Whom You Know: Lenovo Unwraps Latest Business-Ready All-in-One Desktop: ThinkCentre M71z Packaged with Latest Processing, Touchscreen and Video Calling Features

Monday, August 15, 2011

Lenovo Unwraps Latest Business-Ready All-in-One Desktop: ThinkCentre M71z Packaged with Latest Processing, Touchscreen and Video Calling Features

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the ThinkCentre M71 all-in-one (AIO) desktop designed for large businesses, schools and governments. The new AIO boasts a variety of performance features, from fast boot up to the latest second generation Intel® Core™ processor family, interactive touchscreen options and advanced video conferencing features.

“We’re seeing more and more business customers embrace all-in-one desktops for their space savings, portability and style benefits,” said Tom Shell, general manager and vice president, Worldwide ThinkCentre Business Unit, Lenovo. “We’ve built the ThinkCentre M71z to go beyond these advantages and give any business that needs it the highest levels of desktop performance.”

Unlimited Performance All in One

As part of Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience 2.0 program¹, the fast-booting ThinkCentre M71z starts up in as little as 15 seconds on select models with an optional solid state drive (SSD). The M71z includes choices of powerful second generation Intel® Core™ processors, rapid DDR3 memory, up to 1 TB hard drive storage or a ultrafast 160 GB SSD.

The ThinkCentre M71z’s 20-inch display is an ideal screen size for doing work with the added convenience and cost savings of a two-in-one device compared with desktops and monitor solutions sold separately. Additionally, the desktop’s optional touchscreen makes collaboration with colleagues or clients more natural. The AIO includes a number of extra productivity and security features, such as a DVD burner, optional WiFi, six USB ports, chassis intrusion switch and DisplayPort for viewing digital video on a second monitor.

Since more voice and video calls have moved online, the ThinkCentre M71z offers an optional 2.0 megapixel camera for clear visuals and a digital array microphone for crisp voice clarity. Users can quickly change camera and microphone settings on the fly during a call in the ThinkVantage Communications Utility. Finally, the ThinkCentre M71z AIO gives users flexibility in how they like to work with their PC by allowing universal Vesa wall or desk arm mounting or an optional height adjustable stand.

Gold Standard for Green

ThinkCentre desktops incorporate several significant environmental attributes: They use a significant amount of recycled content in chassis materials. They include power supply units that surpass Energy Star 5.2 efficiency requirements, and they are EPEAT Gold rated andTCO Certified Edge for their strong environmental and usability features.

Pricing and Availability²

The ThinkCentre M71z all-in-one desktop will be available starting in October with models starting at approximately $599. The desktop will be sold through www.lenovo.com and business partners.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $US21 billion personal technology company serving customers in more than 160 countries, and the world’s fourth-largest PC vendor. Dedicated to building exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built on product innovation, a highly-efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations, and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets and smart phones. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh,North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.

¹Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 uses RapidBoot technology to start your PC on average 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows® 7 computer. Compares averaged data from Lenovo EE 2.0 PCs with averaged data from 42 competitor products of similar configuration. Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in November 2010, using the independent Microsoft VTS tool to measure start-up, shutdown, resume and other Windows® 7 performance measurements. Data from competitor and Lenovo PCs were averaged and compared to calculate the claims used. Performance will vary by model and configuration.

²Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

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