Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (428426M) mobile workstation

Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (428426M) review: A semi-rugged laptop that's designed for professionals

PC World Australia (online)

  • Expert Rating

    3.75 / 5

  • User Rating

    5.00 / 5 (of 1 Review)

  • Price

    $ 4,147.00 (AUD)

Specifications:

Display
Screen resolution
1920x1080
Screen size
15.6in
Display technology
LED-backlit LCD
Other features
Built-in X-Rite PANTONE colour calibration
Expansion card slots
Expansion slots
ExpressCard/34
General
Colour
Black
Graphics card
Graphics memory
2GB
Discrete graphics card?
Yes
Memory
RAM
4GB
Optical drive
Optical media supported
CD, DVD
DVD drive type
Read and write
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Removable battery
Yes
Power supply
AC, Battery
Battery life (as tested)
367
Battery size (Watt hours)
94
Processor
CPU type
Intel Core i7
Processor speed
2.7GHz
Processor type
Intel Core i7-2620M
Ruggedised
Dust-proof
Yes
Security features
Fingerprint reader?
Yes
Kensington lock slot?
Yes
Size and weight
Weight
2.8kg
Height
36mm
Width
373mm
Depth
245mm
Software
Operating system
Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 7 Professional
Storage
Drive speed
7200rpm
Hard drive interface
SATA
Hard drive type
Hard drive
Internal storage
500GB
Supported memory media
SD
Warranty
Warranty length (months)
12
Webcam
Webcam resolution (megapixels)
0.9
Wired connections
Number of USB 2.0 ports
4
Number of USB 3.0 ports:
2
Wired Terminals / Ports
3.5mm headphone jack, DisplayPort, eSATA, Gigabit Ethernet, Microphone, Telephone jack, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA (D-sub)
Wireless connections
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi (wireless networking)
Yes
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11a, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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