Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop 35,6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 4200M Windows 7 Professional Black

  • Brand : Lenovo
  • Product family : ThinkPad
  • Product series : T
  • Product name : T420s
  • Product code : NV8PPMS
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Info modified on : 22 Jan 2025 05:59:25
Specs
Design
Product type Laptop
Product colour 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
Dual-screen
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model i7-2640M
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 3,5 GHz
Processor frequency 2,8 GHz
System bus rate 5 GT/s
Processor cache 4 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i7-2600 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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 28
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 320 GB
Storage media HDD
Number of hard drives installed 1
Hard drive capacity 320 GB
Hard drive interface SATA
Hard drive speed 7200 RPM
Optical drive type DVD±RW
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® Quadro® 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
Audio
Audio system HD
Number of built-in speakers 2
Built-in microphone
Camera
Front camera
Front camera resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Network
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
DVI port
Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt combo port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
LAN/VGA combo port
Headphone outputs 1
Microphone in
Combo headphone/mic port
ExpressCard slot
Modem (RJ-11) ports 1
Headphone connectivity 3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity 3.5 mm
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
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 SR03R
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 53464
Conflict-Free processor
Integrated 4G WiMAX
Battery
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 6
Battery life (max) 5,5 h
Power
AC adapter power 65 W
AC adapter frequency 50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 100 - 240 V
DC-in jack
Security
Cable lock slot
Fingerprint reader
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) 5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Operating altitude 0 - 2438 m
Certificates
Compliance certificates RoHS
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width 340 mm
Depth 229,9 mm
Height (front) 2,1 cm
Height (rear) 2,59 cm
Weight 1,78 kg
Other features
Infrared data port
Graphics card family NVIDIA
Maximum internal memory (64-bit) 8 GB
Indication light
Plug and Play
Floppy drive installed
TV tuner integrated
64-bit computing
Intel segment tagging Home office, Small Business
Reviews
Updated:
2014-05-25 02:50:39
Average rating:79
Uk has collected 26 expert reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 4200M Windows 7 Professional Black and the average expert rating is 79 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.
techradar.com
Updated:
2014-05-25 02:50:38
Average rating:80
In a nutshell, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is a powerful business portable that's a pleasure to use, but not exactly a looker. With its contourless, black plastic body and sharp edges, it looks like it has climbed straight out of the 90s. Open it up and thi...
  • Excellent performance, Great keyboard, Good build quality, Sharp screen, 160GB SSD...
  • Price, Battery life, Gets quite hot...
techradar.com/au/
Updated:
2014-05-25 02:50:39
Average rating:80
In a nutshell, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is a powerful business portable that's a pleasure to use, but not exactly a looker. With its contourless, black plastic body and sharp edges, it looks like it has climbed straight out of the 90s.Open it up and thin...
  • Excellent performance, Great keyboard, Good build quality, Sharp screen, 160GB SSD...
  • Price, Battery life, Gets quite hot...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2014-05-25 02:50:39
Average rating:60
If there’s one word we would use to describe Lenovo’s ThinkPad range, it’s 'consistent'. The chassis might have got thinner and the components inside are definitely faster, but the T420s looks every bit the same as any other laptop in the range. Its bl...
  • A powerful and versatile laptop, but poor battery life and business-specific graphics mean it should only appeal to professionals...
zdnet.co.uk
Updated:
2014-05-25 02:50:39
Average rating:80
Much of the ThinkPad's design — and particularly the excellent keyboard — is traditional, but it packs plenty of up-to-date specs too: Core i7 CPU, hybrid discrete/integrated graphics, solid-state drive, USB 3.0 and a high-quality multimedia subsystem...
  • Traditional design with solid build quality, Bestinclass keyboard, Matte 16:9 screen, Hybrid discrete/integrated graphics, Fast solidstate drive, Highquality webcam, mic and speakers, Integrated mobile broadband, Configurable specification...
  • Expensive, Disappointing battery life...