An invariable constant. The tried and tested Thinkpad design has practically remained untouched on the outside. But from now on, the new Sandy Bridge hardware does its job inside the T420. Moreover, the compact office laptop boasts with an excellent communication configuration for the professional has doubtlessly made a name for itself in the business field with the Thinkpad notebooks. The T-series wants to "offer the best security, manageability, services and support" according to Lenovo's homepage, and thus sets itself apart from the top of the significantly stronger W-series. In return, the X-series scores with a greater mobility. Our test device is the 14 incher from the T-series, called T420. Adjacently, the 15 inch model, T520, is also offered and in review at the same time. Essentially, the Tx20 laptops only differ from the previous models, called T410 and T510, by a hardware refresh to the new Sandy Bridge processors. The test device's full name is T420 4236-NGG. Inside an Intel Core i7 2620M CPU does its job. The incorporated graphics chip, Intel HD Graphics 3000, is exclusively available for video output in our test model. This configuration is supported by a four gigabyte DDR3 main memory and a fast 500 GB hard disk with a revolution speed of 7200 rpm. Aside from various Core i processors, the T420 is also available with a dedicated NVIDIA NVS 4200M graphics card and Optimus technology – at least in the USA. Consequently, the rating of performance contingent parts is dependent on the real configuration and can't necessarily be applied to other models. The Thinkpad T420 can practically be seen as an immediate opponent of the basically similarly configurable Latitude E6420 from Dell. While Dell has opted for a completely new design, Lenovo contrarily sticks to the tested and tried Thinkpad design for the Thinkpad T420. We will show to what extent both vying notebooks differ in or 15 inch, the looks have been maintainedAt first glance, The T420 doesn't seem to differ from the T410 much. But this is deceptive. For one thing, the display's diagonal has slightly shrunk from inches to 14 inches. The same applies for the laptop's height and width, whereas the depth has interestingly gained a bit. The measurements for comparison for the T420 and 32x336x239 for the T410. Albeit, as we will see in a moment, quite a few changes have been made on connectivity, Lenovo sticks to the proven, light clamshell design. No modifications can be found in color or material choice, either. The almost completely black case has been made from plastic. The haptics correspond to the choice of materials. However, the matt and slightly roughened surfaces don't feel unpleasant. The case's stability is basically satisfying. But it still shows the same weaknesses known from the T400. So, in the Ultra Bay slot's area and on the plastic cover above the keyboard. The case can yield somewhat and creak under selective display components stand up well to our warp and pressure tests. It hardly bends when the case is lifted up at its edges. The hinges are first give in before image distortions turn up under selective pressure. In return, the display bezel yields evidently when pressure is applied and allows image deviations to become visible. We like the metallic hinges that hardly teeter after adjusting the opening angle. Surprisingly, they don't cope well in shaky work conditions train journey. Since they are smooth and the base unit is sufficiently heavy, both single-handed opening and closing are possible. The maximum opening angle of even a bit more than 100 degrees doesn't cause any restrictions in any case. In addition to the clamshell design, the ramshorn hook contributes to safety during transportation. It keeps the device securely closed and can be opened easily with the slider on the front edge. Let's start with a tour around the device itself. We notice that the positioning favors right handed users a bit. Depending on the utilization of single ports, a few cables can gather on the left, which may considerably obstruct the work area on the laptop's left. Two of the five USB ports, the display port, the VGA and the RJ45 are found on the left's center edge. In opposition, Lenovo has taken care to place potentially permanently occupied ports, such as the other two USB ports and the eSATA/USB combo port, in the right's rear area in the interface arrangement. In addition, the right accommodates, from front to back, a combo audio socket, the optical drive in an Ultra Bay slot, a 4in1 cardreader that supports SD, MM, SDHC, SDXC, and an ExpressCard34 port. The rear is completed by a powered USB port and a RJ11 modem socket. The power adapter is also connected on the case's rear. To our regret, Lenovo forgets, like Dell in its E6420, to install a USB port in the course of the refresh. Although the eSATA interface also bids a higher data transfer rate than USB increasingly more external mass memories are being offered with USB ports and eSATA is disappearing little by little from the market. In comparison to the competition, we also notice that Dell relies on the utilization of a HDMI port in the E6420 and thus accepts the according restrictions. In opposition, Lenovo remains resolute in installing a display port directly on the device. Compared with its predecessor, the T410, hardly anything of significance has been changed. Merely a powered USB interface has been added. Moreover, the interface layout has been revised, but not really improved. So, if you find cables in the work area beside the laptop disturbing, or if you don't want to re-connect all the cables after mobile use, you can make use of a docking solution. The correlating docking port is, as usual, on the notebook's about docking stations – it remains interesting to see which docking solutions will find their way to Europe. Currently, two models are available for the T420 in the USA The ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 US/Canada/LA -> manufacturer's information for about 250 US dollars. It allows connecting three additional external monitors in addition to the installed display. Secondly, the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 -> manufacturer's information for about 280 Slider for opening Left Fan, VGA, RJ45 LAN, two USB hard disk slot Rear RJ11, powered USB, battery, power socket, fan Right Audio combo socket, optical drive, ExpressCard34, 4in1 cardreader, USB USB/eSATA combo port, Kensington Security slotCommunication Alike the T410, our T420 test sample scores with an extensive communication configuration. Everything that is useful and available is installed. A Bluetooth module version is optional, and installed in our test device. It allows data exchange with small, portable devices, such as PDA or mobile phones. Just as optional is a mobile broadband module F5521gw Mobile Broadband also installed in our Thinkpad. The correlating SIM slot is located in the battery compartment. The