Lenovo introduces ThinkPad X120e business laptop with AMD Fusion

Lenovo is launching a new version of its 11.6 inch ThinkPad laptop. At first glance, the new ThinkPad X120e looks an awful lot like the Thinkpad X100e which has been available for much of the past year. But the new model has a few new features under the hood:

• AMD Fusion chipset
• HDMI output
• 65% faster graphics
• 30% better battery life

The ThinkPad X120e will be available starting in February, for about $400 and up. It features an AMD Fusion E-240 or E350 chip, an 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 pixel anti-glare LED display, AMD Radeon HD 6310 graphics stereo 2W speakers, WiFi, Bluetooth, and optional 3G.

The X120E will be available with up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 5400RPM or 7200RPm hard drive or a 128GB SSD, and 3 or 6 cell batteries for up to 6.5 hours of battery life. The laptop measures 11.1″ x 7.4″ x 1.2″ with a 3-cell battery. It’s a bit bulkier if you add the 6-cell option.

 

Lenovo unveils ThinkPad Edge E220s thin and light business laptop

Lenovo has unveiled a new thin and light laptop called the ThinkPad Edge E220s which features a 12.5 inch display and Intel Core i-series chipset. The ThinkPad Edge E220s is only the third laptop I’m aware of to have a 12.5 inch screen. The others are the recently introduced LG Xnote P210 and thee Lenovo Ideapad U260, which features similar specs, but a different case design. Lenovo’s IdeaPad series is also aimed at consumers, while ThinkPad models are targeted at business users.

The ThinkPad Edge E220s measures less than an inch thick and weighs 3.5 pounds. It has an aluminum-magnesium lid with a matte finish, and a keyboard that looks similar to the one you’d find on other ThinkPad laptops — as well as Lenovo’s TouchPoint system.

Lenovo ThinkPad T410, T410s and T510 get Nvidia Optimus support

Taking advantage of the nearing milestone of 60 million ThinkPad laptops sold to date, Lenovo has decided on upping the graphics capabilities of the ThinkPad T410, T410s and T510, through the addition of an Nvidia NVS 3100M graphics card option.

With the Nvidia card, Lenovo’s laptops can take advantage of the Optimus technology which automatically switches from integrated to dedicated graphics, depending on workload, providing extra GPU power only when needed, so as to save battery life.

The Optimus-equipped ThinkPad T410 and T510 business laptops start at $1,299, while the T410s starts at $1,849.

Lenovo unveils promo video for the ThinkPad Edge 11

The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 11 may not be available in the US, but it’s still one of the sexiest looking business notebooks I’ve seen in a while. Imagine taking a Lenovo ThinkPad X100e, upgrading the processor to a new AMD Nile or Intel Core i-series CPU, and giving the laptop a bit of a paint job, and you’ve got the Edge 11.

Lenovo has put out a promotional video showing off some of the laptop’s features, including its 2.9 pound weight, low-light sensitive webcam, TrackPoint system, and 11.6 inch, 1366 x 68 pixel display plus HDMI output.

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 and 15 get AMD’s latest, start at $549

We don’t yet have much insight into the performance of the many laptops now being powered by AMD’s new mainstream CPUs, but we can say we’re big fans of the prices they’re ringing up. Starting at $549, Lenovo’s rolling out the Edge 14 and 15 with big A’s latest Athlon II X2 P320, Turion II X2 P520 and Phenom II X3 P820 processors on June 22. They won’t be available with discrete graphics options, but the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3400 IGP should at least go easy on the 4- and 6-cell battery options. Other than that the Edge is the same machine we have come to know and love over the past few months — now let’s just hope that AMD power lives up to its promise.

