Lenovo Launches Complete PC Solution for Small Businesses with New ThinkPad SL Notebooks, Software and Services

Malaysia, July 16, 2008 - Lenovo today unveiled a complete computing solution for small-to-medium business (SMB) users that includes the new SL series of ThinkPad notebooks, value-added software and unique new services. The trio of notebooks – SL300, SL400 and SL500 - feature cutting-edge technologies, such as excellent multimedia capabilities with an optional Blu-Ray DVD player on select models as well as a black glossy cover for a stylish design. To make the computing experience productive and simple, Lenovo also combined software that helps with everything from data recovery to simplifying Internet connection with a new optional service package featuring on-line data backup and on-site warranty repair.

“The ThinkPad name is synonymous with leadership in computing for the business user,” said Khoo Hung Chuan, Country Manager, Enterprise Business, Lenovo Malaysia. “Now we’re bringing the same quality and reliability that ThinkPad is known for to users in the small business space with a number of leading technologies.”

Today, Lenovo also announced an additional six new notebooks – the ThinkPad R400, R500, T400, T500, X200 and W500.

Lenovo brings many of the technologies first pioneered in the industry-acclaimed ThinkPad X300 notebook, such as solid state drive storage, LED backlit displays. The new T Series includes models with technologies like switchable graphics and support for Display Port.

Using these new technologies, this generation of notebooks offers significant improvements over the previous one, featuring cooler and quieter notebooks with lighter weight and longer battery life.

Lenovo offers its first 12-inch widescreen ultraportable notebook, the ThinkPad X200 notebook, in a lighter design than the previous ThinkPad X61 notebook. With a larger keyboard, lighter weight and focus on productivity, the notebook balances performance and portability.

Lenovo is introducing the ThinkPad W-Series, the first in a new class of mobile workstations with models offering the mobility of an Open-GL Graphics performance notebook.

The newly announced notebooks also expand Lenovo’s portfolio of environmentally-responsible notebooks with many of them being rated Gold by the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool. All the newly announced ThinkPad notebooks, including the SL Series, are based on Intel’s® latest Centrino® 2 processor technology.

Designed for the Unique Needs of the Small Business
Quality, affordability and service and support are critical factors to SMB notebook users, and Lenovo’s SMB solution combines all of those. Lenovo designed the notebooks for the unique way these users work – whether at home, the office, the park or coffee shop. With the need for always-on, 24/7 connectivity growing, the notebooks feature WiFi, Ethernet and optional Bluetooth technologies.

The number of SMB users is growing dramatically. IDC forecasts that in 2009, the SMB segment will command 31 percent of the total notebook (including ultraportables) PC market worldwide and will grow to 76.6 million in 2011. The growth in this space is outpacing the growth in traditional large volume buyers, the large enterprise and very large enterprise1.

The notebooks also excel with their multimedia capabilities. Speakers, microphones and an optional webcam provide excellent support for Internet voice and video conferencing. And support for HDMI/VGA means users can watch video content, like movies in high-definition. The ThinkPad SL Series also combines looks with performance with a glossy black top cover, a first for ThinkPad notebook design.

Known in the industry for hardware reliability, Lenovo designed the notebooks with durability and performance in mind. Lenovo’s Active Protection System, an air-bag like system, protects the hard drive against drops or falls, and an optional fingerprint reader helps protect against unauthorized users. The ThinkPad SL300 notebook also comes with an available LED backlit display.

Software and Services
Software and services complement the hardware part of the solution. Without dedicated IT support, users often have little help when it come to things such as connecting to the Internet, managing passwords, data recovery and updating their computer. Lenovo’s unique Lenovo Care Tools solve those common issues and help take the frustration and time out of managing one’s computer. The notebooks come with Lenovo’s Access Connections, Client Security Solutions, Rescue and Recovery, Presentation Director and System Update.

