RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., September 20, 2005 - Lenovo today announced the ThinkPad Z-Series, the first widescreen multimedia ThinkPad notebooks. ThinkPad Z-Series is designed for mobile and small business users who rely on one notebook computer for both work and life demands.
In addition to the classic black ThinkPad design, the new Z Series is available in a special edition brushed titanium cover. 2 Titanium offers a sleek new look, durability, and scratch resistance to one of the world's most well-known notebook brands.
The ThinkPad Z60m's 15.4-inch display offers 30 percent more data space than a 15-inch XGA and better viewing angles for notebook use on an airline flight. At 1.1-inches thick and just 4.2 pounds, the 14-inch ThinkPad Z60t is the thinnest and lightest widescreen notebook in its class. 1 The Z60t boasts 25 percent more data space than a standard 14-inch XGA screen, the equivalent of four additional spreadsheet columns, offering a convenient solution to business users who often work with multiple applications simultaneously.
Several innovative multimedia features - including hot keys to control application functions and ports to easily upload digital images and video - make the Z-Series optimal for business or home use, including presentations, multimedia and DVD movies.
Roll Cage Improves Notebook Durability
For business travelers, the Z-Series features a new inner armor chassis - a ThinkPad "roll cage" - that may reduce the amount of stress on internal components when the notebook is dropped by up to 30 percent. The internal components, including the hard disk drive, are mounted in one-piece magnesium cage that forms a more protective shell than traditional casings without affecting usability. Combined with Lenovo's Active Protection System, a ThinkVantage Technology, the ThinkPad "roll cage" provides a strong solution to defend against costly hard disk damage. The Roll Cage will be deployed in the Z-Series and future ThinkPad models.
Style and Substance
The widescreen TFT display is encased in a special edition brushed titanium cover that is both durable and scratch-resistant. New Windows, multimedia and application keys enhance the legendary full-size ThinkPad keyboard. 3 Lenovo strategically placed the large stereo speakers on either side of the keyboard for superior sound quality and volume. Adding to the multimedia capabilities are an array of ports for nearly every peripheral, including three USB 2.0 ports and connections for S-Video, VGA and IEEE1394. The Z60m also boasts a 3-1 media card reader.
ThinkVantage Technologies Simplify User Experience
New ThinkVantage Technologies by Lenovo provide more powerful features in a centralized dashboard, making PC security quick and simple. The Z-Series come equipped with the latest version of the ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, which enables users to recover logon passwords themselves. It also features easy and powerful disk encryption, updated password manager software, and a System Security Audit to ensure users are properly securing their system.
Pricing and Availability
The ThinkPad Z series widescreen will be available in TopSeller in November at price starting from 990 Euros.
About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992)(ADR: LNVGY) is the world's third-largest personal computing company. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina, and develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure, and easy-to-use technology products and services. For more information, see www.lenovo.com.
(1) Applies to the ThinkPad Z60t with the 4-cell battery.
(2) Available on select models only.
(3) As defined by ISO / IEC 15412.
(4) Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features.
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Carina van Vlerken
Lenovo
carina.van.vlerken@nl.lenovo.com
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