Lenovo
announced its latest portfolio of Think and Idea-branded PCs running
Windows 7. Included with
the announcement are the new ThinkPad SL410 and SL510
laptops. These laptops feature
16:9 high definition screens with VibrantView and Anti-glare technology and Intel
Core2 Duo processors. Select models come with
3G connectivity. Wi-Fi, Ethernet,
and optional Bluetooth technologies are also available. To help users stay in
touch using VoIP, Lenovo increased the resolution of the cameras, added a
microphone mute button, and improved the digital microphone for clearer,
crisper sounding conversations. The ThinkPad SL410 and 510 laptops are
available immediately with prices starting at approximately $529.
Lenovo
Boosts Digital Entertainment and Personal Productivity with Windows 7-Based PCs
Introduces
New ThinkPad SL Laptops for Small to Medium Businesses
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC –
October 22, 2009: Lenovo today announced that it is now offering a broad
portfolio of Think and Idea-branded PCs running the new Windows 7 operating
system. Lenovo is also introducing two new ThinkPad laptops geared for the way
small to medium businesses (SMB) work.
Packed with performance and
the little extras that make a big difference, the new ThinkPad SL410 and SL510
laptops feature crisp and clear 16:9 high definition screens, make voice over
Internet protocol (VoIP) calls rich and seamless and sport a new look and feel
with a matte-finish cover.
Lenovo has certified many of
its Windows 7 PCs under the Lenovo Enhanced Experience program. This
certification ensures the PCs provide powerful performance, rich multimedia and
flexible ease of use. The combination of Windows 7 plus Lenovo’s Enhanced
Experience certification represents a significant advancement in digital
entertainment and personal productivity for consumers, small-to-medium business
(SMB) and large enterprise customers.
“For three years, Microsoft and Lenovo
engineers have worked tirelessly together to jointly create a PC experience
that is better, faster, more stable, and more secure," said Rory Read,
president and chief operating officer, Lenovo. “This has been an unparalleled
effort to integrate hardware and software from the ground up. As a
result, we've created new innovations in touch technology, improved speed and
performance across the board and developed a host of other enhancements that
will make a meaningful difference to our customers worldwide."
PCs
That Work Hard and Play Hard for SMBs
The new ThinkPad SL laptops
are the ideal technology companions for busy, on-the-go SMBs. Powered by Intel
Core2Duo processors, these versatile laptops can power the next business
meeting or help entertain off the clock. Along with their 16:9 screens, they
support bright colors and reduced glare with VibrantView and Anti-glare
technology. They also support HDMI and VGA output for high definition and
standard external monitor displays. Using the two-finger multitouch touchpad,
objects on the screen can be enlarged and minimized easily.
To stay connected 24/7 with
business colleagues, family and friends, select models come with 3G
connectivity. Wi-Fi, Ethernet and optional Bluetooth technologies are also
offered. For a strong VoIP experience, Lenovo increased the resolution of the
cameras, added a microphone mute button and improved the digital microphone for
clearer, crisper sounding conversations. The new laptops are also some of
Lenovo’s greenest. They are the first ThinkPad laptops to use post-consumer
recycled materials, helping keep waste out of landfills, and are rated EPEAT
Gold and Energy Star 5.0.
To keep connected, protected
and productive, the laptops come with Lenovo ThinkVantage Technologies (TVTs) –
a set of hardware and software tools that are particularly helpful for SMB users
who often do not have a dedicated IT staff. These tools help make critical
activities like connecting to the Internet, managing passwords, recovering data
and updating the laptop easy. The laptops include a number of TVTs such as
Access Connections, Client Security Solutions, Rescue and Recovery,
Presentation Director and System Update. For times when IT help is required,
Lenovo’s SMB service offerings include Priority Support and Online Data Backup.
“Customers expect a great PC experience, and
that’s what Microsoft and Lenovo have worked together to deliver,” said Steve
Guggenheimer, corporate vice president, Original Equipment Manufacturer
division, Microsoft Corp. “Our collaboration and joint innovations have
resulted in faster and more reliable scenarios so customers can use their PCs
in more new and exciting ways.”
A Faster, Richer and Easier
Experience
Lenovo Enhanced Experience
certified PCs deliver a faster, richer and easier computing experience over
identical configuration, non-optimized PCs. Business customers can choose from
Think-branded PCs including the ThinkPad T400s, R400 and X200 laptops, X200
Tablet, ThinkCentre A58 and M58 desktops and ThinkStation S20 and D20
workstations. Consumers can choose a variety of Idea-branded PCs including the
IdeaPad Y550, Y450, U450, 450p, U350 and IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one desktop.
Enhanced Experience
certified PCs start-up significantly faster than identical configuration,
non-optimized Lenovo PCs. For example, on select Think PCs, Windows 7 starts up
to 56 percent faster compared to running Windows XP or Windows Vista, and shuts
down in as little as five seconds.
1 The PCs also include multimedia
enhancements and easy system maintenance tools on Idea PCs, and
performance-optimized ThinkVantage Technologies for advanced productivity and
security on Think PCs. For example, Enhanced Experience certified PCs are
giving customers a new way to reach out and touch technology with optional
multitouch screens on the ThinkPad X200 Tablet and T400s laptop. Equipped with
SimpleTap, users can easily manipulate hardware functions through the touch
screen. More information on Enhanced Experience can be found
here.
Pricing and Availability
The ThinkPad SL410 and 510
laptops are available immediately through business partners and
www.lenovo.com. Models start at approximately
$529.
1Without
Enhanced Experience -Think systems integrated with Window-7 Professional beta,
hardware device drivers, utilities, Lenovo and 3rd-party software as of January
2009 with no optimization performed by Lenovo With Enhanced Experience - Think
systems integrated with Window-7 Professional RTM, hardware device driver,
utilities, Lenovo and 3rd-party software as of September 2009 after
optimization by Lenovo engineers to integrated software components.