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Today is May 31, 2012, the day Intel finally revealed specifics on its dual-core Ivy Bridge processors. That means the month of June is going to be teeming with new laptops, many of them packing Intel's latest chips. Lenovo's 12-inch ThinkPad X230 will be one of them when it goes on sale June 5th, and it happens to be the first machine we've tested with one of Intel's dual-core-flavored CPUs. But make no mistake: the X230 brings more than just a speed bump. With this generation, Lenovo overhauled its signature keyboard, opting instead for an island-style layout with wider-spaced keys. Rounding out the list is a 300-nit IPS display, a battery rated for nine hours of runtime and, of course, that brand-new Core i5-3320M CPU. So how much better is the performance? Is it a good deal for $1,249? And what to make of that revamped keyboard? Find the answers to all those questions after the break.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X230 review

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A lot has happened since Lenovo unveiled its biz-oriented Edge S430 back at this year's CES, but after months of staying under the radar, it's finally looking like the laptop's ready to hit a few shelves around the globe. If a product page on Geizhals.at is to be believed, the Thunderbolt-loaded, 14-inch S430 is set to carry a €809 (about $1,015) price tag on one of the higher-end models, with this particular one showing a hot-off-the-press Ivy Bridge CPU (i5-3210M), NVIDIA GeForce GT630M graphics, 4GB of RAM and two USB 3.0 ports, among other things. Of course, this kind of cash is a slightly larger amount than, say, the $749 we heard when the machine was announced -- though, that's likely caused by the souped-up specs and could, as usual, vary depending on configuration. Either way, we have a feeling it won't be too long before we find out its official pricing and release date.

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge S430 readies to enter Euro market, gets priced at €809 on German site originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 May 2012 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, that laptop you see up there is called the ThinkPad X1 and yes, it's the successor to the X1 we reviewed around this time last year. But, folks, this isn't your typical refresh. The X1, once a 13-inch system, has grown up into a 14-inch ultraportable, now being marketed as an Ultrabook. Despite gaining an inch in screen real estate, though, it manages to be both thinner and lighter than its predecessor: 3.0 pounds and roughly 18mm (.71 inches) thick, down from 3.7 pounds / .84 inches. (As the name suggests, carbon fiber is the secret ingredient.) Chances are, you won't have the luxury of comparing the two systems side by side, but coming from someone who reviewed the original, we can assure you the difference is noticeable, even going off of sheer muscle memory. That bodes well for people picking up the X1 for the first time.

But those aren't the only changes the X1 has undergone. Lenovo also bumped the resolution from 1366 x 768 to 1600 x 900, and made some subtle tweaks to the backlit, spill-resistant keyboard. 3G connectivity is also a major selling point, though that was an optional feature last time around, too. As you could've guessed, it packs an Ivy Bridge processor, coupled with Intel's vPro management technology and (we assume) integrated graphics. Like the last-gen model, it makes use of Lenovo's RapidCharge tech, which allows the notebook to re-charge up to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes. Unfortunately, though, the company's staying mum on battery life claims for the time being. Another teensy detail we don't know? Price. So far, we only know it'll go on sale sometime this summer. Until then, though, check out some teaser shots below, along with a short hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon hands-on

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon



Continue reading Lenovo announces the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, a 14-inch Ultrabook with Ivy Bridge, optional 3G and a 1600 x 900 display

Lenovo announces the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, a 14-inch Ultrabook with Ivy Bridge, optional 3G and a 1600 x 900 display originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock lends its ports to your deprived laptop via DisplayLink, available May 15th for $180

Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock lends its ports to your deprived laptop via DisplayLink, available May 15th for $180 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 15:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo announced a slew of notebooks back at CES in January, so you'll be forgiven if the ThinkPad Edge E430 and E530 don't ring a bell. Those names are about to hit closer to home, though, because both models are finally on sale in the US and Asia with a base price of $459. To jog your memory, the 14-inch Edge E430 and 15-inch E530 run Intel Core i3-2350M Sandy Bridge CPUs clocked at 2.3GHz and feature 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drives, Intel HD Graphics and a 1366 x 768 displays. Of course, Lenovo lets you customize the processor, storage space and more on its website. Click through to the source links below for the full configuration options.

