Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Notebooks
High Performance in an Incredibly Mobile Package
Introduction
The Lenovo ThinkPad T420s offers high performance in an ultimate thin and light design, built for demanding business professionals. It features advanced video conferencing innovations like keyboard noise suppression technology, which eliminates key click sounds during PC-based phone calls. The T420s provides enhanced mobility with an optional bay battery delivering up to 10 hours of battery life. It shares common docking with other ThinkPad enterprise notebooks and is designed to pass 8 rigorous military specification tests.
The T420s also offers industry-leading performance technologies, including the latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, 2x performance increase in Intel® HD Graphics, and optional upgrades to NVIDIA® NVS Graphics with Optimus™ Technology, saving up to 33% battery life over previous generation discrete offerings. Other performance features include Lenovo RapidDrive technology for lightning-fast boot-up and shut-down speeds, and Lenovo TurboBoost+ for extended boost times.
The T420s is the first business-class notebook to offer advanced audio, including Dolby® Home Theater™ v4 with dialog enhancement technology for clearer sound in movies, music, and video calls, as well as surround sound virtualization for a multi-channel experience over standard stereo speakers or headphones.
Top Reasons to Own:
- New advanced ThinkPad Video Calling Innovations
- Up to 10 hours battery life with bay battery
- Dolby® Home Theater™ Audio with Virtualization Surround Sound Technology
- MIL-SPEC tested for proven superior durability
Image Description: A Lenovo ThinkPad T420s laptop is depicted, showcasing its thin and light design, illuminated keyboard, and a vibrant screen displaying a dynamic graphic. Accompanying branding includes 'Lenovo recommends Windows 7 Professional' and 'Intel Inside Core i7 Visibly Smart NEW'.
Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7
Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 utilizes RapidBoot technology to start your PC an average of 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows® 7 computer. With superior web conferencing and robust security features, users benefit from increased productivity. Find out more at www.lenovo.com/win7ee.
Note: Performance comparisons are based on averaged data from Lenovo EE 2.0 PCs versus competitor products, tested by CNET Labs. Actual performance may vary by model and configuration.
ThinkPlus® Support and Protection
ThinkPlus® Support
- Priority Support: Saves time, reduces costs, and maximizes productivity by providing faster, 24x7 direct access to advanced-level skilled technicians for hardware and software issues (phone based).
- Warranty Upgrades: Maximizes PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient and fast repair services at your place of business, with up to 5 years of on-site service and next business day response.
- Warranty Extensions: Helps accurately budget for PC expenses, protects your investment, and lowers the overall TCO with a fixed-term, fixed-cost service solution, extending standard warranty support from 3 years to 4 or 5 years.
ThinkPlus Protection
- ThinkPad® Protection (TPP): Provides convenient coverage for unexpected damage, unintentional drops, and minor spills, helping to eliminate unplanned repair costs for even multiple repairs or replacement. Available at authorized repair service centers.
- Hard Disk Drive Retention: Allows you to retain the hard drive should it fail, thus helping you protect your valuable data.
