Lenovo Thinkpad T420

241 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Performance (46)
Portability (20)
Reliability (11)
Linux support (7)
Usability (5)

Negative
Connectivity (6)
Touchpad (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 241 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the linux support and reliability are generally positive. The portability and value for money also get good feedback. There are some critical views about the touchpad and connectivity.

performance, value for money, portability, reliability, linux support

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Lenovo Thinkpad T420 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Martina Osztovits (notebookcheck.net)

Review Lenovo Thinkpad T420 Notebook

An invariable constant. The tried and tested Thinkpad design has ...

Good application performance ; Comprehensive communication configuration ; Pleasant input devices ; Keyboard light ; Battery options ; Display port

Low display contrast ; Vertical viewing angle dependency ; No USB 3.0

That laptops of this price category still have to be satisfied with generous use of plastic for the case

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 (2nd-gen Core i5)

Compared with laptops seen at CES 2012 --ultrabooks and other sleekly designed variations--the ThinkPad T420 is a dinosaur, from the outside, at least. Thick and bulky, with a keyboard studded with enough auxiliary buttons to look like a space shuttle...

The ThinkPad T420 has several things going for it: performance, plenty of ports, excellent battery life, and a very comfortable keyboard.

The design of the bulky, business-oriented T420 is positively Stone Age. It's also priced well above similar consumer laptops. No HDMI, no USB 3.0.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 is as straight-up and unassuming as a business laptop can be on the surface, souped up with faster performance, long battery life, and a flexible selection of ports under the hood.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: Charles P. Jefferies (NotebookReview.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Review: The Best Business Laptop?

The 14-inch ThinkPad T420 business notebook has an excellent screen, keyboard, and battery life. We explain why this "business rugged" notebook is a great choice for hard-working customers

Good build quality ; Excellent keyboard and trackpad/touchpad ; High-resolution 900p anti-glare screen ; 10 hours of battery life

Weak speakers ; Design might not appeal to all

Bottom line, the ThinkPad T420 isn't just a good business laptop ... the T420 is an excellent choice for business, home, and student use

Sep, 2011

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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by: Avram Piltch (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T420

A 14-inch powerhouse, the Lenovo ThinkPad T420 delivers all-day endurance at an affordable price.

With 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...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: Matt Smith (pcper.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Review: Kickin' It Old School

As you may already know from my ultrabook editorial, I'm not entirely sold on them. There are disadvantages to being thin.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: Jamie Bsales (computershopper.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T420

Change comes slowly to the venerable ThinkPad T series, but when it does, it's usually worth waiting for. The Lenovo ThinkPad T420—the bread and butter of the ThinkPad line—may look the same as the T410 it replaces, but important changes under the hood...

Strong performance ; Excellent battery life ; Business-rugged ThinkPad architecture ; Unique videoconferencing features

Bland styling ; Small touch pad ; No Blu-ray option or USB 3.0 ports ; Low-res Webcam

With Sandy Bridge-grade speed, great battery life, durability features, and other goodies, the ThinkPad T420 is arguably today's best business thin-and-light. (But yes, it’s still basic black.)

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: (studentbuyingguide.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 Review

The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 14-inch screen laptop is one of the latest additions to the iconic ThinkPad lineup of business laptops. While the ThinkPad T420 is positioned as a business laptop, I've always been a fan of ThinkPads for use in an education...

The 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...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: (laptopsspecial.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T420: First Laptop to Capture UL Environment Gold Rating

Lenovo has become the first company to earn a Gold rating for the laptop category in UL Environment's new Sustainable Product Certification (SPC) for high tech equipment. UL Environment tested the upcoming ThinkPad T420 laptop, to be introduced later...

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Expert review by: (techreviewsource.com)

Lenovo ThinkPad T420

The Lenovo ThinkPad T420 is a typical-looking 14-inch business laptop that has a few things going for it. First, it has really good performance due to its Intel Core i5 CPU and 4GB of RAM. It also has a decent amount of connectivity, including eSATA,...

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Consumer review by: lrgphd (cnet.com)

"Customer support unreliable, incompetent, dishonest"

Lenovo used to provide good quality and reliable service. Neither is the case now.

Good product when it works

Support terrible, even with next-day, on site service plan. CTheir techs arrive with the wrong parts and leave the computer worse or with the job half done. . A next-day service guarantee should not yield an ordeal lasting weeks.

Sep, 2012

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