Lenovo Unleashes Two New AMD Fusion-Based Notebooks For Consumers

AMD E-Series Fusion APUs offer faster performance, Brilliant HD graphics and longer battery life at an affordable price

PETALING JAYA – October 25, 2011: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced the addition of two new notebooks powered by AMD to its growing portfolio of mobile computing solutions – the IdeaPad S205 and Lenovo G475. Designed for consumers looking for affordable, stylish and highly portable notebooks, the two new Lenovo notebooks are equipped with AMD’s latest Fusion Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) that offers faster performance, high definition graphics and longer battery life.

Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia said: “With the introduction of the IdeaPad S205 and Lenovo G475, we are delighted to offer consumers more exciting DO machines to fit any lifestyle and need. Powered by the powerful and energy efficient AMD E-series Fusion APUs, these new Lenovo notebooks will empower consumers to do more with their notebooks even when they are constantly on the move.”

Alex Tan, Country Manager, AMD Malaysia said: “AMD is enabling a more truly immersive computing experience for PC users in Malaysia with the latest AMD APU. The AMD E-Series APUs meet the needs of consumers who want fast and Brilliant HD streaming video, sharp photos, life-like gaming through powerful DirectX® 11-capable discrete-level graphics and a parallel processing engine, as well as all-day battery life1.”

IdeaPad S205 – Stylish Internet Companion Packed with Surprises
The 11.6-inch IdeaPad S205 mini notebook uniquely combines an expressive and ultraportable design to make heads turn. Weighing just 1.35kg and measuring a slim 18mm thin, it is the perfect travel companion that can make your life that little bit richer by bringing music and videos alive thanks to the new AMD E450 dual core processor. It is also equipped with a 98% full-size AccuType chiclet keyboard that ensures that you have less typos in that important document you need to send out in a flash.

Its long battery life of up to 6 hours ensures you never run out of power at the wrong moments, and the bundled Lenovo Energy Manager Software 6.0 gives you even more control over how you manage your usage patterns. Other bundled Lenovo software includes VeriFace 4.0 face recognition technology that further increases security while on the go, and Active Protection System which protects your hard disk from sudden drops.

Lenovo G475 – Affordable Mainstream Notebook
For consumers looking for the best value and essential mobile computing with the latest AMD processor technology, Lenovo has expanded its G Series to include the new Lenovo G475 powered by the new AMD E450 dual core processor. Sturdy, yet stylish, the G475 offer features exclusive to Lenovo such as the Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7. Utilising Lenovo’s RapidBoot technology, the G470 features a start-up time that is on average 20 seconds faster and a shutdown process that is 28% faster than typical Windows 7 PCs alongside other optimised multimedia features.

The Lenovo G470 also comes with Energy Management Software 6.0 which protects the long-term life of the battery, OneKey Rescue System for easy backup and recovery of user data, and VeriFace 4.0 face recognition technology that uses your face as your log-on password. This 14.3-inch notebook can support up to 2GB DDR3 RAM and 500GB hard disk drive, plus a complete range of connectors including HDMI in/out and an integrated card reader.

Pricing and Availability
The IdeaPad S205 is priced at RM1,299 (Windows 7 Home Basic), while the Lenovo G475 is priced at RM1,099 (DOS). Both notebooks are currently available at all Lenovo Exclusive Stores and from Lenovo Business Partners.