Laptops Arena

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We’ve seen the specifications of the 13.3-inch Lenovo X300 notebook at the beginning of this year. Lenovo ThinkPad X300 specs included a high display resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels, a 2GHz low voltage processor from the Intel Core 2 Duo line, integrated X3100 graphics chipset, and up to 4GB memory support.
Now Lenovo introduces a new laptop in the series, the ThinkPad X301, which follows the design line of ultra-thin and ultra-light models. Enhancements were made at the multimedia level, as well as the storage type, changed to Solid State Drive instead of the Hard Disk Drive, and the processing technology supports the next-generation computing.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X301 is just 1-inch thick at a weight of almost 3 pounds, but even if it is a powerful portable computer, it was designed to consume less power than other similar configurations. Inside it integrates the Solid State Drive technology providing 64GB or 128GB storage capacity, and DDR3 memory technology that increases the overall performance with 20% over the previous model.

“Lenovo continues to push the technology envelope by giving road warriors the latest enhancements in solid state drive storage and digital display technologies with the new ThinkPad X301 notebook PC,” said Sam Dusi, vice president, worldwide notebook product marketing, Lenovo. “This announcement extends our commitment to blending ultra-portability and functionality, and equipping today’s business users with the most advanced, highest-performing computing tools.”

Lenovo introduces also the DisplayPort technology for displaying high-definition content, and VGA connectivity to allow a whole family to watch the same HD images on multiple displays.

The Internet access features high-speed support via the mobile broadband wireless technology supported by the new laptop, and there is also Bluetooth for short-range transfers with compatible devices, as well as the Ultra-Wideband, which enables data transfer at high bandwidth of up to 500MHz. With mobile broadband via AT&T users can download stuff and navigate on the Internet at 250% higher speeds than the previous Lenovo ThinkPad models.
Other important module integrated in the X301 is the GPS used to find the best routes in the area.

The 13.3-inch laptop will be available starting August 26 at a price of $2,599 via the authorized dealers.

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Here comes a new powerful mobile computer workstation on the market with NVIDIA Quadro FX mobile graphics, 8GB DDR3 memory, RAID configurations, Blu-ray DVD burner, and Intel quad-core processing technology.
Lenovo ThinkPad W700 is a new mobile workstation with a 17-inch large display, built-in digitizer and color calibrator, designed for intensive graphic operations.

“Lenovo has engineered a new breed of mobile workstation with the ThinkPad W700,” said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Notebook Business Unit, Lenovo. “No other PC manufacturer has a mobile workstation that delivers the sheer power, performance and cutting-edge innovation that Lenovo has packed into the ThinkPad W700. The ThinkPad W700 mobile workstation flat out delivers the command performance our customers demand at the desk as well as in the field."



Bringing the latest mobile technologies, the mobile computer workstation model supports complex CAD design, digital content creation, and latest video gaming.
With the digitizer feature, users can configure images, map them to the full screen or to a user-set area, while the color calibrator adjusts the screen color quick and automatically, for realistic rendered content.

Other powerful elements of the workstation include 400-nit display brightness, 72% wide color gamut, 2 GB of Intel Turbo Memory, the Intel vPro technology for hardware-based management integration, dual internal hard drives, SSD option, 1GB dedicated graphics memory via the NVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M card, 3700M OpenGL graphics processors, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth, Dual Link DVI, Display Port, VGA, a 7-in-1 multicard reader, 5 USB ports, optional mini-dock to connect external monitors and other peripherals, fingerprint reader, BIOS/port disablement, smartcard reader, and full-disk encryption.

“Our engineers use Lenovo ThinkStation workstations to help them design the next-generation Williams - Toyota FW31 race cars, aiming to make them faster and more agile, with greater performance than the competition" said Chris Taylor, IT manager, AT&T Williams. “We’re thrilled to see Lenovo deliver the workstation performance we’ve come to rely on - now in a mobile, portable solution.”

You’ll be able to get your hands on the new ThinkPad W700 mobile computer workstation in September at a starting price of $2,978. Until then, check these cool pictures from Gizmodo.

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The Olympic Torch-themed notebook PC was designed by Lenovo based on the Lenovo 3000 V200 configuration, and the red pattern is called Cloud of Promise. It was priced at $1130.20 and you could either buy it or win it if you participate the company’s sweepstakes.
Via the limited edition model, Lenovo brings in your homes the spirit of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, which take place between August 8 and 24th.
To have a chance to win it you have to reside in the United States or District of Columbia, be at least 18 years old and sign up until September 30, the end date.



Lenovo 3000 V200 is an ultra-portable stylish laptop running on the user-friendly Windows Vista Business or Home Premium operating system, and powered by an Intel Dual Core processor. It is customizable and features a VibrantView TFT LCD display of 1280 x 800 pixels, a 1.83GHz processor, the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, 2GB DDR2 SDRAM memory, 160GB HDD drive storage, a dual layer DVD burner, the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN, built-in web camera, and a 6-cell Li-Ion battery.
The configuration starts at a price of $1,000.

In spring last year, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad has announced that Lenovo’s design idea was chosen over 300 competitor themes, for the Olympic Games 2008, where the Cloud of Promise will be present on the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch.

"As a global company with roots in China and a TOP (worldwide) Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, it is an honor to have our torch design chosen for the Olympic Torch Relay," said Yang Yuanqing, chairman of Lenovo. "Lenovo's spirit, similar to that of the Olympic Games themselves, is multicultural, collaborative and competitive. As a TOP Sponsor of the Olympic Games and Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay, Lenovo has a deep understanding of the significance of the torch to the Olympic movement. The Lenovo design team brought great passion and strong professional capability and experience to create the "Cloud of Promise" themed torch, which marries modern technology and Olympic spirit with the Chinese traditional culture. We are proud for people to carry this torch around the world."

