Today, Lenovo is announcing updates to their line of laptops that are built to handle all the work that you can throw at them. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a leader in the business category of Ultrabooks and the ThinkPad Classic L, X, T, and W Series laptops have all had refreshes that build upon the performance, great battery life, and productivity that Lenovo’s laptops are known for.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon weighs less than three pounds and beats Ultrabook specifications. Lenovo understands that it can be a hassle to wait for your laptop battery to charge, so they armed this Ultrabook with Lenovo RapidCharge which charges up to 80% battery in just 30 minutes. With built in 3G you have the ability to access the web from practically anywhere without being tethered to your Wi-Fi network. This laptop is a great choice for business pros who are out and about or travel frequently because it won’t break your back when being toted around in your bag and you have 24/7 access to the internet, email, and corporate networks.
The ThinkPad Classic L, X, T, and W have all been privy to some solid upgrades that are representative of the quality and care that are trademark Lenovo. Purchase one of these laptops and you will reap the benefits of your choice of the latest 3rd Generation Intel Core Processor and Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3.0 with RapidBoot technology on selected models. This innovative work from Lenovo will boot your laptop up to 40 percent faster than a typical Windows 7 computer. If web conferencing is a large component of your 9-5, then make sure you check out the advanced video and calling features.
Pictured below: Lenovo ThinkPad X230
If you are looking to take one of these laptops to the next level make sure you investigate adding a Solid State Drive (SSD). All of these ThinkPad models have the option to include a 250GB self-encrypting SSD. This is a great storage solution if you want extra protection for sensitive files and increased performance and reliability than the alternative Hard Disk Drive.
Lenovo will start to roll out these laptops for purchase in June. Lenovo was gracious enough to send me the gorgeous light and small ThinkPad X230 to take for a test drive, so stay tuned because I will be sharing my impressions in a future blog post. This will be my first hands on experience with a Lenovo (many of my coworkers have them), so I am anxious to be able to join club of Lenovo enthusiasts.
Kristina is out this week on (well-deserved) vacation so I’m stepping in to post about today’s Tech Tuesday Live Twitter Chat! Kristina has been really enjoying her Tangerine-colored Lenovo IdeaPad U300s – which she blogged about here. She says it is one of the best PCs she has ever used because it feels specifically made just for her hands and is very durable. Matter a fact - she mentioned she spilled a cup of water on her U300s on a plane to Brussels on Friday. And the U300s is working fine. Kristina’s IdeaPad U300s brings me to today’s Tech Tuesday Live Twitter Chat guest: Lenovo.
Lenovo will be talking about a variety of their great product offerings today during the chat. Whether it’s their tough ThinkPad X1 or their new U310 IdeaPad, they offer a range of great PCs that suit the needs of a variety of discerning customers. If you really want thin and light PCs, then you are in luck.
During today’s chat, we’ll be giving away the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 weighing in at under 2 lbs., super slim and with up to 8 hours of battery life – it’s a great PC for someone looking for style and functionality.
To participate in the Tech Tuesday Live Twitter Chat:
Note we will only be talking about the outlined topic each week and we will not be answering questions outside those topics. Questions for this week may include: How much does the Lenovo U310 weigh? Where can I purchase this PC model? How much memory does it have?
Every week, I meet a lot of inspiring women in my job – both people who I work with and people who I meet along the way because of what I do. Just this past week we hosted a variety of workshops around the country and some very cool inspiring journalists and bloggers touched me with their stories. They shared what they do from running a family to managing a business but what struck me was the impact these women make in their communities at large.
One such woman, Leticia Barr of Tech Savvy Mama went to Haiti last year to assist other women in giving them the tools to voice their stories. This November she’ll return to teach and mentor on the blogging tools which allow their voices to travel even further (#bloggers4haiti). Meanwhile in Minneapolis, I connected with moms like Mimi Baker of Woven By Words who is raising four children, working full time and still finds time for a daily blog that connects her with the community. She does it all while looking stunning, I might add.
Over the last few weeks to celebrate mom’s and the women who inspire us -- we’ve shared a few fun tips around how to create free gifts from mom for Mother’s Day. You can create a fast digital card in Paint like the one below. Check out our Facebook page for a step by step how to. Then you can even go one step further and create a digital photo album for Mom, like this one, by taking your Paint image and adding other great images for your mom in a SkyDrive folder. You may also want to create a fun video of favorite clips and images using Windows Live Movie Maker.
