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Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M Windows 7 Professional Black

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Bullet Points Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M Windows 7 Professional Black
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  • - Mobile workstation Clamshell Black
  • - Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM 2.3 GHz
  • - 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels LED backlight 16:9
  • - 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1333 MHz
  • - 500 GB HDD DVD-ROM
  • - NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M Intel® HD Graphics 3000
  • - Ethernet LAN 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • - 9 h 170 W
  • - Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Warranty: 3 years
Long product name Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M Windows 7 Professional Black :
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ThinkPad W520 - Intel Core i7-2820QM (2.3 GHz), 4096MB DDR3, 500GB SATA HDD, 7200 RPM, 15.6" HD AntiGlare, 1920 x 1080, DVD-R, Nvidia Quadro 2000M (2048MB), 2x USB 3.0, 1x eSATA/USB, Powered USB, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, Black
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Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M Windows 7 Professional Black:
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Workstation-class performance
Think it's just another laptop? Think again. Designed to outperform standard laptops, the W520 is actually a mobile workstation — lightning-fast, heroically powerful and surprisingly portable. The work starts with the processor — from 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5, up to Core™ i7 Quad Core™ Extreme, to keep your heavy-duty applications running flawlessly and boost your multi-tasking by 20 percent. Supplement that with the NVIDIA® Quadro® 1000M or 2000M graphics card with 2GB VRAM, professional-class graphics cards designed for up to 5x faster 3D performance and 8x faster computational simulation. Choose up to 16GB* DDR3 RAM and you have one serious workstation — tested and certified by leading ISVs for more than 120 applications, including some of the most stringent in the industry.
* 32 GB RAM available by special custom order.

Features for power users
Performance like this should include the most advanced features — and it does. Powerful graphics require a display that lives up to what they have to show; feast your eyes on our 95-percent color gamut LED display in HD, HD+ or FHD. For the most accurate color workflow, opt for the industry's first embedded X-Rite Color Calibrator. Transfer files 10x faster with USB 3.0, depend on the 34mm ExpressCard and MMC slot or optional Smart Card reader, avail yourself of the multiburner combo drive and enjoy our best-in-class, ergonomic keyboard and Ultranav™ with our TrackPoint and touchpad. And when you're ready to talk about all the work you've done, you'll get superior Web conferencing and VoIP, thanks to full-duplex voice transmission support, dual digital microphone modes with advanced noise-cancellation technology, optimized speakers and a light-adaptive, 720p, HD webcam.

ThinkPad reliability
Anything that works this hard is bound to go with you everywhere, so it needs to be tough. This brute has passed eight rugged miltary specifications tests and comes with legendary ThinkPad durability features, such as an internal roll cage, spill-resistant keyboard and Active Protection System™ to prevent data loss in the event of a drop. You can also rely on security measures such as Rescue and Recovery®, self-encrypting drives, Hardware Password Manager, fingerprint ID and BIOS port lock for peace of mind. Even the environment can rely on the W520, with eco-friendly features including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower electricity consumption and compliance with RoHS, ENERGY STAR and EPEAT® Gold standards.

Short summary description Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M Windows 7 Professional Black:
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Lenovo ThinkPad W520, Intel® Core™ i7, 2.3 GHz, 39.6 cm (15.6"), 1920 x 1080 pixels, 4 GB, 500 GB

Long summary description Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M Windows 7 Professional Black:
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Lenovo ThinkPad W520. Product type: Mobile workstation, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7, Processor model: i7-2820QM, Processor frequency: 2.3 GHz. Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 500 GB, Storage media: HDD, Optical drive type: DVD-ROM. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. Product colour: Black

