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In 2009, a lot more notebook PCs from Lenovo and other big manufacturers will implement Intel's game- and video-friendly Switchable Graphics, predicted Michael Trainor, chief technology evangelist at Intel.

In 2009, a lot more notebook PCs from Lenovo and other big manufacturers will implement Intel's game- and video-friendly Switchable Graphics, predicted Michael Trainor, chief technology evangelist at Intel.

In a demo, the technology evangelist showed how the Centrino 2-based technology lets users switch between Intel's own built-in graphics and a graphics card from ATI, a division of Intel competitor AMD.

"You get the best of both worlds," Trainor said, speaking with Betanews at CES. Users can run the ATI card for applications such as 3-D games and video, which demand high-speed polygon rendering. Alternatively, you can use Intel's graphics to conserveenergy for "still" graphics and other applications.

Lenovo, Sony, and Toshiba are among the vendors that implemented Switchable Graphics in 2008. Lenovo's T400 Thinkpad, for example, uses the new technology."But typically, manufacturers started out by [implementing] Switchable Graphics on only one or two models. Now, you'll start to see [Switchable Graphics] across broader segments of their line-ups," Betanews was told.

Trainor acknowledged that there's one hitch, at this point. You can't switch back to Intel graphics while a 3-D game is running, for instance. "But you probably wouldn't want to do that, anyway," he noted. "And we'll be perfecting the technology in future generations."

Intel's own built-in graphics consume only about one-half the energy of ATI's, according to the Intel exec.

Meanwhile, Intel's been focusing on anti-aliasing and other technologies for enhanced visual quality in still graphics.

Intel conducted the demo at CES on a notebook PC running Intel Core 2 Quad (Q9000) mobile processor technology for Centrino 2. Aside from ATI, Nvidia is another graphics hardware manufacturer that's rolled out an implementation of Switchable Graphics.

Lenovo has announced the new IdeaCentre A600 All-in-one desktop PC that features a sleek and ergonomic design and a 21.5-inch frameless display.

It claims to provide true High Definition experience with support for 1920x1080 full HD resolution, 16:9 wide aspect ratio, optional Blu-ray player and integrated speaker system which includes a bass sub-woofer and Dolby Home Theatre audio certification. With the digital TV tuner, users can watch and record their favorite TV programs.

The manufacturer also developed an optional 4-in-1 remote control for gamers which has "motion drive" feature that allows user to control onscreen objects according to the movement of the remote. The remote control can also be used as a VOIP handset, media center/TV remote and also as an "air mouse" tooperate the mouse cursor onscreen.

The IdeaCentre A600 All-in-one offers several connectivity options such as WiFi, 6-in-1 media card reader, USB, Firewire and even features VeriFace facial recognition technology for users to use his/her facial image as logon password.

According to the manufacturer, the IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one desktop will be available in April with a starting price from USD999.
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core & Core 2 Duo mobile
Chipset: Intel G45M
Memory: up to 4GB DDR3 1066MHz
Hard disk: up to 1TB (1000 GB)
Graphics: integrated graphics with support for DX10
optional: DX10 256M/512M OR ATI graphics
Display: 21.5-inch frameless (1920 x 1080 Full HD)
Connectivity: 6x USB 2.0, 1x Firewire, 6-in-1 card reader, 802.11a/b/g , Ethernet, optional 802.11a/b/g/n
Webcam: 1.3- or 2-megapixel camera
OS: Microsoft Vista Premium, Vista Basic
Options: Blu-Ray DVD player, hybrid analogue/digital TV tuner, 4-in-1 remote control

