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Who would have thought that a company like Lenovo would be able to move beyond its rather rigid setup, especially after acquiring IBM’s computer manufacturing business and along with it, the line of business-class ThinkPads, and churn out machines which are easy on the eye – capable of turning heads, even? Yes sir, we are talking about a trio of new luxury laptops known as the IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook, and the U300 and U400 laptops. We will concentrate on the U300s as that is the main attraction out of the three.

These devices were specially designed for fashion-minded consumers who not only want performance, but to get their work done in style – or at least be seen working with something that is extremely easy on the eyes. The super slim U300s Ultrabook is powered by Intel’s second generation Core i7 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, taking a mere 10 seconds to booth up while Enhanced Experience 2.0 RapidDrive SSD technology ensures you are able to have a quick response time regardless of the program you run.

Other specifications include a 13.3″ ultra-slim 16:9 widescreen HD display, 4GB DDR3 memory and up to 256GB of SSD storage, all crammed into a chassis that is just 14.9mm thin. Taking its cue from Apple’s design book, the U300s is hewn from a single-piece aluminum shell, resulting in a sleek and lightweight product that tips the scales at under 3 pounds.

You can choose from Graphite Grey or limited-edition Clementine Orange colors, with prices starting from $1,199.99 upwards.

Press Release

Lenovo has put on sale the ThinkPad T420s 14-inch business notebook, a slimmer and lighter version of the standard T420.

The 3.94-pound Lenovo ThinkPad T420s is 0.83″ – 1.02″ thin in profile, whereas the T420 measures 1.18″ -1.20″ and weighs “< 4.84lbs”. However, both laptops include the same full-voltage Intel 2nd Generation Core i3, i5, and i7 dual-core processors and the Intel integrated HD graphics paired with Nvidia NVS 4200M 1GB via Optimus switchable GPU technology. There are also up to 8GB of RAM, hard drive and solid state drive choices, and a built-in bay for an optical drive or secondary battery, which makes the system a little bit heavier.

The 16:9 display on the T420s has a 1600 x 900 resolution and 230-nit brightness.

According to the product specifications, the notebook is MIL-SPEC tested for durability and has a battery life up to 10 hours with a 6-cell and bay battery.

Other important features of the T420s are a 720p webcam, Dolby Home Theater audio, various networking choices including 3G, a USB 3.0 connector, DisplayPort, enterprise-class security, and Windows 7 Home Premium or Pro OS.

The ThinkPad T420s starts at $1,199 at the Lenovo store online.

Lenovo’s brand new 11.6-inch AMD Fusion powered IdeaPad S205 is now available to purchase directly from Lenovo.com.

The IdeaPad S205 comes with a 1366 x 768 glossy display, Zacate based E-350 processor, Radeon HD 6310 graphics, 5 hour battery (6-cell), 1.3MP camera, b/g/n Wi-Fi, Windows 7 Home Premium and weight starting at 3.3 lbs. Ports include HDMI, 3x USB 2.0 and a 6-in-1 card reader.

Base price starts at $499 which gets you 3GB of DDR3 RAM and a 320GB HDD (5400RPM). $599 gets you 4GB of RAM and a larger 750GB HDD (still 7200RPM) and tacks on Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. A model for $579 drops the Bluetooth and drowngrades to a 500GB HDD.

Lenovo’s new ultra-slim 13.3-inch notebook – the ThinkPad X1 series – has leaked on the website of Swiss computer seller Tell IT.

The upcoming business-use ruggedized ultraportable has 0.84-inch thin profile and weighs 3 – 3.8 pounds, depending on configuration. It will be the thinnest laptop in the ThinkPad lineup and meets 8 military ruggedness standards. The NWK2NMZ (1294-2NG) model sold by Tell IT is powered by Intel’s 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M processor with integrated graphics. There’s a single RAM slot populated with an 8GB memory module, as well as a 160GB solid state drive.

The X1 is the first ThinkPad to feature a display covered with damage-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. The LED display is outdoor-viewable providing 350-nit brightness and has a resolution of 1366-by-768 pixels.

Regarding battery, the successor of the X300 series provides up to 5 hours of operation on a single charge. The battery life can be extended to 10 hours with an additional slice unit.

Other notable features include a spill-resistant isle keyboard, Lenovo UltraNav trackpad and TrackPoint stick, Dolby Home Theater audio, 3G mobile broadband, USB 3.0, DisplayPort connector, and a fingerprint reader.

The particular model is apparently a higher-end one and has a 2,585 CHF price tag with taxes and a 3-year warranty. That’s around $3,150 US dollars.

The delivery date for Tell IT customers is May 20th. We have no info on when to expect the notebook in the US.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s  is a thin and light computer that’s pushing the boundaries of the thin and light space thanks to its unusual (but not quite unique) 12.5 inch display. The notebook also packs more power than many of its smaller siblings, thanks to an Intel core i5-2537M processor. Lenovo is now taking orders for the notebook for $749 and up.

The base model comes with 2GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and a 43Whr battery. The notebook has a 1366 x 768 pixel display and Windows 7 Home Premium.

You can also upgrade the notebook with an Intel Core i7-2617M processor, Windows 7 Professional, up to 4GB of memory, Bluetooth, a 3G modem, and a larger hard drive or optional solid state disk.

