Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6"
Resolution
1600 x 900 (HD+)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (2nd Gen) 2620M / 2.7 GHz
GPU
PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA Quadro 1000M / Intel HD Graphics 3000
RAM
4 GB
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.3 cm x 24.5 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 2.6 kg
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Colour Gamut 60%
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
CPU Intel Core i7 (2nd Gen) 2620M / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 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 W520 (4284)
RAM 4 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3-10600
Rated Speed 1333 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 4
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD-Writer removable
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Graphics Processor (GPU) PCI Express x16 - NVIDIA Quadro 1000M / Intel HD Graphics 3000
Video Memory 2 GB
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec CX20672
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Technology 9-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
Expansion Bays 1 x Ultrabay Enhanced
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
2 x PCI Express Mini Card
Interfaces LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Modem
DisplayPort
4-pin FireWire
2 x USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
USB 2.0/eSATA
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (4284)
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 W520 (4284)
Integrated Options ThinkLight
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), 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

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