Lenovo announced today the highly anticipated ThinkPad W700ds Mobile Workstation, designed as the first portable computer system that can provide its users with a dual screen configuration. The company's new addition to the ThinkPad lineup combines some of the highest levels of computing performance with a unique design that delivers a range of functionalities, specifically required by professional users in areas such as digital content creation, oil and gas exploration, computer-aided design and photography.
“The ThinkPad W700ds dual screen mobile workstation challenged our international development team to engineer a notebook to fit the way workstation users work - in the office and on the road,” said Mark Cohen, vice president, Notebook Business Unit, Lenovo. “Bringing this level of innovation to the most extreme PC users required continually balancing size and functionality with keeping the PC cool and quiet. This mobile workstation is the result of where Lenovo innovation and performance intersect.”
The specifications on the new ThinkPad are pretty much in accordance to what has been rumored ever since the very first details on the system have been leaked on the Internet. The W700ds is built to equip some of the latest Intel high-end processors, optional HDD/SDD RAID setups, NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics, an impressive 8GB of DDR3 RAM memory, dual-link DVI/Display Port/VGA support, a 7-in-1 card reader, no less than five USB ports, WiFi, optional WiMAX, a smartcard reader and hard drives with full-disk encryption. You shouldalso take into account the dual thermal solution and that optional digitizer, just to get a complete image of the new portable workstation from Lenovo.
Due to its technical specifications and overall dimensions, the new Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds is far from your everyday portable computer system. It is specifically built to accommodate the requirements of professional and high-end users, who aren't likely to be intimidated by its starting price tag, of $3.663.

Lenovo will offer companies a new solution to protect their sensitive data during the flight or the loss of one of their laptops. They need only send an SMS to block access.

Lenovo, the fourth global manufacturer of computers behind Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Acer, is preparing to launch a solution to protect sensitive data professionals laptops stolen or lost. Dubbed "Constant Secure Remote Disable" and running on the ThinkPad computers equipped with Intel Centrino 2, it will require downloading a small utility from the manufacturer's Web site and updating the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) of the machine.In case of loss or theft, the owner will simply send an SMS to the laptop from one of the 10 issues that may be associated with the machine (in a company, a computer can be used by several people), which will be to extinguish it and to initiate data encryption of the hard disk. When the laptop will be blocked, the user will be alerted by an SMS in return. When the computer is found, suffice it to unlock with a password.

The computer must be equipped with 3G SIM card will still be present when sending SMS and the machine will be located in an area covered by the network.

This solution will be offered free of charge and available by the end of the year or early next year.

Business PC users now have a new, affordable option to access broadband-speed Internet via their ThinkPad notebook PCs by a new alliance announced by AT&T Inc., Lenovo and Ericsson. The collaboration significantly lowers the price premium usually associated with built-in mobile broadband technology by up to $150 per PC from previous pricing.

Under the agreement, AT&T's 3G service — the nation's fastest 3G network — is available on a full range of Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks, which come factory-equipped with Ericsson built-in mobile broadband modules that are enabled for AT&T LaptopConnect. The service provides extensive broadband access both domestically and internationally.

All three of the ThinkPad SL notebooks and all notebooks in Lenovo's T and X series are included in the offering. Customers who purchase the ThinkPad notebooks with the embedded mobile broadband and establish an account with AT&T will receive 30 days of free AT&T DataConnect service. The notebooks are sold directly through www.lenovo.com.The agreement provides significant opportunity for small and medium businesses, in particular, to meet their needs for wireless PC connectivity. Among the highlights of the service are:

1. Exceptional coverage — AT&T 3G service is available today in more than 320 major U.S. metropolitan areas, and by year-end, AT&T expects to offer 3G coverage in nearly 350 major metro areas. AT&T customers can also use their AT&T-powered notebooks in more than 150 countries, including more than 60 countries with 3G networks. Additionally, Lenovo has designed multiple antennas and maximized its placement in the new ThinkPad notebooks to achieve enhanced wireless performance.

2. Fast access — AT&T LaptopConnect subscribers can realize typical download speeds between 700 kilobits per second (Kbps) and 1.7 megabits per second (Mbps). Typical uplink speeds range between 500 Kbps and 1.2 Mbps. Ericsson's integrated mobile broadband modules for high speed packet access (HSPA) will enable access to these speeds in the new notebooks.