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E430 and E530 go on sale, starting at $459 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 21:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Who would've thought the scholars over at St. John's U. would be the ones to unintentionally reveal an unannounced Lenovo laptop? In this particular case, the star of the informal unveiling is a certain 14-inch ThinkPad T430, which we imagine is just one of many notebook refreshes we're going to see once Intel goes official with Ivy Bridge. Of course, the main attraction here is the T430's Core i5-3210 CPU, that's paired alongside 6GB of RAM, a 500GB, 7200RPM hard drive and a 6-cell battery -- at least in this specific model. Much to our disappointment, however, we couldn't spot any info related to pricing or availability, though the university's laptop program home page makes it seem as if it's up for grabs now. So, those hitting the books at the Big East school can head to the source below and see if you can claim one of these for yourself.

Lenovo ThinkPad T430 with Ivy Bridge surfaces on university website originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo confirms ICS for ThinkPad Tablet, gives us more reason to look forward to spring originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wondering who's next in line to promise a tasty Ice Cream Sandwich update? According to PC World, Lenovo has said that it plans on bringing the latest and greatest from the Android platform to its ThinkPad Tablet sometime during Q2 of this year. As we've become accustomed to of late, Lenovo joins other fellow manufacturers on the pledge to update its devices to ICS. Unfortunately, there's no details past its estimated second quarter availability, so while we know you're eager to get your hands on the holo-coated upgrade, you'll have to keep waiting like the rest of the frowning pack.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet joining the Ice Cream Sandwich party in Q2? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Refresh Roundup: week of January 23, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The last time we heard about the inexpensive and student-friendly ThinkPad X130e, it was being snatched up by the eager school districts. That move ultimately pushed back the rig's planned ship date, but fortunately Lenovo seems to have caught up with the demand for its rugged miniature. In case you need a mind refresh, the X130e is sporting an 11.6-inch HD LED display, 250GB for all your storage needs, four gigs of RAM and your choice of an AMD Fusion or i3 processor at its Core (see what we did there?), just to mention a few goodies. Those of you who've been counting the days to get your hands on the $429 entry-level ThinkPad can finally do so at the source link below.

[Thanks, Andrew]

Student-friendly Lenovo ThinkPad X130e available now for $429 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ThinkPad T430u hands-on

Lenovo's ThinkPad T430u Ultrabook hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad T430u

Lenovo's ThinkPad T430u Ultrabook targets the business set with discrete graphics and 1TB in storage, arrives in Q3 for $849 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reportedly, he saw a lack of opportunity for innovation (at least "in the corporate market"), and felt that the "hub of innovation would shift to services and software." As if a prophet, just about everything he expected has come to pass. The article explains that the jarring sale of its PC business was no easy thing to decide upon, and he even affirms that he "deflected overtures from Dell and private equity firms, preferring the sale to a company in China for strategic reasons." As the story goes, China wants its corporations to have global reach, and by helping with that, IBM "enhanced its stature in the lucrative Chinese market, where the government still steers business." Trust us -- there's far more where this came from in the source link below.

[Thanks, Theo]

IBM's Samuel J. Palmisano: we sold PC business due to lack of innovative opportunities originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Markus]

Lenovo ThinkPad X130e delayed until February, early-adopting school districts to blame originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U400 review

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Lenovo IdeaPad U400 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo may have prematurely revealed its forthcoming ThinkPad refreshes, the X1 Hybrid and the X130e, but venture over to PCHome and you'll spot a few extra tidbits on the product pages there. Specifically, the toughened sequel to the X120e is purportedly packing a rough-and-tumble keyboard, strengthened hinges and a thicker plastic bezel. Behind its protective credentials, Lenovo is apparently promising eight-hour battery life, an 11.6-inch screen, AMD Radeon HD graphics plus HDMI and USB ports. The online store lists three different processor options, including an Intel Core i3-2367M and two AMD Fusion APUs -- the E-300 and E-450. No whispers just yet on HDD or RAM specs, but ThinkPad fans jonesing for something small shouldn't have to wait long -- it looks set to land by the end of the year.

