Lenovo ThinkPad W520 4276, 42762QU, 427638U, 427639U, 42824CU Specifications

Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional.

THINKPAD
W520 NOTEBOOK

LENOVO ENHANCED EXPERIENCE 2.0 FOR WINDOWS

®

7.

FASTER AND OPTIMIZED FOR BUSINESS.

Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 uses RapidBoot technology to start your
PC on average 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows® 7 computer*. And with superior
web conferencing and robust security features, you’ll benefit from increased productivity
at the office. Find out more at www.lenovo.com/win7ee

*Compares averaged data from Lenovo EE 2.0 PCs with averaged data from 42 competitor products of similar configuration.
Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in November 2010, using the independent Microsoft VTS tool to measure start-up,
shutdown, resume and other Windows® 7 performance measurements. Data from competitor and Lenovo PCs were averaged and
compared to calculate the claims used. Performance will vary by model and configuration.

As one of the fastest and lightest mobile workstations in the industry,
the 15" ThinkPad W520 offers users extraordinary performance starting
with second generation Intel

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Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors
and up to the Core™ i7 quad core™ extreme processors. This is
accompanied by phenomenal graphics powered by the NVIDIA® Fermi
architecture based Quadro

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graphics cards, with an amazing 2GB of
dedicated graphics memory, up to 32GB DDR3 RAM and a choice of
HD, HD+ or FHD panels.

Certifi ed by multiple ISVs, the ThinkPad W520 provides the reliability,
performance and features required by power users to handle
specialized and graphically intensive applications with ease. Lenovo
Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows

®

7 further enhances the usability

and performance with industry’s best boot up times. This processing

THE LENOVO® THINKPAD® W520 NOTEBOOK

POWER AND RELIABILITY OF A WORKSTATION, QUALITY OF A THINKPAD

TOP REASONS TO OWN

• High performance with Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core™ Extreme Processors

• ISV Certifications including DSS CATIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor,

AutoCAD, Adobe

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and Maya

• Extreme graphics with NIVIDIA

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Quadro® 1000M / NIVIDIA® Quadro® 2000M

with Optimus™ technology

• Optional Integrated Color Calibrator, an Industry first

• Milspec tested for ruggedness

power is complemented by the W520’s innovative features such as
the optional Integrated Color Calibrator, the Lenovo Instant Resume
mode, Turbo boost and HD low light sensitive web camera. The
battery life of the ThinkPad W520 is further enhanced by the NVIDIA®
Optimus™ technology, which automatically balances power usage and
visual performance. As an added benefi t, users of the ThinkPad W520
running Genuine Windows® 7 and NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology will
be able to run up to two external displays in addition to the W520’s
main display for a total of three displays.

The ThinkPad W520 redefi nes the standards of notebook performance
with unprecedented computing power. Whether you need ISV certifi ed
reliability, extreme performance and response times, true colors or
simply an amazing combination of performance and battery life in a
mobile workstation, the ThinkPad W520 has been engineered to meet
your need.

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Lenovo® recommends Windows® 7 Professional.

THINKPAD
W520 NOTEBOOK

FASTER, SMARTER PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

From rendering highly complex graphics to running computationally
intensive applications, the ThinkPad W520 with Intel’s second
generation Core™ processors is the best choice for you to be as
productive as possible:

• Up to 20% CPU performance gains, allowing you to work faster
and achieve more in shorter timeframes

• Intel

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Hyper-Threading technology, for more open windows®, more

running applications and more effi cient multitasking

• Get the best CAD and DCC performance with the new
NVIDIA

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Quadro® 1000M or 2000M with 2GB VRAM GPUs

WORKSTATION-CLASS PERFORMANCE

The ThinkPad® W520 is the fastest 15" Thinkpad ever, showcasing
workstation-class performance through:

• Extraordinary computing power with Intel

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Core™ i7

extreme processors

• Fastest Windows

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7 boot with Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0

and Lenovo Rapid Drive

• NVIDIA

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Fermi architecture based Quadro® 1000M or

Quadro® 2000M with 2GB VRAM

• An ISV Certifi ed Notebook

• Faster wireless transfer with improved WWAN antenna performance

• 10x faster data transfer through SuperSpeed USB 3.0

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• Meets Military Specifi cation for use in extreme conditions

Lenovo’s Protection Services help you avoid unbudgeted repair costs,
secure your data, save money and achieve peace of mind.

• ThinkPad

®

Protection (TPP)

Provides coverage for unexpected damage, unintentional drops and
minor spills, thereby helping you eliminate unplanned repair costs.

• Hard Disk Drive Retention

Allows you to retain the hard drive, should it happen to fail, thus
helping you protect your valuable data.

THINKPLUS PROTECTIONTHINKPLUS® SUPPORT

Lenovo’s award winning Warranty Service and Support optimize
productivity and end-user satisfaction by helping you concentrate more
on your business objectives.

• ThinkPlus Priority Onsite Warranty*

Saves time, reduces costs and maximizes productivity, by providing
you with faster, 24x7, direct access to advanced-level skilled
technicians for hardware and software issues.

• ThinkPlus Warranty Onsite NBD Upgrades

Maximizes PC uptime and productivity by providing convenient
and fast repair services at your place of business.

• Warranty Extensions (1 year to 3 years)

Helps accurately budget for PC expense, protects your investment and
lowers the overall TCO with a fixed-term, fixed-cost service solution.

OUTSTANDING VOIP EXPERIENCE

The ThinkPad W520 notebooks are optimized for communication
through VOIP, with a rich, enhanced experience from features
such as:

• Full duplex voice transmission support on Internet phone calls

• New conference call microphone mode

• Private Internet call mode with noise cancelling dual

array microphones

• Talk and type keyboard noise reduction technology

THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR POWER USERS

The ThinkPad W520 is designed for professionals who need superior
processing power and a host of features to meet their business
needs. The ThinkPad W520 includes:

• Optional RAID 0, 1 Hard Drives for greater storage capacity
or critical data backup

• USB 3.0 ports for 10x faster data transfer and 50% more power
for connected devices

• NVIDIA

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Optimus™ technology for greatly improved battery life

and mobility

• Optional Built-in color calibrator for accurate color and color workfl ow

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