3. Upfront IT savings — The new ThinkPad notebooks with AT&T LaptopConnect are available at approximately the same price as a Lenovo notebook without high speed mobile broadband technology, a savings of up to $150 per notebook from previous pricing.

4. Long-term IT savings — Users can enjoy their embedded mobile broadband service throughout the life of the notebook. A recent report by Gartner found "that 3G service offerings are becoming sufficiently stable to enable an embedded notebook solution to last three years without an upgrade."

The announcement comes as wireless data use and the adoption of high speed mobile broadband connectivity on notebook computers continue to skyrocket. Gartner forecasts embedded modem sales to have a compound annual growth rate of 94.3 percent worldwide from 2008 to 2012.

"We have seen mobile data consumption quadruple every year for the past three years," said Michael Woodward, vice president of Mobility Business Marketing for AT&T's wireless operations. "Customers recognize the benefits of enhanced connectivity on their notebook computers, and this increase in consumption reflects that. The program we've developed with Lenovo and Ericsson is a simple, affordable response to this trend that we expect will be welcomed by business customers and mobile professionals."

Philippe Davy, vice president of Strategic Alliances and Emerging Products for Lenovo, said: "We've engineered our ThinkPad notebooks to provide an exceptional wireless experience. By working with industry leaders, Ericsson and AT&T, we've found a way to package the highest levels of wireless performance into a business model that gives users an affordable connectivity solution."

Mats Norin, vice president of Mobile Broadband Modules for Ericsson, said: "As users continue to demand high-performance connectivity solutions, Ericsson mobile broadband modules are an essential building block in providing a simple, secure and superior experience. Beyond providing excellent engineering, we are committed to working with industry leaders to shape a complete, end-to-end solution to drive increased mobile broadband adoption."

This program is the latest in a series of joint initiatives involving AT&T and Lenovo. AT&T and Lenovo are the major technology sponsors of the AT&T Williams team, which has been combining the companies' computing and communications skills to enhance the Formula One team's performance since January 2007.

With the launch of ThinkServers, Lenovo has expanded its popular Think range of enterprise computing solutions in India. Lenovo’s ThinkServer range comprises of ThinkServer TS100 Rack, ThinkServer TD100 Tower, ThinkServer TD100x Tower, ThinkServer RD120 Rack and Thinkserver RS110 Rack.

The ThinkServer TS100 Tower and RS110 Rack are aimed at small offices for simple applications, whereas the ThinkServer TD100 Tower, TD100x Tower or RD120 Rack is developed for medium-sized businesses that involve additional capabilities. All the ThinkServers come pre-loaded with management tools that include:
# ThinkServer EasyStartup – A hardware configuration tool to get the servers up and running quickly
# ThinkServer EasyUpdate – An update utility to easily identify, download and install hardware and firmware updates
# ThinkServer EasyManage – A full featured tool that works with LANDesk to manage the performance of one or more servers from a single console.The ThinkServer servers work with Microsoft Windows Server or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from Novell.

All these ThinServers incorporate Easy LED Diagnostics that enables server administrator to easily diagnose hardware issues; and Advanced ECC Memory to smoothly minimize the chances of system downtime due to memory failure.

The ThinkServer TS100 Tower and RS110 Rack are single-socket servers, while the ThinkServer TD100 Tower, TD100x Tower or RD120 Rack are double-socket servers.

The ThinkServer TS100 Tower is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo and Xeon 3200 Series processor and sports Intel 32101CH9R chipset, an 8 GB Memeory, SS/HS 4×3.5″ SATA/SAS or HS 8×2.5″ SAS storage, CDRW/DVDROM drives and ATI ES1000 graphics with external DDRII 64 MB memory.