Design
Product type *
Mobile workstation
Product colour *
Black
Form factor *
Clamshell
Display
Display diagonal *
39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution *
1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen *
No
HD type
Full HD
LED backlight
Yes
Native aspect ratio
16:9
Processor
Processor manufacturer *
Intel
Processor family *
Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model *
i7-2820QM
Processor cores
4
Processor threads
8
Processor boost frequency
3.4 GHz
Processor frequency *
2.3 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
L2 cache
8 MB
Processor cache
8 MB
Processor cache type
Smart Cache
Processor socket
Socket 1224
Processor front side bus
1333 MHz
Processor lithography
32 nm
Processor operating modes
64-bit
Processor series
Intel Core i7-2800 Mobile Series
Processor codename
Sandy Bridge
Bus type
DMI
FSB Parity
No
Stepping
D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
45 W
Tjunction
100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
16
PCI Express slots version
2.0
PCI Express configurations
1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
23
ECC supported by processor
No
Memory
Internal memory *
4 GB
Internal memory type
DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
1333 MHz
Memory slots
4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory *
32 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity *
500 GB
Storage media *
HDD
Number of HDDs installed
1
HDD capacity
500 GB
HDD interface
SATA
HDD speed
7200 RPM
Optical drive type *
DVD-ROM
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model *
NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M
On-board graphics card *
Yes
Discrete graphics card *
Yes
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
Number of discrete graphics cards installed
1
Maximum graphics card memory
0.002 GB
Maximum resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Speaker power
1 W
Built-in microphone
Yes
Audio included
Mute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Camera
Front camera
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi
Yes
Wi-Fi standards
802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
No
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity *
2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
DisplayPorts quantity
1
DVI port
No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
1
Headphone outputs
1
S/PDIF out port
No
Microphone in
Yes
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
Docking connector
Yes
Charging port type
DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
No
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
No
TV-out
No
Keyboard
Keyboard type
7-row with Trackpoint
Pointing device
ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad *
No
Windows keys
Yes
Software
Operating system architecture
64-bit
Operating system installed *
Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology
No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
2.0
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)
No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology
No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes
Intel® Insider™
Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access
Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching
No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
No
Intel 64
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Yes
Idle States
Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Processor package size
37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1224)
Supported instruction sets
AVX
Processor code
SR00U
CPU configuration (max)
1
Embedded options available
No
Graphics & IMC lithography
32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version
1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Yes
Intel FDI Technology
Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
No
Intel Fast Memory Access
Yes
Processor ARK ID
52227
Conflict-Free processor
No
Integrated 4G WiMAX
Yes
Battery
Number of battery cells
9
Battery life (max)
9 h
Power
AC adapter power
170 W
Security
Cable lock slot
No
Fingerprint reader
Yes
Certificates
Certification
ISV
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates
ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width
372.8 mm
Depth
245.1 mm
Height
35.6 mm
Height (front)
3.16 cm
Height (rear)
3.56 cm
Weight *
2.7 kg
Features
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Hard drive
Storage drive type
500GB SATA/ 7200
Packaging content
Cables included
AC
Other features
Manageability features
Client Security Solution, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
Security features
Client Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint Reader
Wireless technology
Wi-Fi
AC adapter included
Yes
Infrared data port
No
Graphics card family
NVIDIA
3D
No
Type
PC
Battery type
9 Cell Lithium-Ion
Drive bays
Ultrabay Enhanced
Modem speed
56 Kbit/s
Modem type
56K V.92 designed modem
Intel segment tagging
Professional
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:58
Uk has collected 24 expert reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2820QM 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M Windows 7 Professional Black and the average expert rating is 82 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.
82%
Source Review comments Score
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:50
The Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is not for the fainthearted. It's a very expensive laptop. However for the money you get an extremely sophisticated machine with a fantastic screen and a powerful Intel quad-core processor. Probably best suited to those intere...
Good Wonderful screen, powerful processor...
Bad Rather expensive and fairly heavy.
Bottom line It doesn't come cheap, and the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is really designed for graphics professionals and others who need a powerful portable with a super high-resolution screen. If you need these things, this is a superb computer...
80%
zdnet.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:51
Lenovo's ThinkPad W520 is a fast 15.6in. notebook with a high-quality display whose limited portability isn't helped by a brick-like AC adapter. If you do take the W520 on the road, then its battery performance ought to be adequate. The superb screen...