ThinkPad X130e spotted again, toughs it out with strengthened body and three CPU options originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>11.611.6 inch11.6-inch11.6InchAMD FusionAMD Fusion E-300AMD Fusion E-450AmdFusionAmdFusionE-300AmdFusionE-450FusionIntel Core i3-2367MIntelCoreI3-2367mLenovoLenovo Thinkpad x1Lenovo Thinkpad x130eLenovoThinkpadX1LenovoThinkpadX130erefreshrefreshesroadmapThinkPadthinkpad x1thinkpad x130eThinkpadX1ThinkpadX130etoughbookx1x130eTue, 15 Nov 2011 21:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo Live update outs ThinkPad X1 Hybrid, $800 Ultrabook plans]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/lenovo-live-update-outs-thinkpad-x1-hybrid-800-ultrabook-plans/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/lenovo-live-update-outs-thinkpad-x1-hybrid-800-ultrabook-plans/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/lenovo-live-update-outs-thinkpad-x1-hybrid-800-ultrabook-plans/#comments Not so hip on the ThinkPad X1's short battery life? Lenovo doesn't seem too thrilled about it either, and are prepping to launch a new twist on the X1 sporting a battery efficient "Instant Media Mode" sometime this month. A recent Lenovo Live update dubs the refresh the "ThinkPad X1 Hybrid, and shows the rig rocking the same media interface as the IdeaPad K1. The Hybrid promises Windows 7 / Media Mode switching, instant-on convenience and enough juice to get you through eight hours of video playback or up to 10 hours of web browsing. The document also details plans to release 13 and 14-inch Ultrabooks in May starting at $1300 and $800, respectively, as well as the ThinkPad x130e -- an apparent successor to the X120e, ruggedized and due in December. Hit the source link below to peek at the PDF yourself.

Lenovo Live update outs ThinkPad X1 Hybrid, $800 Ultrabook plans originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Lenovo announced a pair of Android tablets this summer, we didn't even pretend it was the IdeaPad K1 we were most jazzed about. Sure, it was exciting to see Lenovo enter the Android tablet market on any terms, but it was the ThinkPad Tablet that set our curious minds rolling. There was the design, for one -- an obvious homage to those black, red-nubbed laptops with the same name. It has personality, one that's inextricably tied to Lenovo's laptop know-how. It offers a full-sized USB port, an SD slot, 1080p output, a 3G SIM and a slew of accessories that includes a dock, pen and keyboard folio case. It's the kind of tablet we don't review all that often: one that might actually make for some painless productivity on the road.

As you can imagine, we've been waiting months to learn more, and if your tweets, comments and emails are any indication, so have you. Well, wait no more, friends. We've been spending almost a week with one and have oh-so much to say. So what are you waiting for? Meet us past the break, won't you?

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet review

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10 inch10-inch10-inch tablet10-inchTablet10InchandroidAndroid 3.1Android3.1GooglehoneycombHoneycomb tabletHoneycombTabletKeyboard FolioKeyboardFolioLenovoLenovo Thinkpadlenovo thinkpad tabletLenovoThinkpadLenovoThinkpadTabletN-Trig DuoSenseN-trigDuosensepenreviewstylustabletTaletellerstegra 2Tegra2thinkpadThinkPad TabletThinkpadTabletvideoThu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1... fight!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-fight/#comments We've seen it before, but not against one of its chief rivals: the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Now here they are, sharing a little table space -- but not getting along too well. On one hand the Tab 10.1 is thin and light on its feet. On the other, the ThinkPad Tablet is large and would very much like to be in charge of your corporate lifestyle. Due to Honeycomb's limited customizations, Lenovo's tackling this angle thanks in large part to some enterprise- and stylus-friendly software, much of which the device comes with pre-installed. Join us after the break for a quick demonstration, plus a look back at our first hands-on with the thing.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1... fight!

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while coming, but Lenovo's ThinkPad tablet has finally made its way to market. As expected, the line of Honeycomb slates is now available for order on the company's product page, with the 16GB, WiFi-only model priced at $500 and 3G-enabled versions going for $570 (32GB) and $670 (64GB). The 10.1-inch, NVIDIA Tegra 2-powered tablets are expected to begin shipping on August 29th, but you can order one now, at the source link below.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet now available for order, priced at $500 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo's come to the aid of road-weary business users who want a second screen for their laptops but think a Spacebook is a little excessive. It's just released the 14-inch ThinkVision Mobile Monitor to accompany its new ThinkPad Edge laptops, which gets both power and data via USB, has 16 brightness settings and packs an independent kickstand. It can either be used as a dual display for those mammoth spreadsheets or as a presentation screen where lugging around a projector just isn't practical. The Edge laptops (a 14-inch E425 and a 15.6-inch E525) come with AMD A-Series APUs, an optional fingerprint reader and a choice of "midnight black" (seen above) or "heatwave red" (shot after the break). All three are promised to arrive this month, with the laptops starting at $549 and the monitor priced at $219.99. Of course, if you need a USB-powered display bigger than 14-inches, you might be better off trying one of these.

