ThinkPad E420s

Announcement
3 January 2011
Series
EDGE
Launch price
≈ From 749 USD

The documented configurations describe ThinkPad E420s 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, i3-2330M, i5-2410M, i5-2430M, i5-2450M
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
Solid State Drive (SSD) / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high Hard Disk Drive / SATA 3.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
Display
14.0"; 1366x768; LED backlight
Dimensions
14.0W" (WxDxH): 13.74" x 9.29" x 0.91-1.23"; 349mm x 236mm x 23.1-31.2mm
Weight
starting at 4.14 lb (1.88kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
Ports
Two 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
Integrated Lithium Ion 4-cell, 1000 cycle battery
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

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Drivers & Software

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BIOS & Firmware

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Research & references

ThinkWiki: E420s (Community source)

Date sources & variant notes
2011 · ThinkPad E420s
Profile sources
Identity, dates & original listings