The
computer manufacturer
Lenovo has announced the launch of its slimmest
ThinkPad business laptop, called the X1. The firm has also released details of an all-in-one multimedia
desktop called the ThinkCentre Edge 91z. Both of these devices aim to combine business and consumer features.
The new
ThinkPad X1 is only 17mm thick and is available with a choice of Intel's standard-voltage, second-generation
Core i3,
i5 and
i7 processors which according to the company, are normally reserved for its 14 and 15-inch
laptops . It also comes with a 13.3-inch Corning Gorilla Glass screen for added scratch resistance, Dolby Home Theatre sound and a redesigned backlit keyboard which removes unused legacy keys.
Dilip Bhatia, vice president of the ThinkPad business unit at Lenovo, said: "Our customers are looking for a business
laptop that combines the best consumer multimedia and entertainment features with the latest performance and mobility innovations in a super-thin, stylish design."
Features relating to business on the X1 include a 720p
webcam and
high-definition microphones for video and voice calling, optional
mobile broadband connectivity, and Intel vPro encrypted hard drives with remote management support and
fingerprint reader for authentication.