Today Lenovo announced the availability of new ultra sleek & super slim Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon that comes with many new upgrades and also Lenovo first mulit-mode 8″ Windoows 8 device, Lenovo Miix 2. Both ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Miix 2 will be available in Singapore this month from S$2,499 starting 27 February and from S$699 starting 19 February respectively at the Lenovo Experience Stores in Funan DigitaLife Mall & Sim Lim Square.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon at less than 1.3kg is the lightest 14-inch Ultrabook in the world, yet its tough as its chassis is forged from carbon fiber that weighs less than magnesium and aluminium but is stronger than both. Here’s a glance of the cool features from the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon:
- Adaptive Keyboard – allows the machine to adapt to the way users work
- Integrates Voice and Gesture Control – allows users to interact with their PC in modern and familiar ways
- ColorBurst Display – provides sharper, brighter images at higher screen resolutions of up to 2,560 x 1,440 – best for making presentations, video-conferencing and playing videos
- RapidCharge Technology – 80% charge in under an hour
- 9 hour battery life – over 70% improvement from its predecessor
- Optional built-in 3G capability – provide mobility and connectivity on-the-go
The specifications for S$2,499 with no touch screen and 3G connectivity will be as follows:
- 14.0HD+250nit TN 3.0mm
- Intel Core i5-4200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz)
- 8GB RAM
- 256 GB SSD SATA3
- Intel® HD Graphics 4400
- 720p HD Camera
- Fingerprint Reader
- Rapid Charge
- Windows 8.1 Pro 64 English (Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled through downgrade rights)
Lenovo Miix 2
The Miix 2 8” is a compact multi-mode device that packs an Intel quad- core processor and IPS wide-angle, high-definition display into a small 8-inch tablet form factor. It measures 8.35mm thick and weighs in at 350g, with a 16:10 widescreen experience that deftly balances visual experience with portability.
The 800 x 1200 resolution display comes with 178-degree viewing angle, and the device sports two webcams which are included to make video-calls and photo sharing effortless.
Underneath the product’s slim exterior lies an Intel Bay Trail-T Quad Core processor and an integrated Intel HD Graphics with Clear Video HD technology for smooth video performance. Coupled with 3G connectivity, this combination of speed and responsiveness separates the Miix 2 8” from the tablet pack, while making the most of the pre-loaded Windows 8.1 OS. Microsoft Office also comes pre-installed, ensuring that users can be productive right from the get-go.