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Lenovo aims new ThinkPad Edge laptops and ThinkVision monitor at business weaklings originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Liang]

Lenovo's ThinkPad Tablet visits the FCC, meeting described as business-like originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidhoneycomblenovolenovo thinkpad tabletLenovoThinkpadTablettabletthinkpadthinkpad tabletThinkpadTabletMon, 08 Aug 2011 16:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet and Keyboard Folio case hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-and-keyboard-folio-case-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-and-keyboard-folio-case-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-and-keyboard-folio-case-hands-on-video/#comments Two Lenovo tablets in the same evening? Nah, it's not the midsummer sun melting your cerebrum, but the same result just might happen after you ingest this one. True to rumors, the ThinkPad Tablet (yeah, that's seriously the whole name) will indeed be shipping with a full-size USB port and an optional dedicated folio / case, and oddly enough, it's that very peripheral that could set this unit apart from the masses. While it's obviously no big chore to find a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard folio for the iPad, you probably won't find a perfectly matching case with a tried-and-true Lenovo keyboard and a newfangled optical trackpad unless you're ponying up for this guy. Internally, we're looking at the same 1GHz Tegra 2 silicon as found in the more consumery IdeaPad K1, a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) IPS display, a battery good for up to 8.7 hours of use, 1GB of RAM, 16/32/64GB of storage, 3-in-1 card reader, A-GPS, an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, front (2MP) / rear (5MP) cameras, a mini HDMI port (1080p capable!) and Lenovo's own app launcher / app market.

In our discussions with Lenovo, it was made fairly clear that this guy was being aimed more at companies and less at consumers, but there's absolutely nothing stopping the latter from enjoying a solid Honeycomb experience here. In fact, the ability to plug in a common mouse or trackpad (or combo device, for that matter) makes it far more useful than many of the ultraslim slates it'll inevitably go up against. Also unique to the Tablet is a built-in active stylus, which is tailor-made to jot down highly important information cartoons in the company's homegrown note-taking program.

The full-size USB port also puts it squarely in Eee Transformer territory, with the Keyboard Folio shown above making perfect use of it. In practice, the accessory worked beautifully, and while the $99 price tag may seem a bit steep, it's not exactly cheap to go out and get a third-party case, keyboard and mouse. The company's demanding $499 (and up) for it's Android 3.1-based biz slate, with initial shipments starting today. Peek the hands-on video just after the break!

Gallery: Lenovo's Android 3.1 ThinkPad Tablet hands-on


Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (press images)

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet and Keyboard Folio case hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's a curious thing about consumer electronics: they often disappear as fast as they hit shelves. That's kind of what happened with Lenovo's ThinkPad x120e: months after our glowing review, it vanished from the company's online store, never to return. (You can still find it through Amazon and other retailers.) And though it remains MIA, Lenovo did just unveil the 11.6-inch ThinkPad x121e for Europe and the Japanese market -- a clear preview of what's on the horizon for us Yanks. This time around, it packs an Intel Core i3-2357 CPU, an AMD Fusion E-350 chip, or a Fusion C-50 APU. Other specs include a 1366 x 768 panel, up to 320GB in HDD storage (or a 128GB solid-state drive), HDMI and VGA out, three USB 2.0 ports (one of them powered), a 4-in-1 memory card reader, and, in some configurations, a WiMAX radio. Depending on the model, it comes with a three- or six-cell battery, the latter of which promises a max of eight-plus hours of battery life if you pair it with an Intel-based system. It's on sale now for Japanese business customers with general availability coming at the end of this month, and it's also listed on various European sites. Lenovo's US division told us it doesn't yet have a timetable to share, so for now you'll just have hit the source links and settle for a vicarious thrill.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad x121e

