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Background
The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E470 is a laptop for small and medium-sized businesses. These are used by professionals who need something reliable and efficient. This specific laptop model was introduced as part of the ThinkPad Edge series. This series merges business-class features with consumer-friendly design elements, appealing to a broad audience with its blend of functionality and style.
The standard features of the ThinkPad Edge are a black matte finish and a durable build quality. The E470 offered many different options for their computers with their CPU from an Intel i3 to an Intel i7, up to 16GB of RAM, and storage that could change from an HDD to an SDD. The laptops also come with integrated Intel HD Graphics for graphic design people.
Like any electronic equipment, the ThinkPad Edge E470 is not impervious to possible problems despite its advantages. According to some customers ' reports, standard failure modes include overheating, gradual battery degradation, and hardware component failures. Lenovo has not released any particular recalls for the E470.
Lenovo created this laptop to cater to office workers, who have to handle more demanding applications like photo and video editing. The E470 has received an updated model with minor improvements here and there, which led to its discontinuation in 2019 when Lenovo refreshed its product lineup.
Identification
The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E470, model number ( "E470" or "20H1.") is a professional-looking business laptop with a 14-inch display and ergonomic keyboard. The model number is located at the bottom of the system or below the battery. It also has a trackpad with configurable buttons for the user’s convenience. The laptop has three USB ports, one HDMI port, an ethernet port, and a headphone jack for audio input and output.
Technical Specifications
Processor:
7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 / i5 / i7 Processor
- i3-6100U: 2 Cores, 4 Threads, 2.3 GHz Base Frequency, 3MB Cache, DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, Intel HD Graphics 520 Processor Graphics
- i5-6200U: 2 Cores, 4 Threads, 2.3 GHz Base Frequency, 2.8 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 3MB Cache, DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, Intel HD Graphics 520 Processor Graphics
- i7-6500U: 2 Cores, 4 Threads, 2.5 GHz Base Frequency, 3.1 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 4MB Cache, DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, Intel HD Graphics 520 Processor Graphics
- i3-7100U: 2 Cores, 4 Threads, 2.4 GHz Base Frequency, 3MB Cache, DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, Intel HD Graphics 620 Processor Graphics
- i5-7200U: 2 Cores, 4 Threads, 2.5 GHz Base Frequency, 3.1 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 3MB Cache, DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, Intel HD Graphics 620 Processor Graphics
- i7-7500U: 2 Cores, 4 Threads, 2.7 GHz Base Frequency, 3.5 GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 4MB Cache, DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, Intel HD Graphics 620 Processor Graphics
Graphics:
Intel HD Graphics in processor only, or NVidia GeForce 920MX Graphics, 2GB DDR3 memory, or NVidia GeForce 940MX Graphics, 2GB DDR3 memory, digital monitor support via HDMI™ (supporting HDCP to output protected content); supports dual independent displays; Max resolution: 1920x1080 (HDMI)@60Hz
Memory:
32GB max / 2133MHz DDR4, non-parity, dual-channel capable, two 260-pin SO-DIMM sockets
Display:
Some: 14.0" (355mm) HD (1366x768), anti-glare, LED backlight, 220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio
Some: 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, IPS, 250 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio
Some: 14.0" (355mm) FHD (1920x1080), anti-glare, LED backlight, 220 nits, 16:9 aspect ratio, 400:1 contrast ratio
Storage:
Some: SSD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, 7mm high, removable, upgradable
Some: HDD / SATA 6.0Gb/s, 2.5" wide, removable, upgradable, Active Protection System™
Ethernet:
Gigabit Ethernet Connection, Realtek R8111GUS
WLAN:
One of the following, configurable by model:
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, 2x2, Wi-Fi + BT combo adapter, M.2 Card
- QCA, Qualcomm 344A-AC, 2x2, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, M.2 Card
- QCA, Qualcomm 435-AC, 1x1, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter, M.2 Card
Bluetooth™:
Bluetooth wireless, integrated in Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
Multicard Reader:
4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
Ports:
Two USB 3.0 (one Always On), one USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), combo audio/microphone jack
Dimensions:
Aluminum (WxDxH): 13.35" x 9.53" x 0.88"; 339mm x 242mm x 22.4mm
PC/ABS (WxDxH): 13.35" x 9.53" x 0.93"; 339mm x 242mm x 23.7mm
Weight:
From 4.12 lb (1.87kg)
Case color:
Black, Silver, Gold (in EMEA, only black color available)
Case material:
Aluminum: Aluminum display cover
PC/ABS: PolyCarbonate/Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene display cover
Camera:
Some: HD720p resolution, fixed focus
Audio support:
HD Audio, Conexant® CX11852 codec, Dolby® Audio™ Premium/stereo speakers, 2W x 2 / dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
Keyboard:
6-row, spill-resistant multimedia Fn keys
UltraNav™:
TrackPoint® pointing device and multi-touch with 3+2 buttons click pad
Fingerprint reader:
Some: Fingerprint reader on the keyboard bezel, swipe sensor
Security:
Power-on password, hard disk password, supervisor password, security keyhole
Security chip:
fTPM2.0: Firmware TPM 2.0, integrated in chipset
dTPM2.0: Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG Certified
Battery type:
Li-Polymer 3-cell (45Wh)
Battery life:
3-cell (45Wh): up to 8.4 hr
AC adapter:
Some: 45-watt AC adapter
Some: 65-watt AC adapter
Some: 90-watt AC adapter
Preload:
Some: Windows 10 Pro 64
Some: Windows 10 Home 64
- Lenovo Companion
- Lenovo Settings
- Microsoft Office preloaded; purchase a product key to activate
- McAfee® Live Safe (30-day trial)
Limited warranty:
1-year - depot repair service/service upgrades available
Environment:
EPEAT™ Gold; ENERGY STAR®; RoHS-compliant
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ThinkPad E470 Platform Specifications