matching antenna cables are present so that a UMTS/HSPA module can be retrofitted later. In regards to WLAN, various options are given. An Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN agn module is in the test device. The laptop can be linked to Ethernet networks via the Intel 82579 LM Gigabyte Network Connection. Video conferences aren't a problem anywhere with the optional 720p HD camera and this configuration. Security In addition to the obligatory Kensington Lock, the T420 also has a fingerprint reader, among other things. A splash waterproof keyboard saves data from loss in case of mishaps with liquids. Supplies Besides the necessary paraphernalia, such as power adapter and battery, only a bit of printed information is included in the scope of delivery. The user should create recovery DVDs for the pre-installed Windows Professional 64bit immediately after purchase. This isn't a problem with the convenient ThinkVantage tool, though. Warranty The standard warranty for the T-range is three years in Europe. The basic warranty only includes a one year bring-in service in the USA. Various warranty extensions can be purchased Neither design nor layout has been modified in comparison to the T410. Apart from the exchanged STRG and FN keys, we are dealing with a standard layout with clearly arranged key grouping. The blue ThinkVantage key is again the most striking additional key. It opens the well arranged ThinkVantage tools, respectively a recovery process can be started while booting. Just left of it are a mute button for the speakers and microphone and a rocker for volume control. The keyboard's illumination is integrated in the upper display bezel, as it was in the T410. It can be turned on/off with the FN+PGUP keys. The light can help you find your way around the input devices in complete darkness, but it can't hold a candle to backlit keyboards in our opinion. Prolific typists will find the Thinkpad keyboard very pleasing due to its mechanical qualities, well dosed key drop and clear pressure point. Additionally, concave keys add to typing comfort. Unfortunately, the keyboard gets quite loud especially during energetic typing. Nevertheless, touch-typing isn't a problem right from the start. Touchpad and Trackpoint The similarities to the T410 are just as striking here. The touchpad and trackpoint can be independently disabled and enabled via F8+FN. The touchpad proves to have a pleasantly roughened surface with good gliding traits. The mouse cursor control is, again, accurately possible without problems and the multi-touch features respond as expected. Moreover, scrolling via scroll fields at the touchpad edge is also possible. The touchpad's borders can hardly be distinguished from the surrounding case due to a simple component correlating buttons need a bit of getting used to since they are on the beveled edge. They are smooth, respond well over their entire breadth and don't click too loud, either. Alternately, there is also a red trackpoint. It allows just as precise navigating of the mouse cursor. The correlating buttons are fairly quiet. There are no complaints in regards to functionality, of the 1610 format as in the T410, a 169 aspect ratio is now used. The display diagonal has been marginally reduced from inches to 14 inches. In return, the resolution has been increased from 1440x900 pixels to 1600x900 pixels. Thus, there are now so many pixels in the total height as in the previous model. However, the test device has gained a bit of width. As it isn't expected differently from a business device, the display surface has been AR coated. The device thus not only meets the requirements on display workstations, but also is more suitable for outdoor T420 has generally improved in comparison to the T410 in terms of assessments. It is brighter and illuminated more evenly. Merely the black value is slightly lower than in the prior model. Nevertheless, the better brightness results in a somewhat higher contrast. In contrast, the E6420 scores with a significantly higher maximum brightness of 320 cd/m2 and still cd/m2 on average. In return, Dell's laptop has to admit clear defeat in the field of black value and contrast. 197cd/m²190cd/m²214cd/m²213cd/m²223cd/m²221cd/m²210cd/m²198cd/m²194cd/m² Distribution of brightnessLEN40A1Gossen Mavo-MonitorMaximum 223 cd/m² Nits Average cd/m²Brightness Distribution 85 %Contrast 1621 Black cd/m² AdobeRGB 1998 Argyll 3D61% sRGB Argyll 3D Display P3 Argyll 3DAs you can see in the comparison pictures, which have been made with various ICC color profiles, The T420 hasn't been designed for professional image editing. AdobeRGB and sRGB aren't covered. Thus, it is in the same league as Dell's E6420 with the same display size and resolution. Differences in view of color reproduction become visible in comparison with especially high quality screens. They can be found, for example, in Apple's MacBook Pro 13 or in Dell's XPS 15. Even the T420's bigger brother, the T520, scores better an anti-reflective surface and an average brightness of over 200 cd/m2, which is also available in battery mode, the test model is pretty suitable for outdoor use. The display content even stays fairly legible in direct last point we look at for rating a screen is its viewing angle stability. It turns out to our satisfaction horizontally and the image can be recognized even in very narrow angles without ado. As usual in the majority of laptops, the viewing angles along the vertical plane are considerably lower in the T420. Consequently, you can take it for granted that frequent viewing angle adjusting will be necessary to ensure a well legible image, especially during outdoor use. When several people are looking at the screen at the same time, their eyes should be at about the same angles Lenovo Thinkpad T420 4236-NGGCurrently, various models with Core i5 or i7 of the second generation are being offered. To be exact, our test model was equipped with an Intel Core i7 2620M Sandy Bridge CPU. It is presently the fastest dual core processor from the Sandy Bridge family that was introduced at the beginning of 2011. It can process up to four threads at the same time thanks to Hyper Threading. The Turbo Boost technology allows single cores to overclock dynamically from GHz up to GHz, depending on load and cooling capacity. In comparison to the Arrandale processors, the turbo function has been improved among other information Lenovo Thinkpad T420 4236-NGG The DirectX 10 capable Intel HD Graphics 3000 chip incorporated directly in the processor is available for the video output in our test device. Thus, the graphics performance is about on par with an Nvidia Geforce 310M entry level card. Alike the Latitude E6420, models with an NVIDIA NVS 4200M and Optimus technology are listed in the USA. Our T420 has a four gigabyte DDR3 RAM available for the main memory. They are located on one single, inaccessible for the user, chip. Only a second, still unoccupied