Lenovo All-In-One PC, Laptop & Netbook

Lenovo has bumped its Idea brand of personal computers. The new PCs push the envelope in the pursuit of thinner and more stylish designs, and combine these attributes with unique features like facial recognition and high-definition entertainment technologies. There are four new IdeaPad laptops - the IdeaPad Y650, one of the thinnest and lightest 16-inch laptops, the Y550 and Y450 laptops with a similar family design to the Y650, and one of the thinnest all-in-one desktop PCs, the IdeaCentre A600. With the explosive growth of social networking, Lenovo also continues to enhance its IdeaPad S10 netbook with new instant on capability, facial recognition and easy access to Lenovo’s social networking community. The IdeaCentre A600 is Lenovo’s first all-in-one desktop. The new, sleek IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one features a 21.5-inch frameless screen, and provides discerning space-conscious and style-conscious users a modern design that measures only one inch at its slimmest point, making it one of the slimmest all-in-one desktop PCs. For the entertainment enthusiast, the all-in-one offers true entertainment experience featuring a 16:9 aspect ratio screen and support for 1920x1080 full HD resolution. The integrated speaker system includes a bass sub-woofer and Dolby Home Theatre audio certification, while the optional Blu-ray player completes the home cinema experience. You can also take advantage of a digital TV tuner for watching and recording your favourite TV programs. You can opt to include the Microsoft Vista Media Center for easy recording of TV programs and interactive navigation between videos, music and TV programs. For gaming enthusiasts, Lenovo developed the 4-in-1 optional remote controller. It is the first to bring the ability to play games using the remote control’s ‘motion drive’ feature, which controls on-screen objects according to the movement of the remote. Unlike other remotes, the Lenovo 4-in-1 remote controller can also be used as a VoIP handset to make and receive phone calls over the Internet, similar to a typical cordless telephone. The remote also serves as a media centre/TV remote, and with Microsoft Vista Media Center you can use the controller to operate DVDs, movies and TV. Additionally, the remote functions as an ‘air mouse’ so it can be used to operate the cursor on the screen. At the core of the all-in-one is a relatively powerful desktop computer with choices of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, optional ATI Radeon graphics card technology with DirectX 10 support, up to 4GB of fast DDR3 memory for improved multitasking and up to 1TB (1000GB) of hard drive space for storing hundreds of videos, music and other documents. Equipped with the latest high-performance mobile processor technology, the all-in-one runs whisper-quiet even when performing intensive tasks. The IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one offers several connectivity options including high-speed Wi-Fi, a 6-in-1 media card reader, side-mounted USB and FireWire ports with additional USB ports on the rear of the panel. The all-in-one also features VeriFace facial recognition technology which allows users to use his or her facial image as the log-on password. Lenovo’s latest IdeaPad Y Series laptops deliver HD entertainment in new sizes that are smaller, thinner and lighter than the previous generation. The three Y Series laptops - the Y650, Y550, and Y450 - share the same modern soft black design featuring an interlocked hexagon pattern on the top cover along with a discrete copper accent around the perimeter of the laptop. Lenovo delivers its first 16-inch widescreen laptop, the IdeaPad Y650, as one of the thinnest and lightest 16-inch laptops. In fact, the laptop weighs less than many 15-inch laptops, providing you with an additional inch of screen space without compromising on mobility. Making use of advanced materials, Lenovo has engineered the laptop down to a slender one-inch at its thinnest point with a weight of just 2.54kg. The expanded Y Series adds new screen sizes to the IdeaPad laptop lineup: the 16-inch Y650, the 15.6-inch Y550, and the 14-inch Y450. The new Y Series laptops are configurable with up to 500GB of hard drive storage space and up to 4GB of DDR3 memory. The Y Series laptops are equipped with 16:9 format glossy widescreen panels, optional latest generation nVidia GFX graphics for gaming and smooth HD video playback and Dolby Home Theater surround sound. The IdeaPad Y650 laptop also features JBL speakers for a rich sound. The Y Series includes the new Lenovo OneKey Theater software to enhance the audio and visual experience. By pressing a button, OneKey Theater gives you an easy way to adjust the PC’s display and sound effect settings. You can switch from normal mode to movie mode on the fly to optimise the picture when watching movies or playing games. The Y Series also includes Lenovo Desktop Navigator so you can toggle between shortcuts, files and other frequently used programs by placing your finger along the touch-sensitive slide bar. For extra convenience, the multi-touch touchpad below the keyboard allows you to enlarge or reduce image sizes with your fingertips. Additionally, an ambient light sensor on the IdeaPad Y650 laptop automatically adjusts screen brightness based on surrounding light conditions, helping to reduce eye strain. Lenovo has added new levels of performance to its Y Series by equipping them with the latest Intel processors as well as DDR3 memory to help applications respond more quickly under multi-tasking conditions. Now you can burn DVDs in less time, compress and open large documents more easily and enjoy smoother, more realistic gaming. Y Series laptops have several wireless connectivity options including Wi-Fi and optional Bluetooth. For added convenience, Lenovo’s latest VeriFace facial recognition technology combines Windows log-in and file encryption for logging onto the PC and for password-protecting individual files. The new Y Series also features Lenovo’s OneKey Rescue System to help users to recover their data and restore critical system files after system failures, viruses and other mishaps. Lenovo’s IdeaPad S10 netbook - an affordable secondary PC for the home or for the first-time PC user - is ideal for connecting to the Internet, messaging with friends, completing homework or even making Skype calls. Lenovo is updating the popular IdeaPad S10 netbook with new multimedia and networking tools for social networking enthusiasts ranging from ‘newbies’ to the most social of socialites. While many early adopters are familiar with the world of social networking, some mainstream consumers are only taking the first steps. Through a new Lenovo tool called LenovoSocial that comes preloaded on the netbook as a shortcut, you can easily connect to a resource portal that will help them navigate the vast options for participating in social networking. Other new features on the IdeaPad S10 netbook include Lenovo Quick Start. With this functionality, you will have the ability to access a number of frequently used applications including a Web browser, music player, photo viewer, instant messaging tools and Skype. New to the netbook is Lenovo’s VeriFace facial recognition technology, a convenient tool for easy log-in. Similar to the IdeaPad Y Series laptops, the netbook features multi-touch functionality on the touchpad and Lenovo’s OneKey Rescue System. The new IdeaPad S10 netbook’s 10.2-inch LED backlight display, 0.9 inch thick frame and 1kg weight make it an ideal companion to tote in a backpack or shoulder bag. Colour choices include black, white, red, blue, or pink.