Before continuing with the article is to clarify that we are talking about solar power adapters for conventional PCs, not solar-powered PCs themselves.

Lenovo has announced a new solar adapter device next to the launch of its ThinkCentre A61e model, with consumption only 45W, it could easily be powered by energy from the sun thanks to this device. This device consists of a plate rolling mat to reach the value of $ 1,300. Although somewhat expensive, the company expects to reach the market by ensuring a minimum savings of $ 25 per year, and compatibility with up to 75% of the models on the market.

The ThinkCentre A61e is built with 90 percent of recyclable materials, including packaging. Its technical features include an integrated ATI X1200 graphics card, 750GB hard drive, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, DVD rewriter and integrated sound card with analog and digital outputs, 6 USB ports, Express Card slot and memory card reader.

Apparently not the only manufacturer to announce, because Dell is mulling the possibility of launching the same offer, as discussed on Slashdot, EC Magazine, and the Advanced Energy Group. Continue Reading

Introducing new 17-inch equipment W701 and Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds.

For those who do not know these workstations Lenovoinforms you that are aimed at professional designers or juice will make their special features such as integrated Wacom tablet under the keyboard. In the same line, feature a color calibration on the display developed by X-Rite, with which it is not necessary to use an external peripheral.

The main difference between both models is found in the Lenovo ThinkPad W701ds second screen has a dropdown to the right of the main. This second screen is no joke, since by size and resolution, 10.6-inch (WXGA), is perfect for a second look or functionality in it.

As remarkable novelty say that both teams have been updated with the new Intel Core i7, specifically are available on Core i7-920 Extreme (2.66 GHz) or Core i7-820 QM (1.73 GHz).

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Until Logitech ventured with Dinovo Mini Media Remote, which controls most knew were similar to those universal remote controls or traditional. But the inclusion of a real QWERTY keyboard was necessary but not many manufacturers have been encouraged by it.

Lenovo Multimedia Remote is the latest to come to market, and we like. Its design is unique, as other teams in this style, the mouse is included. In the case of Lenovo model, not opting for a trackpad, which is usually normal, but ball control (trackball), which we feel more uncomfortable. With this incorporation have been different shape but whether what we take with one hand as with two, a design more like a command console or the virtual keyboard of a mobile phone landscape in principle are better solutions.

The keys look very comfortable to use, with a design reminiscent of the Nokia N900, whose keyboard is the most accomplished of the market for QWERTY. Then there are also multimedia shortcut keys.

This Lenovo Multimedia Remote has a radius of 10 meters, operates in the 2.4 GHz band and is designed to be used with Windows media centers. If you want it, costs 60 dollars, a price similar to sets of wireless keyboards and mice and that if you have a media center in the living room we would like to afford.

Nostalgic fans of the continuum that leads out to give his Lenovo laptop today look like yesterday (referring to the ThinkPad line, which retains the design of those who left IBM corduroy fifteen years) will enjoy the upcoming release of the company. We talk about the Lenovo ThinkPad x100e, the first netbook (with permission of the x200, which has a rotating screen) of the house that emulates the vintage of the ThinkPad design on a computer screen twelve inches.

A counter to what we usually see in this dipole of devices (careful designs, sleek and rounded), the Lenovo ThinkPad x100e Mazacote presents that pint of what makes it so unique, including the uncomfortable but funny trackpad in the center of the keyboard .

The manufacturer has provided sample images of the Lenovo ThinkPad x100e, which, at present, a date is unknown to market. Among the speculations techniques, it is thought that the team will set up a Neo AMD 1.6 GHz, and a battery that will be a choice between models with six and nine cells (which could guarantee high autonomy). Is believed to have a good screen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (remarkable, considering the size of the monitor) and will come preloaded with three gigs of RAM.

As for the storage, the Lenovo ThinkPad x100e give users the option to configure a hard drive of 320 gigs or SSD solid units with capacities today are unknown. One of the most interesting lies in connectivity, as among the rumors that are pouring on the Lenovo ThinkPad x100e distinguishes a detection system integrated 3G network, which would not have to resort to any USB modem to access this service.

So far, no departure dates and prices are Ocean on the horizon of the Lenovo ThinkPad x100e. We’ll have to wait for CES 2010, since technological quoted next January have all ballots to be submitted under this team.

The tactile force begins to arrive at computer screens, especially the all in one and laptops. And it does, then you better do multitouch, Lenovo will have thought. Said and done and to this end have introduced the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Tablet PC.

In both models, touch screens are optional, so we can get them also without them if needed. The Lenovo X200 comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4 GHz, 160 GB hard drive, 12.1 inch screen and, oddly, only 1 GB of RAM, although its operating system, now is Vista.

Obviously, when it launches Windows 7 this will be the option chosen for a laptop. For now, this configuration is offered for $ 1654 but will only be recommended to increase the RAM in a couple of GB more. Something can stay short the 4-cell battery included, but promise a range of up to nine hours with 8 cell.

The T400s  Lenovo ThinkPad has a base price of $ 1999 and comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz, 14.1-inch screen, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB hard drive and a 6-cell battery. Both models have the softare SimpleTap from October 22.

With him we have access to different functions usually performed by hardware, since toggle the Wi-Fi to adjust the volume or put the PC into hibernation. This function is activated by pressing twice on the screen and turns off with a single touch.

After leaving the first to see images of Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 and Q110, we china company has decided to officially announce its new nettops. These are desktop small, equipped with NVIDIA ION platform, in the case of Lenovo IdeaCentre Q110, which supports high-definition video and perform tasks that the user can find on a conventional desktop. Ideal for the home user as for corporate use.

The very definition of nettop pigeonhole it as a computer-oriented web browsing and office work. Despite its multimedia possibilities in the field are largely due to the NVIDIA chip.

Lenovo introduced him as “the world’s thinnest nettop” without taking into account that shares the chassis and Emtec G Box Medion Akoya Mini E2076D. Although one thing is certain, its thickness does not exceed 2.5 inches. Along with the 16 cm high can be assured that it is one of the smallest in its field. So much so, that like the Acer Aspire Revo, can be mounted behind the monitor.
But the interior is really where the differences between the two models. The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 is equipped with an Intel Atom N230 processor and 1GB of RAM. Along with a 160 GB hard drive storage capacity, which is pre-installed operating system Windows XP Home.

However, the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q110 slightly increases its performance by equipping 2 GB of RAM and expanding the capacity of your hard drive to 250 GB. Similarly, the operating system presintalado changes to Windows Vista Basic, a free option with a future upgrade to Windows 7 next. Not forgetting the ION platform for NVIDIA graphics.

In this sense, only Lenovo IdeaCentre Q110 supports 1080p high-definition video and DirectX 10 also incorporate an HDMI port for playback of this content on larger screens. In addition, both models incorporate Ethernet interface and wireless Wi-Fi Internet. Not forgetting the wide possibilities of connectivity thanks to its six USB 2.0 ports.

The new Lenovo will be available from September at a price of $ 250 (175 euros) for the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 and $ 350 (€ 245) for the Lenovo IdeaCentre Q110.