Lenovo preps ThinkPad Edge 14 and ThinkPad Edge 15
Lenovo has announced the releasing of its two brand-new hi-performance laptops, which are christened as the ThinkPad Edge 14 and ThinkPad Edge 15. Aimed at SMB, the latest business notebooks come built-in with a brand-new 2010 Intel Core CP and will be rolled out typically within 9-to 13 days. Besides, the ThinkPads are RoHS compliant, ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Gold.
Though both systems are very much alike in many aspects, there is what keeps them apart from each other. The pre-configured ThinkPad 14 comes integrated with 14in Glossy HD screens (1366x768p), whereas the ThinkPad 15 has been built-in with a 15.6-in AntiGlare widescreen, a power-saving screen, which touts to offer a maximum resolution of around 1366-by-768 pixels.
Besides, the new Edge business notebooks come featured with both an Intel HD graphics controller, which proffers a dedicated and shared VRAM of d 1.70GB and as well as an AMD distinct graphics card. Besides, the system also comes with an Intel Core i5-430M (32nm) CPU including 2.26GHz core frequency and a cache of 3MB. The clock-speed moves up to 2.53GHz and it is all possible through Turbo Boost Technology from Intel and around 2.53GHz clock speed.
Additionally, the ThinkPads also comes packed with an internal of DDR3 4GB as well as if you want mechanical hard drive. It would be of 250GB or 320GB. Besides, the built-in double layer DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive are available to be enjoyed by the consumers.
As far as its connectivity options are concerned, the latest business notebooks also proffer support for Bluetooth 2.1 and Wi-Fi including 4G and 3G modules existing in the market.The new handy units are also featured with a VGA output, HDMI interface, 7-in-1 media card reader slot, four USB 2.0 ports and a 2.0mp web camera for video conferencing.
Previously loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit operating system, the ThinkPad 14 and ThinkPad 15 are differently weighed. The former one is of 4.9lbs, i.e. 2.22kg, and the latter is weighed just 5.5lbs, that is; 2.5kg. With its integrated 6-cell battery, they have the capacity for running up to 4.5 hours. Last but not the least; both the systems are built-in with, multi-gesture touchpad, fingerprint reader and 1-yr warranty.
The ThinkPad Edge 14 and ThinkPad Edge 15 are available to grapple at the initial price of around US $649 (€482/£433).
