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Last Review by spazticclown - posted: 05-28-2011 02:10 PM [ Post a Review ] 


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 This notebook works out of the box with all necessary functionality in Fedora 15. CPU: Detects 4 cores (2 with Hyper threading) MEM: Detects just shy of 4GiB (some is reserved for the graphics when not in Optimus mode) Wifi: Recognizes and connects to networks (Tested G only) LAN: Recognizes and connects to network USB: Recognizes (not USB 3.0) SD/SDHC: Not tested at this time. Trackpad/Trackpoint: Works with no configuration necessary Audio soft keys work (except mic mute) Brightness softkeys work Sleep key ([FN]+[F4]) works but other soft keys do not. Wireless disable switch (physical) works (on and off again) System supports VT-X and VT-D (enabled in BIOS) Outputs include e-SATA/USB combo, VGA, Display Port, 3x USB I highly recommend this product as a professional level notebook, it has the capability to handle up to 8GiB memory and support running virtual machines. Out of the box it works well with Fedora. Cons: - Default hard drive is a slim drive and adding a regular hard drive you will have to replace the plastic rails it mounts in (they are just friction fit around the drive, I used paper folded over 4 times and cut to resemble the rails). - Keyboard is louder than expected - but not too bad - Trackpad is textured and has no defined texture for the side scroll feature - Trackpad is also level with wrist rest and easy to touch the pad when attempting to press the buttons. - Battery rattles a little when being carried - quality is not that of the older IBM Thinkpads but still higher than most other notebooks. Side note: purchase from Lenovo directly using visa discount (Google search: "Visa Lenovo") for a better deal. Shipping is included (Continental USA) and arrived within 14 days of ordering.

Rating: 9
Product Details: "Thinkpad T420" by spazticclown - posted: 05-28-2011 - Rating: ********* 9.00



  



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