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
  • Product code : 4177-A59
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Info modified on : 23 Jan 2025 18:17:11
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
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
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
Power
DC-in jack
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
AC adapter included
Manual
Power cord included
Other features
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) VT-x
Intel segment tagging Home office, Small Business
Reviews
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
Average rating:83
Uk has collected 28 expert reviews for 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 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.
evogadget.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
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...
techadvisor.co.uk
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 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...
apcmag.com
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
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...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2015-09-10 22:28:34
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...