bank is accessible via the maintenance cover. An intended upgrade can easily be accomplished by the customer. Due to the 64bit Windows 7 Professional operating system, the four gigabyte of main memory can be exploited efficiently, in contrast to a 32 bit version, and there's nothing standing in the way of a RAM upgrade. The processor's memory controller can address a maximum of up to eight gigabyte of DDR3-1066/1333 7 Experience IndexProcessorCalculations per RAMMemory operations per performance for Windows graphics3D business and gaming hard diskDisk data transfer R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit5438 Points Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit11507 Points Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit5566 Points Help PCMark Vantage Result 7845 pointsHelp Both the processor as well as the application performance is unsurprisingly a bit higher than the E6420 equipped with a Core i3-2310M. The performance rates are according to the expectations on this hardware configuration. Our test candidate achieved a total score of 7845 points, which is especially due to its high communication sub score, in the PCMark Vantage test for rating the overall performance. Thus, it's even on par with stronger gaming machines, like the Asus G73SW GeForce GTX 460M, Intel Core i7 2630QM, in terms of application Performance Verdict The test device still can keep up with gaming machines like the Asus G73SW in regards to application performance. However, in view of the graphics hardware, it doesn't stand a chance in 3D performance as we expected right from the start. That is confirmed by the results in the Cinebench Shading Test and the various 3DMark benchmarks. Unfortunately, the test results are beneath those that would be expected for a HD Graphics 3000. However, since the power measurements always remain under par, we have to reckon with a defective device. Another indication for this is that the device detection of the ThinkVantage Tools fails regularly. In order to exclude a problem in the settings we checked the BIOS and the energy settings in Windows 7. We will attempt to attain a replacement device for an update review. We would refer to our detailed test of the Intel HD Graphics 3000 chip and to the HD Graphics 3000's spec sheet for more information. 3DMark 05 Standard 6131 points3DMark 06 Standard Score 3381 points3DMark Vantage P Result 1696 pointsHelp Transfer Rate Minimum MB/s Transfer Rate Maximum 102 MB/s Transfer Rate Average MB/s Our test device's hard disk is a ST9500420AS from Seagate. It has a gross capacity of 500 GBs, whereas a part is used as a hidden recovery partition. It achieves according results in HDTune and in CrystalDiskMark tests with a revolution speed of 7200 rpm. A DVD burner is also available as another mass storage device. To be precise, it is an Optiarc DVD RW Noise The T420 always remains fairly quiet regardless of the load. The system noise is a constant dBA in low load. The hard disk is slightly louder with dBA during test laptop just only reaches a maximum noise level of dBA during our stress test GPU and CPU in full load. The operating noise thus always stays at an acceptable level. The power consumption assessments 28W max however indicate that the processor doesn't exploit its maximum possible capacity even during the stress test. Monitoring the processor clock rate with the CPUZ tool recorded the default clock rate of GHz for the CPU in the stress test. This means, no overclocking of all four cores and the installed GPU during load. The CPU clocks with GHz when only Prime95 is activated. When Furmark is added, the system throttles down to GHz. We can also only record a maximum of GHz in Cinebench R10 Single Core rendering. The clock rate meter stays at the same level in multi core rendering. The i7-2620M's maximum possible clock rate of GHz is consequently not exploited in any tested state. Nevertheless, the benchmark results that are determined in Cinebench R10 stay within the i7-2620M CPU's expected range and don't show any irregularities in regards to a possible throttling. Noise Level Idle / / dBAHDD dBADVD / dBALoad / dBA 30 dBsilent40 dBAaudible50 dBAloud min , med , max Voltcraft SL-300 Plus 15 cm distanceStress testTemperature The tested T420 stays pleasantly cool everywhere in low load. This still applies for the entire upper surface even during higher load, for example two hours in the stress test. Merely temperatures above body temperature are measured in some places on the bottom, and a maximum of degrees Celsius in the vents' areas. The Core i7 2620M dual core processors' core temperatures inside climb to a maximum of 85 degrees Celsius inside. We must point out that the T420 in the configuration at hand hasn't been conceived for graphic-heavy applications, but for office and internet anyway. °C94 °C94 °C87 F °C96 °C96 °C87 F °C89 °C87 °C81 F Maximum °C = 96 FAverage °C = 90 F °C103 °C97 °C89 °C84 °C100 °C101 °C83 °C97 °C96 F Maximum °C = 103 FAverage °C = 95 F Power Supply max. °C = 131 F Room Temperature °C = 71 F Raytek Raynger ST± The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is °C / 90 F, compared to the average of °C / 85 F for the devices in the class Office.+ The maximum temperature on the upper side is °C / 96 F, compared to the average of °C / 94 F, ranging from to °C for the class Office.+ The bottom heats up to a maximum of °C / 103 F, compared to the average of °C / 98 F+ In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of °C / 85 F.+ The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of °C / F and are therefore cool to the touch. - The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was °C / 82 F °C / F. Speakers The speakers' quality isn't to be rated as high in an office laptop for professional use as in, for example, a multimedia notebook. In fact both stereo loudspeakers, on the keyboard's left and right, are basically suitable for voice. Music enjoyment doesn't turn up due to the tinny, bass-poor and treble-heavy sound. High quality headphones, connected to the mm audio combo socket, can remedy this. The signal is transmitted clearly, undistorted and static-free in the test audio test only, no measurement.Our test model is at the start with a 57 Wh, 6 cell lithium ion battery in this test. One possibility of extending the battery life is ordering the 9 cell battery. Another is the docking of a 9 cell battery. According to the manufacturer's specs, a total maximum battery life of up to 30 hours is possible. In any case, a maximum battery life short of "only" seven and a half hours is possible with the battery at hand. BatteryEater's Reader's Test determined this runtime in minimum brightness, with disabled wireless module and in energy saving mode. This rate is unrealistic for practical use due to the low and unusable minimum brightness. We execute the WLAN test in a useable brightness, so from level 12 to 15. We can do research