Powered by Intel Xeon 3000 and 5000 series processor, the ThinkServer TD100/TD100x Tower features Intel 5000 ICH7R chipset, a 32GB/48GB Memory, SS/HS 4×3/5″SAS or SATA OR SS/HS 8×3.5″ SAS or SATA storage, CDRW/DVDROM drives and ATI ES1000 graphics with external DDRII 64 MB memory.

Next is the Thinkserver RS110 Rack that comes equipped with Intel Celeron, Pentium Dual, Core 2 Duo/Quad and Xeon 3000 Series processor, Intel 3210ICH9 chipset, an 8 GB memory, SS/HS 2×3.5″ SATA/SAS or SS/HS 4×2.5″ SAS storage, CDRW/DVDROM drives and ATI ES1000 with DVO graphics.

Lastly, the ThinkServer RD120 Rack employs Intel Xeon 3000 and 5000 processor, Intel 5000 ICH7 chipset, a 48 GB memory, CDRW/DVDROM drives and a storage options such as 6 x 3.5 inch HS SAS or 4 x 3.5 inch HS SAS Plus tape, 8 x 2.5 inch HS SAS Plus Tape, DDS6 Internal Tape Option supported on either 2.5-inch SAS or 3.5-inch SAS.

Lenovo’s ThinkServers are expected to hit the Indian market by this month for a starting price of Rs 45,000.

Lenovo introduces its latest affordable desktop PC, called the H210, for the budget-conscious segment.

Housed in a sleek and glossy black finish, the Lenovo H210 comes packed with facial recognition software for secure login, Bright Vision technology to adjust screen brightness based on the user’s proximity and surrounding light conditions, and support for Bright Vision software and a Bright Eye camera.

With the included 16 different media card inputs, the desktop PC can be connected to various electronic accessories such as digital cameras and digital video recorders along with printers and scanners.Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the Lenovo H120 comes equipped with up to 640 GB of hard drive, up to 4 GB of memory, DVD RW and USB ports. It also incorporates the company’s on-touch Rescue System to quickly restore the PC and recover valuable data. Besides, it also integrates File Management function to save critical data on a special system partition.

The Lenovo H210 desktop PC is currently available through various retail outlets in the US for a suggested price of $399 (approx. Rs. 19,437).

Lenovo has introduced a new range of notebook PCs with five choices of screen size and a diverse palette of color, style and design. The range is loaded with features including expanded facial recognition for simple and convenient log-in, gesture recognition for ease of use, one-key rescue system to recover data with just one touch and High-definition entertainment features.
Amar Babu, Managing Director, Lenovo India announced on the occasion, "Having received an overwhelming response to our consumer PC range, we are investing further in the Indian market with the launch of this impressive new product range. The consumer PC segment is one-third of the total PC market in India and is growing at a very fast pace. We are riding this wave and we believe this new range offers the best mix of great looking products with great features to consumers."Lenovo's new product range comprises of the U330, a premium, high-end, ultra-thin and ultra-light laptop; the Y330 a mainstream notebook aimed at high-definition entertainment and the S9 and S10 which are compact, fashionable Netbooks designed for everyday computing. This is rounded up by two other laptops namely the G230 and the G430 which are aimed at the budget market. Each of these laptops come equipped with features such as One-key rescue, Bright Vision, Dolby, Veriface, frameless screen and all the engineering of Lenovo.

The U330 comes with a deep blue glossy cover, 13 x 0.9 inch dimensions and weighs 1.95 kgs. The U330 is equipped with the latest version of VeriFace facial recognition technology, Dolby Home Theatre and touch-sensitive multimedia controls. The notebook comes equipped with HDMI with DDR III, ultra slim LED backlit display panel and a built-in DVD burner.It also includes switchable graphics to enable the user to run energy-efficient integrated graphics while on battery power and switch to high-definition discrete graphics for more powerful performance when “plugged in.” For security it comes with Lenovo’s Active Protection System (APS), a feature pioneered on ThinkPad notebooks, which helps protect the data on the hard drive if the notebook should fall. If the operating system should crash, users can recover their data at the touch of a button with the One-Key Rescue System. The U330 starts at Rs. 63,990.

