Lenovo ThinkPad L420 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
14"
Resolution
1366 x 768 (HD)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
GPU
Intel HD Graphics 3000
RAM
4 GB (2 x 2 GB)
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Battery Capacity
57 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.4 cm x 23.3 cm x 3.6 cm
Weight 2.33 kg
Case Material ABS plastic
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Screen Size (Type) 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L420
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM65 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L420
RAM 4 GB (2 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 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 7200 rpm
Optical Drive DVD-Writer fixed
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L420
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 L420
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L420
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System
Compliant Standards RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return

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