on the internet for up to six hours, also in energy saving profiles, in this low load scenario no flash videos. Movie enjoyment ended after a bit less than three hours in the DVD test. It is executed in maximum brightness and disabled wireless modules, as well as in "Video" mode. The battery life nosedives in 3D intensive applications, maximum brightness, enabled wireless modules and maximum performance mode. The BatteryEater Classic test simulates an OpenGL calculation for us and records a minimum battery life of only about an Runtime Idle without WLAN, min brightness 7h 28min WiFi Surfing 5h 59min Load maximum brightness 1h 06min The Latitude E6420 clearly has the lead in the battery tests due to its larger 9 cell battery. Our test laptop's runtimes are nevertheless remarkable in relation to the battery's capacity. That is especially due to the fairly low power consumption. It is a bit lower than that of the E6420 with to watts in idle mode. Surprisingly, the maximum power consumption wasn't as high as expected in the stress test 100% CPU and GPU load. Solely the CPU proves to have a maximum power loss of 35 watts. However, our meters only recorded watts for the entire system. Thus, we checked the setting in Lenovo's PowerManagement in Windows 7 and the BIOS settings. But we didn't find anything in neither place. The settings for mains operation are clearly set to "Maximum Performance" in the BIOS. At any rate, the T420 is also available with a dedicated NVIDIA NVS 4200M graphics card in the USA. The Optimus technology is thus used to keep the power consumption low during low load. Since our E6420 test device is equipped with the NVIDIA NVS 4200M graphics card and Optimus option, our T420 has a clear advantage in power consumption during load Thinkpad T420Apart from the expected performance increase due to the new processor generation, many things tried and tested things have been maintained. This is just as true for the case as for the pre-installed, convenient ThinkVantage tools. Slight modifications and upgrades can be found in the connectivity. Nevertheless, the user still has to live without USB In return, an eSATA/USB port has been installed. The test laptop's communication configuration is comprehensive. All available options are exploited broadband module, Bluetooth version WLAN with standard n support and gigabit Ethernet. We like the 14 inch screen that is marginally smaller than the T410's display diagonal. The desktop's layout has been maintained, respectively even slightly improved in width due to a resolution of 1600x900. There's nothing standing in the way of mobile use with the matt display surface and good brightness. However, the T420 only bids standard fare in terms of color reproduction. According to the manufacturer, a battery life of up to 30 hours are supposed to be possible with the 9 cell system battery and additionally docked 9 cell battery slice. We achieved a plausible battery life of up to 6 hours with our 6 cell battery with a capacity of 57 Wh WLAN test. The T420 has basically been designed for business customers who are looking for a solid office laptop with a good application performance and nevertheless good mobile qualities. A slight performance increase in 3D applications can be expected in the configurations with a dedicated Nvidia NVS 4200M graphics card, which also supports DirectX 11, listed in the USA. However, our test laptop won't mutate to a stronger graphics workstation even with this graphics solution. By courtesy of ... In Review Lenovo Thinkpad T420 4236-NGG, by courtesy of SpecificationsMemory4 GB , 1x 4096 MB; PC3-10700 DDR3 inch 169, 1600 x 900 pixel, LEN40A1, glossy noStorageSeagate Momentus ST9500420AS, 500 GB , 7200 rpmConnections1 Express Card 34mm, 5 USB 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, Thinkpad Modem Adapter Modem, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections 1 audio - headphone/microphone - mini phone Card Reader 4in1 SD, MM, SDHC, SDXC, 1 Fingerprint ReaderNetworkingIntel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection 10/100/1000MBit/s, Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN a/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/, Bluetooth Thinkpad Bluetooth F5521gw Mobile BroadbandOptical driveOptiarc DVD RW AD-7710HSizeheight x width x depth in mm x x 233 = x x inOperating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Professional 64 BitAdditional featuresVodafone SIM, various printed information, ThinkVantage Tools, 36 Months Warranty, one USB port is a USB/eSATA combo port, another is a powered USB kg = oz / pounds, Power Supply 190 g = oz / pounds Similar devices from a different ManufacturerDevices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU Tips for buying a notebook - notebookCHECK Purchase AdvisoryFind the right notebook - notebookCHECK Hardware GuideDisplay resolution comparison - DPI grain size of displaysOur test criteriaManufacturer's informationPros+Good application performance +Comprehensive communication configuration +Pleasant input devices +Keyboard light +Battery options +Display port Cons-Low display contrast -Vertical viewing angle dependency -No USB we like The extensive communication configuration and the good application performance. What we'd like to see New subtle design ideas What surprises us That laptops of this price category still have to be satisfied with generous use of plastic for the case. The competition The Dell Latitude E6420, the HP Elitebook 8460p, perhaps even the Acer Travelmate 8472TG. Lenovo Thinkpad T420 4236-NGG - 04/04/2011 v2old Martina Osztovits Application Performance90% Office - Weighted Average Martina Osztovits, 2011-04-13 Update 2019-04-30Notebooklenovo thinkpad t420Configuraçõesmarca: lenovoserie: thinkpadmodelo:T420processador: intel core i5 2430mmemoria: ddr3 1333MHZhd: ssd 128GBtela: 14.1 Reviewers Liked Performance Plenty of ports Excellent battery life Very comfortable keyboard Business-rugged architecture Unique videoconferencing features Good build quality Excellent trackpad/touchpad High-resolution 900p anti-glare screen Reviewers Didn't Like The design of the bulky, business-oriented T420 is positively Stone Age Expensive No HDMI No USB No Blu-ray Bland styling Small touch pad option or USB ports Low-res Webcam Weak speakers Design might not appeal to all Textured touch-pad has an odd feel Expert reviews and ratings LaptopLenovo-ThinkPad-T420-Review-harga-spesifikasi. Subscribe & Follow. Most Comment. Review ASUS A451LB: Pengganti sang legenda A46CB + Tutorial Upgrade RAM. 0 shares. Share 0 Tweet 0. Review Asus X550ZE-XX065D : X Series ASUS dengan APU Kasta Tertinggi. 