Who inspires you? For me it’s these women and of course my mom. So, why not stop for a moment and say: Thanks to the Moms and the women that we know who inspire us.
The possibilities are endless- so go ahead, get creative and mostly don’t forget to #saythankstomom.
Happy Mother’s Day!
HP has announced their new lineup of Ultrabooks, notebooks, desktops, displays and thin clients that are all built for business. These PCs are designed to handle the specific needs and challenges facing businesses today, and in the future. I have a sweet spot in my heart for small business owners (my mom has owned her small business since 1995), so I know it’s important to have great PCs and these two new models by HP are perfect for the busy small business professional.
HP wants to help small businesses become more efficient, tech savvy and successful. One important step in this mission is the debut of their new HP ProBook s-series. This laptop line offers the durability and connectivity needed for work day in and day out.
The ProBook s-series is available in four sizes: 13.3-, 14- or 15.6-inch diagonal HD display or a 17.3-inch diagonal HD+ display. A no compromise PC, it is equipped with a media card reader, HDMI, and USB 3.0 ports in all models. HP DuraFinish keeps the aluminum casing smudge-resistant and wear-resistant for an always new appearance. The ProBook s-series also has great HD video conferencing capabilities for those businesses that want to reach people in Sacramento or Shanghai.
The HP EliteBook 2170p is the ultimate travel companion for small business professionals. With its 11.6-inch diagonal HD display it can easily fit into bags or backpacks, plus is has a backlit keyboard for typing away in dimly lit planes or hotel rooms. Staying connected is easy even without WiFi thanks to the optional integrated HP Mobile Broadband featuring 3G and 4G LTE, which allows for easy access to the internet, email, and networks.
If you are looking for ways to add a little life to your small business or to put a smile on your employee’s face then look no further than these stunners from HP. They offer business grade features, coupled with striking designs that make them ideal laptops at work or at home. These PCs are perfect for the small business professional who wants great performance and even better style.
Thinking about what to buy the graduate this June? Today, HP has announced a flock of new PCs and devices just in time for graduation. I love them all, but picked the ENVY Ultrabook and ENVY SpectreXT because they have some great features for students working on summer internship or getting ready to head to school in the fall. Having just graduated from college last June, I know durability and portability are very important, but so is rocking a PC that looks great.
The new ENVY Ultrabook is a stunner in black and built to handle the four (or sometimes five) grinding years of college without breaking a sweat. The 15.6” version is a mere 19.8 mm thin and weighs around four pounds; I can almost guarantee that it will be easier to throw in your backpack than your Biology textbook.
Speaking from experience, I can attest to how difficult finding a good study spot in the library can be (especially during finals week), let alone finding an outlet to charge your laptop. The ENVY Ultrabook offers up to nine hours of battery life, meaning that you can be on campus from 8 to 5 without having to go hunting for power. Having great study music is a must have and the ENVY packs Beats Audio.
Are you anxious to get your hands on to this striking PC? The good news is that you will not have to wait long. The ENVY Ultrabook is available today starting at just $749 for the 14 inch and $799 for the 15.6 inch.
Having to wait for your PC to start up at the beginning of class can be a hassle; especially you’re your professor launches into their lecture the moment class starts. The ENVY SpectreXT promises super-fast startup and shutdown times, so you will the first one out the door after class, and ready to go right when the next class starts.
The ENVY SpectreXT shed the Gorilla Glass (a prominent feature on its predecessor, the ENVY 14 Spectre) and opted for a sleek brushed-metal body. This beauty is 14.5 mm thin and a feathery 3.07 pounds, making it ideal for students who are on the go all the time (AKA all students). Are you wondering if it has Beats Audio like the ENVY Ultrabook? Not to worry, HP has you covered because the SpectreXT comes with Beats Audio as well.
Starting at $999 the SpectreXT will hit store shelves sometime in June—stay tuned for the actual date it will launch.
Throughout college your PC becomes your best friend and lifeline to family and friends. It was my social link to stay connected to my family and friends across the country via Skype and Facebook (good thing the ENVY and SpectreXT have built in webcams), but it is also the tool that you must have to aid in earning your degree. A PC is more than a back to school essential—it is a tool to unlock your future! For more information on these PCs check out HP ENVY Laptops and make sure you buy a PC that best fits your needs and your life.