Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14"

Resolution
1600 x 900 (HD+)

CPU
Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz

GPU
Intel HD Graphics 3000

RAM
2 GB (1 x 2 GB)

Core Qty
Dual-Core

Storage
320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm

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Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

Product Type	Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH)	34.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight	1.7 kg

DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

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 (4174)

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
Platform Technology	Intel vPro Platform
Features	Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

RAM	2 GB (1 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	1

STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD)	320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive	DVD-Writer removable

AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

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 T420s (4174)

Wireless	802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller	Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
Network Interface	Gigabit Ethernet

WWAN

Generation	3G upgradable

BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

Technology	6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty	1
Max Supported Qty	2
Battery Life	Up to 5.5 hours

AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

Input	AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output	65 Watt

INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

Type	Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features	Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad

CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

Expansion Bays	1 x Ultrabay Enhanced
Slots	1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces	USB 2.0 VGA LAN Dock Headphone/microphone combo jack PoweredUSB USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader	4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)

SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

Operating System (OS)	Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition
Software Included	ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, ThinkVantage Client Security, ThinkVantage Presentation Director, ThinkPad EasyEject Utility

MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T420s (4174)

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 - on-site Limited warranty - battery - 1 year