0 shares. Share 0 Tweet 0. Most Views. Laptop Mag Verdict A superb new keyboard and more than 13 hours of battery life make the ThinkPad T430 an excellent business laptop. Pros +Extremely long battery life+Comfortable Precision keyboard+Solid performance+ThinkVantage apps useful and intuitive+Runs cool Cons -Relatively dim display-Small touchpad Why you can trust Laptop Mag Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. When you're the gold standard for business notebooks, you have to do everything in your power to stay on top. And Lenovo is doing just that with the ThinkPad T430 $1,124 as tested, which adds a new Precision Keyboard and enhanced Dolby audio. Plus, the 9-cell battery inside this workhorse promises epic endurance to go along with Ivy Bridge muscle. Is the ThinkPad still the king?DesignTaking a "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach, the Thinkpad T430's lid is outfitted in the durable, yet extremely comfortable, black soft-touch finish. Other mainstays include strong chrome hinges and the Lenovo and Thinkpad insignias in the top left and right the lid via the sliding latch along the front lip of the notebook continues to be a breeze. Inside, you'll see the familiar bright red trackpoint in the center of the new island-style keyboard. Volume controls and a royal blue ThinkVantage button sit atop the keyboard along with a black power button. Just below the keyboard rests a touchpad flanked by discrete mouse buttons. A fingerprint reader sits to the right of the its 9-cell battery, the x x inch T430 is on the heavy side of the thin-and-light notebook category. It easily outweighs the x x inch Dell XPS 14, though this ThinkPad weighs the same as its predecessor. Nevertheless, the T430 can still slip in and out of a messenger bag or backpack with relative previous ThinkPad T Series notebooks, the T420 is designed to last. The rubberized ABS plastic lid, carbon-reinforced bottom and internal roll cage help protect against shocks and drops. In addition, 2012 models are reinforced with carbon fiber for enhanced strength and stiffness. The ThinkVantage Active Protection stops the hard drive when it senses a change in and AudioThe 14-inch, 1366 x 768p, 147 lux display isn't very bright, 40 lux short of the 187 thin-and-light category average. This is somewhat disappointing, given that the previous model, the T420, had a much brighter 230-lux screen, and a higher resolution of 1600 x 900. Fortunately, that screen is also available on the T430, a $50 option we highly the matte display on the T430 delivered sharp, crisp text on and Viewing angles were decent, with clear images from 45 degrees to the left or right of the to Dolby Advanced Audio technology, the speakers flanking the keyboard delivered fairly loud, rich audio. On George Michael's "Freedom," warm piano chords and a crisp drumline cascaded gently over Michael's rebellious tenor. Of the four presets in the control panel Movies, Music, Gaming we found that Movies was slightly louder, but Music delivered a richer sound. When we switched to the Gaming preset, the vocals sounded a little hollow and and TouchpadInstead of the classic keyboard we've come to know and love on the ThinkPad, the T430 features an island-style Precision Keyboard. Our concerns were immediately allayed, as the matte black, smile-shaped keys had plenty of space and provided firm, springy feedback. The keyboard on this notebook feels better than the AccuType layout on the IdeaPad series as well as other ThinkPads we've tested with island-style keyboards, such as the Lenovo ThinkPad only thing preventing the T430 from offering a perfect typing experience is the plastic palm rest. We'd prefer a soft-touch surface. Like the X230, Lenovo offers an optional backlit keyboard. It doesn't cost anything x touchpad is small, but pleasant to use. We liked the feel of the small raised dots of the touchpad against our fingers. Multi-touch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom, two-finger scroll, rotate and press were swift and responsive as were three-finger press and four discrete mouse buttons provided nice tactile feedback, even the smaller two buttons that sit on the angled front lip of the machine. The bright red pointing stick made for accurate, zippy movement. Almost too zippy-we had to dial down the speed in settings so as not to over-shoot our target. The rough texture of the nub firmly grabbed our finger, eliminating worries about How to Pick a Good Notebook KeyboardHeatAfter watching a full-screen video on Hulu for 15 minutes, the T430's touchpad measured 76 degrees Fahrenheit. That's well below the 95-degree comfort threshold of what we consider uncomfortable. The space between the G and H keys and the bottom of the notebook were also fairly mild at 78 and 83 degrees, fluorescent light, images and video captured via the T430's 720p webcam were a touch grainy, and colors were a bit washed out. Color accuracy improved under natural lighting, but the graininess left side of the T430 houses a pair of USB ports new for this model, a DisplayPort, VGA and a combination headphone/microphone jack. A USB port, an ExpressCard/34 slot, a 4-in-1 card reader, a wireless switch, Smart Card reader and a tray-loading DVD burner and a security lock line are on the right side. A USB port, the AC adapter and a Gigabit Ethernet jack sit in the by a Intel Core i5-3320M CPU with 4GB of RAM, a 500GB 7,200-rpm hard drive and an Intel HD Graphics 4000, the Lenovo ThinkPad T430 turned in solid performance. During our real-world testing, we streamed video from Netflix with 12 open tabs in Google Chrome and six open tabs in Internet Explorer while running a virus PCMark 07, which measures overall performance in Windows 7, the ThinkPad T430 scored 2,907. That's 664 points above the thin-and-light category average, and much higher than the 2,107 turned in by the ThinkPad T430's 500GB 7,200-rpm hard drive booted the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Professional in 49 seconds, faster than the 059 category average but on a par with the T420. The T430 duplicated of multimedia files in 1 minute and 57 seconds for a speedy transfer rate of MBps, much faster than the MBps category the OfficeOffice spreadsheet macro test, the T430 took 4 minutes and 36 seconds to match 20,000 names to their corresponding addresses, well ahead of the 605 average. The XPS 14 completed the task in 5 Lenovo Best and Worst Notebook Brands 2013 RatingGraphicsAs with most business notebooks, you won't be going on any hard-core fragging missions on the ThinkPad T430. However, thanks to the Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU, you will be able to watch HD video and play "World of Warcraft" when the mood 3DMark11, the T430 notched a score of 624, fairly below the 757 category average. The XPS 14 and its Nvidia GT 630M GPU scored 1,161. On the "World of Warcraft" benchmark, the ThinkPad T430 averaged 45 fps on auto-detect at 1366 x 768p. That's certainly playable, but this frame rate falls below the 51 fps thin-and-light average. When we cranked the settings to maximum, the T430 dropped to an unplayable 19 fps, below the 26 fps looking for more graphics power will want to spring for Nvidia's NVS 