Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171) Specifications, Tests and Review

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.7 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Screen Size (Type) 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2540M / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QM67 Express
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 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 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 3Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Camera Yes
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec CX20672
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
Battery Life Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Slim
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
PoweredUSB
USB 3.0
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
Software Included ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Power Manager, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Adobe Reader, Skype, ThinkVantage System Update, Windows Live Essentials, ThinkVantage Toolbox, Norton Internet Security 2010 (30 days subscription), Corel WinDVD, Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo Edition, Corel Burn.Now Lenovo Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4171)
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, 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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