The upgrade from 2GB to 4GB of RAM is free right now, so if you’re thinking about picking up this laptop, I’d highly recommend clicking the customize button and adding the memory upgrade.

The folks at LogicBuy also have a coupon that will cut almost $40 off the price.

Of the nearly 20 consumer laptops Lenovo unleashed  upon the world at CES, the IdeaPad Z570 was billed as the multimedia notebook with the least flashy design. (Okay, we’re paraphrasing a little.)

Curiously, the company didn’t say at the time how much its metallic wonder would cost nor when it would be available. Three months later we’re finally getting our answer: it’s on sale now starting at $699, already taking a gentle tumble from $999. To refresh your saturated noggins, the 15.6-inch Z570 moves to a chiclet keyboard, as many other Lenovo laptops have, and packs a Core i3-2310M processor, 4GB of RAM, and 500GB 5,400RPM hard drive at its lowest price point. Those willing to spend more can step up to a $999 version that includes a Core i5-2520M CPU and 6GB of RAM. Either way, they come with DVD burners and relatively low-res 1366 x 768 screens, and the graphics top out with Intel’s integrated HD 3000 chipset. That’s all fine for everyday use, but deserving of that “multimedia machine” moniker? We’ll leave that to you and your wallet.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad L420 and ThinkPad L520 eco-friendly business notebooks with Intel “Sandy Bridge” 2nd Gen Core processors are now available for purchase.

The 14-inch L420 and 15.6-inch L520 contain materials made from post-consumer recycled content and come in 100% recyclable packaging. The laptops feature dual-core CPUs, up to the Core i7-2620M, Intel HD integrated graphics, up to 6GB of DDR3 memory, up to 500GB hard drive or a 128GB solid state drive, a DVD burner, 6- or 9-cell battery, and screen resolution of 1366×768 pixels, with optional 1600×900 screen in the L520.

Both notebooks pass 8 military specification tests for durability and have built-in 720p webcams, optional mobile broadband connectivity, and Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional OS.

The Lenovo ThinkPad L420 and Thinkpad L520 start at $599.00 and $649.00, respectively, via Lenovo.com.

Lenovo has expanded the Essential G series budget laptop lineup with the 15.6-inch Lenovo G570 and 14″ Lenovo G470.

The G570 and G470 offered on Lenovo.com come with 2nd Generation Intel Core processors, up to the Core i5, Intel’s integrated HD Graphics 3000, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard drive, and a DVD burner or Blu-ray combo drive.

The new Essential notebooks have 1366×768 LED backlight displays, AccuType keyboards with individual rounded keys, single-piece brush-metal interior paneling around the keyboard and a smooth top cover, a built-in webcam, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

Lenovo’s G570 and G470 start at $699.00 and $749.00, respectively.

You knew they were coming, but today it’s time to choose — will you withstand the temptation of a tricked-out ThinkPad W520 workstation or T420s thin-and-light with Sandy Bridge  CPUs?

Yes, Lenovo’s rolling out the red eraserheads this month for Intel’s new chips as fast as it possibly can, with these latest two models hot on the heels of the ThinkPad T420 and T520 and ThinkPad Edge E420s. The $1,199 14-inch T420s distinguishes itself with slightly slimmer construction, a 1600 x 900 resolution and a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M CPU in a package that weighs less than four pounds — strangely, there’s no Core i7 or discrete graphics here — while the $1,449 W520 workstation comes standard with a 2.7GHz Core i7-2620M chip and an NVIDIA Quadro 1000M GPU with Optimus graphics-switching tech. Of course, the W520 base configuration comes with only a 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768 screen, but don’t you fret — an additional cash infusion can get you a 1600 x 900 or even a full 1080p display to render your video with. Go ahead, spec them out to your heart’s content, while we wait for an even more groundbreaking rig to drop from the ThinkPad heavens.

Lenovo put on sale the ThinkPad Edge E420s 14″ thin-and-light laptop for small business users.

The 4.14-pound Lenovo ThinkPad E420s is 1.2 inch thin and includes the 2nd Gen Intel Core processors with dual CPU cores – the Core i7 2620M, i5 2410M, or i3 2310M – and Intel HD integrated graphics or optional switchable solution that combines the Intel HD GPU with the 2GB AMD Radeon HD 6630M dedicated video card. The laptop comes with up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, while storage choices include a traditional hard drive, up to 320GB, a 128GB solid state drive, or hybrid storage which comprises of an 80GB SSD and 320GB HDD. The optical drive is a slot-load DVD burner, while the standard battery is a 48.8Whr unit that enables power autonomy of up to 7 hours.

The display is covered with Infinity edge-to-edge glass and has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.

Lenovo’s small business notebook features a low-light sensitive HD web camera, mic, stereo speakers, Dolby Home Theater surround sound technology, wireless N, optional Bluetooth, optional WiMAX, optional 3G mobile broadband, Ethernet LAN, HDMI 1.4 and VGA video outputs, two USB 2.0 ports, an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port, 4-in-1 media card reader, and fingerprint sensor.

The ThinkPad E420s has an island-style spill resistant keyboard, trackpad and TrackPoint, magnesium-aluminum construction with reinforced metal hinges, and soft-touch matte finish with metal accents.

It runs Windows 7 OS and starts at $699 at the Lenovo official online store.