Lenovo T420 4178C9U Leaflet
Product codes
4178C9U
Premiere performance; two spindles
Intel
Intel
Core i5-2430M processor (dual-core, 2.40GHz, 3MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.0GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i5-2450M processor (dual-core, 2.50GHz, 3MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.10GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i7-2640M processor (dual-core, 2.80GHz, 4MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.50GHz), HT technology
8GB max
Intel Core i5-2450M processor (dual-core, 2.50GHz, 3MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.10GHz), HT technology
Intel Core i7-2640M processor (dual-core, 2.80GHz, 4MB Cache),
DDR3 memory controller (up to 1333MHz), Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 (3.50GHz), HT technology
8GB max
7
/ PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3, non-parity,
dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
DVD burner, 12.7mm Ultrabay Enhanced, removable
One bay for removable devices, Ultrabay Slim-compatible, 12.7mm high, bottom access
Some: Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 9.5mm high, Active Protection System
All:
DVD burner, 12.7mm Ultrabay Enhanced, removable
One bay for removable devices, Ultrabay Slim-compatible, 12.7mm high, bottom access
Some: Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Some: Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 9.5mm high, Active Protection System
All:
removable, upgradable, supports the second disk, Shock Mounted Hard Drive
None
Some:
Some:
14.0" (355mm) HD (1366x768) color, anti-glare, LED backlight,
200 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 300:1 contrast ratio
200 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 300:1 contrast ratio
Some:
14.0" (355mm) HD+ (1600x900) color, anti-glare, LED backlight,
250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 300:1 contrast ratio
250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 300:1 contrast ratio
HD720p resolution, wider view angle, low light sensitive, fixed focus
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor,
external analog monitor support via VGA DB-15 connector and
digital monitor support via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915);
supports dual independent display;
Maximum external resolution: 2560x1600 (DisplayPort)@60Hz;
2048x1536 (VGA)@75Hz; 1920x1200@60Hz (single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
7 row, 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys
TrackPoint
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor,
external analog monitor support via VGA DB-15 connector and
digital monitor support via DisplayPort (supports single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915);
supports dual independent display;
Maximum external resolution: 2560x1600 (DisplayPort)@60Hz;
2048x1536 (VGA)@75Hz; 1920x1200@60Hz (single-link DVI-D via cable 45J7915)
7 row, 89-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys
TrackPoint
pointing device, "Press-to-Select," Internet Scroll Bar
13
, magnifying glass
UltraNav, wide touchpad below keyboard, Tap Zones, scrolling regions label, multi-touch
Illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.4" x 9.17" x 1.18–1.20"; 340.5 x 233.0mm x 30.1–30.5mm
4-cell: from 4.60 lb (2.09kg);
Illuminates the keyboard to improve visibility in low-light conditions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.4" x 9.17" x 1.18–1.20"; 340.5 x 233.0mm x 30.1–30.5mm
4-cell: from 4.60 lb (2.09kg);
6-cell: from 4.79 lb (2.17kg);
9-cell: from 5.17 lb (2.35kg)
Display cover: Carbon-fiber / Glass-fiber hybrid;
Bottom:
Bottom:
Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Lithium Ion 4-cell, 6-cell, or 9-cell, supports optional Slice battery (57Y4545) as 2nd battery
6-cell (57Whr): up to 9.0 hr; 9-cell (94Whr): up to 15.0 hr; 9-cell plus Slice battery: up to 30 hr
Mobile Intel QM67 Express Chipset
One slot (ExpressCard/34)
None
4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Three USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port,
external monitor (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45)
Two PCI Express Mini Card slots
11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino
6-cell (57Whr): up to 9.0 hr; 9-cell (94Whr): up to 15.0 hr; 9-cell plus Slice battery: up to 30 hr
