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Computing En Vogue – Lenovo Unravels 2012 PC Collection In Style

Computing En Vogue

Computing En Vogue

One of the world’s most prolific and most well-recognized PC manufacturing brands today, Lenovo proved last week that it knows how to put on a show, staging a fashion show to introduce and showcase its 2012 notebook and desktop PC collection, now powered by the latest 3rd generation Intel Core processors. The event was held last Thursday at the PICC Forum.

Consumer Chic

Lenovo’s consumer laptop lineup comprises of a colorful selection of competent, decently equipped machines for everyday use. The range covers a variety of options, from very portable ultra-portable designs to more powerful and more multimedia- or gaming-friendly models.

Retaining the distinctive book-like aesthetics of its predecessor, the U300, Lenovo’s Ultrabook updates now adds a 14-inch form factor to the original 13.3-incher, weighing a mere 1.8Kg and 1.7Kg, respectively. They aim to be the ideal choice for highly mobile users, given their exceptional mix of portability and functionality, promising up to 7-9 hours of battery life and snappy performance, courtesy of Lenovo’s exclusive Enhanced Experience 3 optimization for Windows 7. SRPs are listed at PhP 39,995 for the U310 and PhP 48,995 for the U410.

Can’t get enough of today’s virtually limitless selection of rich multimedia? The IdeaPad Y480 is the machine for you, as its 14-inch display delivers exactly what you crave for, with help from an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT640M graphics, Dolby Home Theater V4 enhanced audio, and JBL speakers, just to name a few. Its price tag starts at PhP 50,995.

Another 14-inch option, the Z480 caters to everyday users who are looking for a new mobile computer that is both well-designed and easy to afford. This model is available in Cherry Red, Coral Blue, and Graphite Gray options and features smart features such as Intelligent Touchpad and the Lenovo OneKey Rescue System. It retails starting at PhP 34,955.

For those who’d like extreme portability and low cost, the IdeaPad S110 is a netbook that weighs only 1.15Kg yet still features a 98% size chiclet keyboard and a 10.1-inch screen. Supporting up to 3rd generation Intel Core processor-powered configurations, the S110 has a starting SRP of PhP 16,995.