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Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520

Specifications

Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520 (Thinkpad Edge E520 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-2410M 2 x 2.3 - 2.9 GHz, Sandy Bridge
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 6630M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 485 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, Intel GMA HD 3000, 8.811.1.5000
Memory
4 GB 
, 1066 MHz, DDR3-10600S, Micron Technology, 2 slots, maximum 8 GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, AUO23EC, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM65
Storage
Hitachi Travelstar 5K500.B HTS545050B9A300, 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm, Travelstar 5K500
Soundcard
Intel Cougar Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 4 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Combi port, Card Reader: MMC, SD, SDHC, MS, MS-Pro, xD, RJ-45
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 3.0 +HS
Optical drive
MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ8A0AS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 28 x 375 x 247 ( = 1.1 x 14.76 x 9.72 in)
Battery
48 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cell, 10.8 Volt
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p, 1280x720 Pixel, Low-Light-Sensitive
Additional features
Notebook, 65 W power adapter, 6-cell battery, Documentation, Adobe Reader 9, Skype, Intel Wireless Display, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Live Essentials, Corel, Norton Internet Security, 12 Months Warranty, Colors: Midnight Black or Heatwave Red, Softtouch surfaces, 2 Stereo speakers
Weight
2.46 kg ( = 86.77 oz / 5.42 pounds), Power Supply: 470 g ( = 16.58 oz / 1.04 pounds)
Price
650 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 81.25% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 11 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 80%, features: 59%, display: 48% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 72%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 87%

Reviews for the Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520

81% Review Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520 Notebook | Notebookcheck
The Golden Balance? The Chinese notebook manufacturer, Lenovo, aims its new Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 at "Small-and-Medium-sized-Businesses" (SMB) as well as areas like "Small Office and Home Office" (SOHO). The new model entices buyers with its well-known exterior, the latest hardware, a matt 15.6 inch screen, and a price tag of 650 Euros. An alternative to cheap mainstream plastic laptops?
83% Lenovo ThinkPad E520 review
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The dedicated graphics card adds to its price and won’t be necessary for a lot of people, but the ThinkPad Edge E520 is still a very well-rounded laptop that costs less than you might think for its specification.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 83%
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Review
Source: Student Buying Guide English Archive.org version
If you’re on a budget, as many of us are, then the Edge E520 with its quality build and latest Intel processor technology is a great buy in the mid $500 range. The E520 is a practical laptop for those on a budget but who still want something that’s going to last and won’t be outdated technology wise in two years. The base level configuration should be ample performance for the average buyer, I found that the Intel Core i3-2350m processor was a nice bump in performance over the former Core i3-2310m that used to come with the ThinkPad E520. Even though the E520 is a little more modern with its design than the classic ThinkPad, it’s still probably not going to turn heads. The lack of a screen resolution upgrade from 1366 x 768 is unfortunate too, the more premium T520 has 3 screen resolution options, the E520 should at least have gotten 2.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/15/2011
80% Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The ThinkPad Edge E520 is a mobile machine that's as good for work as it is for entertainment. If you need something to keep you busy on the move, this is one of the best laptops here.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/25/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520 (i5)
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/18/2011
Rating: performance: 90% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
81% Test Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/27/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 78% display: 70% mobility: 81% workmanship: 74% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 87%
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520 (NZ37UGE)
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/27/2011
Rating: performance: 70% features: 50% display: 20% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Die Universalisten
Source: c't - 1/12 German
battery runtime very good, office performance satisfying, 3D-games-performance bad, display good, noise emissions good
Comparison, , Long, Date: 12/01/2011
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520
Source: Chip.de - 9/11 German
satisfying
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 08/01/2011
Đánh giá Lenovo ThinkPad E520
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/27/2011
Test: Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520
Source: Datormagazin SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/25/2012
[프리뷰] 실용적인 레노버의 표준 노트북 PC - 싱크패드 엣지 E520 1143JRK
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/27/2012

Comment

AMD Radeon HD 6630M: Successor of the slow clocked (low power) versions of the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 with more cores, UVD3 processor and Eyefinity+.

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.


2410M:

Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.6-2.9 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).

» 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.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


81.25%: 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, 2011-08- 9 (Update: 2019-04-30)