Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black

  • Brand : Lenovo
  • Product family : ThinkPad
  • Product series : T
  • Product name : T420s
  • Product code : NV8P4GE
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Long product name Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Intel Core i7-2640M(2.80GHz), 4GB DDR3, 160GB SSD, 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900), WWAN, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

  • Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Energy-saving features.
    - Lenovo Battery Stretch lets you make temporary selections in extreme situations to extend battery life.
    - NVIDIA® Graphics with Optimus technology gives you the graphics power you want with the battery life you need.
    - Solid-state storage drives offer greatest performance with lower risk of failure.
    - Optimized battery-life increased 30% through power reduction to unnecessary hardware features, while playing DVD, MP3, or streaming from the Web.
    - Green Power Scheme and ThinkPad EnergySaver technology allow you to achieve green power-saving standards and preserve mobile computing time.

    Immerse yourself in the experience.
    T Series laptops give you superior graphics performance and audio.

    - Intel HD integrated graphics provides provides 2x better graphic performance than previous generations.
    - Intense graphics and extended battery life.NVIDIA Optimus technology automatically switches to the built-in NVIDIA graphics card only when you need powerful graphics performance. Whether you're putting together a visually intensive presentation on a long-haul flight, heading up three floors to share the latest multimedia design, or you're in a meeting that runs way over schedule, you know you'll get the most out of your battery life.
    - Support up to four monitors with NVIDIA Optimus technology.
    - LED backlit displays are mercury-free and generate 25% brighter displays, boast crisper colors, consume less power and weigh 70 grams less than conventional CCFL displays. Use the wide dimming range to reduce brightness while still experiencing a clear display in dim environments.
    - Dolby Home Theater® with virtual surround sound technology.
    - 16:9 aspect ratio with new HD LCD format enhances your viewing experience. Plus, the T520 and T420 feature a high-end resolution FHD option with 95% color gamut for true color.
    - DisplayPort video connector lets you attach a high-resolution digital display to your notebook.Use this next-generation display interface technology for everything from monitors to TVs to projectors and it even supports audio.

  • Short summary description Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Lenovo ThinkPad T420s, Intel® Core™ i7, 2.8 GHz, 35.6 cm (14"), 1600 x 900 pixels, 4 GB, 160 GB

  • Long summary description Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Lenovo ThinkPad T420s. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7, Processor model: i7-2640M, Processor frequency: 2.8 GHz. Display diagonal: 35.6 cm (14"), HD type: HD+, Display resolution: 1600 x 900 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 160 GB, Storage media: SSD. Mobile network generation: 3G. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. Product colour: Black

Specs
Design
Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Housing material Plastic
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 surface Matt
Display brightness 230 cd/m²
Dual-screen
Contrast ratio (typical) 300:1
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model i7-2640M
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 3.5 GHz
Processor frequency 2.8 GHz
System bus rate 5 GT/s
Processor cache 4 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i7-2600 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
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 28
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 160 GB
Storage media SSD
SSD capacity 160 GB
SSD interface SATA
Optical drive type DVD±RW
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model Not available
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
Maximum graphics card memory 1.024 GB
Audio
Audio system HDA
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 1 W
Built-in subwoofer
Built-in microphone
Audio system direct 3D sound
Camera
Front camera
Network
Mobile network generation 3G
Wi-Fi
Networking features 1Gb Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile network connection
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 3.0+HS
WWAN Installed
Data network Not supported
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAX
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 1
eSATA ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
DVI port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Line-in
Combo headphone/mic port
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
SmartCard slot
TV-out
Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel QM65
Keyboard
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad
Full-size keyboard

