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Lenovo ThinkPad Laptops, Tablet Get Windows 7, Intel Makeover
by Scott Ferguson
The Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Tablet
The ThinkPad X201 tablet starts at $1,599 and offers a choice of two different Intel Core i7 processors. The tablet also comes equipped with Microsoft’s Windows 7 and has a 12.1-inch multitouch screen.
The "Retro" IBM ThinkPad SlateTo show the difference between the current crop of slate and convertible tablets and what had been previously developed, Lenovo showed off this IBM ThinkPad tablet that Big Blue had developed in the 1990s. This "retro" slate tablet had been developed for an insurance company.
Side by Side
A look at the Lenovo ThinkPad X201 tablet and the 1990s IBM tablet.
Another Look
While slate-style tablets and e-readers dominated the 2010 CES expo, Lenovo decided to stick with a more traditional, convertible tablet for businesses users.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Notebook
The ThinkPad X201 notebook is one of two laptops Lenovo released on Feb. 23. The laptop includes a choice of different Intel Core i7 and i5 chips along with Windows 7.
The ThinkPad X201
While the ThinkPad line has been geared toward large enterprises, these newer ThinkPad laptops target the small business market. The ThinkPad X201 starts at $1,199.
The Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds
The original dual-screen ThinkPad W700 debut at the 2009 CES expo. Here, the latest version of the mobile workstation comes with newer Intel Core chips and Windows 7.
The ThinkPad W701ds
While the ThinkPad W701ds is not as portable as the X201 series, it packs a lot of technology into a mobile workstation form factor. In addition to a main 17-inch display, the W701ds offers a secondary screen that measures 10.6-inches, Nvidia Quadro graphics and up to 16GB of DDR3 memory.
The Lenovo ThinkServer TS200v
This server is Lenovo’s latest effort to break into the worldwide systems market. The TS200v starts at $400 and offers a number of Intel chips, Intel AMT management support and DDR3 memory.
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Lenovo has revamped its line of ThinkPad tablets and laptops to take advantage of the latest technology from both Intel and Microsoft. These new PCs are not only designed for enterprise users, but also for small businesses that need solid computing technology despite a tighter budget. The most noteworthy of these PCs is the ThinkPad X201 tablet. Lenovo decided against a slate-style tablet in order to create a convertible tablet that addresses business needs.