Lenovo Rings In The Lunar New Year With A New Ultrabook, Its Latest Tablet And Other DO Machines

Making DO machines for every walk of life

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – February 2, 2012: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY), the world’s no. 2 PC maker, continues to push the envelope by announcing its latest offerings of desktops, tablets and Ultrabook laptops.

Keeping in line with innovation and fresh off the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Lenovo is expanding its line of desktops and workstations with a host of new machines - the IdeaCentre B320, the IdeaCentre B520, and the IdeaCentre C320. These devices combine affordability, space-saving, energy-efficiency, multimedia features, and the latest technologies for faster and more reliable performance.

Those seeking high-performance gaming and family entertainment machines can turn to the IdeaCentre B520 and B320 which delivers compact performance with the latest 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor in the B520 and Core™ i5 processor in the B320. The machines also offer cable management to avoid cluttering your valuable home space while the VESA mount allows flexible fitting anywhere around the home.

The Lenovo C Series desktop keeps the consumers in mind by protecting their eyesight. Long durations in front of a computer, the Lenovo Eye Distance System gives alerts whenever a user becomes too close to the screen, It also comes with the Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System that automatically adjusts the screen brightness based on ambient light condition, making it easier on the eyes and causing less strain.

To add, Lenovo’s product line up for 2012 sees a slew of new machines targeted at the DOers of today, namely the IdeaPad Tablet A1; which offers a unique offline GPS navigation technology, the ThinkPad Tablet, the industry only business-class tablet designed for businesses, the ThinkCentre Edge 91z, Lenovo’s latest all-in-one desktop PC for the modern SMB, the IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook; which bridges haute couture with superior technology, the IdeaPad U300e Ultrabook, the affordable equivalent of the U300s Ultrabook with good HD video playback; the ThinkPad Edge E120, Lenovo’s stylish notebook designed specifically for small to medium businesses (SMB) as well as the ThinkStation E30 and the ThinkStation S20. From business professionals and power users to social media junkies and fashionistas, Lenovo has a DO machine for every walk of life out there.

Khoo Hung Chuan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia said, “Our latest line-up of products and offerings clearly depicts the change of the entire computing experience. Consumers today are opting for a combination of style and performance when purchasing any device to fit into both their work and personal lives.”

IdeaCentre B520
The IdeaCentre B520 is Lenovo’s most powerful AIO to date, and is the industry’s first frameless AIO design with a multitouch touchscreen, utilizing Project Capacitive Touch (PCT) for a more accurate and comfortable multitouch user experience.

With a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2600 (3.4 GHz) processors and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the IdeaCentre B520 features a 23-inch full HD display with optional NVIDIA 3D Vision solution, SRS® Premium Sound audio enhancement and an optional 3-in-1 mouse with motion-drive gaming and air-mouse functionality to deliver a truly immersive entertainment experience for both serious gaming and fun family entertainment.

The IdeaCentre B520 also features 4GB DDR3 Memory, 500GB Serial ATA (7200RPM) HDD, 2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTI 55M graphics and DVD Tray-in Rambo.

Adding to its fun features, the IdeaCentre B520 comes with the Lenovo High-Sense webcam with YouCam software, allowing friends to see you more clearly on video chats. They also include performance graphics and intelligent features like the optional Lenovo NaturalTouch Panel. So whatever your idea of fun is, the IdeaCentre B520 will help bring it to the next level.

IdeaCentre B320
Complemented with integrated stereo speakers, the IdeaCentre B320 provides users with a top-quality entertainment experience, bringing music, movies, and games to life. Running on a powerful 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2100 (3.3 GHz) processor and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the IdeaCentre B320 also has up to 8GB DDR3 Memory, 500GB, 7200rpm, 1GB ATI Radeon 6450 graphics and DVD Tray-in Rambo.

Both IdeaCentres feature Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 with RapidBoot technology – allowing you to enjoy the best multimedia experience with up to 20 percent faster boot up time and protect users through the Lenovo Dynamic Brightness System which automatically adjusts screen brightness based on ambient light conditions. Also preinstalled on the IdeaCentres B520 and B320 is Lenovo’s Eye Distance System that alerts users if they get too close to the screen during usage.

Last but not least, Lenovo’s Rescue System 3.0 is another crucial tool for consumers today as it offers a painless way to backup and recover data. At the touch of a button, users can restore their Windows OS and entire hard disk drive to factory settings to easily recover their data.

IdeaCentre C320
The Lenovo C320 is powered by up to second generation Intel Core i3 processors or Intel H61, Intel® Pentium® Processor G620 (3M Cache, 2.60 GHz) processors. Options include AMD Radeon™ HD 6450a 1GB graphics, up to 8GB DDR3 memory and up to 1TB HDD storage, as well as a 20-inch LED backlit, 16:9 widescreen display with optional multi-touch touch screen support.