Mobile Intel QM67 Express Chipset
One slot (ExpressCard/34)
None
4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Three USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port,
external monitor (VGA DB-15, DisplayPort), ethernet (RJ-45)
Two PCI Express Mini Card slots
11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino
Wireless-N 1000, 1x2
Wireless WAN upgradable
None
Some: IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)
Bluetooth 3.0 wireless, LED indicator
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1
None
High Definition (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
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
UPEK Fingerprint reader on palm rest, swipe sensor, LED indicator,
Power On Authentication, supports the security chip
3-years/1-yr battery - depot repair service / service upgrades
None
Some: IEEE 1394 FireWire 400 (4-pin connector; 1394a-2000 standard)
Bluetooth 3.0 wireless, LED indicator
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Lewisville), PHY, PCIe x1
None
High Definition (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
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Trusted Platform Module, TCG 1.2-compliant
UPEK Fingerprint reader on palm rest, swipe sensor, LED indicator,
Power On Authentication, supports the security chip
3-years/1-yr battery - depot repair service / service upgrades
22
available
Positioning
Processor
Processor
Memory
Optical
Ultrabay
SATA disk
Ultrabay
SATA disk
mSATA SSD
Widescreen
display
Widescreen
display
Camera
Graphics
Graphics
Keyboard
TrackPoint
TrackPoint
Touchpad
ThinkLight
Dimensions
ThinkLight
Dimensions
3
Weight
2
Case material
Battery - type
Battery - life
Battery - life
10
Chipset
ExpressCard
Smart Card read
Multicard reader
Ports
ExpressCard
Smart Card read
Multicard reader
Ports
PCIe Mini Card
WLAN
WLAN
4
WWAN
Modem
IEEE 1394
Bluetooth
Ethernet
Intel AMT
Audio support
Modem
IEEE 1394
Bluetooth
Ethernet
Intel AMT
Audio support
Security
Security chip
Fingerprint reader
Security chip
Fingerprint reader
Limited warranty
12
ThinkPad
T420 4178 (TopSeller) - October 2011
65-watt AC adapter
ThinkPad Roll Cage (one-piece
magnesium frame)
EPEAT Gold rating
ENERGY STAR
ThinkPad Roll Cage (one-piece
magnesium frame)
EPEAT Gold rating
ENERGY STAR
5.0-compliant
RoHS-compliant
International Warranty Service
International Warranty Service
17
24 hour x 7 day
18
toll-free support
during the warranty period
12
via 800-426-7378
4178-B7U
i5-2430M
4GBx1
14.0" HD
720p
128G SSD
Intel 1000
WWAN upg
None
Finger
Blue
6
No
Pro 64 10/11
4178-C9U
i7-2640M
4GBx1
14.0" HD+
720p
500G 7200
Intel 1000
WWAN upg
None
1394 Finger
Blue
6
No
Pro 64 10/11
4178-CUU i5-2450M
4GBx1
14.0" HD
720p
128G SSD
Intel 1000
WWAN upg
None
Finger
Blue
6
No
Pro 64 01/12
Wide-
screen
display
Memory
Disk
SATA
GB
8
rpm
Personal Systems Reference (PSREF)
Lenovo
(NZ3-8) January 2012
Supports ThinkVantage
technologies
Blue-
tooth
tooth
PCIe
Mini Card
WLAN
Finger
print
reader
Pre-
load
Preloaded operating system
20
- Genuine Windows
7
Professional 64
Ready to install applications
14
(only
some listed)
•
•
Rescue and Recovery
•
Access Connections
•
Fingerprint Software (fingerprint
models)
•
•
Password Manager (fingerprint
models)
•
•
ThinkVantage System Update
•
ThinkVantage Power Manager
•
ThinkVantage Toolbox
•
Lenovo SimpleTap
Preloaded applications
14
(only some
listed)
•
•
Norton Internet Security 2011
(30 days of virus definitions)
•
Adobe
Reader
•
Skype for Windows
•
Windows Live Essentials
•
Microsoft Office 2010 preloaded;
purchase product key to activate
purchase product key to activate
•
Corel
WinDVD
(DVD±RW)
•
Corel Burn.Now Lenovo Edition
(DVD±RW)
•
•
Corel DVD MovieFactory
Lenovo
Edition (DVD±RW)
Camera
See footnotes for more detailed information
US model(s) announced October 4 or October 11, 2011, or January 17, 2012
US model(s) announced October 4 or October 11, 2011, or January 17, 2012
For compatible accessories, please
go to O-T420 sheet;
For ThinkPlus
go to O-T420 sheet;
For ThinkPlus
, 22
service upgrade
options, please go to S-TA sheet
Type-model
Processor
Bat-
tery
cells
Intel
vPro
IEEE
1394
1394
Modem
PCIe
Mini Card
WWAN/mSATA
•
Small and medium business (SMB) model(s), part of the US TopSeller Program
•
A depot repair service 3-year limited warranty
•
Microsoft
Office 2010 Product Key Ready (O10PKR)
Ann
Date
(mm/yy)