Lenovo Debuts ThinkPad X120e, Edge E420s, E420, E520 And E220s
It's a new year, and that means new ThinkPad notebooks. Lenovo has a history of announcing new machines at the annual International Consumer Electronics Show, and they are taking the opportunity to announce five new machines in Las Vegas. Yes, five! The ThinkPad Edge E220s, ThinkPad Edge E420s, ThinkPad Edge E420, ThinkPad Edge E520 and ThinkPad X120e are all new for the show, so we'll break each one down a bit below.
The X120e is in a class of its own. With an 11" screen, it's easily the smallest of the new notebook releases from Lenovo. But rather than being priced at a premium, this is actually an entry-level business machine that relies on AMD's new Fusion platform. It's actually the first commercial laptop of this size to use the Fusion E-Series APU, promising an increase in 65% increase in graphics performance as well as a 30% increase in battery life (an estimated six hours). It also has an 11.6" display, full-size keyboard, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband, a chassis that weighs under 3 lbs. and an HDMI output. It will ship soon for under $400, which means that upper-class netbooks will either have to step up their game in a big way or fall in price to compete.
There are four new ThinkPad Edge laptops on the docket: the 12.5" E220s, 14" E420s, 14" E420 and 15" E520. These units are alike in many ways, with the whole lot being SMB-focused. The E220s and E420s share similar designs, with the 220s measuring less than 1" thick and weighing under 3.5lbs. The 420s starts a 1" thick and 4lbs. Both have metal access and a black, "soft-matte" exterior.
Both of those machines are available with Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, SSDs, Wi-Fi and optional mobile broadband and 4G/WiMAX. There's also an HDMI port, "noise-cancelling keyboard software" and an HD webcam.
Moving onto the E420 and E520, these are designed for corporate customers looking for a bargain. Lenovo aren't making public the specifications on those, but here's a bit on pricing. The E220s will be available starting in April for $899, while the E420s starts at $749. The Edge E420 and E520 will both start at around $599.
The X120e is in a class of its own. With an 11" screen, it's easily the smallest of the new notebook releases from Lenovo. But rather than being priced at a premium, this is actually an entry-level business machine that relies on AMD's new Fusion platform. It's actually the first commercial laptop of this size to use the Fusion E-Series APU, promising an increase in 65% increase in graphics performance as well as a 30% increase in battery life (an estimated six hours). It also has an 11.6" display, full-size keyboard, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband, a chassis that weighs under 3 lbs. and an HDMI output. It will ship soon for under $400, which means that upper-class netbooks will either have to step up their game in a big way or fall in price to compete.
There are four new ThinkPad Edge laptops on the docket: the 12.5" E220s, 14" E420s, 14" E420 and 15" E520. These units are alike in many ways, with the whole lot being SMB-focused. The E220s and E420s share similar designs, with the 220s measuring less than 1" thick and weighing under 3.5lbs. The 420s starts a 1" thick and 4lbs. Both have metal access and a black, "soft-matte" exterior.
Both of those machines are available with Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, SSDs, Wi-Fi and optional mobile broadband and 4G/WiMAX. There's also an HDMI port, "noise-cancelling keyboard software" and an HD webcam.
Moving onto the E420 and E520, these are designed for corporate customers looking for a bargain. Lenovo aren't making public the specifications on those, but here's a bit on pricing. The E220s will be available starting in April for $899, while the E420s starts at $749. The Edge E420 and E520 will both start at around $599.
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e Steps Up Ultraportable, Ultra-affordable Laptop Performance for Businesses
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – January 3, 2011: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced its latest entry ultraportable, the ThinkPad X120e laptop, that raises the bar for affordable business-class performance. As the first commercial laptop to feature an AMD Fusion E-Series Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), the X120e blends real-world needs for faster applications and graphics processing with enhanced battery life and digital display features starting at less than $400.
"Multimedia elements like audio and video have become important parts of our world, and businesses are embracing this trend in digital content," said Dilip Bhatia, vice president, ThinkPad Marketing and Product Operations, Lenovo. "We've optimized the ThinkPad X120e to not only give businesses an excellent experience creating and consuming multimedia content, but we've also made key improvements to an area that has plagued laptops: battery life."
Professional Performance: The ultraportable X120e looks small, but it now packs an even more powerful punch for business productivity. Integrating an AMD Fusion E-Series APU gives users 65 percent faster graphics performance1, which speeds up Web searches, page loads and running business applications. At the same time, the X120e gives users longer battery life – up to 30 percent longer – for more than six hours2 and meets Energy Star 5.0 specifications. It also carries the EPEAT Gold rating for its environmental attributes. Additionally, the X120e comes with an HDMI port for projecting content on another monitor or a TV screen.
