Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Review Price and Bottom Line

Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is introduced to the market as Lenovo ace to fight in lighweight 14-inch business laptop category. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s which is only 1-inch thick and 4 pounds weight is powered by Intel Core i7-2520M and paired with 4GB DDR3 memory. To support business activities, Lenovo ThinkPad T420s equipped with additional battery that support up to for more than eight hours (additional battery is a $129 option). Lenovo ThinkPad T420s 14-inch display also has high screen resolution. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s has sturdy chases which is build from magnesium, strong enough to protect its advanced parts. In short word, Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is a premier business laptop that fits user need on business travelling or in an office. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s price is offered at $1,518 (direct).

Lenovo ThinkPad T420s Review Performance, Design, and Features 

Lenovo ThinkPad T420ss processor's is trusted on 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-2520M (which is based on Sandy Bridge technology) and paired with 4GB DDR3 memory. On PCMark 7 performance testing, Lenovo ThinkPad T420s scored at 2,835 points. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s only has Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics solution that is not aim for gaming or hard 3D application. Its Sandy Bridge platform and integrated graphics supporting lower power consumption suppossed to better battery yields. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s has a 44WH (6-cell) battery which can run up to 5 hours 20 minutes. Meanwhile when Lenovo ThinkPad T420s additional 32WH battery is plug into, it lasted for 8 hours 40 minutes total battery life. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s screen size is 14-inch widescreen with 1,600-by-900 maximum resolution. This is can be said as highest screen resolution on 14 inches laptop.

Lenovo ThinkPad T420s has all-black chassis which same as ThinkPad series design from three years ago. This classic design may be outdated compared with other business laptop competitor like HP Elitebook 8560p or Dell Latitude E6420 which has attractive design with brush strokes and radiant colors. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s black chassis is using magnesium materials with carbon fiber. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s, like all ThinkPads, have got some ruggedized testing (drops, moisture, dust, vibration, etc.) to guarantee its sturdy. Lenovo ThinkPad T420s dimension is measured at measures at 13.3 x 9.4 x 1 inches. The one inch slim profile is amazing since Lenovo ThinkPad T420s has a built in optical drive. By its size and material used, Lenovo ThinkPad T420s weighs at 4 pounds, which make it as one of the lightest 14-inch business laptop.

Lenovo ThinkPad T420s equipped with full size keyboard but not a backlit keyboard. For media storage, Lenovo ThinkPad T420s supported by 320GB, 7200rpm hard drive which is not too spacious but offers fast rotation speed. It also equipped with integrated DVD+R Dual Layer. Ports available are: VGA, DisplayPort, SD slot, two USB 2.0 port, and one USB 3.0 port. While for Lenovo ThinkPad T420s network & communication are supported by: Ethernet, 3G (via Qualcomm's Gobi technology), 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and options for GPS and WiMAX (4G).

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