Archive for the 'Lenovo' category
Laptops With Facial Recognition?
January 22, 2008 7:04 am
Tired of typing in passwords? If so Lenovo’s new line of Ideapad laptops with pre-installed Veriface facial recognition software, are worthy of consideration.
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Original post by ManishK
Lenovo gears up to release Linux powered laptops
August 7, 2007 6:18 am
Lenovo has just announced that the company will soon start selling its new laptops to businesses and other consumers with pre-installed Linux, which is emerging fast as a successful substitute to Microsoft Windows.
The laptops are ready and will hit our shelves sometimes at the end of this year. Early this year Dell too dropped Linux-powered laptops based on customer suggestions for new products, whose results revealed high Linux PC demands.
Linux was first introduced to the public approximately 16 years ago and was developed by Linus Torvalds who aimed to build a non-commercial substitute for an operating system used in many universities. Primarily, Linux is used to power web servers, the time when its growth on desktop computers was confined as per technology specialists, but its practice by brand names like Lenovo and Dell widened its growth and future prospects.
According to analysts, around 6% of computers users run Linux […]
Original post by ManishK
The Ultimate Executive Laptop
July 17, 2007 12:03 amThis exclusive reserve edition Thinkpad from Lenovo, is available for purchase by invitation only. That means company CEOs and other big business cheeses will probably be the only folks getting their hands on this leather bound notebook.
Original post by ManishK
Gateway makes a recall for 14,000 notebook batteries
June 21, 2007 2:27 amDell, Apple, Lenovo, and other global laptop makers have already recalled more than 8 million Sony batteries and now, Gateway is recalling 14,000 batteries used in its notebook PCs after four of its customers complained that their computers were overheated. The battery cells have been made by Samsung Electronics Company Limited while they have been amassed into battery packs by Simplo Technology Company Limited, of Taiwan. Samsung hasn
??t commented on the recall.
Some of the notebooks that fall under the recall are the Gateway 400VTX and 450ROG series notebooks sold between May 2003 and August 2003. The defected batteries have been recognized by part numbers 6500760 or 6500761 and have a “made by SMP” on the label pasted on the underside of the battery pack. Gateway spokeswoman Lisa Emard said:
The root cause of this failure becomes apparent as the batteries age and perform repetitive charging cycles. Of the four customer […]
Original post by Naveen
Lenovo ThinkPad Reserve Edition is nothing more than fine leatherwork
June 16, 2007 12:07 amThe limited edition laptops have always something to catch the eyes of the geeks. The new Lenovo ThinkPad Reserve Edition is not just about its specs but the service. The laptop is directly aimed at the executive types. The moment you face any problem with this lappy, Lenovo is there only to offer on-site support within 4 hours or the next day. Moreover, the notebook features a dedicated blue-button for remote support via instant messaging.
The leatherwork is done using the traditional Chinese saddle stitching techniques to ensure durability. The salient specs include a12.1-inch ultralight screen, Intel Core 2 Duo L7500 processor, WWAN, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB HDD, external 80 GB USB hard drive, and about 7 hours of battery life.
Each of the Lenovo ThinkPad Reserve Edition will be numbered as it is a limited edition. I am impressed with the fine leatherwork but still, the hefty price tag […]
Original post by Naveen
Santa Rosa Thinkpad R61 With Magnesium Rollcage
May 16, 2007 4:01 amPowered by Intel’s new Santa Rosa chipset, the Thinkpad R61-14W with toughened magnesium rollcage, would be a good choice for a corporate road warrior.
Original post by Dharmendra
Joybook S41: BenQ’s Santa Rosa-equipped beauty
May 13, 2007 9:33 pmAlong with Evesham, Dell, Toshiba, and Lenovo, BenQ has also rolled out its Santa Rosa-based 14.1-inch widescreen Joybook S41 notebook. The good looking laptop is blessed with an array of functionalities, including up to 2GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, wireless a/b/g/n, an NVIDIA GeForce 8600M and a 1.3-megapixel webcam. Other than that, the Snaat Rosa notebook will be equipped with feature an HDMI-output and an ExpressCard slot. While we have no hint about the pricing, the Joybook S41 is expected to debut anytime this month.
Original post by Naveen