Lenovo launches 11.6-inch ThinkPad x121e for Europe, the Japanese market originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>11.6-inchJapanJapaneseLenovoLenovo ThinkPadLenovo ThinkPad x121eLenovo x121eLenovoThinkpadLenovoThinkpadX121eLenovoX121eThinkPadThinkPad x120eThinkpadX120eultraportableultraportablesx120ex121eTue, 05 Jul 2011 17:32:00 EST<![CDATA[ThinkPad Tablet shown off with keyboard-laden folio cover, could ship within a month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/thinkpad-tablet-shown-off-with-keyboard-laden-folio-cover-could/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/thinkpad-tablet-shown-off-with-keyboard-laden-folio-cover-could/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/thinkpad-tablet-shown-off-with-keyboard-laden-folio-cover-could/#comments Well, lookie here! Seems that ThinkPad Tablet's getting more real by the hour. For what it's worth, Lenovo hasn't exactly done a laudatory job keeping its next major Honeycomb tablet under wraps, but flaunting it in public? Now that's just asking for it. According to ZTOP, the enterprise-centric Tablet will arrive within three to four weeks boasting Tegra 2 silicon, a 10.1-inch display (1280 x 800) and an optional folio / cover that might just steal the show. According to the report, it's a leather-wrapped case that contains a full-on keyboard and optical tracking sensor, presumably using a USB connector to make the magic happen. Think Clamcase, but tailored for Lenovo. There's no mention of a price on that one, but we're guessing it ain't gonna be tossed in gratis. Tap the source for one more look, and expect to hear more on the whole kit and kaboodle as July draws closer.

ThinkPad Tablet shown off with keyboard-laden folio cover, could ship within a month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 3.1android tabletAndroid3.1AndroidTabletgoogle androidGoogleAndroidhoneycombleakleakedlenovorumorrumorsslatetabletthinkpadThinkPad TabletThinkpadTabletWed, 29 Jun 2011 06:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad tablets coming later this month?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/lenovo-thinkpad-ideapad-tablets-coming-later-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/lenovo-thinkpad-ideapad-tablets-coming-later-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/26/lenovo-thinkpad-ideapad-tablets-coming-later-this-month/#comments Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad tablets coming later this month? Well, what do we have here? From the looks of it, we've got ourselves launch dates for a slate of new Lenovo tablets. A little note from the outfit's Affiliate Program, pictured above, shows the Android-packing IdeaPad K1 will, unsurprisingly, debut in late June or July, with a June 28th arrival being pegged for its rumored ThinkPad tablet. What's more, we could see a refresh of the company's IdeaCentre nettop coming our way August 30th. Looks like this summer could be a hot one for Lenovo, but we'll just have to wait and see how things pan out.

Update: We just heard from the folks at Lenovo, and they're saying the dates here are "no longer valid." Unfortunately, that sounds like an unwanted delay to us, but we'll keep you posted as we hear more.

Lenovo ThinkPad, IdeaPad tablets coming later this month? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all in oneallinoneannouncementannouncementsideapadideapad k1IdeapadK1launch datelaunch datesLaunchDateLaunchDateslenovolenovo ideapadlenovo tabletlenovo tabletslenovo thinkpadLenovoIdeapadLenovoTabletLenovoTabletsLenovoThinkpadq180releaserelease dateReleaseDatetablettabletsthingcentre q180ThingcentreQ180thinkcentrethinkpadSun, 26 Jun 2011 11:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad tablet coming in summer with Android, Windows slate later in the year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-coming-in-summer-with-android-windows-sl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-coming-in-summer-with-android-windows-sl/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/16/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-coming-in-summer-with-android-windows-sl/#comments So we already know Lenovo has designs on bringing the LePad westwards in the form of the IdeaPad K1, but now the company's also revealed plans to deliver a Think-branded Android slate to the market, at some point later this summer. That 10-inch device will strive to serve professionals' needs, coming with a stylus for signature capture, and will be followed by an identically sized Windows tablet by the end of the year. Lenovo COO Rory Reid has changed his tune, having previously said there'd be no Windows 7 slates, but he does seem fully cognizant of the difficulty his company faces in breaking through in this rapidly saturating market. He notes that the experience is being tailored to a high standard and that "we only have one opportunity to make that first good impression." For more info on what this new ThinkPad pad might look like, check out the previous leaks of purported specs and a Lenovo roadmap that identified it before this official confirmation.