5400M GPU with 1GB of RAM and Optimus Technology, but it's a steep $ LifeDuring the LAPTOP Battery Test continuous Web surfing over Wi-Fi, the Lenovo ThinkPad T430's 9-cell battery lasted a whopping 13 hours and 25 minutes. That's more than twice the 618 thin-and-light average and much longer than the older ThinkPad T420 with a 9-cell 1036.MORE 10 Laptops with the Longest Battery LifeSoftware and WarrantyLenovo doesn't bog the T430 down with bloatware, choosing to outfit the notebook with a modest suite of helpful business-friendly apps and utilities. The majority of the utilities, such as Password Manager and Enhanced Backup and Restore, handle maintenance and security and can be found under ThinkVantage ThinkVantage Fingerprint software was one of the more helpful programs, allowing us to quickly scan our fingerprints to unlock the notebook. However, it would have been nice to have the ability to assign different fingers to access different online accounts similar to HP's SimplePass SimpleTap is another favorite. Launching SimpleTap opened a new display populated by apps represented by tiles, similar to a smartphone interface. With a swift tap of the touchpad or mouse click we could move or launch apps, including shortcuts for Netflix and or YouTube. Here we were also able to control the volume and launch the Lenovo-branded software includes Lenovo Cloud Storage powered by SugarSync and the Lenovo App software includes Adobe Reader X, Skype, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Splashtop, Evernote, Windows Live and a free 30-day trial of Norton Internet Security Lenovo ThinkPad T430 comes with a one-year warranty. See how Lenovo fared in our annual Best and Worst Brands report and Tech Support $1,124 review unit features a Intel Core i5-3320M CPU with 4GB of RAM, a 500GB 7,200-rpm hard drive and an Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU. However, an additional $50 will snag you the 9-cell battery for those marathon $849 base model comes equipped with a second-generation Sandy Bridge Intel Core i3-2370M CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB 7,200-rpm hard drive and an Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU. A $929 model offers a third-generation Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5-3210M processor, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB 7,200-rpm hard drive and an Intel HD Graphics 4000 looking for more graphics oomph can select an Nvidia NVS 5400M GPU with Optimus technology for $250. We also suggest springing for the 1600 x 900-pixel display, a $50 Lenovo ThinkPad T430 has everything a business user could want-durability, performance, longevity and security in a well-designed package. The new Precision Keyboard is superb, making this notebook comfortable to use for long stretches. And, thanks to the 9-cell battery, you get more than 13 hours of endurance. While the matte screen on our configuration didn't wow, you can upgrade to a sharper and brighter 1600 x 900 display for $50. Overall, the ThinkPad T430 is a top-notch business on LaptopsTop 10 Laptops Available NowThe Best UltrabooksWindows 8 vs. Mac OS X Mountain Lion BrandLenovo Intel Core i5-3320M Card Slots4-1 card reader Company Display Size14 Graphics CardIntel HD Graphics 4000 Hard Drive Size500GB Hard Drive Speed7,200rpm Hard Drive TypeSATA Hard Drive Native Resolution1366x768 Operating SystemMS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Optical DriveDVD /-RW/ R DL Optical Drive Speed8X Ports excluding USBHeadphone/Mic, Gigabit Ethernet, ExpressCard/34, DisplayPort, security lock slot, VGA, USB RAM4GB RAM Upgradable to16GB x x inches Touchpad x inches USB Ports3 pounds Wi-Fi ModelCentrino Advanced-N 6205 Less Sherri L. Smith has been cranking out product reviews for since 2011. In that time, she's reviewed more than her share of laptops, tablets, smartphones and everything in between. The resident gamer and audio junkie, Sherri was previously a managing editor for Black Web and contributed to and Popgadget. Most Popular TheLenovo ThinkPad T430u is the Ultrabook version of Lenovo's popular T range of business notebooks. It looks almost identical to its significantly more expensive cousin the T420, but the slim Laptop Mag Verdict A 14-inch powerhouse, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420 delivers all-day endurance at an affordable price. Pros +Epic battery life+Great keyboard+Solid sound+Strong performance+High-res screen Cons -No USB not standard Why you can trust Laptop Mag Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Lenovo's ThinkPad T series notebooks have long been the gold standard for mainstream business systems because of their strong performance, superior build quality, and best-in-class keyboards. With the 14-inch ThinkPad T420, Lenovo has made a couple of changes, switching the screen to the now-standard 169 aspect ratio and giving it the latest Intel 2nd Generation Core series CPU. Is the T420, $1,179 as configured, the business notebook to beat?Update Read our review of the ThinkPad T460, the latest version of this computer. DesignThe ThinkPad T420 follows the classic ThinkPad aesthetic business users have come to know and love over the years. The matte black, rubberized lid with its simple silver logo and raven black sides, bottom, and interior are all long-time ThinkPad staples, as is the tiny red TrackPoint pointing stick that sits between the G and H keys. Like previous ThinkPad T Series notebooks, the T420 is designed for durability. The rubberized ABS plastic lid, carbon-reinforced bottom, and internal roll cage help protect against shocks and x 10 x 1 inches and pounds with the high-capacity nine-cell battery, the ThinkPad T420 is a bit larger and heavier than the Toshiba Tecra R840 x x inches, pounds, but it's still lighter than the HP Elitebook 8460p 13 x x inches, pounds and the Dell Latitude E6420 x x inches, pounds with its extended battery. Using the standard six-cell battery cuts the T420's length to 9 inches and its weight to pounds. Lenovo's ThinkPad T420s, designed as a lighter alternative, weighs only 4 pounds and measures only x x inches.