Lenovo ThinkPad W520

Name: Lenovo ThinkPad W520
Brand: lenovo
SKU: 6328655899bae3fc36aaf4f0
Rating: 0.0 (6 reviews)

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Great performance

High-quality mechanical keyboard

Legacy from IBM

Ability to handle multiple tasks at once

Comes with an extra battery and AC adapter

Not the most lightweight laptop

No touchscreen

No dedicated graphics card

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The Lenovo ThinkPad W520 is a highly praised laptop, with many users noting its fast performance, high-quality mechanical keyboard, and legacy from IBM. Many users have had their W520 for several years, and report that it is still performing well. It is also noted for its ability to handle multiple tasks at once, such as web development, text editing, and music. Additionally, users report that the extra battery and AC adapter that come with the laptop are reliable.

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Battery doesn't work but lap top works great

Does everything I want it to - word processing, video conferencing (I use a dedicated web cam), and internet access for email and electronic records keeping. It came with an extra battery and either 1) neither of them work or 2) something's wrong with the computer or its AC adapter. No idea what's h...

4/5

OhI'msorrydoinknoI'mnot

3 years ago

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If youre looking at W510, get this instead.

Great laptop, Using for web development on linux. Moved up from a w510 and it is more than 2x speed. upgraded to 12GB RAM, handles 50 chrome tabs, multiple local development servers, fully loaded text editor, music, and 2 screens no problem. Graphics card runs at a slightly lower internal temp than ...

Gets the job done with Windows 7 professional 64 bit

I’ve had several iMacs, MacBooks, iPads, androids, laptops of many different operating systems including Windows 10 & for the office I use a MacBook & a small windows 10 Acer, which decreases in performance with cortana & updates. For getting the job done I really like this laptop, very similar to m...

Last of the great classic mechanical keyboards on a laptop

I have had a W520 for 8 years. I am a fast typist and the chiclet keyboard laptops are terrible. I knew this would be the last mechanical keyboard - high quality one, too - and bought this and an extra keyboard insert if and when this keyboard ever fails. I added a 1TB SSD but the CPU is good even t...

This model was a legacy from when IBM made the Thinkpad series. Lenovo carried the quality IBM infused. Even old and refurbished, thee are solid quality and performance. We have 6 and they continue to provide excellent service.

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