Lenovo ThinkPad tablet coming in summer with Android, Windows slate later in the year originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inchandroidhoneycomblenovoplansprofessionalroadmaprory readRoryReadscheduleslatetabletthinkpadwindowsThu, 16 Jun 2011 07:07:00 EST<![CDATA[ThinkPad X1's keyboard is spill-proof, not flood-proof (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/thinkpad-x1s-keyboard-is-spill-proof-not-flood-proof-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/thinkpad-x1s-keyboard-is-spill-proof-not-flood-proof-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/thinkpad-x1s-keyboard-is-spill-proof-not-flood-proof-video/#comments The ThinkPad X1 thought it was safe. It foolishly believed that, having reviewed it in full, we would spare it from further scrutiny at Lenovo's UK launch event this evening. We quite naturally did no such thing, poking and prodding at the slimline laptop -- which still feels supremely well built -- but we also went that one step further, by putting it through a trial we didn't dare subject our review unit to: a spill test. Well, it was a less a spill and more of a steady stream of water that we doused the X1 in, which might explain why it eventually gave out and shut down on us. Lenovo says that the keyboard tray can only handle 25cl of water before throwing a self-protect switch and turning the computer off. Given enough time to fully dry out, our unfortunate test subject might even have been brought back to life, but our efforts at restoring it were met with failure. You can see the H2O-based carnage after the break, though we should note that Lenovo managed to perform this test three times without taking the X1 out of commission... before we came along and ruined its spotless record.

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ThinkPad X1's keyboard is spill-proof, not flood-proof (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 19:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inch13.3-inchhands-onkeyboardlenovospillspill-proofspill-resistantsplashsplash-prooftestthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1videowaterwindows 7Windows7x1Wed, 18 May 2011 19:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/#comments For weeks now, Lenovo aficionados have been salivating. Thanks to a series of leaks, more than a few of you have been awaiting the ThinkPad X1, the skinny, girlfriend-proof follow-up to the company's vaunted X series. One problem: it didn't officially exist. Well, the jig is up, and the X1 is at last a real, whirring product, on sale tomorrow with a starting price of $1,349. As expected, it marries that iconic red nub and rock-solid construction with some flourishes you haven't yet seen on a ThinkPad, including a 13.3-inch Gorilla Glass display, integrated, fast-charging battery, and a buttonless trackpad. And, as you may have gathered from those leaked shots, it's the slimmest ThinkPad yet, measuring just 16.5mm (0.65 inches) at its thinnest point.

Throw in Intel Core 2011 processor options and you'll see Lenovo has made one lofty promise: a svelte system that performs like a heavyweight and whose design is modern, but not too much of a departure from the classic ThinkPad uniform. So how close does the X1 come to living up to these towering claims? Let's find out.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jesse]

Continue reading Lenovo adds ThinkPad X1 to laptop comparison guide, outs IPS screen, USB 3.0, and optional SSD

Lenovo adds ThinkPad X1 to laptop comparison guide, outs IPS screen, USB 3.0, and optional SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 02:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inch13.3-inchcomparisoncore 2011Core2011fingerprint readerFingerprintReaderguideipsleaklenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1multitouchofficialprematurerapidchargesandy bridgeSandyBridgessdthin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ultraportableusb 3.0Usb3.0windows 7Windows7x seriesx1XSeriesMon, 16 May 2011 02:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 coming May 17th, with Gorilla Glass screen and spill-proof keyboard (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-coming-may-17th-with-gorilla-glass-screen-an/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-coming-may-17th-with-gorilla-glass-screen-an/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-coming-may-17th-with-gorilla-glass-screen-an/#comments Man, Lenovo isn't even trying to keep the ThinkPad X1 under wraps anymore. The slinky new MacBook Air competitor has just slipped out in a video commercial on the company's own YouTube channel, where it shows off a keyboard that's both backlit and spill-resistant, and a Gorilla Glass screen that is apparently girlfriend-proof. See the video after the break and circle May 17th as your acquisition date if you're after one -- that's when Lenovo promises the X1 will be arriving.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 coming May 17th, with Gorilla Glass screen and spill-proof keyboard (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 10:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inchadadvertadvertisingcommercialcore 2011Core2011dategorilla glassGorillaGlasslaptoplaunchleaklenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1releaseruggedsandy bridgeSandyBridgespill-proofthin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ultraportablevideowater-resistantwaterproofwindows 7Windows7x1Wed, 11 May 2011 10:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 priced at £1,293 by Amazon, shipping May 20th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-priced-at-1-292-52-by-amazon-shipping-may-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-priced-at-1-292-52-by-amazon-shipping-may-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/07/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-priced-at-1-292-52-by-amazon-shipping-may-2/#comments The leaks should've already told you most of everything you need to know about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1, but here's some affirmation of perhaps the most relevant bit of info, the release date. Amazon has listed the ultraslim 13.3-inch laptop for pre-order, giving it the extremely specific price of £1,292.52 ($2,120) and a shipping date of May 20th. That's a heftier price tag than you'll find on Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air, however Lenovo will provide you with the latest generation of Intel processor -- in the shape of the 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M -- 4GB of RAM, 320GB of HDD storage, a backlit keyboard, and a promised eight hours of battery life. You don't need us to tell you that there hasn't yet been a laptop that's combined the thinness, processing power and battery endurance on offer from the X1. We'll be keen to check these mighty specs out for ourselves when it launches, but if you're already convinced, hit up the source link to get your pre-order in.