[Which ThinkPad is Right for You?]Keyboard, Pointing Stick, TouchPadThe classic, spill-resistant keyboard on the ThinkPad T420 features 7 rows with a full range of keys, even rarely used ones such as scroll lock and pause. Enlarged Esc and Delete keys make it easy to perform these frequent functions. The combination of strong tactile feedback and a smile-shaped key surface allowed us to achieve an 86 word-per-minute score with a 1-percent error rate on the Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor test, well above our 80 wpm average. However, the typing experience on the 13-inch ThinkPad X1 remains the industry's best because of that notebook's soft-touch palm rest and even more responsive other ThinkPads, the T420 has both a TrackPoint pointing stick and a touchpad. We're huge fans of the TrackPoint because it provides the most accurate way to navigate around the desktop short of using a mouse, and it allows you to move the pointer without lifting your fingers off of the home row. If you don't like pointing sticks, the 3 x textured touchpad provides accurate navigation around the desktop, and its two discrete mouse buttons provide just the right amount of feedback. However, multitouch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom are not smooth at ThinkPad T420 stayed pleasantly cool throughout our testing. After streaming video for 15 minutes, the touchpad measured a frigid 82 degrees, the keyboard an icy 81 degrees, and the bottom a cool 87 degrees Fahrenheit. We consider temperatures below 95 degrees and AudioThe 230-nit, matte display provided sharp images and plenty of desktop real estate thanks to its optional 1600 x 900 panel. When we watched a 1080p QuickTime trailer for the movie Point Blank, images were sharp and motion smooth with viewing angles solid up to 45 degrees to the left or right. However, when we streamed a 720p Flash episode of Fringe from the edges of objects seemed a little pixelated, perhaps because the screen had a higher resolution than the video. We highly recommend the 1600 x 900 panel, a $50 option, because it shows a lot more of your favorite web pages and documents without forcing you to not as high fidelity as audio-focused consumer notebooks such as the Dell XPS and the HP Envy series, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420 provides surprisingly good music playback. Whether we were playing Kool and the Gang's jazz-oriented "Summer Madness," the bass-heavy "Between the Sheets" by the Isley Brothers, or Motley Crue's guitar-laden "Looks that Kill," sound was accurate and loud enough to fill a medium-sized room. We could even make out a solid separation of sound between the speakers, which sit on either side of the and WebcamThe ThinkPad T420 has plenty of connectivity options, but it's missing a couple of the obvious ones. On the right side are an Express Card 34 slot, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, a USB port, and a USB/eSATA port. On the back are a FireWire port and a powered USB port that allows you to charge devices with the system off. The left side houses VGA, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and one more USB port for a total of four. Conspicuously absent are USB ports and HDMI-out, neither of which are even available as options. Considering that we've been seeing notebooks with USB for over a year now and that Lenovo offers USB on many other ThinkPads the X1 and W520, for example, this is a pretty glaring 720p webcam provided sharp images even in low-light situations. In our dark living room, fine details of our face were visible when we snapped a picture at 1280 x 720 and chatted on Skype in standard def. However, like with many other webcams, our face appeared shadowy if there was a bright light source directly behind; this occurred when we tried snapping a photo while sitting in front of a window with sunlight coming conferencing software features a unique keyboard noise suppression feature that, on our tests, completely muted the sound of our typing as we chatted on Skype. The software also allows you to configure the dual-array microphones for a single voice or group its Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM, an Nvidia NVS 4200M graphics chip, and 7,200-rpm hard drive, the ThinkPad T420 was strong enough for anything we threw at it, from playing 1080p video to spreadsheet crunching and light gaming. On PCMarkVantage, which measures overall performance, the T420 scored a strong 8,197, much higher than the 5,596 thin-and-light notebook category average, the 7,728 turned in by the Toshiba Tecra R840, and the HP EliteBook 8460p both have the same Core i5-2520M CPU.The 500GB, 7,200-rpm hard drive booted into Windows 7 Professional in a speedy 48 seconds, much faster than the 65-second category average. The drive took a modest 3 minutes and 5 seconds to complete the LAPTOP File Transfer test, which involves copying of mixed-media files. That's a rate of MBps, a little higher than the 26 MBps category average but well behind the MBps provided by the Dell Latitude E6420 and its 7,200-rpm Oxelon Media Encoder, the T420 transcoded a 114MB MPEG4 to AVI in 43 seconds, 15 seconds less than the thin-and-light average, and on a par with the Toshiba R840 41 seconds and the HP 8460p 42 seconds.GraphicsOur ThinkPad T420 review unit came with Nvidia NVS 4200M and Intel HD 3000 GPUs and Nvidia's Optimus graphics switching technology to toggle between the two for the best combination of battery life and performance. On 3DMark06, which measures overall graphics prowess, the ThinkPad T420 scored a strong 5,583, well above the 4,006 category average, the 5,060 provided by the Dell Latitude E6420 with its Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics, and the 5,032 scored by the HP EliteBook 8460p with its AMD Radeon HD 6470M ThinkPad T420 isn't a gaming system, but its discrete graphics chip is good enough to get decent frame rates on some popular titles. At autodetect settings, the T420 provided a solid 61 frames per second when playing World of Warcraft, a little less than the 86 fps category average, but much higher than the 41 fps that the Dell Latitude E6420 got and the 52 fps scored by the HP EliteBook 8460p, and impressive given that most notebooks in the category have lower resolution screens. With special effects turned up, the rate dropped to a still-solid 32 the more demanding Far Cry 2, the ThinkPad T420 got a solid 37 fps at 1024 x 768 resolution, on a par with the fps category average. When we upped the resolution to 1600 x 900, that rate dropped to a modest 25 fps, which is comfortably above the 20 fps category LifeWith its nine-cell extended battery, the ThinkPad T420 lasts all day and then some. On the LAPTOP Battery Test, which involves continuous surfing over Wi-Fi, the notebook lasted a whopping 10 hours and 36 minutes, more than double the 515 category average and the battery life of the T420s 5 hours. That time is also significantly longer than the HP EliteBook 8460p 601 and the Toshiba Tecra R840 634. Only the Dell Latitude E6420 with its extended battery came close, lasting 8 OptionsThough our review unit carries an MSRP of $1,179, the ThinkPad T420 starts at just $789. For that price, you get a Core i3 CPU, integrated graphics, a 1366 x 768 display, but the same 500GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM as our review unit. If you want discrete graphics, you'll need to buy the $1,089 model that comes with a Core i5 CPU and 1600 x 900 screen, along with its Nvidia NVS 4200 GPU. Configuration options include a choice of storage 320/500GB hard drive or 128/160GB SSD, up to 8GB of RAM, a choice of Core i3, i5, or i7, and several different Wi-Fi cards. Strangely, the webcam and fingerprint reader