10:35 AM
Lenovo launches its new ThinkPad W series mobile workstation notebook PC, including the W500 and W700. Lenovo describe the new W series as the most powerful laptop.
ThinkPad W500 runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 processor, and 1GB of RAM. It has the ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 video card with 512MB RAM. There is also a 100GB HDD and a 15.4-inch LCD display. The price starts at $1629.
Powered by the same T9400 processor, the W700 gets 2GB of memory and the 512MB NVIDIA Quadro FX-2700 graphics. It offers 160GB hard drive and a 17-inch display. The price starts at $2978.
The two notebooks both support WiFi wireless connectivity. You may also want to get WiMax, WWAN, Mobile broadband and Bluetooth. SSD option is also available.
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12:44 AM
Lenovo introduces the new ThinkCentre A62 desktop PC, which may be the most environmentally friendly desktops on the market. The ThinkCentre is powered by AMD’s 15w CPU, Athlon 2650e, which is able to reduce the energy use of A62 by up to 40% comparing with ThinkCentre predecessors.
Lenovo ThinkCentre A62 features the Dash 1.1, an easy to use remote management system and the Express Repair that allows users to fix problem easily. The A62 desktop will be available in September for $399.
[InsideHW]
4:33 AM
The T500 Thinkpad is the latest 15.4" refresh of the longstanding T-series out of Lenovo. Combining the latest generation of Intel goodies, ATI Hybrid graphics, and DisplayPort connection this notebook has many new things to offer over the previous ThinkPads. With all these changes taking place, is Lenovo keeping the ThinkPad as well built as we have come to expect, or has some quality slipped through the cracks? Read on to see what we think of the new T500, and how this new model stacks up to the older ThinkPads.
Our ThinkPad T500 specifications:
* Screen: 15.4" 1680 x 1050 WSXGA+ LCD (Matte finish)
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.80GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)
* Memory: 2GB DDR3 RAM
* Storage: 160GB HDD (7200rpm)
* Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
* Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
* Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3650 w/ 256MB (hybrid switching)
* Built-in web camera
* Battery: 9-cell (84Wh)
* Dimensions: 14.1" x 10/10.9" x 1.8"
* Weight: 6lbs 7.2oz (w/ 9 cell battery)
* Retail Price: $2,223
Source: Notebook Review
4:15 AM
The new 14-inch T400 ThinkPad is the latest Lenovo notebook based off of the Intel Montivena platform. This computer offers all new features such as hybrid graphics, LED backlit displays, and power saving refinements that let the notebook get extraordinary battery life. With all these changes taking place, Lenovo has also managed to keep the notebook looking as boring as ever, just how ThinkPad owners like it. In this first look we will cover all of the basics, and give you a few hints of what to expect from the full review that will be coming in no time.
Our ThinkPad T400 specifications:
* Screen: 14-inch 1440 x 900 WXGA+ LED Backlit (Matte finish)
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T9600 (2.80GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 6MB Cache)
* Memory: 2GB DDR3 RAM
* Storage: 160GB HDD (7200rpm)
* Optical Drive: DVD+/-RW
* Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
* Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 w/ 256MB (hybrid switching)
* Built-in web camera
* Battery: 84Wh 9-cell and 56Wh 6-cell
* Dimensions: 13.2" x 9.4" x 1.47/1.12"
* Weight: 5.lbs 4.8oz (w/ 9 cell battery)
* Retail Price: $2,189
Source: Notebook Review