Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14"
Resolution
1366 x 768 (HD)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
GPU
Intel HD Graphics 3000
RAM
4 GB (2 x 2 GB)
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.1 cm x 23.3 cm x 3.1 cm
Weight 2 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Screen Size (Type) 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM67 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
RAM 4 GB (2 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600
Rated Speed 1333 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec CX20672
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Enhanced
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
VGA
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
PoweredUSB
USB 2.0/eSATA
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (4179)
Dockable Yes
Integrated Options ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT)
Compliant Standards RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year

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