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Technical Specifications

 PDF IdeaCentre A520 Datasheet
Description A520
CPU
  • 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i3 2328M (2.20GHz 1333GHz 3MB)
Operating System
  • Windows 8 64
Memory
  • 4GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics
  • Intel® HD Graphics
I/O Ports
  • 2 USB 2.0
  • 2 USB 3.0
  • 6-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MS, MS-Pro)
  • HDMI in
  • HDMI out
  • Headphone jack
  • Microphone jack
  • TV tuner (available on select modelsl)
Storage
  • 500GB (5,400 rpm)
Wireless Connectivity
  • 10/100/1000M ethernet
  • Broadcom 11b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless
ODD
  • DVD RAMBO
  • Blu-ray Disc™ combo
Security Features
  • Lenovo Rescue System

Software Offerings

Pre-Loaded Applications
  • Accuweather
  • Adobe® Reader®
  • AverMedia TV Player (optional)
  • Dolby® Home Theater®
  • Education Portal
  • Evernote
  • Game Portal
  • Intel® Appup
  • Kindle
  • Lenovo Cloud Storage (SugarSync)
  • Lenovo Companion
  • Lenovo Driver and Software Installation
  • Lenovo Eye Distance System
  • Lenovo Free Games
  • Lenovo Rescue System
  • Lenovo Settings
  • Lenovo Support
  • McAfee Internet Security (30-day free trial)
  • Microsoft® Office 2013 (purchase of product key required for activation)
  • Nitro PDF
  • PowerCinema
  • PowerDVD
  • Power Setting
  • Power2Go
  • RaRa
  • Windows® Silverlight

Software may vary by region.

Service Offerings

Lenovo Services
Protect your desktop — and your peace of mind. Lenovo offers a portfolio of award-winning services to support and protect your IdeaCentre A520 investment. Lenovo Services helps you go the distance with your PC, saving you from unwanted down time and unexpected repair costs.
  • Warranty Extensions (1 to 3 Years Total Duration)
    • Keep your PC protected by extending your warranty. Lenovo offers warranty extensions to match up with how long you anticipate using your new system. Staying in warranty can help save you from expensive repair costs associated with system components.
  • Warranty Upgrades — In-Home Service
    • Don't be stranded without your PC — let Lenovo come to you with fast repair services in your own home.