Lenovo Unveils New ThinkPads for Business
Thursday, January 5th, 2012Lenovo has announced a new lineup of laptops for small- to medium-size businesses, including a hybrid Linux/Windows machine and its first business Ultrabook. The new products are intended to provide tools for common business-related tasks, as well as offering options for entertainment.
Luis Hernandez, video president of the ThinkPad Edge Business Unit, said in a statement that “small businesses are demanding a laptop that can do it all — they want great performance for work tasks and an excellent experience for their own personal computing.”
S, E, and B
The portfolio includes the premium ThinkPad Edge S Series, the mainstream Edge E Series, and entry-level laptops in the Lenovo B Series.
The 14-inch S430 in the S Series features a choice of Intel Core processors, a DVD burner or second hard drive with up to one terabyte of storage, integrated or Nvidia Optimus discrete graphics, Dolby Home Theater v4, USB 3.0 ports and Intel high-speed transfer Thunderbolt technology. Thunderbolt enables, for instance, the transfer of a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds.
The S430, like many of the other new models, includes Lenovo Solution Center productivity and security tools that provide for automatic updates and energy savings.
In the E Series, there’s the 14-inch E430 and the 15-inch E530. Some versions of these products offer a choice of Intel Core processors or AMD Fusion APUs, and all offer a choice of integrated or discrete graphics. There’s fast boot-up, a terabyte of storage, USB 3.0 ports and a high-resolution camera.
The Lenovo B Series is designed for entry-level users, and prices start at $499. The B480 and B580 laptops come with Intel Core processors, the B485 and B585 have AMD Fusion APUs, and all offer up to one terabyte of storage, USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI out port and a 4-in-1 multicard reader.
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