Lenovo ThinkPad W520, ThinkPad T420s and ThinkPad Edge E420s go live online

This week Lenovo has done a great job releasing new Sandy Bridge laptops. It has been a while since first 2nd generation Core i-series notebooks went on sale, but Lenovo is catching up well. Some of the top range models are still to come, but in the meanwhile there are three freshly released ThinkPads to look at. Prices start at $700 for a budget 14-incher and slide way past $1,500 on customization sledges for a workstation. Specifications of the newcomers including base prices and customization options are after the bump.

Lenovo ThinkPad W520 specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i7-2620M @ 2.7 GHz, Intel Core i7-2720QM @ 2.2 GHz, Intel Core i7-2820QM @ 2.3 GHz, Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.5 GHz

Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro 1000M 2 GB w/ Optimus

Memory: 4 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz, 6 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz, 8 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz, 16 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz

Storage: 320 GB HDD @ 7,200 rpm, 500 GB HDD @ 7,200 rpm, 128 GB SSD, 160 GB SSD

Display: 15" LED 1,366 × 786, 15" LED 1,600 × 900, 15" LED 1,920 × 1,080

Camera: 720p HD

Wireless: Bluetooth 3.0, 3G, b/g/n Wi-Fi,

Battery: 6-cell 2.6 Ah Li-Ion, 9-cell 2.8 Ah Li-Ion

Base price: $1,500

Lenovo ThinkPad T420s specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.5 GHz, Intel Core i5-2540M @ 2.6 GHz

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000

Memory: 2 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz, 4 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz, 6 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz, 8 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz

Storage: 250 GB HDD @ 5,400 rpm, 320 GB HDD @ 5,400 rpm, 320 GB HDD @ 7,200 rpm, 128 GB SSD, 160 GB SSD

Display: 14" LED 1,600 × 900

Camera: 720p HD

Wireless: Bluetooth 3.0, 3G, b/g/n Wi-Fi, WiMAX

Battery: 6-cell Li-Ion

Base price: $1,200

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i3-2310M @ 2.1 GHz, Intel Core i5-2410M @ 2.3 GHz

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000

Memory: 4 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz, 6 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz, 8 GB DDR3 @ 1,333 MHz

Storage: 250 GB HDD @ 5,400 rpm, 320 GB HDD @ 7,200 rpm, 128 GB SSD

Display: 14" LED 1,366 × 768

Wireless: Bluetooth 3.0, 3G, b/g/n Wi-Fi, WiMAX

Battery: Li-Polymer 48.8 Wh

Base price: $700

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Lenovo refreshes a latest range of Laptops

Lenovo rolls out new business oriented laptops with second generation 32nm Core range of processors. The latest devices incorporate Intel’s mobile Huron River platform for enhanced speed and performance. The Lenovo models will include updates on the Z, G, T, L and M series laptops and A series of All-in-One PCs.

The Z570 laptop offers slim and trendy brushed metal chassis, LED backlit HD display, 640 GB HDD, Accu type keyboard, and Windows 7 with Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for faster boot-up and shutdown times, better application performance, and smarter power and performance management.

The models in All-in-One range includes A320, B320 and 520 which use second generation core processors and include specs like One Key TV, LED backlit screens, 1GB graphics solutions, 1TB HDD, multi-touch interface, and a 3D experience. Moreover all these devices come with a three year warranty.

ThinkPad L420 and ThinkPad T420 are based on low halogen parts offering better power efficiency and are composed of 100 percent recyclable components. The ThinkPad L420 includes Intel HD graphics while the T420 has Nvidia graphics solution with Optimus technology.

The Z series is priced for Rs. 33,190 while the Lenovo G570 comes with price tag of Rs. 30,490, ThinkPad L420 costs Rs. 64,195 and the T420 is priced at Rs. 83,322.

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