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Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad X1 priced at £1,293 by Amazon, shipping May 20th

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 priced at £1,293 by Amazon, shipping May 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 06:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen it pictured and detailed, but Chinese website Mydrivers.com has now scored what appear to be the very first in-the-wild shots of Lenovo's new super-slim ThinkPad X1. As you can see above and in a few more shots at the source link below, the laptop is indeed pretty thin -- 21.5mm, or 0.85 inches thick, apparently -- but Lenovo still found room to squeeze in a backlit keyboard (check it out after the break), not to mention the ThinkPad's trademark pointing stick. Unfortunately, Lenovo has yet to officially say anything about it itself, so we still only have that rumored May 20th launch date to go on for the time being.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 spotted in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo 7-inch Honeycomb tablet coming Q4 according to leaked PDF, Le OS genetics in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's more, it will reportedly have an optional dual-digitizer with "true pen support" and an optional keyboard case, possibly aping ASUS's recent Slate and Transformer tablet input mechanisms by allowing for both simultaneously. There's also apparently plenty of software support for the business-minded, including IT integration as well as anti-theft and remote wipe options, and all this will apparently start at the competitive price of $499 -- assuming these documents are legitimate and still valid. You see, they look a little preliminary for a slate supposedly sampling in just a couple of months, and there are contradictions here and there, such as the mention of a 1080p display in one slide, and some watermarks from 2009 in others. Still, Lenovo, if you're indeed producing a tablet today, we're liking its proposed specs -- don't suppose we can get a Tegra T25 chip while you're at it? Find a few extra renders and plenty of slides at our source link.

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet leaks out with Honeycomb, IPS screen, optional stylus and keyboard folio? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android 3.0Android3.0anti-theftHoneycombIPSleakleakedleaksLenovoremote wipeRemoteWiperumorrumoredrumorsslatetablettablet pcTabletPctabletsTegra 2Tegra2ThinkPadThinkPad SlateThinkPad TabletThinkpadSlateThinkpadTabletSun, 24 Apr 2011 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 confirmed, faster-charging integrated battery detailed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-confirmed-faster-charging-integrated-battery/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-confirmed-faster-charging-integrated-battery/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-confirmed-faster-charging-integrated-battery/#comments Yesterday's speculation has turned into today's fact. The ultraslim Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is most definitely real, coming soon, and just so happens to be packing some fancy new battery technology as well. This intel comes straight from Lenovo's own servers, where a highly informative PDF (intended for reseller partners, but accessible to all) dishes the dirt on the upcoming laptop. The X1's "slice" battery won't be user-replaceable, but what you lose in flexibility will be made up for in sheer performance gains, as Lenovo is touting it'll last three times as long as a normal battery and will recharge 2.5 times faster than previous ThinkPad cells. That's thanks to some fanciness named RapidCharge that will revitalize the X1 to 80 percent within 30 minutes. The presentation slides show the X1 right alongside Lenovo's latest Edge models, the E420s and E220s, as part of "a new generation of ThinkPads," and given that both of those are now shipping, the ultraslim, but still unannounced, X1 can't be far behind. Finally, just for some added intrigue, we've also spotted mention of an "X Slate" within the document -- any ideas as to what that might look like?