The famous torch is made of a polished aluminum-magnesium alloy and measures 720 x 50 x 40 mm at just 1Kg. The design took 10 months to be finalized by over 30 Lenovo specialists from Germany, Singapore, US, Japan, New Zealand, Italy and China.

"Inspired by the shape of a traditional Chinese scroll, the imagery of the Cloud of Promise represents the traditions of China, while the shape, texture and technology evoke the Olympic spirit," said Yao Yingjia, Executive Director of Lenovo's Innovation Design Centre in Beijing. "We approached the design of the torch with the same process we use in designing our personal computers. First we explore the connection between the user and the solution we create for them, looking at factors like size, weight, features, etc. Then we encourage the Lenovo design team to take a fresh approach to make the product uniquely and friendly to the customer. This is what we did with the torch, realizing it must be attractive to those who see it, and comfortable and light for those who carry it. In the case of the torch, our ‘customer’ is both the torchbearer and the spectator."

The Olympic Torch has been made of durable materials to resist during the travel through 20 countries starting with Olympia, Greece and ending with Beijing, China.
If you don’t win the Olympic Games-themed Lenovo laptop computer, you have the opportunity to win a miniature Olympic Torch.

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The latest 4 IdeaPad notebooks introduced by Lenovo offer several color options for every user’s taste: Valencia orange, Indigo blue, Bold black and Crimson red. All these superb models integrate some of the latest-generation technologies such as expanded facial recognition, One-Key Rescue System recovery tool, and HDMI support for connectivity with Blu-ray and other advanced devices to deliver high definition imaging.

“From San Francisco to Paris to Singapore, customer feedback on our inaugural IdeaPad notebooks has been exceptional,” said Stephen DiFranco, Lenovo’s vice president and general manager of Americas Consumer, Lenovo. “Our new styles, colors and innovations are all about customers and the ways they express themselves and their ideas.”



The 13-inch Lenovo IdeaPad U330, 14-inch IdeaPad Y430, new IdeaPad Y530 and IdeaPad Y730 run on the recently released Intel Centrino 2 processor technology.
IdeaPad U330 is a slim and very light notebook designed for ultra-portability and colored in glossy Indigo blue and Bold black, measuring just 0.9 inches thick at 4 pounds. The VeriFace facial recognition system allows its users to record a video message for unauthorized users, lasting for up to 30 minutes.

This model also has touch-sensitive multimedia controls including for the audio powered by Dolby Home Theatre technology, LED backlit display, and an optional built-in DVD burner. In addition, Lenovo enabled switchable graphics so the user to be able to choose when to run high-demanding graphic applications and when to save power. Its battery lasts for up to 5 hours of continuous operation.
To enhance the security, Lenovo’s Active Protection System saves the data if the notebook falls, so users to recover all the information at a late time using the smart One-Key Rescue System
IdeaPad Y430 and Y530 come in Bold black or Crimson red with optional framed screen and Blu-Ray DVD player.



The Valencia orange or Indigo blue Lenovo IdeaPad Y730 is a model equipped for multimedia capabilities on the go, with the Game Zone function, touch sensitive multimedia controls, Dolby Home Theatre, One-Key Rescue System, VeriFace facial recognition, HDMI, optional Blu-Ray DVD player, and up to 320GB hot-swappable hard drives.

Prices will be available this fall, when all 4 Lenovo IdeaPad notebook computers will ship to stores.



Here is how VeriFace works:

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The first notebook computer powered by the fuel cell technology is Lenovo ThinkPad T40 and the power supply prototype comes from PolyFuel, an expert in fuel cell technology, using direct methanol and hydrogen-based cells. Developed for mobile computers, this new type of power supply is bringing a clean, long-running, and cost-effective solution for operations on the go.

Fuel cell "batteries" are electrochemical conversion devices that produce energy from fuel on the anode, and from an oxidant on the cathode. The fuel can be hydrogen, hydrocarbons or alcohols, while the oxidant can be oxygen, air, chlorine or chlorine dioxide. These react at an electrolyte presence, and the reactants that flow into cells produce a flow, which has to be maintained in order to provide non-stop operation. Unlike batteries that use chemically electrical energy, fuel cells consume reactant, which is more stable.
PolyFuel uses Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, where the methanol storage is easier than hydrogen, needing lower lower pressures and lower temperatures. It also provides higher energy level than compressed hydrogen. The company’s solution meant to demonstrate the technology to OEM electronics manufacturers, operates continuously with the simple hot swap of small cartridges of methanol fuel.



To find a better replacement for fluorocarbon membranes that can’t achieve higher performance levels, PolyFuel came out with the membranes based on hydrocarbon polymers. The hydrogen membrane allows the development of smaller and lighter devices, at lower producing costs, and with up to 50% increased durability. It is characterized by higher performance at high temperatures up to low temperatures, as well as in low humidification environments.

"Creating a functioning prototype is a critical step toward the development of a fuel cell reference design that can outperform lithium-ion batteries, and brings closer the achievement of our ultimate objective - the widespread commercialization of portable fuel cell technology," declared Jim Balcom, CEO of PolyFuel.



Lenovo Thinkpad T40 version available on the market currently runs on an Intel Mobile Pentium M processor with speeds from 1.3GHz to 1.6GHz, integrating up to 2GB memory, 80GB HDD drive, graphics performance up to 128MB FIREGL T2 ATI Mobility, wireless module, up to 9-cell battery, DVD-RW, and Windows XP operating system, sporting a 14.1-inch TFT display not widescreen.

Fuel Cell "batteries"' main scope is to increase the mobile devices' operating time significantly.