ThinkStation E30
The ThinkStation E30 workstation builds on its predecessor, the E20 and offers choices of 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor technology with up to four cores for super fast computing when including an Intel® Xeon™ processor. ThinkStation E30 workstation logs a 57 percent faster boot time and 38 percent faster shut down time over previous models.

Taking advantage of Intel® Turbo Boost™ technology to overclock on performance-laden tasks, only Lenovo machines can stay in Turbo Boost+ mode longer for greater performance due to specific proprietary thermal engineering enhancements.

In addition to traditional hard drive storage, the ThinkStation E30 workstation offers choices of 80 or 160 GB SSD for snappy performance opening, rendering and saving/closing files. For creating and consuming 2D and 3D content, the powerful workstation offers choices of NVIDIA Quadro or NVS graphics. The workstation features SATA III for twice as fast and USB 3.0 for 10 times faster data transfer speeds compared to SATA II and USB 2.0. And with up to 16 GB of 1333 mHz Error Correcting Code memory, memory-related failures are virtually eliminated. The machine comes with a DVD burner/player and address office place security by including port disablement and Lenovo’s Hardware Password Manager to manage encrypted hard drives.

Also, the ThinkStation E30 workstation carries certifications from leading independent software vendors in engineering, digital content creation and financial markets, including AutoCad, SolidEdge, Adobe and SolidWorks, along with support for Red Hat Linux. The ThinkStation E30 workstation also offers an optional Blu-ray player as well as features nine USB ports for connecting to external hard drives and other peripherals. Both

The ThinkStation E30 extends Lenovo’s commitment to the environment through using 65 percent recyclable materials in plastic parts and meets several environmental certifications including EPEAT Gold, TCO and GREENGUARD.

ThinkStation S20
The ThinkStation S20 runs on the Intel Xeon 45 nanometer 5500 Series processor for increased efficiency and performance with optional Intel Turbo Boost technology for extra performance during peak processing, and offers an alternative processor; Intel Xeon W3500 Series processor.
The machine is equipped with DDR3 memory (12 DIMM slots) for 30 percent reduced power usage over DDR2 memory and high bandwidth, RAID storage up to 1TB, ECC memory to increase reliability and decrease chances of system errors and memory-related failures and a choice of NVIDIA Quadro line of GPUs with up to 4 GB of memory or ATI FirePro graphics.

The machine comes equipped with multiple ports and bays, optional Blu-Ray DVD player, and DVD player/burner as well as ThinkVantage Technologies which include: Productivity Center, Rescue and Recovery, Client Security Solution, Secure Data Disposal, System Migration Assistant and Image Ultra Builder.

The new workstation is also greener with Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT Gold-rated models and uses 50 percent recycled content with 30 percent coming from post-consumer content.

IdeaPad Tablet A1
Available in two attractive colors – black and white -- this seven-inch device is highly portable and ready for life’s next adventure. At just 11.95mm thick, and light at 0.4kg, the IdeaPad Tablet A1 comes loaded out-of-the-box with the kind of apps that users want in a tablet including pre-loaded apps from Documents to Go, Adobe, eBuddy, Kindle, mSpot and others.

The IdeaPad Tablet A1 allows users to enjoy their favorite videos and movies on-the-go in vibrant clarity with its 1024 X 600 resolution LED screen. With an integrated front (0.3M) and back (3.0M) mounted webcam, users can capture life’s moments in still photographs or video, or speak “face to face” with friends and family with Skype and other popular VoIP programs.

The IdeaPad Tablet A1’s unique offline GPS navigation technology also allows users to get to where they’re going faster by enabling direct connection to a satellite regardless of an internet connection Wrapped in an internal Magnesium alloy roll-cage to protect the hard drive and other system components, users can feel confident that their data is protected.

ThinkPad Tablet
Offering a 10.1” WXGA (1280x800) display weighing 0.75 kg, the ThinkPad Tablet comes with an IPS display for a 178-degree viewing angle and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. This business-class device keeps professionals connected, productive and entertained while they’re away from the office and their home.

Users are able to view and edit Microsoft Office documents with the preloaded full version of Documents to Go app by DataViz. With WiFi connectivity, 2GB of free cloud storage, a standard size USB port and SD Card Reader, and Lenovo’s unique file copy utility, sharing media files and documents with other people and electronic devices is easy. Presentations may look even better when connecting to an external monitor via the built-in mini-HDMI port. Users can keep in touch with friends and business contacts using Lenovo’s exclusive SocialTouch app, which puts social networks, email, and calendar notices all in one easy-to-use interface.

