Lenovo Thinkpad L420

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the touchpad and keyboard are on the whole positive. The build quality and performance are also appreciated. The resolution and connectivity get critical opinions. Opinions about the energy efficiency and portability are different.

performance, build quality, keyboard, touchpad

screen, battery, connectivity, resolution

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo Thinkpad L420 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Notebookcheck's Best of July 2011

 

Strong battery life & fast. In July, subnotebooks with an SSD and Core processors prove that battery life, low weight and high application performance aren't contradictions. Even the business bolides, EliteBook and ProBook, took part with at least five...

The removable touchpad that can be used as a remote control

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Lenovo ThinkPad L420 Review

 

The L-series ThinkPad is an eco-friendly business notebook made from post-consumer recycled content. Read our review to see if the 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad L420 measures up to the ThinkPad standards for durability and performance

Very good build quality ; Excellent keyboard and touchpad ; Good selection of ports

Average battery life ; Low screen resolution ; Only 1-year warranty standard

In the end, the Lenovo ThinkPad L420 is a very well-built machine and meets most of our expectations

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Lenovo ThinkPad L420

 

The 14-inch ThinkPad L420 is an attractive option for budget-conscious business users who need zippy performance and a great keyboard.

The $898 ThinkPad L420 falls somewhere between the high-powered T series and the more small-business focused Edge lineup. As such, it borrows the security features and docking capability of the former line, but the more affordable pricing of the...

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Lenovo Thinkpad L420 and L520 with Sandy Bridge

 

Lenovo ThinkPad L420 and L520 are two portable solutions dedicated to the professional sector, the framework of an entry-level. However, their technical characteristics make them interesting tools to follow the professional during their daily...

The graphics section can be controlled either by an integrated Intel controller or a dedicated video card Radeon HD 565v. Both laptops will come on the market, along with the ThinkPad W520 , ThinkPad T420 and T520 , the next March 29 at a price not yet...

Product Specifications

Configuration

DVD Writer:DVD-Writer
Embedded 3G/4G:3G / No
Embedded UMTS:No / Yes
Fingerprint Reader:No / Yes
Hard Drive Type:Hard Disk Drive
Remote Control: No
TV Card: No
Video Editing Card: No
Web Cam: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth:No / Yes
Card Reader:4 in 1 Card Reader / Multi Card Reader
Firewire: No
TV Output:No / Yes
Wireless LAN:No / Yes

Display

Aspect Ratio:16:9
LED Backlight:Edge LED
True Resolution:WXGA

General Features

Intel ® Centrino Technology: No
Intel Centrino Technology: No
Media Centre Edition: No
Netbook: No
RAM Type:DDR3 SDRAM
Type:Portable

Graphic

Brand of Graphic Chip:Intel / Intel ®
GPU Model (Graphic Card):Intel ® HD Graphics 3000 / Intel HD Graphics 3000

Processor

Chipset Brand:Intel / Intel®
Chipset Type:HM65 / QM67
Processor:CORE I3 / Core™ i3 / Core™ i5
Processor Brand:Intel / Intel ®
Processor Number:I3-2310M / I3-2330M / I3-2350M / I5-2450M / I5-2520M / I5-2540M
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