Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

Note that this is not for the Edge 420s.



On the T420:

http://www.tomsick.net/misc/lenovo-t...20-review.html

http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas/...0T420-T520.pdf



On the T420s:

Lenovo Thinkpad T420s review from wfu.edu

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/ww/pdf/t420s_datasheet.pdf

http://www.lenovoblogs.com/insidethe...hinkpad-t420s/





Main specs that I was interested in were the 1600x900 screen at less than 4 pounds so that's the T420s: apparently 3.94 with a DVD and 3.68 w/o.



Main benefits of the T420s:

* Lighter and thinner

* can use ultrabay battery (10hrs)

* USB 3

* better sound for dialog in conference calls and movies



Main benefits of the T420:

* cheaper

* can use battery slice (24 hrs!?)

* can use 9mm HDDs (T420s must use 7mm)

* expresscard

Reply 1 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

WOW !



$431.00 more for the (s) model over the T420 for the exact same hardware (My spec's) and the size is just a bit smaller then the T420. Was thinking of this, but not anymore.



Thanks for the links however.



The Windows Experience Index shown should not have been between the T420s and the T410 (Older model) but with the T420 or even T410s instead. Wonder why they would do such a thing ? One has the older cpu and the newer with Sandy Bridge

unless they just wanted to show the difference between old and newer technology

Reply 2 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

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Originally Posted by SR45 WOW ! $431.00 more for the (s) model over the T420 for the exact same hardware (My spec's) and the size is just a bit smaller then the T420. Was thinking of this, but not anymore. Thanks for the links however. The Windows Experience Index shown should not have been between the T420s and the T410 (Older model) but with the T420 or even T410s instead. Wonder why they would do such a thing ? One has the older cpu and the newer with Sandy Bridge unless they just wanted to show the difference between old and newer technology

vs the regular T420, the T420s has USB 3.0, option of a bay battery and is lighter and thinner. If you don't need those, the T420 may be better for you.

Reply 3 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

The USB3 is a good selling point, but thinner ?. By the looks of it, at least in photos comparison is really not that much thinner.



Lighter ? The weight with all the hardware matching the T420 is not that much to justify the cost either in my opinion, but others may disagree and purchase it.



Tabook shown for both models... (Only about 2/3 of a lb difference)



T420s 3.68 lbs w/6 cell battery / Size 13.5 x 9.1 x . 0.83 - 1.02

T420 4.31 lbs w/6 cell battery / 13.4 x 9.17 x 1.18 - 1.20 inch



I have to look at all the spec's to see paying $431.00 more is worth it for me or others. Not for me. Now the X220 maybe another matter, but have to look at the cost when it is released by Lenovo website.

Reply 4 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

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Originally Posted by SR45 The USB3 is a good selling point, but thinner ?. By the looks of it, at least in photos comparison is really not that much thinner.

T420s is a bit thinner, take a look at the pictures and decide which is which (found on Picassa)

Reply 5 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

I need to know the real life battery stats. Both with and without the bay battery.



Thanks.

Reply 6 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

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Originally Posted by abachofner T420s is a bit thinner, take a look at the pictures and decide which is which (found on Picassa)

Thinner one on left but as you said "A bit thinner" Still cannot justify for me a purchase. Again, the X220 would be the way to go if you are on the road or in school, but the T420s is not. Take the T420 instead would be my advice

Reply 7 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

I am wondering why Lenovo only offers one warranty upgrade option: 3yr onsite+protection at a price of >$300...

Reply 8 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

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Originally Posted by bhzmark Note that this a thread for the Thinkpad T420s, not the regular T420 or the Edge 420s. Lots of good info on the T420s is available at: Lenovo Thinkpad T420s review from wfu.edu I just ordered one. Main specs that I was interested in were the 1600x900 screen at less than 4 pounds (apparently 3.94 with a DVD and 3.68 w/o).

Can I ask what you are using the machine for, not into specific details but a generalization as to the class of user you are?

Reply 9 : Thinkpad T420/T420s Owner's Thread

Once someone gets one, please post battery stats! Thanks