Lenovo's X200 tablet isn't the best kept secret, but it's a nice looking convertible laptop now that we have the full specs. At 3.5lbs, the configurable tablet features a 12.1" touchscreen (in pen or finger input options) Core 2 Duo processors up to 1.86GHz supported by 4GB of RAM, and available upgrades to 128MB SSD, WiMax, integrated camera, fancy dual array mic (designed to cancel ambient noise) and thumbprint reader. But that's not all!If you're willing to dock in to the optional UltraBase port, you can output HD A/V through the DisplayPort (DVI replacement) and add goodies like DVD burners and Blu-ray drives.

The graphics setup is integrated, the Intel GMA4500—not a powerhouse but capable of displaying 1080P content from that Blu-ray add-on.

And if you stick with the standard 4-cell battery, the X200 can run for about 4.2 hours with a jump to 10 hours if you upgrade to the 8-cell. According to Lenovo, that's a 50% improvement on battery life from their old tablets.

Lenovo is all set to introduce an update to its Macbook Air competitor, the X300. The new notebook will be called the X301 and will expand on the first model by using Centrino 2 ultra-low voltage Core 2 Duo processors which will run at a speculated speed of both 1.2GHz and 1.4 GHz processors. They are also looking to extend the battery life of the original.The X301 will also add a 128 GB solid-state drive and add DisplayPort without removing VGA. This gives users the choice of both, an analog and digital display. The company will also offer a faster, HSPA-based 3G option for AT&T data subscribers in the states and will also seek to add WiMAX as an option once Sprint's Xohm network launches in September of this year.

The X301 will be available at a price of $2599 and will be available at fixed vendors from 29 Aug. onwards.

Lenovo, in its capacity as an official sponsor of the Olympic Games has released a couple of limited edition USB drives. These drives have been released under the Mascot series and are priced at $29 for 4 GB. In all, six drives have been released with their front side printed with a Fuwa image. Apart from this, the company is offering a 1 GB titanium limited edition drive that comes with a swiveling USB plug in a special mahogany box.Considering the amount, the company has probably already had to spend, it may be brave enough to venture a guess that we just might see an Olympic branded laptop sooner or later.

Lenovo has entered the netbook market with the IdeaPad S9 and S10 netbooks.The netbooks are approximately one inch thin and weigh just over two pounds.

The S9 has an 8.9-inch screen while the S10 has a 10.2-inch screen. Both models come in glossy deep blue, ruby red and classic black. Lenovo has designed the keyboard to be 85 percent the size of a full-function notebook PC's keyboard, and an energy-efficient LED backlit display helps provide longer battery life than traditional displays.The netbooks feature Wi-fi and optional Bluetooth connectivity and also have an Express Card slot so users can enable the netbook for optional high speed mobile broadband connectivity. The netbooks feature a built-in web camera, two USB ports, a 4-in-1 multicard reader and come equipped with either Microsoft Windows XP or Linux.

The IdeaPad netbooks offer up to 1 GB of memory and either 80 GB or 160 GB hard disk drive space.
Lenovo has engineered the netbooks to reduce the heat emitted on key contact areas such as the bottom of the PC, the palm rest and the keyboard.

Additionally, Lenovo's OneKey Rescue System on Microsoft Windows-based netbooks helps users recover data at the touch of a button should a system error or virus occur.

The IdeaPad netbooks will be available in September in India at all Lenovo authorized storefronts, for approximately Rs. 15, 000 for the S9 and Rs. 17,000 for the S10.

Lenovo has announced the launch of the IdeaPad Y710 notebook PC in India.
The laptop has a 17-inch screen with a 1440 x 900 resolution. It features the ATI Radeon Mobility HD 2600, 512MB of RAM, WLAN connectivity, a Dolby Home Theatre system, an optional Blu-ray DVD reader and a performance control switch with Turbo mode for maximum power, which includes CPU overclocking and Quiet mode for saving energy.

