Monday, January 14, 2008

Lenovo Enters Consumer PC Market

Christine writes:

Lenovo, which was formed by the acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, has announced its entrance into the consumer PC market globally through a new line of consumer-oriented computers. The IdeaPad is the name for the company’s new notebook PC line, while the desktop PCs will carry the moniker IdeaCentre.

Three notebooks will be available in Canada later this year: the IdeaPad Y510, Y710 and U110. All three will come powered by an Intel Centrino processor, and include advanced features like facial recognition through VeriFace that makes the user’s face his “password”, Dolby Home Theatre surround sound, and dedicated gaming controls. Each model boasts a frameless screen, and touch-sensitive control surfaces.

"Our ThinkPad notebooks are well-known around the world as the best engineered computer for business: for quality, reliability and thoughtful design," said Liu Jun, Senior Vice President and President, Consumer Business Group, Lenovo. "We're now bringing Lenovo's expertise in design and engineering to consumers with our Idea-branded PCs."

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