Lenovo ThinkPad W520 (42763FM)

ThinkPad W Series packs portability into a workstation
The most powerful laptop yet, and still under 2.7 kgs! Plow through graphics-intensive applications with lightning-fast processors, advanced graphics, cutting-edge technology, and the rock-solid reliability you'd expect from Lenovo's ultimate mobile workstation.

Boost your productivity with power-packed performance.

Up to 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Extreme Edition processors.
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, for more efficient multitasking with mulitple windows and applications.
NVIDIA® Graphics with Optimus™ technology gives you the graphics power you want with the battery life you need.
Available with dual 500GB Hard Drives or with Full Disk Encryption (FDE) hard drives to offer
Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7, now with RapidBoot technology, offering 20-seconds faster boot-up time and nearly immediate shutdown.
Optional Lenovo-developed RapidDrive technology available on select models with SSD (solid state drive) for even faster boot-up speeds and application loading.(Available on the W520).
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for 10x faster data transfer and 50% more power for connected devices.
Available with RAID 0 and RAID 1 technology for high performance and reliability.
Solid-state storage drives offer greatest performance with lower risk of failure.
Less power consumption with DDR3 memory.

Workstation-class graphics.

NVIDIA® Fermi architecture based Quadro® 1000M or Quadro® 2000M with 2GB VRAM
OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) with 2GB of dedicated video memory enables graphic-intensive applications.
High-resolution, premium HD+ or FHD panels provide an improved viewing experience.
Optional X-Rite® PANTONE® color calibration for greater image accuracy, more precise color matching, and a consistently true display.
Up to a 1080p FHD display with 95% color gamut on the W520.
Supports notebook screen + two independent displays thanks to NVIDIA Optimus technology.

Certified by the most stringent ISVs.
Designed primarily for performance, the W Series is the most powerful notebook in the ThinkPad® family, which comes with legendary ThinkPad reliability and durability.

Photographers, CAD/CAM users, digital content creators and other industry pros require proven performance and stability with today's demanding applications. An extensive independent software vendor testing and certification process verifies that your ThinkPad W Series can run some of the most demanding, graphics-intensive workstation applications.

Enterprise-class solutions.

Lenovo's exclusive ThinkVantage® Technologies
Intel® Anti-Theft protection and Intel® vPro™ technology
Integrated Fingerprint Reader
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides various crypto capabilities, including hardware-protected storage
Secure Managed Client
BIOS port-disablement
BIOS Password Manager
Enterprise operating system support
Global availability
Robust enterprise warranties
Military-spec durability

Connection made easy.
W Series offers a quick and easier way to connect for the best wireless performance. All ThinkPad models, W Series notebooks come with convenient Access Connections™ software to manage your connectivity options as you move from location to location. Other connectivity options include:

Up to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional
Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN (with GPS) or with high-speed 3G-speed access (up to 21Mbps on select models)
WLAN support
Up to 720p HD webcam
Optimized VoIP-certified experience, incorporating HD audio output, noise-reduction technology to suppress background sounds while on Internet calls, as well as keypad clicks when typing. Plus, convenient multimedia keys provide quick and easy access to microphone, speaker, and camera controls. Microphone and audio mute buttons with LEDs
Easy-to-configure video conferencing software with exceptional features

Standardized green features.

LED backlit, mercury-free displays
Enterprise-deployable SmartGrid Technology for power savings, including a Peak Power Scheduler
Less power usage with 30% longer battery life during media play and Internet browsing
Cooler and quieter
Less power usage than previous W Series models with switchable graphics
Less power usage with SSDs than standard hard drives
GREENGUARD®-certified PCs have been tested for up to 2,000 potentially harmful contaminants
Extended battery life and less waste with Battery Stretch
Energy Calculator to calculate power savings for your system configuration

Basic Specifications