Keyboard
Keyboard number of keys 87
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
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)
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 SR03R
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 53464
Conflict-Free processor
Integrated 4G WiMAX
Battery
Battery life (max) 10 h
Power
AC adapter power 90 W
Security
Cable lock slot
Fingerprint reader
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Password protection type BIOS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) 5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Operating altitude 0 - 3048 m
Weight & dimensions
Width 343 mm
Depth 230.1 mm
Height (front) 2.12 cm
Height (rear) 2.6 cm
Width (imperial) 34.3 cm (13.5")
Depth (imperial) 23.1 cm (9.1")
Height (front) (imperial) 2.11 cm (0.83")
Height (rear) (imperial) 2.59 cm (1.02")
Weight 1.79 kg
Features
Images Type Map
Packaging content
Cables included AC
Remote control included
Other features
AC adapter included
LightScribe
Infrared data port
Graphics card family Intel, NVIDIA
3D
Type PC
Display LED
Power requirements 100/240 V
Hot keys 7
TV-in port
HDD user password
Internal modem
Audio system full duplex
TV tuner integrated
Intel segment tagging Home office, Small Business
Reviews
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:79
Uk has collected 24 expert reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2640M Laptop 35.6 cm (14") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black and the average expert rating is 79 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.
techradar.com
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:80
In a nutshell, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is a powerful business portable that's a pleasure to use, but not exactly a looker. With its contourless, black plastic body and sharp edges, it looks like it has climbed straight out of the 90s. Open it up and thi...
  • Excellent performance, Great keyboard, Good build quality, Sharp screen, 160GB SSD...
  • Price, Battery life, Gets quite hot...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:60
If there’s one word we would use to describe Lenovo’s ThinkPad range, it’s 'consistent'. The chassis might have got thinner and the components inside are definitely faster, but the T420s looks every bit the same as any other laptop in the range. Its bl...
  • A powerful and versatile laptop, but poor battery life and business-specific graphics mean it should only appeal to professionals...
techradar.com/au/
Updated:
2014-04-12 03:34:54
Average rating:80
In a nutshell, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is a powerful business portable that's a pleasure to use, but not exactly a looker. With its contourless, black plastic body and sharp edges, it looks like it has climbed straight out of the 90s.Open it up and thin...
  • Excellent performance, Great keyboard, Good build quality, Sharp screen, 160GB SSD...
  • Price, Battery life, Gets quite hot...
Digitaltrends.com
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:85
The ThinkPad T Series is an elder among laptops. IBM introduced the first laptop in the line, the T20, about 12 years ago. Since then the series has been consistently updated and has never once been removed from the market. Only the ThinkPad X Series h...
  • Durable construction, High-resolution display, Excellent performance, Reasonable price...
  • Not particularly thin or light, Lackluster battery life, Display isn’t great for multimedia...
  • The LenovoT420s is an excellent laptop for business users, and also well worth the consideration of consumers who prefer an excellent keyboard and durable design to flashy aesthetics...
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:84
Our test device has been given the name ThinkPad T420s 4174-PEG (NV8PEGE) and represents the top model of the series. Lenovo hasn't made cutbacks in configuration and installs a Core i7-2640M and a fast 160 GB SSD from Intel. The HD Graphics 3000 integrat...
  • Good manufacturing quality and case stability, Great connectivity, Highend inputs, Matt screen surface, SSD, Optimus support...
  • Contrast weak screen with high viewing angle dependency, Very high temperature in full load, High price...
  • Lenovo Thinkpad T420s Lenovo hasn't really launched a new product onto the market with the T420s. No matter if it's the classic ThinkPad case design, the excellent input devices or the installed hardware, we have seen almost all of these model characteri...
pcmag.com
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:80
The battle for the lightest 14-inch business laptop is waged among a small handful of PC manufacturers, none more distinguished than Lenovo. The latest laptop in Lenovo's ThinkPad series of business laptops, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s ($1,518 direct), i...
  • One of the lightest 14-inch business laptops, 1-inch thick with optical drive, Optical drive can be substituted with an additional battery, High screen resolution, Tough as nails, Phenomenal typing experience, Excellent battery life, Speedy...
  • A backlit-keyboard would be nice...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is an amazing device when you realize that its power, feature set, and battery yields are usually found in much heavier laptops...
Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:80
Lenovo's ThinkPad T420s is the business user's ultimate Goldilocks notebook. At 14.1 inches and 4 pounds, the laptop is extremely light and portable, but it's large enough to provide a generous high-res screen, a powerful processor, and a full-sized ke...
  • The lightest 14-inch notebook on the market, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420s remains a truly compelling choice for business users looking for the optimum combination of power and portability. The HP EliteBook 8460p has a more attractive design, and the Dell...
techreviewsource.com
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:80
The Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is a 14-inch notebook that takes a step up from previous ThinkPads by the addition of the latest Intel Core i5 processor, which really increases performance. It has a very portable and professional design that has a comfor...
  • Ultraportable, business design, Durable construction, Strong performance, USB 3.0 & cellular data support...
  • Limited viewing angles, Limited graphics performance, Poor battery life...
computershopper.com
Updated:
2013-02-14 07:44:22
Average rating:93
While laptop buyers have been flocking to 13-inch platforms for portability or 15-inch models for mainstream affordability, the happy-medium 14-inch thin-and-light has been all but forgotten. But Lenovo continues to update its venerable T-ser...
  • Very thin and light; strong performance; durable design; very good audio reproduction; perfect keyboard...
  • Poor battery life; mediocre graphics performance; narrow viewing angle for video; pricey...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad T420s delivers better performance than its predecessor thanks to Intel’s latest Core i5 platform, but the thin machine skimps on battery life...
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