[Thanks, Alexandr]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 confirmed, faster-charging integrated battery detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Lenovo's ThinkPad X120e? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>How would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYClaptoplenovonotebookthinkpadThinkPad X120eThinkpadX120ex120eSat, 23 Apr 2011 23:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 shows up online, looks freakishly thin]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/#comments ThinkPad aficionados mourning the loss of the X300 series of ultraportable laptops might have something mighty fine to look forward to in the near future. A ThinkPad X1 has shown up at Swiss e-tailer Tell IT systems and other online locations, replete with a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M CPU, a 160GB SSD, a 13.3-inch Gorilla Glass screen, and as you can see above, a profile thin enough to rival the likes of the Samsung Series 9 and Apple MacBook Air. The X1 is said to be 21.5mm thick, so it doesn't quite match those crazy cats, but -- provided we're not looking at an extremely elaborate hoax here -- it'll still be the thinnest ThinkPad by far when it launches. One 8GB stick of RAM, an SDXC card reader, and a 1366 x 768 resolution fill out the list of salient specs, while a price of 2,585 CHF ($2,920) sits alongside a promised delivery date of May 20th on Tell IT's website. You'll find a couple more images of Lenovo's purported new bread slicer after the break.

[Thanks, Ivan]

Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad X1 shows up online, looks freakishly thin

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 shows up online, looks freakishly thin originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inch13.3-inchcore 2011core i5core i5-2520mCore2011CoreI5CoreI5-2520mlaptopleaklenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1rumorspeculationthin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ultraportableultrathinwindows 7Windows7x1Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:53:00 EST<![CDATA[ThinkPad Edge E220s available now for $749, runs spreadsheets like the wind]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/thinkpad-edge-e220s-available-now-for-749-runs-spreadsheets-li/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/thinkpad-edge-e220s-available-now-for-749-runs-spreadsheets-li/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/thinkpad-edge-e220s-available-now-for-749-runs-spreadsheets-li/#commentsThinkPad Edge E220s Lenovo has been on a bit of a tear recently. Heck, it was only yesterday that the sleek and powerful X220 and X220T went up for sale online. Today it's the ThinkPad Edge E220s getting some "buy now" love. This more budget-friendly, 3.25-pound ultraportable is shipping to consumers starting at $749 with a 250GB hard drive, Intel HD 3000 graphics, a Sandy Bridge-class Core i5, and a paltry 2GB of RAM. You can bump that to 4GB and a Core i7, but any further upgrades will have to be performed after-market. We're sure you didn't expect to do a ton of heavy tasks, like video editing, on a 12.5-inch screen anyway.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

ThinkPad Edge E220s available now for $749, runs spreadsheets like the wind originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12.5-inchcore i5CoreI5e220slaptoplaptopslenovolenovo thinkpad edge e220sLenovoThinkpadEdgeE220snow shippingNowShippingon saleOnSalesandy bridgeSandyBridgethinkpadthinkpad edgethinkpad edge e220sThinkpadEdgeThinkpadEdgeE220sultraportableWed, 20 Apr 2011 17:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X220 and X220T now shipping, starting at $849]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/lenovo-thinkpad-x220-and-x220t-now-shipping-start-at-849/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/lenovo-thinkpad-x220-and-x220t-now-shipping-start-at-849/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/lenovo-thinkpad-x220-and-x220t-now-shipping-start-at-849/#comments Laptop makers seem to enjoy making our lives difficult by sneaking "buy now" labels onto their latest products and Lenovo has kept up that tradition by making its 12.5-inch ThinkPad X220 available without telling anyone. It's now ready to purchase at the company's online store, starting at $849 with a Core i3-2310M processor, and its convertible tablet sibling, the X220T, is also eager to be snatched up, though its starting price is $1,249 with the same CPU on board. Eight business days will be required for delivery to reach you, but we'd wait a whole lot longer than that for the gorgeous IPS display and extreme battery life on offer. Sadly, you can't upgrade beyond the 1366 x 768 resolution nor away from the Intel HD Graphics 3000 "option," but then we hear that PowerPoint presentations should be blindingly fast on these machines anyhow. Hit the source links to see just how high you can raise the price by maxing out the rest of the specs.

[Thanks, Dave]

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 and X220T now shipping, starting at $849 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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