ThinkPad E420

Announcement
3 January 2011
Series
EDGE
Launch price
≈ From 599 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad E420 as a 14.0-inch small-business notebook built around Intel Core i3/i5.

Historical context

The Edge-style small-business approach retained local storage and familiar notebook peripherals. Its VGA / HDMI outputs connected office displays, while USB 2.0 handled local peripherals.

Specifications

Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
Processor
Intel Core i3/Core i5: i3-2310M, i3-2350M, i5-2450M, i5-2520M
Memory
8GB max / PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 204-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor
Storage
Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm or 9.5mm high, removable, upgradable, Shock Mounted Hard Drive
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
14.0"; 1366x768; LED backlight
Dimensions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.52" x 9.20" x 1.13-1.43"; 343.4 x 233.6mm x 28.7-36.4mm
Weight
6-cell: from 4.85 lb (2.2kg); 9-cell: from 5.2 lb (2.36kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Three USB 2.0 (one powered), one USB 2.0/eSATA combo port, external monitor (VGA DB-15, HDMI), ethernet (RJ-45)
Connectivity
WLAN: Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, ThinkPad 11b/g/n, 1x1 Some: 11b/g/n, PCIe Half Mini Card, Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000, 1x2; Ethernet: Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Network Connection; Bluetooth: Some: Bluetooth 3.0 wireless
Battery
Lithium Ion 6-cell or 9-cell
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
Original systems
Windows 7 preloads or downgrade licensing, depending on listed SKU.
Positioning
Small-business notebook
Features
Keyboard: 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys

Manuals

0 documents

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: E420 (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2011 · ThinkPad E420
Profile sources
Identity, dates & original listings