Technical Specifications
| Description | T420s (Intel® Core™ i3/i5 Processors) | T420s (Intel® Core™ i5/i7 Processors) |
|---|---|---|
| Processors | Intel® Core™ i3-2310M (2.10 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)** Intel® Core™ i5-2520M (2.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) |
Intel® Core™ i5-2540M (2.60 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Intel® Core™ i7-2620M (2.7 GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) |
| Preloaded OS (Operating System) | Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32-bit * Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-bit * Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit * Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit |
(Same as left column) |
| Chipset | Intel® QM67 | Intel® QM67 |
| Display | 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) (230 NITS) | 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) (230 NITS) |
| Memory | Up to 8GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (2 DIMM Slots) | Up to 8GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (2 DIMM Slots) |
| Weight | 1.78 Kg (3.94 lbs) with optical drive | 1.78 Kg (3.94 lbs) with optical drive |
| Form Factor (WxDxH) | 340mm x 229.8mm x 21mm -25.9mm (13.4in x 9.05in x 0.83in - 1.02in) | 340mm x 229.8mm x 21mm -25.9mm (13.4in x 9.05in x 0.83in - 1.02in) |
| Ports | Display Port, VGA 1 USB 2.0 |
1 USB Always-On 1 USB 3.0 |
| Slots | 34mm Express Card and 4-in-1 SD Card | 34mm Express Card and 4-in-1 SD Card |
| Optical Drive | DVD ROM Read-Only¹ | Multi Burner/DVD CD Multi Rec |
| Multimedia | Dual Digital Mic 720p low light sensitivity Camera |
3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack |
| Graphics | Intel® Integrated HD Graphics | Discrete NVIDIA® NVS 4200M (1GB VRAM) with Optimus Technology |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 Full and 1 Half, Smart Card Reader on Select Models | 1 Full and 1 Half, Smart Card Reader on Select Models |
| WLAN | Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 3x3 AGN Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 2x2 AGN |
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 1x2 BGN |
| LAN | Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Digital Office | Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Digital Office |
| WWAN Modules | Gobi™ 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPA WWAN Minicard (Optional) | Ericsson HSPA+ WWAN Minicard (F5521gw) |
| HDD | 160GB (7200rpm)¹ 250GB (5400rpm/7200rpm OPAL¹) |
320GB (5400rpm/7200rpm) |
| SSD | 4GB Solid State Flash Drive, Serial ATA¹ 128GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA |
Intel® 80GB Micro Solid State Drive, Serial ATA Intel® 160GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA |
| Power Adapters | Integrated graphics 65Watt, 90Watt | Discrete graphics 90Watt |
| Battery Life | Up to 5.5 hours of battery life with 6-cell and bay battery | Up to 5.5 hours of battery life with 6-cell and bay battery |
* Available via CTO only
** Transaction CPU Offering for SMB
¹ Not available in all regions
Software and Options
Supported Operating Systems
- Genuine Windows® XP Professional 32-bit
- Genuine Windows® Vista Business 32-bit
- Genuine Windows® Vista Home Basic 32-bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 32-bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 32-bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 32-bit (Special Bid)¹
- Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit (Special Bid)¹
Ready to Install Software
- ThinkVantage® Rescue & Recovery® 4.3
- ThinkVantage Password Manager 4.0
- ThinkVantage Access Connections™
- ThinkVantage SimpleTap 2.0
- Microsoft® Office Starter 2010
- Norton® Internet® Security (30-day trial)
- Skype™ Application 4.2
Pre-loaded Applications
- ThinkVantage Product Recovery 9.0
- ThinkVantage Toolbox v1.4
- ThinkVantage Tools v2.0
- ThinkVantage Utilities 1.0
- ThinkVantage System Update 4.0
- Microsoft® Live Essentials
- Corel DVD Movie Factory
- Corel Burn Now
- Intervideo® WinDVD®
Notebook Options (Accessories)
- Lenovo 90W Ultraslim AC/DC Combo Adapter (41R4xxx)
- ThinkPad Battery 66+ (0A36287)
- ThinkPad Battery 42 3 cell bay (57Y4536)
- ThinkPad In-Ear Headphones (57Y4488)
- Lenovo Power Hub (57Y46xx)
- RAM Modules: 1GB PC3-10600 (55Y3709), 2GB PC3-10600 (55Y3710), 4GB PC3-10600 (55Y3711)
- Docking Stations: ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 (4336-10W), ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (45N66xx), ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (45N669x), ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (4338-10U)
- Carrying Cases: ThinkPad Business Topload Case (43R2476), ThinkPad Business Backpack (43R2482), Wenger Backpack for Lenovo (57Y4271), Wenger Deluxe Slim Case for Lenovo (57Y4272)
- ThinkPad Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (41U5008)
- Security Locks: Kensington Security Cable Lock by Lenovo (73P2582), Kensington Twin Head Cable Lock from Lenovo (45K1620)
