Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition i7-2920XM 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black

  • Brand : Lenovo
  • Product family : ThinkPad
  • Product series : W
  • Product name : W520
  • Product code : NY543MH
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Long product name Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition i7-2920XM 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    ThinkPad W520 - Intel Core i7-2920XM (2.50 GHz), 8GB DDR3 RAM, 160GB SSD, 15.6" HD (1920x1080), Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN 802.11a/g/n, DVD-RW, FPR, Windows 7 Professional 64-bit

  • Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition i7-2920XM 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Features for power users
    Performance like this should include the most advanced features — and it does. Powerful graphics require a display that lives up to what they have to show; feast your eyes on our 95-percent color gamut LED display in HD, HD+ or FHD. For the most accurate color workflow, opt for the industry's first embedded X-Rite Color Calibrator. Transfer files 10x faster with USB 3.0, depend on the 34mm ExpressCard and MMC slot or optional Smart Card reader, avail yourself of the multiburner combo drive and enjoy our best-in-class, ergonomic keyboard and Ultranav™ with our TrackPoint and touchpad. And when you're ready to talk about all the work you've done, you'll get superior Web conferencing and VoIP, thanks to full-duplex voice transmission support, dual digital microphone modes with advanced noise-cancellation technology, optimized speakers and a light-adaptive, 720p, HD webcam.

    ThinkPad reliability
    Anything that works this hard is bound to go with you everywhere, so it needs to be tough. This brute has passed eight rugged miltary specifications tests and comes with legendary ThinkPad durability features, such as an internal roll cage, spill-resistant keyboard and Active Protection System™ to prevent data loss in the event of a drop. You can also rely on security measures such as Rescue and Recovery®, self-encrypting drives, Hardware Password Manager, fingerprint ID and BIOS port lock for peace of mind. Even the environment can rely on the W520, with eco-friendly features including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower electricity consumption and compliance with RoHS, ENERGY STAR and EPEAT® Gold standards.

  • Short summary description Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition i7-2920XM 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Lenovo ThinkPad W520, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition, 2.5 GHz, 39.6 cm (15.6"), 1920 x 1080 pixels, 8 GB, 160 GB

  • Long summary description Lenovo ThinkPad W520 Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition i7-2920XM 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Lenovo ThinkPad W520. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition, Processor model: i7-2920XM, Processor frequency: 2.5 GHz. Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 160 GB, Storage media: SSD, Optical drive type: DVD±RW. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics 3000. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. Product colour: Black. Weight: 2.7 kg

Specs
Design
Product colour Black
Display
Display diagonal 39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type Full HD
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:9
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition
Processor generation 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model i7-2920XM
Processor cores 4
Processor threads 8
Processor boost frequency 3.5 GHz
Processor frequency 2.5 GHz
Processor cache 8 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket Socket 988
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i7-2900 Mobile Extreme Edition Series
Processor codename Sandy Bridge
FSB Parity
Stepping D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 55 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 8 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 1333 MHz
Memory slots 4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory 32 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 160 GB
Storage media SSD
SSD capacity 160 GB
SSD interface SATA
Optical drive type DVD±RW
Card reader integrated
Compatible memory cards MMC
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
Audio
Built-in microphone
Network
Wi-Fi
Networking features Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards 802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN
Bluetooth
Cabling technology 10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity 2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
DisplayPorts quantity 1
DVI port
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
TV-out
Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® HM65 Express

