{"id":8524,"date":"2010-10-06T16:49:19","date_gmt":"2010-10-06T06:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=8524"},"modified":"2010-10-06T16:49:19","modified_gmt":"2010-10-06T06:49:19","slug":"lenovo-reaches-major-milestone-%e2%80%93-60-million-thinkpad-laptops-sold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=8524","title":{"rendered":"Lenovo Reaches Major Milestone \u2013 60 Million ThinkPad Laptops Sold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Lenovo Reaches Major Milestone \u2013 60 Million ThinkPad Laptops Sold <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Introduces Industry\u2019s First Business-Focused Laptops with NVIDIA Optimus Technology <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 October 6, <\/strong><strong>2010:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lenovo.com.au\/\">Lenovo<\/a> (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced that sales of ThinkPad laptops will surpass 60 million this month. More than 14 ThinkPad laptops are now sold every 60 seconds, contributing to Lenovo\u2019s position as the fastest growing major PC company<sup>1<\/sup>. Throughout its evolution, begun 18 years ago, ThinkPad has recorded many ground-breaking innovation firsts like the first spill resistant keyboard and protective roll cage. Also today, Lenovo is elevating graphics performance by adding NVIDIA Optimus technology on ThinkPad T410, T410s and T510 laptops.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLong recognised as a hallmark for innovation and excellence, ThinkPad has been the trusted laptop brand for business users around the world for nearly two decades,\u201d said Chris Kelly, Director, SMB and Consumer Lenovo Australian and New Zealand. \u201cWith Lenovo, ThinkPad has grown even stronger for quality, reliability and performance, and we\u2019ll continue to drive our commitment to innovation further as we design future ThinkPad laptops.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Record of Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With more than 2,000 design awards under its belt, ThinkPad has helped transform laptop computing and changed the way people use their PCs. Famous firsts include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First modern laptop to fly in space<\/li>\n<li>First with a spill-resistant keyboard<\/li>\n<li>First with built-in CD-ROM<\/li>\n<li>First with built-in DVD-ROM<\/li>\n<li>First with built-in wireless<\/li>\n<li>First with embedded security subsystem<\/li>\n<li>First with built-in fingerprint reader<\/li>\n<li>First thinnest, lightest full-function 13-inch laptop<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>First dual screen mobile workstation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Killer Graphics Performance Plus Extreme Battery Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NVIDIA Optimus technology makes graphics automatic, instantaneous and seamless. Users no longer have to manually force switching to reduce performance and save battery life. Now they can have extended battery life and electrifying multimedia performance. ThinkPad laptops with Optimus achieve up to 33 percent longer battery life over discrete only or switchable models<sup>3<\/sup>. That adds up to one extra hour of battery life per charge<sup>3<\/sup>. ThinkPad is the only laptop supporting this kind of graphics performance on four displays via select ThinkPlus docks.      <\/p>\n<p>\u201cNew technologies like NVIDIA Optimus are making ThinkPads even smarter,\u201d said <em>Rene Haas,<\/em> general manager, Notebook Products, NVIDIA. \u201cNever before has there been a solution that so effectively eliminates the tradeoffs between riveting graphics performance and long battery life. Visual content is the most popular and important form of data today, and we\u2019ve built the NVIDIA NVS 3100M graphics processor to be the perfect processor for the task.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing and Availability<sup>4<\/sup><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ThinkPad T410, T410s and T510 laptops with Nvidia Optimus technology are available immediately through business partners and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lenovo.com.au\/\">www.lenovo.com.au<\/a>.  Pricing begins at approximately AU$3,149 for the T410, AU$3,099 for the T510 and AU$3,549 for the T410s. All prices quoted include GST.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest Lenovo news, subscribe to <a href=\"http:\/\/news.lenovo.com\/\">Lenovo RSS feeds<\/a> or follow Lenovo on <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/lenovopress\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lenovo\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Lenovo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo\u2019s business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group\u2019s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centres in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see <a href=\"wlmailhtml:{912E957C-4F18-4B24-83B9-FA97839F0302}mid:\/\/00000157\/!x-usc:http:\/\/www.lenovo.com.au\/\">www.lenovo.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>Based on IDC&#8217;s Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker for 2Q 2010 compared to Dell, HP, Acer, Apple and Toshiba.<\/p>\n<p><sup>2<\/sup>Compared to major vendors offering 13-inch widescreen notebook PCs: Sony, Dell, Apple, Asus and Fujitsu Siemens. Full featured defined as including technologies such as built-in DVD burner, selection of USB ports, Ethernet connection, replaceable battery and more (as of product introduction in Feb.2008).<\/p>\n<p><sup>3<\/sup>ThinkPad T410s with Nvidia Optimus versus T410s with current Nvidia switchable graphics using MobileMark 2007.<\/p>\n<p><sup>4<\/sup>Prices do not include t shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lenovo Reaches Major Milestone \u2013 60 Million ThinkPad Laptops Sold Introduces Industry\u2019s First Business-Focused Laptops with NVIDIA Optimus Technology SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA \u2013 October 6, 2010: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced that sales of ThinkPad laptops will surpass 60 million this month. 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