Lenovo ThinkPad T520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD Windows 7 Professional Black

  • Brand : Lenovo
  • Product family : ThinkPad
  • Product name : T520
  • Product code : 424329G#BNDL
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Long product name Lenovo ThinkPad T520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Intel Core i5-2520M(2.50GHz), 4GB DDR3, 320GB, 15.6" 1600x900, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit + 3 year Onsite service NBD

  • Lenovo ThinkPad T520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Energy-saving features.
    - Lenovo Battery Stretch lets you make temporary selections in extreme situations to extend battery life.
    - NVIDIA® Graphics with Optimus™ technology gives you the graphics power you want with the battery life you need.
    - Solid-state storage drives offer greatest performance with lower risk of failure.
    - Optimized battery-life increased 30% through power reduction to unnecessary hardware features, while playing DVD, MP3, or streaming from the Web.
    - Green Power Scheme and ThinkPad EnergySaver technology allow you to achieve green power-saving standards and preserve mobile computing time.

    T Series laptops give you superior graphics performance and audio.
    - Intel® HD integrated graphics provides provides 2x better graphic performance than previous generations.
    - Intense graphics and extended battery life.†NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology automatically switches to the built-in NVIDIA graphics card only when you need powerful graphics performance. Whether you're putting together a visually intensive presentation on a long-haul flight, heading up three floors to share the latest multimedia design, or you're in a meeting that runs way over schedule, you know you'll get the most out of your battery life.†
    - Support up to four monitors with NVIDIA Optimus technology.†
    - LED backlit displays are mercury-free and generate 25% brighter displays, boast crisper colors, consume less power and weigh 70 grams less than conventional CCFL displays. Use the wide dimming range to reduce brightness while still experiencing a clear display in dim environments.
    - Dolby® Home Theater® with virtual surround sound technology.†
    - 16:9 aspect ratio with new HD LCD format enhances your viewing experience. Plus, the T520 and T420 feature a high-end resolution FHD option with 95% color gamut for true color.†
    - DisplayPort video connector lets you attach a high-resolution digital display to your notebook.† Use this next-generation display interface technology for everything from monitors to TVs to projectors and it even supports audio.

  • Short summary description Lenovo ThinkPad T520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Lenovo ThinkPad T520, Intel® Core™ i5, 2.5 GHz, 39.6 cm (15.6"), 1600 x 900 pixels, 4 GB, 320 GB

  • Long summary description Lenovo ThinkPad T520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Lenovo ThinkPad T520. Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor model: i5-2520M, Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz. Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"), HD type: HD+, Display resolution: 1600 x 900 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 320 GB, Storage media: HDD. Mobile network generation: 3G. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. Product colour: Black

Specs
Design
Product type Laptop
Product colour Black
Form factor Clamshell
Housing material Plastic
Display
Display diagonal 39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution 1600 x 900 pixels
HD type HD+
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Display surface Matt
Display brightness 230 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical) 500:1
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model i5-2520M
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 3.2 GHz
Processor frequency 2.5 GHz
System bus rate 5 GT/s
Processor cache 3 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket Socket 988
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codename Sandy Bridge
Bus type DMI
FSB Parity
Stepping J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 2.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 25
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 4 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 1333 MHz
Memory slots 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory 8 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 320 GB
Storage media HDD
Number of HDDs installed 1
HDD capacity 320 GB
HDD interface SATA
HDD speed 7200 RPM
Optical drive type DVD±RW
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics
On-board graphics card
On-board graphics card family Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency 650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) 1300 MHz
On-board graphics card ID 0x116
Audio
Audio system HDA
Number of built-in speakers 2
Speaker power 1 W
Built-in subwoofer
Built-in microphone
Audio system direct 3D sound
Network
Mobile network generation 3G
Wi-Fi
Networking features 1Gb Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile network connection
Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 3.0+HS
WWAN Installed
Data network Not supported
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAX
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
DVI port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Line-in
Combo headphone/mic port
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
Modem (RJ-11) ports 1
S-Video port
TV-out
Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® QM67 Express
Keyboard
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad
Full-size keyboard
Keyboard number of keys 87
Windows keys

Software
Operating system architecture 64-bit
Drivers included
Operating system installed Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® Smart Cache
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size 37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets AVX
Processor code SR048
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available
Graphics & IMC lithography 32 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Identity Protection Technology version 1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Processor ARK ID 52229
Conflict-Free processor
Integrated 4G WiMAX
Battery
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells 6
Battery life (max) 11 h
Power
AC adapter power 90 W
AC adapter frequency 50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage 110 - 230 V
Security
Cable lock slot
Fingerprint reader
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Password protection type BIOS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) 5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 8 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Operating altitude 0 - 3048 m
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width 373 mm
Depth 245 mm
Height (front) 3.18 cm
Height (rear) 3.56 cm
Width (imperial) 37.3 cm (14.7")
Depth (imperial) 24.5 cm (9.65")
Height (front) (imperial) 3.18 cm (1.25")
Height (rear) (imperial) 3.56 cm (1.4")
Weight 2.52 kg
Features
Images Type Map
Packaging content
Remote control included
Other features
AC adapter included
LightScribe
Infrared data port
Graphics card family Intel
3D
Type PC
Display LED
Hot keys 7
TV-in port
HDD user password
Internal modem
Audio system full duplex
TV tuner integrated
Modem speed 56 Kbit/s
Reviews
Updated:
2013-11-10 14:29:50
Average rating:82
Uk has collected 12 expert reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad T520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD+ 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB HDD Windows 7 Professional Black and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
Laptopmag.com
Updated:
2013-11-10 14:29:50
Average rating:80
In the business notebook category, Lenovo continues to be the company to beat, and it looks to continue its dominance with the ThinkPad T520. Thanks to a Core i5 processor and Nvidia graphics, this 15-inch $1,299 system can handle just about any task...
  • Fast boot time, Great keyboard, High-resolution display, Extra-long battery life...
  • No USB 3.0, Small touchpad, Bulky design...
  • The 15.6-inch Lenovo ThinkPad T520 is a business workhorse, offering solid performance and graphics, excellent battery life, and a great keyboard.
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2013-11-10 14:29:50
Average rating:86
Simultaneous to the T420 , we also looked at a 15.6 inch model from the T520 range. Here, the only significant change in comparison to the T510 is also the hardware refresh with the new Sandy Bridge processors from Intel. Our test device's exact name is...
  • Good application performance, Optimus technology, Extensive communication configuration, Pleasant input devices, Keyboard light, Battery options, Display port, sRGB coverage and very good contrast...
  • Vertical viewing angles, No USB 3.0...
  • Lenovo Thinkpad T520As could be seen in the T420, many things have remained untouched, apart from the performance increase that was to be awaited with the new processor generation. This is just as true for the case's design as for the pre-installed, conve...
storagereview.com
Updated:
2013-11-10 14:29:50
Average rating:0
Certain notebooks gain a reputation over the years, be it good or bad. The Lenovo ThinkPad-series has been one of those families that has grown for almost 20 years, while still retaining the namesake of being one of the best business notebooks money c...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad T520 proved itself to be worthy notebook for business-users and enthusiasts alike. Featuring the latest Sandy Bridge components, the T-series offered excellent battery life while still knocking our socks off in system performance...