Keyboard
Pointing device ThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypad
Full-size keyboard
Software
Operating system architecture 64-bit
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® 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 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction sets AVX
Processor code SR02E
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 52237
Conflict-Free processor
Integrated 4G WiMAX
Security
Cable lock slot
Fingerprint reader
Password protection type HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width 372.8 mm
Depth 245.1 mm
Height (front) 3.16 cm
Height (rear) 3.58 cm
Weight 2.7 kg
Features
Images Type Map
Other features
AC adapter included
Infrared data port
Graphics card family Intel
Type PC
Compliance industry standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Intel segment tagging Professional
Reviews
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:42
Average rating:82
Uk has collected 24 expert reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad W520 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition i7-2920XM 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 160 GB SSD 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.
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:41
Average rating:80
The Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is not for the fainthearted. It's a very expensive laptop. However for the money you get an extremely sophisticated machine with a fantastic screen and a powerful Intel quad-core processor. Probably best suited to those intere...
  • Wonderful screen, powerful processor...
  • Rather expensive and fairly heavy.
  • It doesn't come cheap, and the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is really designed for graphics professionals and others who need a powerful portable with a super high-resolution screen. If you need these things, this is a superb computer...
zdnet.co.uk
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:41
Average rating:80
Lenovo's ThinkPad W520 is a fast 15.6in. notebook with a high-quality display whose limited portability isn't helped by a brick-like AC adapter. If you do take the W520 on the road, then its battery performance ought to be adequate. The superb screen...
  • Fabulous 15.6in. screen with colour calibrator, Highcapacity hard drive, Fast quadcore processor, Good battery life...
  • Cramped USB 3.0 ports, Bulky and heavy, No integrated mobile broadband...
techradar.com
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:41
Average rating:80
Lenovo has built itself a strong corner in the business laptop market with its popular ThinkPad range. The ThinkPad W520 is a highly powerful business machine crammed with features, and is perfect for mobile professionals that use resource-hungry softw...
  • Great performance, Bright Full HD screen, Excellent keyboard, Good features...
  • Battery life, Mobility...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-05 07:24:27
Average rating:75
The ThinkPad W520 is semi-rugged and it feels very solid. It's designed to be immune to vibration, dust and major temperature changes, and its chassis can take a lot of force without bending, even when the side that contains the optical drive is pres...
  • Excellent screen quality, Chassis is very sturdy, Good performance...
  • Touchpad could be better, Lid could be more rugged, Only 1-year warranty as standard...
  • The ThinkPad W520 isn't a typical laptop. It should only be considered if you're a professional in need of a strongly-built and well-performing laptop that can help you get your work done efficiently. It's not perfect, but it has stacks of features and su...
storagereview.com
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:41
Average rating:0
In the business notebook market, one segment that separates the men from the boys is the workstation-class status. While business-class systems will offer durable chassis, excellent keyboards, great battery life, and easy long-term IT management...
  • Very powerful processor and graphics, Super fast RAID0 potential, Still gets excellent battery life...
  • Easy to overspend on some features, Intel RAID capability being optional and not included standard...
  • For a road-warrior who demands a lot of performance in a mobile package, the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 won't let you down. Packed with a quad-core Intel Core-series processor that comes standard and paired with either a NVIDIA Quadro 1000M or 2000M dedicat...
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:41
Average rating:88
We can't exactly complain about the lack of variety of configurations available. As usual, Lenovo lays out its extensive arsenal in front of the potential buyer, almost overwhelming him from the get-go. We've so far found 23 different variations of this m...
  • Case, Keyboard, CPU Performance, Graphics Rendering, Video Decoding, ISV Certification, High-Contrast Display with Large Color Space, Variety of Features, Performance of Ports, Long Battery Life under Light Use, Accessories and Upgrade Options, Variety of...
  • Battery Life under Heavy Use, Access to Hardware Inside, Reduced Performance on Battery Power, High Price, System Noise, Relatively Heavy, Large, Heavy Power Supply...
  • With the new ThinkPad W520, Lenovo has brought to the market a truly powerful mobile workstation that can effortlessly perform broad variety of tasks.The weight of the model we reviewed came to 2.7 kg including the 94 Wh Akku— hardly more than typical con...
about.com
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:41
Average rating:80
Apr 29 2011 - For anyone that needs a serious laptop with lots of performance for workstation class work on the go, there is no question that the Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is one of the best options on the market. It offers some superb performance thanks to...
  • Exceptional Performance, Superb Display With Color Calibration, Very Long Running Times...
  • Expensive With Upgraded Features, Very Large Power Adapter, Battery Pack Extends Out Back Of Hinge...
notebookreview.com
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:41
Average rating:80
When running on idle or ready-mode, the fan and noise levels are practically unnoticeable and when being worked at normal capacities, the fan can be heard humbly, but shouldn’t be a problem. If pushed to the limit so t...
  • Excellent allaround performance, Beautiful 95% color gamut FHD display, Solid build quality, Comfortable keyboard with great tactile feedback...
  • Collects dust and grease easily, Below par audio quality, Expensive for some configurations and options...
  • The Lenovo ThinkPad W520 workstation most definitely lives up to its ThinkPad name and workstation standards. It provides great all-over performance with its quad-core i7 processor, NVIDIA Quadro 2000M graphics, and 8GB DDR3 RAM. The 95% color gamut FHD display is easily conducive to professionals in the graphics arts or similar industry. It also has a wide range of ports and features, such as th...
crn.com
Updated:
2011-10-30 08:46:41
Average rating:0
Tablets won't be replacing all notebooks any time soon, at least as long as companies keep producing notebooks like Lenovo's ThinkPad W520. The W520 is one of a new breed of performance-workstation notebooks, and arrived at the CRN Test Center lab buil...
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