Lenovo Press Release for the X220 and X220t

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New Lenovo ThinkPad Ultraportable Laptops Recharged, Reenergized and Renewed
Up to 24-hour battery life, smart PC technologies & sleek, usable design

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – March 8, 2011: Lenovo announced today the next
generation of the best-selling ultraportable laptop of 20101 – the ThinkPad X220
laptop - and the X220 convertible Tablet PC. These PCs give mobile business
professionals the full performance and usability found in larger laptops, but in a super
ultraportable design. The PCs run up to 75 percent faster than ultraportable
competitors that use low-powered CPUs2, feature smart PC technologies for incredibly
long battery life up to 24 hours3 on the ThinkPad X220 and sport a clean, revamped
design with hinge-based latching and a giant touchpad in a thinner laptop design.
Additionally, they feature improved durability with wider drain-holes in the spill
resistant keyboard and a 50% improvement in drop test performance4.

"Put simply, The ThinkPad X Series has everything a modern road warrior needs
without compromises – low weight, long battery life and high performance," said Dilip
Bhatia, vice president, ThinkPad Marketing, Lenovo. "We've refined the mobile
computing experience to make it more productive and enjoyable with features like
smart PC technologies and enhanced video and voice calling."

24 hour Battery Life for Around the Clock Computing
The ThinkPad X220 offers up to 15 hours battery life with a standard 9-cell battery.
Battery life jumps up to 24-hours by adding the new ThinkPad external battery. The
convertible tablet starts under four pounds with its standard 4-cell battery. When
combined with a 6-cell battery and the external battery pack, the tablet can run for 16
hours continuously on one charge. Users charge the PCs on the external ThinkPad
Battery when connected to the PC or separately. A battery charge indicator shows
when the battery reaches a full charge.

Full-Performance Under Three Pounds
These speed-optimized PCs fit the same full-powered CPUs as bigger 14 and 15-inch
laptops for full performance5, while similar weight competitors offer only low
powered CPUs. Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 primes the PCs for rapid boot, shut
down and resume from sleep by tuning the BIOS and other hardware settings. With
Intel™ HD integrated graphics the PCs perform twice as quickly in streaming video,
editing photos and loading web pages. Additionally, USB 3.0 technology on select
models transfers data lightning fast, up to 10 times that of USB 2.0.

Smart PC Technologies
Equipped with second generation Intel™ Core® i7 processors, applications run fast
and make multi-tasking hassle-free. The PCs come with self-aware and adaptive
technologies to ensure priority components receive power for the highest levels of
performance and battery life. Intel™ Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 boosts processor
speed during intensive tasks, and with Lenovo Turbo Boost+, the PCs can stay in Turbo
Boost mode longer by keeping processor temperatures below certain thresholds. With
reduced power to non-essential hardware, the laptops achieve up to 30 percent longer
battery life while playing multimedia so users can watch DVDs, listen to MP3s or
stream web content longer.

Loud and Clear Voice and Video Calling
The "no compromise" performance experience continues with technologies that solve
everyday challenges. For example, they incorporate several technologies for excellent
voice and video conferencing, such as private chat and conference call microphone
modes, keyboard noise suppression technology and a dedicated LED-lit microphone
mute key.

The PCs also keep corridor warriors connected longer with Lenovo's new Instant
Resume function. This function maintains connections during sleep mode for up to 99
minutes, eliminating the need to login and reconnect between meetings. And tablet
users don't have to worry about losing their pen with the new "never-lost-pen"
technology. It notifies a person when he or she moves the tablet without the pen in the
pen-holder.

ThinkPad Remodels with Clean, Sharp & Durable Design
The inside of the new PCs reveal a cleaner, sharper design over previous models. Both
the ThinkPad X220 laptop and X220 Tablet feature a 12.5-inch HD screen and
self-closing hinges that shut the PCs. This space-saving hinge design brings several key
benefits: better antenna and speaker placement for stronger thoroughput, a 45 percent
larger touchpad and a cleaner visual design. The larger, buttonless touchpad gives
extra room for fingers to scroll, highlight and do multitouch gestures.

For students, mobile sales forces and other mobile professionals working outside, the
multitouch tablet now adds a new rough and tough feature to its super bright, 300-nit
screen with scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. Already military specifications tested to
meet extreme conditions, Gorilla Glass strengthens the screen so it can withstand
scratches, scrapes and abuse from the field.

Ready for Business
The PCs are also business-ready: They're easy for IT administrators to use and manage
thanks to their second generation Intel™ Core® and Core® vPro processors. Common
ThinkPad docking stations and batteries also allow companies to swap hardware
among employees to maximize their resources and minimize cost.

Pricing and Availability6
The ThinkPad X220 laptop and X220 Tablet will be available starting in April through
business partners and http://www.lenovo.com. Prices for models start at approximately
$899 and $1,199, respectively.

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About Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered
personal computers. Lenovo's 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's 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 centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and
Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see http://www.lenovo.com.

1 IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, February, 2011
2 Comparison of available CPUs for i5-2520M CPU (2.5 GHz) to i5-2537M (1.4 GHz).
[e.g. Samsung Series 9 weighs 2.88 lbs w/ a 2.4GHz i5-2537M; or Dell Latitude 13
weighs 3.3 lbs w/ a 1.4GHz SU7300 CPU.
3 24 hours achieved with configuration including ULV CPU, 300nit 12.5"HD IPS
display, 2.5" SSD, 1GB
4 Lenovo internal testing.
5 Memory, 93.6 Whr (9cell) Battery and ThinkPad Battery 19+ (Slim External Battery
Pack)
6 Prices do not include tax or 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.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/leno ... ial-24-ho/

EDIT: Moderator erik posted the link from Lenovo's website in another thread...
http://news.lenovo.com/article_display. ... le_id=1427