenovo ThinkPad T420 suddenly appeared at my doorstep. Okay, that’s exaggerating a bit - I did...
computershopper.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
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:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
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:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
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:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
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...
Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
Average rating:80
Lenovo's Thinkpad T series notebooks have long been the gold standard for mainstream business systems because of their strong performance, superior build quality, and best-in-class keyboards. With the 14-inch ThinkPad T420, Lenovo has made a couple of...
  • Epic battery life, Great keyboard, Solid sound, Strong performance, High-res screen...
  • No USB 3.0, Webcam not standard...
  • With its epic battery life, awesome keyboard, solid sound, durable design, and high-res screen, the ThinkPad T420 offers nearly everything you'd want in a 14-inch business system for a good price. If you're looking for something a bit lighter, consider...
insidehw.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
Average rating:0
Whether it’s their ultraportable PCs, business models or workstations, Lenovo solutions are always touted to be uncompromising solutions, with excellent quality and flawless product support. The ThinkPad series became well-known for the aforementioned...
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
Average rating:85
Our test device is the 14 incher from the T-series, called T420 . Adjacently, the 15 inch model, T520, is also offered and in review at the same time. Essentially, the Tx20 laptops only differ from the previous models, called T410 and T510 , by a hardware...
  • Good application performance, Comprehensive communication configuration, Pleasant input devices, Keyboard light, Battery options, Display port...
  • Low display contrast, Vertical viewing angle dependency, No USB 3.0...
  • Lenovo Thinkpad T420Apart from the expected performance increase due to the new processor generation, many things tried and tested things have been maintained. This is just as true for the case as for the pre-installed, convenient ThinkVantage tools. Slig...