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ThinkPad
W520 4282 (Optimus)
Type-model
Processor
Memory
4282-3SU i7-2720QM
4GBx1 15.6" FHD
4282-3RU i7-2620M
4GBx1 15.6" FHD
4282-26U
i7-2620M
4GBx1 15.6" FHD
4282-23U
i7-2820QM
4GBx2 15.6" FHD
4282-24U
i7-2720QM
4GBx1 15.6" FHD
4282-25U
i5-2540M
2GBx2 15.6" HD+
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4282-4CU i7-2720QM
4GBx1 15.6" FHD
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4282-4BU
i7-2620M
4GBx1 15.6" HD+
Positioning
Mobile workstation; two spindles
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Processor
Intel
Core™ i5-2540M processor (dual-core, 2.60GHz, 3MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.30GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i7-2620M processor (dual-core, 2.70GHz, 4MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.40GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i7-2720QM processor (quad-core, 2.20GHz, 6MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1600MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.30GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i7-2820QM processor (quad-core, 2.30GHz, 8MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1600MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.40GHz), HT technology
Memory
dual-core model:
quad-core model: 16GB max, four 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
All:
Optical
DVD burner, 12.7mm Ultrabay Enhanced, removable
Ultrabay
One bay for removable devices, Ultrabay Slim-compatible, 12.7mm high, bottom access
SATA disk
Some: Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: HDD / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, Active Protection System™
All:
removable, upgradable, supports the second disk, Shock Mounted Hard Drive
mSATA™ SSD
None
Widescreen
Some: 15.6" (396mm) HD+ (1600x900) color, anti-glare, LED backlight,
display
220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio, 60% Gamut
Some: 15.6" (396mm) FHD (1920x1080) color, anti-glare, LED backlight,
270 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500:1 contrast ratio, 95% Gamut
Color calibration
Some: huey™PRO Colorimeter by X-Rite
Camera
Some: HD720p resolution, wider view angle, low light sensitive, fi xed focus
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Graphics
NVIDIA
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor, and
NVIDIA Quadro
external analog monitor support via VGA DB-15 connector and
digital monitor support via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915);
supports three independent displays;
Maximum external resolution: 2560x1600 (DisplayPort)@60Hz;
2048x1536 (VGA)@85Hz; 1920x1200@60Hz (single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
Keyboard
7 row, 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys
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TrackPoint
TrackPoint
Touchpad
UltraNav™, wide touchpad below keyboard, Tap Zones, scrolling regions label, multi-touch
ThinkLight™
Illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions
Dimensions
HD & HD+:
3
(WxDxH)
FHD:
Weight
2
6-cell: starting at 5.40 lb (2.45kg);
Case material
Display cover:
Bottom:
Battery - type
Lithium Ion 6-cell or 9-cell, supports optional Slice battery (57Y4545) as 2nd battery at bottom
Battery - life
10
6-cell: up to 6.5 hr; 9-cell: up to 10.8 hr; 9-cell plus slice battery: up to 21.6 hr
Chipset
Mobile Intel QM67 Express Chipset
ExpressCard
One slot (ExpressCard/34)
Smart Card Read
Some: Smart Card reader
Multicard Reader
4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Ports
Two USB 3.0 (blue), one Powered USB 2.0 (yellow), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port,
external monitor (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45),
IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)
PCIe Mini Card
Two PCI Express Mini Card slots
WLAN
4
Some: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino
Some: 11a/b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300, 3x3
WWAN
Wireless WAN upgradable
Modem
56K V.92
Bluetooth™
Bluetooth 3.0 wireless, LED indicator
Ethernet
