LENOVO Philippines recently said it wants to play a big role in enhancing the digital capabilities of small and medium enterprises, and students through the introduction of the newest generation ThinkPads.
“Technology has made it possible for the work force to conduct business anywhere, anytime. To help organizations achieve maximum efficiency and productivity in a workspace with no boundaries, we at Lenovo continue to develop ThinkPad devices that are both exceptionally powerful and portable to meet today’s complex business demands,” Lenovo Philippines Country General Manager Michael Ngan said in recent press briefing.
Ngan said the ThinkPad has developed a solid reputation for boosting productivity and carrying user-friendly designs, such as its renowned red TrackPoint, ergonomic keys, multimedia buttons, heightened security and various intelligent features, all of which are further bolstered by the device’s legendary durability, having undergone military-standard tests.
Lenovo Philippines has introduced five new ThinkPads to cater to the Filipino business market. Leading the lineup is the Lenovo T490, a powerful device given a boost in performance by the optional Discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics. It also has a high memory capacity of up to 48 GB DDR4 RAM (2400 MHz).
For the mobile workers, Lenovo turns the spotlight on the X390.
To give people on-the-go longer computing hours, the X390 has a battery life of up to 17.6 hours with a Rapid Charge feature. Moreover, it is a portable device measuring 16.5-mm thin, weighing only 1.22 kg/2.68 lbs, and has a hinge that tilts it to 180° max.
The L390, meanwhile, has a full-HD 13.3-inch touchscreen display that allows for more interactivity when dealing with complex datasets at work. Completing the lineup are the E490 and E490s devices, which pack a punch despite being entry-level ThinkPads. The E490’s Intel Optane Memory capability, optional two SODIMM, and optional dual-drive storage provides faster performance, while the E490s’ Discrete AMD Radeon 540X graphics with 2 GB VRAM and up to 32 GB DDR4 2400 MHz SODIMM memory makes work a breeze.
To boost its computing power, Ngan said Lenovo equipped the ThinkPads with Eighth Generation Intel Core processors with an astounding 40-percent leap in productivity performance over its predecessor. He added the new ThinkPads also enable users to connect easily with their favorite peripherals as they come with an array of ports, including USB 3.1 Gen1, USB Type-C, HDMI and Thunderbolt.
Ngan said Lenovo has introduced enterprise-level security within the new ThinkPads, with the T490 and X390 coming out with ThinkShield, a suite of security solutions that offer comprehensive end-to-end security. The E490, E490s and L390, meanwhile, include a discrete dTPM 2.0 chip that encrypts data, in addition to the ThinkShutter camera cover.
Ngan said the launch of the new models are in line with the company’s moves to strengthen its position as the global leader in PC development, and as a provider of innovative commercial and enterprise technology. He added the company is hoping that the new devices will sustain the company’s growth in the commercial PC market, wherein Lenovo claimed the top spot in worldwide commercial PC shipments during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018-2019, with 34 percent year-on-year growth.
“We drive innovation that exceeds expectations as we have strengthened our position as the No. 1 player in the PC market, maintaining this by persistently evolving our offerings. For the ThinkPad specifically, we will continue to explore new opportunities and technologies for employees in the intelligent workspace,” said Ngan.
Lenovo also launched new ThinkVision displays—the M14 and S24e-10 for the new computing requirements of the market.
The M14 is a mobile monitor designed for those who want to bring backup device with them as it only weighs a mere 1.3 pounds. It also has two USB Type-C ports to make connectivity to various devices effortless. The S24-10, on the other hand, is designed to project clear and crisp presentations at the office with its 23.8” near-edgeless panel full-HD 1920 x 1080 VA monitor.