Good Fabulous 15.6in. screen with colour calibrator, Highcapacity hard drive, Fast quadcore processor, Good battery life...
Bad Cramped USB 3.0 ports, Bulky and heavy, No integrated mobile broadband...
80%
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:51
Lenovo has built itself a strong corner in the business laptop market with its popular ThinkPad range. The ThinkPad W520 is a highly powerful business machine crammed with features, and is perfect for mobile professionals that use resource-hungry softw...
Good Great performance, Bright Full HD screen, Excellent keyboard, Good features...
Bad Battery life, Mobility...
80%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-05 07:13:03
The ThinkPad W520 is semi-rugged and it feels very solid. It's designed to be immune to vibration, dust and major temperature changes, and its chassis can take a lot of force without bending, even when the side that contains the optical drive is pres...
Good Excellent screen quality, Chassis is very sturdy, Good performance...
Bad Touchpad could be better, Lid could be more rugged, Only 1-year warranty as standard...
Bottom line The ThinkPad W520 isn't a typical laptop. It should only be considered if you're a professional in need of a strongly-built and well-performing laptop that can help you get your work done efficiently. It's not perfect, but it has stacks of features and su...
75%
storagereview.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:50
In the business notebook market, one segment that separates the men from the boys is the workstation-class status. While business-class systems will offer durable chassis, excellent keyboards, great battery life, and easy long-term IT management...
Good Very powerful processor and graphics, Super fast RAID0 potential, Still gets excellent battery life...
Bad Easy to overspend on some features, Intel RAID capability being optional and not included standard...
Bottom line For a road-warrior who demands a lot of performance in a mobile package, the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 won't let you down. Packed with a quad-core Intel Core-series processor that comes standard and paired with either a NVIDIA Quadro 1000M or 2000M dedicat...
0%
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:51
We can't exactly complain about the lack of variety of configurations available. As usual, Lenovo lays out its extensive arsenal in front of the potential buyer, almost overwhelming him from the get-go. We've so far found 23 different variations of this m...
Good Case, Keyboard, CPU Performance, Graphics Rendering, Video Decoding, ISV Certification, High-Contrast Display with Large Color Space, Variety of Features, Performance of Ports, Long Battery Life under Light Use, Accessories and Upgrade Options, Variety of...
Bad Battery Life under Heavy Use, Access to Hardware Inside, Reduced Performance on Battery Power, High Price, System Noise, Relatively Heavy, Large, Heavy Power Supply...
Bottom line With the new ThinkPad W520, Lenovo has brought to the market a truly powerful mobile workstation that can effortlessly perform broad variety of tasks.The weight of the model we reviewed came to 2.7 kg including the 94 Wh Akku— hardly more than typical con...
88%
about.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:53
Apr 29 2011 - For anyone that needs a serious laptop with lots of performance for workstation class work on the go, there is no question that the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is one of the best options on the market. It offers some superb performance thanks to...
Good Exceptional Performance, Superb Display With Color Calibration, Very Long Running Times...
Bad Expensive With Upgraded Features, Very Large Power Adapter, Battery Pack Extends Out Back Of Hinge...
80%
notebookreview.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:54
When running on idle or ready-mode, the fan and noise levels are practically unnoticeable and when being worked at normal capacities, the fan can be heard humbly, but shouldn’t be a problem. If pushed to the limit so t...
Good Excellent allaround performance, Beautiful 95% color gamut FHD display, Solid build quality, Comfortable keyboard with great tactile feedback...
Bad Collects dust and grease easily, Below par audio quality, Expensive for some configurations and options...
Bottom line The Lenovo ThinkPad W520 workstation most definitely lives up to its ThinkPad name and workstation standards. It provides great all-over performance with its quad-core i7 processor, NVIDIA Quadro 2000M graphics, and 8GB DDR3 RAM. The 95% color gamut FHD display is easily conducive to professionals in the graphics arts or similar industry. It also has a wide range of ports and features, such as th...
80%
Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:56
If your job requires heavy-duty processing power and you're willing to pay top dollar, you should look for a mobile workstation like the Lenovo ThinkPad W520. This 15.6-inch laptop promises performance that's on a par with or exceeds the most powerful...
Good Very strong performance, Bright, full HD screen, Fantastic battery life, Responsive keyboard...
Bad Expensive, Muffled sound, Touchpad gestures not smooth, Big power brick...
Bottom line The ThinkPad W520 provides really strong workstation-level performance in a portable 6.2-pound package with amazing battery life, a gorgeous screen, and the industry's best keyboard. However, the $2,969 configuration we reviewed is pretty pricey for a...
70%
eweek.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 03:26:57
The Lenovo W520 mobile workstation packs nearly twice the compute and memory power into a physical case that retains the characteristics of the previous-generation 15.6-inch W510. However, the W520 is nearly 1 pound lighter. The W520 now comes with a r...
0%
crn.com
Updated:
2011-08-14 19:26:05
Tablets won't be replacing all notebooks any time soon, at least as long as companies keep producing notebooks like Lenovo's ThinkPad W520. The W520 is one of a new breed of performance-workstation notebooks, and arrived at the CRN Test Center lab buil...
0%