Lenovo ThinkCentre M70e and A70 show that desktop design matters

The portable PC hasn’t killed the traditional desktop as yet. The demand for both types of PCs is expected to almost equal each other this year according to IDC reports. Taking the cue, Lenovo has stepped in with two ThinkCentre desktops, the M70e and the A70. The devices flaunt small form factor and tower designs.

The M70e is offered with the Intel Core2Quad processors, while the other options for both PCs include Intel’s Core2Quad, Core2Duo, Pentium and Celeron processors. Each are sold with up to 4GB DDR3 memory, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and DVD burners. The visuals are powered by Nvidia GeForce FX380 Quadro or Intel integrated GMA X4500 graphics solutions.

John Swansey, an M70e designer, cited, “We grouped together frequently accessed controls near the top of the PC where they are easy to reach whether the PC is placed on the floor, on a desk, or in computer furniture. The indicator lights and power button are on a panel angled toward the use, and the power button is shielded from accidental use by an elegant chrome ring. USB and audio ports are placed conveniently next to the DVD drive at the top of the machine where they are visible and accessible. The red-striped DVD drive eject button, borrowed from our ThinkPad heritage, is easily noticeable.”

Customers will be able to avail of up to 500GB HDD space or up to 1TB on the M70e variant. Lenovo packs them in with ThinkVantage Tools accompanied by Rescue and Recovery to protect against data loss. The M70e is cited to use almost 15% less energy than previous models and incorporate a front plastic bezel that has 35% post consumer recycled plastic.

The highlighted feature of both ThinkCentre PCs is their ergonomic design. The M70e houses a trimmed down motherboard and rearranged internal components that allow it to sport a relatively smaller form factor as compared to Lenovo’s older ThinkCentre offerings. It even runs cooler than previous models with the extra fan and side vent added to reduce the risk of HDD and CPU failure.

The ThinkCentre M70e models cost upwards from $559 (approx. Rs. 25,700), while the A70 variants are tagged with prices starting from $379 (approx. Rs. 17,450).

Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 notebook

Lenovo recently made the availability of its all new Intel Calpella based laptop, named Lenovo IdeaPad Z360.Lenovo recently listed the new Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 notebook at their online shop with a price tag that starts at $849.

The new Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 notebook comes in two models-Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 091233U price starts at $849 and Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 091232U priced at $1,049.The notebook comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OS.

Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 notebook comes equipped with a 13.3-inch LED backlit display with resolution of 1366 x 768 pixel and is powered with either a 2.26GHz Intel Core i3-350M or 2.40GHz Intel Core i5-450M processor.The laptop houses either an integrated graphics or a GeForce 310M 512MB graphics card.

New Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 notebook includes either 3GB/4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz and a 500GB HDD.Other Features includes Wi-Fi, a DVD writer, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, WiMAX and for power option a 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery.

Lenovo Planning LePad Android Tablet PC

Well, what do you know? Another Tablet PC! We are about half-jokingly, but there is no doubt that 2010 is becoming the year of the tablet. Apple this week released its first quarterly profit with IPAD included in sales, and they managed to sell more devices that iPad Macs during the past quarter. It is a clear indication that the revolution is back on Tablet, and almost all other firms in the market is scrambling to catch up.Lenevo LePad

Lenovo has long held a peak in the Business Notebook, with its tough, stylish machines seem to be in the building business most often. But the company has generally shied away from nothing too outrageous. They left the line earlier this year by launching their first smartphone in China, and now it looks like they will join the movement slate a little later with the introduction of the LePad.

Lenovo IdeaCentre A300

Summary

Though it isn't a performance machine, the Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 offers a wealth of connectivity options in a slim and stylish case.

Pros:

• Slim, compact chassis
• Two HDMI and TV Tuner ports
• 22-inch screen, Full-HD 1920x1080
• Wireless keyboard, mouse

Cons:

• No DVD drive
• Keyboard lacks dedicated number pad

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