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Color saturation appeared weaker than other panels, mostly in part to the matte texture versus glossy on consumer notebooks, but it got the job done. Our ThinkPad T520 included the base 1366×768 panel, which proved to be a good performer for basic duties. All screens include LED-backlighting and a matte-finish screen texture to reduce glare. These include a 1366×768 HD panel, a 1600×900 HD+ mid-range offering, and a 1920×1080 95% gamut top-tier option. Lenovo offers three different display options for the 15.6-inch T520. Underneath the plastic is still a tried-and-true alloy frame, giving the ThinkPad T520 its strength and durability. It doesn’t feel as though this change has impacted the structural rigidity of the body, since it is still as rigid as ever, although it has a more “hollowy” sound as you drag a fingernail over it. The bottom shell has changed from a CFRP to a GFRP material (carbon-fiber to a glass-reinforced plastic) which has a different feel than the older T510 and a rougher texture.

The bottom of the notebook does have one significant aesthetic change. Thankfully it is pretty easy to clean off, so its not a huge concern for most people. The main kryptonite of the rubbery finish are fingerprints, which can collect easily if you have even a small bit of oil on your hands. My personal ThinkPad T60 has only minor scuffs and some worn edges after 5 years of abuse. The screen cover is painted with a rubbery black paint that holds up to abrasion very well and resists scratches. The only thing displayed on the screen cover is the ThinkPad brand logo and the Lenovo name, keeping the rest matte black. Lenovo has the same black rubbery paint covering the boxy shell of a body, with large stainless steel hinges displayed on both sides.

The battery is also the base option, which is a six-cell flush-mount model. It includes Intel GMA HD 3000 integrated graphics, a base 1366×768 LED-backlit display, a second-generation Core i5-2540M processor, 8GB of DDR3 memory, and an Intel mSATA 80GB SSD. The model we are looking at today is the ThinkPad T520, which is based off a rather budget-friendly configuration. No matter what type of system you are looking for, there is something for everyone in the ThinkPad family. The W-series is the workstation-class line, including 15 and 17-inch sizes that offer the highest configurations offered by Lenovo. The T-series is the bread and butter model, including 14 and 15-inch versions equipped from integrated-graphics only up to mid-range NVIDIA dedicated graphics. The X-series is an 11 and 12-inch ultra-portable model, also available in a tablet configuration. Today we look at the new Lenovo ThinkPad T520, which is a 15.6-inch mid-range business notebook that can be equipped with NVIDIA Optimus graphics and a wide range of unique storage options.įor those not familiar with the ThinkPad brand, the three most popular versions include the X, T, and W-series. The Lenovo ThinkPad-series has been one of those families that has grown for almost 20 years, while still retaining the namesake of being one of the best business notebooks money can buy. Certain notebooks gain a reputation over the years, be it good or bad.