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LG A520-T.AE31G

Specifications

LG A520-T.AE31G
LG A520-T.AE31G (A520 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-2820QM 4 x 2.3 - 3.4 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 672 MHz, Memory: 900 MHz, Optimus Intel HD 3000, ForceWare 267.54
Memory
8 GB 
, 2x4096MB PC3-10700 667MHz
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, LP156WF2-TLA1, FPR, 3D TriDef with polarized eyeglasses, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM65
Storage
Toshiba MK7559GSXP, 750 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: line out, microphone, Card Reader: SD, MS, MSPro, XD, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Atheros AR8151 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 b/g/n (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 3.0+HS
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CT30N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 36 x 375 x 249 ( = 1.42 x 14.76 x 9.8 in)
Battery
57 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V 5200 mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1.3MP
Additional features
3D polarized eyeglasses and attachment for eyeglasses, DVD slot cover for reducing weight, DDD TriDef 3D, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.557 kg ( = 90.2 oz / 5.64 pounds), Power Supply: 358 g ( = 12.63 oz / 0.79 pounds)
Price
1500 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 81.33% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 86%, features: 78%, display: 71% mobility: 83%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 71%, emissions: 85%

Reviews for the LG A520-T.AE31G

82% Review LG A520-T.AE31G (3D/2820QM) Notebook | Notebookcheck
Latecomer. While 3D with shutter glasses is state of the art and Toshiba 3D enters the market without eyeglasses, LG revives the old polarizer technology. But the FHD screen with its high contrast and the strong quad core hardware is interesting even without 3D.
80% 3D-Mobil
Source: PC Magazin - 9/11 German
Comparison, , Short, Date: 09/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
82% Test LG A520-T.AE31G (3D/2820QM) Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 89% display: 81% mobility: 79% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 85%
LG A520-T.AE31G
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2011
Rating: performance: 80% features: 90% display: 50% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
LG A520 im Test
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
good 3D display, not suited for gaming, expensive, loud fan
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/10/2011
Mobiles mit 3D
Source: c't - 21/11 German
Battery runtime satisfying, office and gaming performance good, display good, noise emissions very bad
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 10/01/2011

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M:

Mid-range graphics card based on the GT 435M chip (GF108) with higher clock rates and DDR3 support.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


2820QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.557 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


LG:

LG Electronics Inc. is a subsidiary of LG Group. It is a South Korean company and was founded as Goldstar Co, Ltd, in 1958. The group offers products in the fields of information technology, consumer electronics and mobile communications, and home appliances. LG Electronics is the world's third largest home appliance manufacturer. As a notebook manufacturer, LG only became known to a wider audience in the German-speaking market in 2005. After a few years, LG largely withdrew from the laptop sector. The product range includes OLED, LED/LCD and plasma TVs, home theater systems, Blu-ray players as well as audio and video players. 


81.33%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2011-07-22 (Update: 2012-05-26)