Lenovo ThinkPad L Series arrives for the eco-conscious professional

We told you Lenovo’s ThinkPad team was up to something, and two days earlier than its predicted Earth Day launch, the ThinkPad L Series has been released into the atmosphere. While it may look like the ThinkPad R Series — which it will eventually replace — Lenovo says the 14-inch L412 and 15-inch L512 are the greenest ThinkPads ever made. Besides being 40 percent more power efficient than “other laptops,” they’re partially made from recycled office water jugs and miscellaneous used equipment. If all that green stuff doesn’t stir your soul, the L Series has the standard ThinkPad chassis and can be specced up to be a pretty solid mainstream business system — it’ll be available with Core i3 or i5 CPU options along with integrated or ATI Radeon graphics. For those with a bit less cash to spare, an entry-level $649 model is equipped with a Celeron P4500 CPU, 160GB hard drive and 1GB of RAM. Pricing on the higher end models remain ambiguous, but these puppies should be available for pre-order on Lenovo’s site soon enough, and then ship in what we expect to be very eco-friendly packaging early next month. Until that fateful day arrives, feel free to enjoy the gallery and press release below.

Lenovo ThinkPad W701 and W701ds laptops are up for order

The February-announced ThinkPad W701 and W701ds mobile workstations can now be found on Lenovo’s web shop, complete with an ordering button, a price tag and a shipping estimate (1 – 2 weeks). Targeting professionals who want/need to move around a lot, the W701 and W701ds (dual-screen) feature a Core i7 quad-core processor, a 17-inch LED-backlit screen (the ds also includes a 10.6-inch screen), up to 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia Quadro FX 2800 or 3800 series graphics card, a DVD drive, 1TB of storage space via two HDDs (or two 128GB SSDs), and are pre-loaded with Windows 7 Professional 64bit.

Those interested can get the ThinkPad W701 for as low as $3,299, and the W701ds for a starting price of$3,999.

Lenovo ThinkPad T410i Core i3-equipped laptop starts selling

Lenovo has went under the radar and introduced its cheapest 14-inch ThinkPad model, the T410i powered by the 2.13 GHz Core i3-330M CPU. Starting at $829, the portable PC has a 14.1-inch (1280×800/1440×900) LCD screen, Intel integrated graphics, and can be configured with 2/3/4GB of RAM, a 250/320/500GB HDD or 128GB SSD, a DVD writer, a 2 megapixel webcam, and a 4-, 6- or 9-cell battery.

The ThinkPad T410i packs Windows 7 and can be found here.

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 and 15 shipping to small businesses, cupcake lovers

We knew it was only a matter of time before Lenovo finally started shipping the larger and more powerful relatives of the ThinkPad Edge 13. Available from retailers now and Lenovo’s own webstore in early April, the 14- and 15-inch Edges have the same design as the Edge 13 — including the same spill-resistant chiclet keyboard we adore — but boast more muscle under the hood. While the $599 models pack Celeron processors, they can be configured to your heart’s content with Core i3 or i5 CPUs, 5,400 / 7,200rpm drives, Blu-ray and mobile broadband options. And if having a red ThinkPad has always been a drunken fantasy of yours, the Edge 14 and 15 come in a glossy black or red, and a matte black option is there for the traditionalists. Wondering what the Edge 14 and 15 have to do with cupcakes? Apparently Lenovo sent the Edge 14 to a true small business owner — Lev Ekster, founder of NYC’s Cupcake Stop — a few months ago, and he’s been wearing out the AT&T 3G ever since as he gets work done on the go. We’ve no icing for you, but you can salivate over the full press release after the break.

Lenovo ThinkCentre A70z review

The hallowed Think branding finally spread out to the land of AIOs earlier this year and we just had to wrap our paws around some of that signature matte black plastic to see what’s what. The ThinkCentre A70z represents Lenovo’s most direct assault on the eco-conscious office manager’s checkbook, coming as it does with minimal packaging, built out of recycled and recyclable materials, and significant energy savings relative to orthodox desktops. In our time with it, we found the A70z to be a well built and capable little rig, but the question you most probably want answered is whether the premium branding we associate with the tank-like ThinkPads can be trusted to deliver a similar superiority in hardware and construction in the all-in-one arena. Click past the break for the answer.