are not standard, costing $20 and $30 matter what other options you choose, both the 1600 x 900 screen $50 and the nine-cell battery $50 are absolute musts for maximizing your productivity and Fingerprint Reader, and WarrantyLenovo bundles the ThinkPad T420 with the standard set of ThinkVantage utilities. Among these are the ThinkVantage Power manger, which allows you to exert fine control over the system's power profile. We particularly like the Instant Resume feature, which keeps the Wi-Fi card active for 10 or more minutes after you put the notebook to sleep so you don't have to wait for the system to reconnect after you wake utilities include Access Connections from managing your wireless connections, Password Manager, and Rescue and Recovery for Backups. The T420 also comes with Corel DVD Movie Factory for burning ThinkPad T420 comes with a powered fingerprint reader that can read your fingers even when the system is off. Using the bundled security software, we were able to enroll our index finger in just a couple of minutes. With the notebook powered down, we were able to turn the system on, cold boot into Windows, and log in with just a single backs the ThinkPad T420 with a standard one-year warranty on parts and labor. Extended warranties up to three years and accidental damage protection are available at additional cost. See how Lenovo did in our Tech Support Showdown and Best & Worst Brands its epic battery life, awesome keyboard, solid sound, durable design, and high-res screen, the ThinkPad T420 offers nearly everything you'd want in a 14-inch business system for a good price. If you're looking for something a bit lighter, consider the ThinkPad T420s, which weighs pounds less but lasts half as long on a charge. However, if you want the ultimate thin-and-light productivity powerhouse, the ThinkPad T420 should be at the top of your on LaptopsBest 2-in-1s Laptop/Tablet Hybrids10 Tablets with the Longest Battery LifeBest Dell and Alienware Laptops BrandLenovo Intel Core i5-2520M Card Slots4-1 card reader, ExpressCard/34 Company Website Display Graphics CardNvidia NVS 4200M / Intel Intregrated Graphics 3000 Hard Drive Size500GB Hard Drive Speed7,200rpm Hard Drive TypeSATA Hard Drive Native Resolution1600x900 Operating SystemMS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Optical DriveDVD /-RW/ R DL Optical Drive Speed8X Ports excluding USBFirewire 400, Ethernet, DisplayPort, VGA, USB/eSATA, Kensington Lock RAM4GB RAM Upgradable to8GB x 9 x 1-inch / x 10 x 1-inch with 9-cell Touchpad Size3 x inches USB Ports4 Video Memory1GB Warranty/SupportOne year standard parts and labor pounds Wi-Fi ModelIntel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 Less The official Geeks Geek, as his weekly column is titled, Avram Piltch has guided the editorial and production of since 2007. With his technical knowledge and passion for testing, Avram programmed several of LAPTOP's real-world benchmarks, including the LAPTOP Battery Test. He holds a master's degree in English from NYU. Most Popular
TheLenovo 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.
inch 169, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy kg = oz / pounds = 0 oz / 0 poundsPricecompare Reviews for the Lenovo Thinkpad T420Lenovo Thinkpad T420Source Laptop Logic versionFinally, the first certified Eco-Friendly laptop is here. Thinkpad T420 has been certified Sustainable Product Certification SPC Gold, by UL Environment. This laptop comes with multiple eco-friendly components, like low power halogen lamps, and recycled plastic for manufacturing the body. Powered by the latest Intel Core i5 processor, this machine is good for students and those professionals who use their laptops for atleast 10 hours a day. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date 09/21/2011Lenovo ThinkPad T420 ReviewSource Student Buying Guide versionThe ThinkPad T420 or T420i is a great option as a college laptop. It has the battery life, usability and build quality it takes to get work done around campus. The option of configuring either a budget level laptop of around $800 or high-end laptop configuration of $1,400+ is great and allows you to design a laptop that fits your needs, but still get the same build and design quality no matter what you include. I like the fact the option for a higher resolution screen is present, for those of us that find we can do work more efficiently using two windows open at once on the screen you will appreciate the 1600 x 900 resolution screen. Overall a thumbs up on buying the T420 that is a worth successor to the previous ThinkPad T410 and improves on an already great line of laptops. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date 04/12/2011Foreign ReviewsArbeitstiereSource c't - 18/11 battery runtime good, performance satisfying, display good, noise emission very good Comparison, , Long, Date 08/01/2011CommentSeries Laptop Mag calls the battery runtime "epic", writes 10 hours, no doubt, this smaller than average laptop is made for mobile use. Generally, the screen got good ratings except in the russian site Retera. They gave their T420 model a very bad HD Graphics 3000 Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors Core ix-2xxx. The HD 3000 is the faster internally GT2 called version with 12 Execution Units EUs. Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List. 2310M Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at GHz and features the Turbo Boost only for the graphics card 650/1100MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors. Above all, this display size is used for subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles. For all three types, this size is quite large. The biggest variety of subnotebooks is represented with this size. Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List. kg This weight is typical for very old and big tablets, subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 11-13 inch display-diagonal; nowadays, rather typical for 15 inch laptops. Lenovo Lenovo "Le" as in the English word legend and "novo" Latin for new was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. From 2004, the company has been the largest laptop manufacturer in China and got the fourth largest manufacturer worldwide after the acquisition of IBM's PC division in 2005. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company also produces monitors, projectors, servers, etc. In 2011, Lenovo acquired the majority of Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Lenovo took over Motorola Mobility, which gave them a boost in the smartphone market. From 2014 to 2016 Lenovo's market share in the global notebook market was 20-21%, ranking second behind HP. However, the distance decreased gradually. In the smartphone market, Lenovo did not belong to the Top 5 global manufacturers in 2016. » Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
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