The ThinkPad Tablet includes an optional digitizer pen, a full-size USB port, full-size SD card slot, and mini-HDMI for connecting to external projectors and displays, as well as an optional ThinkPad quality Keyboard Folio Case with optical TrackPoint. The tablet includes anti-theft software and the ability to disable the tablet if the device is lost or stolen with Computrace. Additional security features include virtual application support with Citrix, simple zero-touch deployment with LanDesk and secure email support available from Good Technology.

ThinkCentre Edge 91z All-in-One (AIO)
The ThinkCentre Edge 91z AIO sports a 21.5-inch glossy high definition screen for crystal clear images. While the screen makes a large visual impact, its industry-leading thin frame helps it fit into even the tightest of work spaces. A convenient optional wireless keyboard with comfortable island-style keyboard tucks neatly under the AIO to complement its minimalist look. This compact design helps save up to 70 percent of space versus a traditional tower desktop and LCD monitor.

By definition, AIO desktops should be easy to set up. The ThinkCentre Edge 91z makes it even easier – just plug in and go. The AIO keeps this simplicity and purposeful design constant throughout its construction: From a spill resistant wireless keyboard, front-facing control buttons and wall mount capability to multiple-display support; the AIO makes operation worry-free and intuitive. With support for HDMI and an optional Blu-ray DVD drive, high definition videos appear seamless and strikingly clear. Users can also stream video on the AIO’s big screen using its WiFi capabilities and video chat via the web camera.

When it comes to performance, the Edge 91z AIO comes fully loaded from “power on.” With Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7, it boots 30 percent faster than non-optimized models, and with RapidDrive on optional solid state drive models, users can shave off up to 20 seconds of boot time. Armed with up to Intel i7 Quad Core processors, 8 GB of DDR3 memory, 80 GB solid state drive storage or 1 TB hard drive and optional 1 GB of ATI discrete graphics, the AIO pushes the envelope as one of the industry’s most powerful AIOs.

IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook
Featuring up to 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and boot up in as little as 10 seconds with Enhanced Experience 2.0 RapidDrive SSD technology, the U300s is ready to roll no matter what the task.

The U300s has a 13.3" ultra-slim 16:9 widescreen HD display, 4GB DDR3 memory and up to 256GB of SSD storage. At just 0.6 inches (14.9mm) thick, the Ultrabook is built from a single-piece aluminum shell to create a sleek and lightweight product weighing in at less than 1.3kg. Available in Graphite Grey or limited-edition Clementine Orange – the trendy colors have been applied through an electrolytic process, and sandblasted to create a perfect, scratch-resistant coating.

Other smart technologies include the one-of-a-kind Breathable Keyboard, an Intel Advanced Cooling Technology that allows air to flow in through the keyboard and out of the sides and rear hinge. This design removes the need for vents on the underside of the notebook – making it ideal for long periods of use on your lap or even on a pillow!

Despite its ultra-slim design, with the Lenovo Long Life Battery, the U300s provides up to eight hours of productive use or an incredible 30 days on standby. And with Lenovo RapidCharge its battery can be charged to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes. Also included is Bluetooth, high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectors, as well as an integrated 1.3M (720p HD) webcam.

IdeaPad U300e Ultrabook
The U300e Ultrabook™ is the affordable equivalent of the U300s Ultrabook™ which features the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. This Ultrabook™ is similar to the U300s Ultrabook™ in many ways as it is designed for all trendsetters, go getters, and savvy socialites that require an affordable machine with good HD video playback.

This 18mm thin device weighs approximately 1.58kgs and has up to 64GB of SSD storage as well as up to 1TB of HDD storage. The U300e Ultrabook™ is uniquely designed and made out of high quality tactile materials.

ThinkPad Edge E120
The new ThinkPad Edge E120 projects a smart, polished image despite its bold color options, and dares to be different. With a choice of eye-popping Heatwave Red or the Midnight Black in gloss or soft finish, the ThinkPad Edge E120 also comes equipped with ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery® to restore your system settings in the event of a system crash. There’s even an easy password management with Password Manager software, while the Active Protection System helps prevent catastrophic hard disk drive failure, keeping your data safe from accidental drops or harsh movements.

The Edge E120 is even equipped with a full-sized, spill-resistant keyboard with multitouch touchpad for easy one- or two-finger zooming, rotating, and scrolling.

Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo IdeaCentre B320 is priced from RM2,399 and is available now.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 is priced from RM4,199 and is available now.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre C320 is priced from RM1,799 and is available now.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1 is priced at RM799 and is available now.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet is priced from RM2,199 and will be available by February 13, 2012
The Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge E91z is priced from RM3,699 and is available now.
The Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook is priced from RM3,399 and is available now
The Lenovo IdeaPad U300e is priced at RM2,899 and is available now.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E120 is priced from RM1,799 and is available now.
The Lenovo ThinkStation E30 and the Lenovo ThinkStation S20 are only available through selected distributors.

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