Friday, August 31, 2012

Lenovo updates laptops for Windows 8


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In addition to the previously announced IdeaPad S series updates, Lenovo is now showing off several other new and updated laptop models at the tail end of the IFA show.


Clearly targeting prospective Windows 8 shoppers, these new systems include ultrabooks and powerful multimedia laptops.


The Lenovo IdeaPad U500


(Credit: Lenovo)

IdeaPad U510 Ultrabook A 15-inch ultrabook, this high-end system is 21 millimeters thick and weighs 4.8 pounds, which makes it a bit hefty for something carrying Intel's official ultrabook branding. Lenovo says components include "up to a third-generation Intel Core i7 processor, and as much as 1TB of HDD storage with an optional 32GB solid-state drive cache, and a battery life of up to 6 hours. The U510 is also equipped with an integrated DVD reader/writer or Blu-ray Disc drive."


IdeaPad Y400 and Y500 These bigger laptops are designed for multimedia and gaming tasks. Lenovo says both "feature the unique UltraBay -- an interchangeable bay that users can instantly swap out for dual graphics capability, increased storage space, or an additional fan for cooling."


CPU options go up to a current-gen Core i7, and Nvidia GeForce GT655M for graphics, plus up to 1T... [Read more]



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