Lenovo has launched a new portfolio of SMB laptops loaded with both business technology and lifestyle computing features. The portfolio includes the ThinkPad Edge S Series, the ThinkPad Edge E series, and entry-level laptops in the Lenovo B series.†
The new ThinkPad Edge S430 laptop uses the latest Intel Core processors and Thunderbolt Technology. Available in stylish Mocha Black, the 14-inch laptop comes with choices of a DVD burner or a second hard drive for up to 1 TB of storage, as well as choices of Intel integrated or NVIDIA Optimus graphics. The laptop also comes with Lenovo Solution Center powered by Intel Small Business Advantage.
The new ThinkPad Edge 14-inch E430 and 15-inch E530 laptops give SMBs the choice of the latest Intel Core processors or AMD Fusion APUs (on the E435 and E535) with choices of integrated or discrete graphics. Featuring fast boot up, up to 1 TB of storage, USB 3.0 and a high resolution web camera, the laptop models with the Intel Core processors include Lenovo Solution Center powered by Intel Small Business Advantage. Smaller models, including the 11.6-inch ThinkPad Edge and 13.3 laptops give SMBs a wide range of options. The mainstream ThinkPad Edge laptops feature a graphite grey interior with choices of Midnight Black, Heatwave Red, or Cobalt Blue covers.
For entry-level users, the B series laptops are equipped with choices of the latest Intel Core processors (on the B480 and the B580) or AMD Fusion APUs (on the B485 and B585) along with integrated or discrete graphics. Features include up to 1 TB of storage, USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI out port and 4-in-1 multicard reader. Like the other laptops with the latest Intel Core processors, the B Series laptops come with Lenovo Solution Center powered by Intel Small Business Advantage.
ThinkPad Edge E130/135, E330/335 and Lenovo B480/485, B580/585 Series laptops will be available only in select markets, while the ThinkPad Edge E430/435, E530/535 laptops will be available worldwide starting in April from business partners and on www.lenovo.com. The ThinkPad Edge S430 laptop will be available in June in select markets. Pricing for models starts at approximately $549 for the 14/15-inch ThinkPad Edge laptops, $499 for the Lenovo B Series laptops and $749 for the ThinkPad S430 laptop.
