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    T420i vs T420

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by stickboy2k, Apr 15, 2011.

  1. stickboy2k

    stickboy2k Notebook Consultant

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    I feel like a noob asking this, but can someone tell me what all the differences are between a standard 420 and the t420i?

    thanks in advance!
     
    stickboy2k, Apr 15, 2011
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  2. cyberzs40

    cyberzs40 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nothing really. The T420i just has lower end processors.
     
    cyberzs40, Apr 15, 2011
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    As Cyberzs40 said, there is an option for a Core i5 processor but you have a choice of only one - Intel Core i5-2410. The T420i also don't allow you to choose a discrete graphics options so you're stuck with Intel's GPU. Mechanically they're just the same, if you don't require the Optimus option then you can save quite a bit by opting for the T420i rather than the standard T420 which I did.
     
    PatchySan, Apr 15, 2011
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    debbb1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I saw a great deal on the 420i today(under $700 wI52410, 1600 X 900 screen)..I cant seem to find any info on the i series. Do they have a hdmi port,thinklight.3.0 usb and how much do they weigh???
     
    debbb1, May 11, 2011
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  5. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    See page 63 of the current version of the tabook.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 11, 2011
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    debbb1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks John. That link will save lots of research time !! Looks like there is a thinklight but No HDMI or 3.0
     
    debbb1, May 11, 2011
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  7. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Correct, the T420i doesn't have a USB 3.0 port or HDMI. It does have DisplayPort which with the correct lead/adaptor, will allow you to connect to a HDMI source such as monitors or TV's.
     
    PatchySan, May 11, 2011
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    I want to hook it to the Tv to watch movies. What kind of adapter would I need? Would the adapter have the sound coming from the TV or the computer? I have a older Big Screen. Thanks so much for the help!!!
     
    debbb1, May 11, 2011
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  9. John Ratsey

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    You can get a range of adaptors or cables that connect to DisplayPort. What sockets do you have on the big screen? Search ebay for DisplayPort and whatever socket you have.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 11, 2011
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    Thanks so much !!! This will open up other computer options as I had been looking at only ones with HDMI
     
    debbb1, May 12, 2011
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