What's unique about the Y710 is a hard drive of up to 320 GB with a speed of 5400rpm that also houses a second, hot swap hard drive. Lenovo for the first time has introduced RAID function in the IdeaPad Y710. RAID function simultaneously uses both the hard disk drives to achieve greater levels of input/output performance and data reliability. It also maintains mirror copies of the data on different drives to ensure complete data security."There is significant excitement globally for this product given its top notch specs. The IdeaPad Y710 will revolutionalise the market with its hot-swappable twin 160 GB hard drive that gives the user 320 GB of storage space. With the option of a dedicated Game Zone keyboard for gamers, the IdeaPad Y710 is definitely a multimedia powerhouse!" said Amar Babu, Managing Director, Lenovo, India

Selected models of the Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 come with Game Zone functionality. Game Zone includes enlarged directional buttons for enhanced game play, four user-customizable buttons and a secondary display showing system information such as CPU speed.

The IdeaPad Y710 also features an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera and VeriFace face recognition software that recognizes a user's face for log-in and help eliminate the need to remember passwords.

The Y710 has a smooth, blue, metallic finish, embellished with halo lighting, accenting the top cover and backlit Lenovo logo.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 is available in all Lenovo authorized storefronts for Rs. 78,000.

Lenovo has announced the availability of the IdeaPad U110 consumer notebook PC in India.The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 - keeping the fashion conscious user in mind - is designed like an object of art, maintains the company. It has a tendril pattern etched into its aluminum lid, patterned vents on its base and a piano finish on the keyboard. The laptop is further enhanced by a frameless screen and weighing approximately 1.05 kg, is about 18.4mm thick and has an LED screen. The IdeaPad U110 is available in black or red.
The laptop comes with a 120 GB hard drive, up to 3 GB of memory, Intel Centrino processing technology, a built-in camera, WLAN, Ethernet and Bluetooth (select models) connectivity, an external DVD burner and the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. "Customers end up compromising either looks for technology or technology for looks. This no-compromise ultra portable notebook from Lenovo offers both. We're confident the much-anticipated IdeaPad U110 ultra portable notebook will excite customers and give them a unique and rewarding computing experience." said Amar Babu, Managing Director, Lenovo India.

The Lenovo IdeaPad U110 is available at all Lenovo authorized storefronts for a price point starting at Rs. 98,000.

Almost five months ago, we learned that Lenovo was readying a mainstream ultra-portable notebook dubbed the IdeaPad U110. As DailyTech reports, the Chinese company has now begun taking orders for the machine, quoting a lead time of 3-5 business days on its website.

Available for purchase on this page at a starting price of $1,899, the IdeaPad U110 features a small 11.1" 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 processor, 2GB of DDR2-667 RAM, Intel GMA X3100 graphics, 802.11g Wi-Fi, a 120GB 4200RPM hard drive, and Windows Vista Home Premium. With those specs and a four-cell battery, the U110 weighs in at just 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) with a thickness of only 0.72-0.88" (18.4-22.4 mm). Lenovo says it also includes a seven-cell battery, which ensures up to eight hours of battery life when coupled with the four-cell one.Another version of the same system with a 5400RPM hard drive is listed on Lenovo's website for the same price, but with a lead time of 2-3 weeks. Both systems have a number of little extras, such as a webcam with "VeriFace" face recognition software, touch-sensitive multimedia controls, Dolby Home Theater-certified audio, and an Active Protection System that stops the hard drive in the event of a fall. Check out the image gallery below for pictures.