Non-vPro model: Intel 82579LF Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1
vPro model:
Intel AMT
Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT)
Audio support
High Defi nition (HD) Audio, Conexant 20672 codec / stereo speakers, 1 watt x 2 /
volume up, down, mute buttons / dual array mic, mic mute button, combo audio/mic jack
Security
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Security chip
Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
Fingerprint reader
Some: UPEK Fingerprint reader on palm rest, swipe sensor, LED indicator,
Power On Authentication, supports the security chip
Limited warranty
12
3-years/1-yr battery - depot repair service / service upgrades
See footnotes for more detailed information
☞ US models announced March 1, 2011; previous models on February 22, 2011
Wide-
screen
Discrete
display
graphics
Camera
1000M
720p 500G 7200
1000M
720p 500G 7200
1000M
720p 500G 7200
2000M
720p 500G 7200
2000M
720p 500G 7200
1000M
720p 320G 7200
1000M
720p 500G 7200
1000M
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Power-packed engineering with Open GL graphics and ISV certifi cations
8GB max
7
, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable
Optimus™ technology, auto-switch between discrete and integrated graphics,
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1000M or 2000M, PCI Express
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pointing device, "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar
14.68" x 9.65" x 1.25-1.40"; 372.8mm x 245.1mm x 31.8-35.6mm
14.68" x 9.65" x 1.29-1.44"; 372.8mm x 245.1mm x 32.8-36.6mm
9-cell: starting at 5.75 lb (2.61kg)
Carbon-fi ber / Glass-fi ber hybrid;
Glass-fi ber reinforced plastic without paint
6
modem
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1
Disk
PCIe
SATA
Mini Card
GB
8
rpm
WLAN
Intel 6205
28
Intel 6205
Intel 6205
28
Intel 6300
Intel 6300
Intel 6205
Intel 6205
320G 7200
Intel 6205
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color calibration sensor in palm rest
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x16, 2GB memory,
13
, magnifying glass
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Advanced-N 6205, 2x2
22
available
Personal Systems Reference (PSREF)
PCIe
Smart
Finger
Mini Card
Card
print
WWAN/mSATA
Reader
reader
WWAN upg
Fing
WWAN upg
Fing
WWAN upg
Fing X-Rite
WWAN upg
Fing
WWAN upg
WWAN upg
WWAN upg Smart
Fing
WWAN upg Smart
Preloaded operating system
- Genuine Windows
Professional 64
Ready to install applications
OSes; only some listed)
• Rescue and Recovery™
• Access Connections™
• Fingerprint Software (fi ngerprint
models)
• Password Manager (fi ngerprint
models)
• ThinkVantage System Update
• ThinkVantage Power Manager
• ThinkVantage Toolbox
Preloaded applications
only some listed)
• Norton™ Internet Security 2011
(30 days of virus defi nitions)
• Adobe
• Skype™ for Windows
• Windows Live™ Essentials
• Microsoft Offi ce 2010 preloaded;
purchase product key to activate
• Corel
• Corel Burn.Now™ Lenovo Edition
(DVD±RW)
• Corel DVD MovieFactory
Edition (DVD±RW)
• huey™PRO Monitor Color
Correction by Pantone
(color calibration models)
Supports ThinkVantage
170-watt AC adapter
ThinkPad Roll Cage (one-piece
magnesium frame)
EPEAT™ Gold rating
ENERGY STAR
RoHS-compliant
International Warranty Service
24 hour x 7 day
during the warranty period
via 800-426-7378
For compatible accessories, please
go to O-W520 sheet;
For ThinkPlus™
options, please go to S-TA sheet
Bat-
Global
tery
Intel
(G)
Pre-
Color
cells
vPro
GMP (P)
load
calib
9
vPro
Pro 64
9
vPro
Pro 64
9
vPro
G
Pro 64
9
vPro
G
Pro 64
9
vPro
G
Pro 64
9
vPro
G
Pro 64
9
vPro
G
Pro 64
9
vPro
G
Pro 64
20
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7
14
(all
14
(all OSes;
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Reader
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WinDVD
(DVD±RW)
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Lenovo
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/X-Rite
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technologies
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5.0-compliant
17
18
toll-free support
12
, 22
service upgrade
© Lenovo
(KN3W-3) March 2011