To help small businesses get the most productivity from their new ThinkPad notebooks, and to meet the growing demand for protection and security, Lenovo is introducing ThinkPlus Secure Business, the first of several new custom service packages designed for the SMB which consists of:
· On-site next-day business warranty upgrade to keep small businesses productive
· ThinkPad protection, providing PC repairs or replacement in the event of liquid spills, drops or electrical surges
· Online data backup, a secure, off-site storage solution for critical business and employee data.
ThinkPlus Secure Business is available for either a one or three year term.

Pricing and Availability2
The ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 notebooks start at RM 3,019 and RM 3,189 respectively and will be available through Lenovo Business Partners at the end of July. The ThinkPad X200 notebook starts at RM 6,009 and is available in September. The other notebooks will be available from August with starting prices on select models ranging from RM 4,014 on the ThinkPad R500 notebook to RM 8,289 on the ThinkPad W500 notebook.

1IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, June 2008.

3 Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.


Color Your Idea!
Lenovo Brings New Colors, Sizes and Features to IdeaPad Consumer Notebooks

Debuts Four Notebooks Designed For Style, Mobility, Entertainment and Performance
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, July 16, 2008 - Lenovo today introduced four new notebooks for consumers to express themselves with more choices of color, including Indigo blue, Bold black and Crimson red. In addition, the four notebooks also come with consumer-focused features including expanded facial recognition capabilities for simple and convenient log-on, One-Key Rescue System to recover your ideas with just one touch, HDMI to connect to the digital world and optional Blu-Ray DVD players on select models for enjoying high-definition content.

The announcement brings two new notebook form factors - the 13-inch widescreen IdeaPad Y330 and U330 notebooks and the 14-inch widescreen IdeaPad Y430 notebook – to the IdeaPad line. Additionally, the new IdeaPad Y530 notebook round out Lenovo’s expanded consumer notebook portfolio. All of the notebooks are based on the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology.

“From San Francisco to Paris to Singapore, customer feedback on our inaugural IdeaPad notebooks has been exceptional,” said Eric Zhao, Country Manager, Consumer Business, Lenovo Malaysia. “Our new styles, colors and innovations are all about customers and the ways they express themselves and their ideas.”

IdeaPad U330
Lenovo designed its “U” series to be all about expressing ideas with style. The IdeaPad U330 notebook is a super-slim ultra-light addition to the widely-acclaimed IdeaPad U110 notebook, introduced in the spring. Available in a glossy Indigo blue, the notebook starts at 2.29 cm thin and weighs in at just over 1.8 kg.

Equipped with the latest version of VeriFace™ facial recognition technology, consumers can now access encrypted files and to record a 30-second video message for others users. Designed with Dolby® Home Theatre and touch-sensitive multimedia controls, the notebook comes equipped with HDMI and an optional built-in DVD burner.

The IdeaPad U330 notebook also includes switchable graphics. This enables the user to run energy-efficient integrated graphics while on battery power and then switch to high-definition discrete graphics for more powerful performance when “plugged in.” The notebook also offers an LED backlit display, five hours of battery life and Lenovo’s Active Protection System (APS), a feature pioneered on ThinkPad notebooks. Lenovo’s APS technology helps protect the data on the hard drive if the notebook should fall. And if the operating system should crash, users can recover their data at the touch of a button with the One-Key Rescue System.

IdeaPad Y330
The IdeaPad Y330 notebook finds the perfect balance between style, entertainment and performance. The notebook sports a shingle design on the top cover and palm rest that comes in Bold black. Designed for strong mobile performance, it combines the features the IdeaPad notebooks are known for with even more including a built-in DVD burner and camera, up to 4 GB of memory, up to a 320 GB hard drive and the latest wireless connectivity options including Bluetooth.

IdeaPad Y430 & Y530
The IdeaPad Y430 and Y530 notebooks make mainstream notebooks fun and functional. Available in Bold black or a new Crimson red textured design on the IdeaPad Y430 notebook, consumers can enjoy all the features that make the “Idea” brand unique. Additionally, they may choose between a framed or frameless screen as well as an optional Blu-Ray DVD player.

Pricing and Availability
The notebooks will be available through Lenovo retail partners from 16th August. Pricing starts at RM 2,299, RM 4,799 and RM 5,999, for the IdeaPad Y430, Y530 and U330 respectively.