While he may not have invented the Internet, Al Gore has played a major role in bringing the issue of Global Warming to the masses. In his book and movie "An Inconvenient Truth", Gore made a compelling case, and whether his message convinced you or not, one thing is certain, it's clear people were listening. Today, there is increased research and development searching for innovative solutions to energy conservation in virtually all areas of our lives. Technologies are being improved to collect solar, wind, geo-thermal and water power, while alternative technologies are under development as well. Regardless of your position on the topic, the benefits are obvious, as energy costs continue to increase.
Today, the computer industry is no different, developing products with ever increasing efficiency. AMD, Intel and VIA are all pushing low power processors while computer manufacturers are working to develop systems with energy efficiency in mind. Processor and GPU manufacturing processes continue to shrink, lowering power demands, while system builders are working energy efficiency into their product designs and marketing. With many homes having more than one computer, this makes sense as computers become increasingly intertwined into our daily lives. One product designed to be environmentally friendly is the new ThinkPad X300 from Lenovo. This ultraportable notebook was designed to be the most efficient notebook Lenovo has ever offered, with claims of a 25% reduction in power consumption compared to previous X-Series models. To achieve this, Lenovo attempted a balancing act with low power components while working to ensure that system performance is up to par with more powerful notebooks. With a low power Core 2 Duo CPU, Solid-State Hard Drive and LED backlit monitor, Lenovo is off to a good start. The question is, has the focus on low power consumption come at a price in both dollars and performance? In the pages ahead we will work to answer that very question as well as spotlight a number of impressive features that make the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 ultraportable notebook a compelling choice for mobile computing.

Mobile computing has come a long way in the last few years. Notebook manufacturers have been squeezing more power and features into ever more portable packages. As technologies have continued to be refined, shrinking in size and power requirements, manufacturers have been able to expand their creative ideas, bring ever more impressive options to market to fit virtually any budget. In recent months, we have seen excellent examples of both ends of the spectrum, from the budget oriented Asus Eee PC to powerful gaming/desktop replacement systems from Dell, Lenovo and Asus. Today, we're happy to add Toshiba to that list with an evaluation of their Satellite X205-SLi4 Notebook.The Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI4 is a feature-rich laptop geared toward mobile gaming, with a potent Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, and gobs of memory and storage, while also sporting SLI ready GeForce 8600M GTs. Loaded with Windows Vista Ultimate and coupled with an HDTV ready Tuner, the X205-SLi4 makes a good impression right out of the box. This is one of the top laptops Toshiba has to offer with a host of premium features to position the Satellite X205-SLI4 near the top of its class. In the pages ahead, we'll spotlight the many features this premium laptop has to offer, then we'll run it through its paces to see how its performance compares to several other laptops in its class.

Lenovo, the giant Chinese electronics manufacturer mainly known for producing desktop PCs and laptops, announced it will quit the mobile phone industry and sell its mobile division
for $100 million to Legend Holdings Ltd., one of its main shareholders.

2007 was a great financial year for Lenovo, with overall profits of $171 million, a huge increase when compared to 2006's profits that raised to $57.7. Despite this, the company's mobile business is far from being profitable, as it made losses of 134 million CNY (about $18.6 million) in the last year.

Lenovo entered the mobile business in 2001 and limited its handset distribution to China, but in the last years it started producing devices based on Windows Mobile with the intention of penetrating other markets, like Europe and North America. However, this did not happen, and the Lenovo handsets remained in China. Apparently, the Chinese market – where phones from Nokia and Motorola have a huge demand – is not suitable for Lenovo's mobile plans, otherwise the company's losses cannot be explained.
Lenovo is currently the world's fourth largest personal computer manufacturer, after HP (Hewlett-Packard), Dell and its Taiwan-based neighbor Acer. It reached this position after acquiring IBM's PC division, back in 2005. By selling its mobile branch, Lenovo will be able to concentrate on its main PC business, at the same time allowing the mobile business to overcome the loss-generating period and re-think its market strategies.

After completing the acquisition of Lenovo Mobile, Legend Holdings will continue to produce handsets under the Lenovo brand and will probably try to conquer a bigger portion of the Chinese market share. Also, we might see Lenovo phones expand to Europe and North America, as initially planned. This can only be a good thing, as a bigger competition generally means better products – better mobile phones, in our case.