Lenovo ThinkPad L430

Other than the ultraportable X230/X230T, mainstream T430/T430s/T530, and W530 mobile workstation, Lenovo also brings the more affordable ThinkPad L430 and L530 notebooks for business users. Both notebooks are powered by Intel’s 3rd gen Core (Ivy Bridge) processor up to Core i5 and dedicated NVIDIAA graphics with Optimus technology. They sport up to 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB hard drive (256GB SSD optional).

Lenovo is launching in June the new ThinkPad W530 mobile workstation designed for those who need processing power and graphics performance on the go. Equipped with the latest Ivy Bridge 3rd gen Core processor up to quad-core Core i7 and NVIDIA Quadro 1100M or 2100M graphics with 2GB RAM and Optimus technology, the machine is ready to handle professional applications such as CAD/CAM, GIS and 3D modeling. It is an independent software vendor (ISV)-certified workstation and comes with a 15.6-inch Full HD 270-nit wide viewing angle LCD display with 95% color gamut and a built-in X-Rite color calibrator. According to Lenovo, the W530 meets eight MIL-SPEC tests for durability.

Lenovo ThinkPad T430

Lenovo introduces its range of Ivy Bridge-powered mainstream notebooks – ThinkPad T430, T430s and T530. The T430s, replacing T420s,  with its ‘s’ stands for slim, is the lightest 14-inch ThinkPad with docking. Other than the latest Intel Ivy Bridge 3rd gen Core processor, some models will also sport dedicated NVIDIA graphics card. All these notebooks can be equipped with up to 16GB of RAM. While the 14-inch T430 and T430s come with up to either 500GB hard drive or 256GB SSD, the 15-inch T530 can get up to 1TB hard drive or 256GB SSD.

Lenovo is launching in June its latest ultraportable notebooks, the ThinkPad X230 notebook and the ThinkPad X230t convertible tablet, designed for business professionals on-the-go. Replacing the X220 and X220t, the new models are powered by Intel’s Ivy Bridge 3rd gen Core processor. They are compact, slim and lightweight that the X230 is just 3 pounds, but still deliver up to 24 hours of battery life (with ThinkPad 19+ slice battery).

Lenovo expands its ThinkPad Ultrabook lineup with the new X1 Carbon, which is the lightest 14-inch Ultrabook in the industry. By using carbon fiber rollcage, the X1 Carbon is a durable Ultrabook weighing less than 3 pounds. Instead of a 13-inch screen on the X1, the new Carbon laptop gets a bigger 14-inch 1600×900 LCD display with 300 nits of brightness.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X130e student-oriented notebook is now available for just $429. Built to withstand K-12 education environment, the X130 is MILSPEC-tested for durability and comes with rubber bumper around top cover and stronger corners, bezel, hinges, keyboard and ports. The alway-son Active Protection System also protect the notebook against sudden drops.

Along with the new ThinkPad X1 Hybrid and T430u, Lenovo also expands the ThinkPad Edge line with the new Edge S430 premium notebook for professionals. The new S430 is the first Windows laptop to get Intel Thunderbolt technology, which allows users to “transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds and backup a year of continuous MP3 playback in just over 10 minutes”.

Lenovo introduces its first business ultrabook, the ThinkPad T430u that “equips business users with the same thin and light designs found in consumer ultrabooks without sacrificing business-class performance”. Powered by choices of Intel Core processors, and integrated Intel or NVIDIA graphics. It comes with either up to 1TB of hard drive or SSD storage. There is a 14-inch 1366×768 display.

Lenovo announced ThinkPad X1, the company first Hybrid notebook featuring the Instant Media Mode powered by a second processor and operating system. The notebook is powered by choices of Core i3/i5/i7 processors and comes with a 13.3-inch 1366×768 display with Corning Gorilla Glass.

Lenovo adds to its ThinkPad Edge line the new E425 and E525 models for small-to-medium businesses (SMB). The new Edge laptops project a smart, polished image with new soft finishes available in color choices of heatwave red or midnight black. They are 13 percent slimmer than previous versions.