"Mobile users no longer have to trade battery life for great graphics performance," said Chris Cloran,corporate vice president and general manager, Client Division AMP Products Group, AMD. "AMD Fusion APUs allow for thinner, cool-running devices that can last the day and do what's demanded of today's professional."
Just-Right Fit: As compact as it is, the X120e is designed to fit just right for business users who need to balance portability and usability. An 11.6 inch screen and a full-size keyboard give users plenty of room to work comfortably, and the contemporary ThinkPad keyboard features a progressively clean look while retaining the same feel of the ThinkPad classic keyboard.
Incredibly Mobile: Starting under three pounds3, the X120e includes WiFi and optional Bluetooth and mobile broadband.
Watch a video of the X120e here.
Business-Class Support
Lenovo offers a portfolio of service and support offerings to protect the X120e and to support IT departments. ThinkPad Protection covers repairs resulting from accidents, drops and spills, while ThinkPlus Priority Support provides 24x7 business-class technical support for IT administrators.
Pricing and Availability
The ThinkPad X120e laptop will be available beginning in February through Lenovo business partners and www.lenovo.com. Models start under $400.
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Lenovo Adds Curves, Style and Attitude to Next-Gen ThinkPad Edge Small Business Laptops
Marries Urban Attitude and Performance-Driven Technologies with ThinkPad Quality and Reliability
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – January 3, 2011: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced two new laptops that elevate small-to-medium (SMB) business computing with luxurious and sophisticated design, cutting-edge technologies and extra features to go beyond business computing. The ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s laptops catch attention with their jaw-dropping, premium design. Small details make a big difference: the stunning infinity screen, a matte finish that's soft to the touch and real metal accents project a cosmopolitan image. The laptops are also business performance powerhouses, featuring increased performance and integrated graphics in the upcoming second generation Intel® CoreTM processor technology, Lenovo's Enhanced Experience 2.0 for rapid boot up and a range of wireless connectivity technologies. They also crossover for serious play with Dolby Home Theatre® audio and high definition video conferencing.
"How we think about PC design and the entire computing experience is changing," said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Think Product Group, Lenovo. "The new ThinkPad Edge premium laptops give users technology that's extremely personal, beautiful and powerful so they can accomplish their business goals and keep up with their personal lives."
Eye-Catching, Intriguing Design
With a chic, modern and clean appearance, Lenovo designed the 12.5-inch E220s and 14-inch E420s to turn heads. Strikingly thin and light, the E220s measures less than one inch thick and weighs less than 3.5 pounds1 for excellent portability, while the slightly larger E420s starts at just one-inch and four pounds2. They both feature metal accents that frame the black, soft-matte exterior.
Inside they display an infinity screen for a TV-like appearance. The contemporary ThinkPad keyboard, recognized for providing the same comfortable typing experience as ThinkPad classic laptops, and an extra large clickpad fill the inside. The keyboard is spill-resistant too for peace of mind against accidental spills. For SMBs who need a physical device to play media, the E420s has a hidden, slim, slot-loading DVD player/burner.
Work Hard: Hard-Core Performance Under the Hood
Just as much attention went into the technology inside of the PCs as the elegant exteriors. To power both data-crunching, multitasking business activities and fun, personal entertainment, the E220s and E420s offer choices of upcoming Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors.
Since every second counts, especially for busy SMBs, Lenovo created the Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7 to speed up boot time by 30 percent on select models with Rapid Drive technology3. Rapid Drive takes advantage of an SSD for faster boot speed. Lenovo also optimized the preload, drivers and BIOS for speedy start up.
Additionally, the laptops feature all of the latest wireless connectivity technologies: WiFi and optional mobile broadband and 4G/WiMAX4.
Play Hard: Beyond Business Features
When it comes to play, the E220s and E420s offer a premium experience starting with Dolby Home Theatre® audio. Clear, crisp Dolby certified audio makes music and videos rock. The laptops come equipped with Lenovo's enhanced video conferencing technologies including a high-definition web camera, noise-cancelling keyboard software and high performance microphones and speakers. They also feature an HDMI port to show presentations to clients or to relax and watch on a PC monitor or flat-screen TV.
Watch a video of the E220s and E420s here.
More Choices for a Perfect Business Edge
Lenovo also announced the ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 laptops for SMBs who need an attractive business-class laptop at an attractive price. They pack greater productivity technologies in a thinner design with upcoming Intel® CoreTM technology and the Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 with Rapid Drive on select models.
Pricing and Availability
The ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s will be available beginning in April through www.lenovo.com and business partners. Models begin at approximately $899 and $749, respectively. The ThinkPad Edge E420 and E520 will be available beginning in April with models starting from approximately $599.
