Lenovo today announced a major redesign of its ThinkPad Yoga and ThinkCentre product lines. A recent Lenovo survey of more than 6,000 businesses found that security, portability and reliability were among the top priorities for consumers today, with more than a quarter planning to move to mobile devices. The latest generation of the thinnest and lightest ThinkPad Yoga 260 and 460, and the fastest ThinkCentre desktops ever, are designed to provide consumers with solutions to their most important needs.
ThinkPad Yoga Designed for a New Generation of Consumers
According to Lenovo's research, 53% of employees work from home at least some hours, 61% are required to travel for business purposes, and 46% are between the ages of 18 and 34.
These consumers are the emerging workforce, the decision makers of the near future and are actively seeking cutting-edge technology to maintain a competitive edge. They need truly reliable mobile devices without compromising on performance.
The ThinkPad Yoga 260 and 460 are the perfect solution for today’s users. Smart flexibility, with so many features, gives users the freedom to work on their own terms, choosing the way that works best for the job at hand.
Unique features on select models, such as wireless WAN LTE-A connectivity offers speeds three times faster than LTE, and optional integrated fingerprint recognition and smartcard protection offer maximum data security and efficiency on the go.
An even more accurate and rechargeable ThinkPad Pen Pro enriches the Windows 10 user experience and, combined with the Lenovo WRITEit app, brings innovation to the way users interact with the ThinkPad Yoga. The Yoga 460 offers the option of a bright WQHD display and discrete graphics to deliver a high-performance ultrabook without compromise.
IT managers can now have greater peace of mind, thanks to the unparalleled reliability of legendary ThinkPads and industry-standard installation tools.
In addition, a wide range of settings allows any IT manager to meet the wishes of each user.
Available in black and silver, the new products use the latest 6th generation Intel Core processors, with up to 16GB of memory and optional PCIe drives on the Yoga 260 for maximum performance.
Management is simpler and more efficient than ever with the new OneLink+ Dock with double the transfer speeds of up to 33Gbps, enabling 4K resolution and other connections through a single cable.
Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Tiny Breaks Records
The original extra-small flagship desktop, ThinkCentre Tiny, remains unmatched in its combination of size, efficiency, reliability and an unparalleled range of hardware and expansion options. Most notably, the introduction of the new Lenovo Pro WiDi adapter makes wireless WiDi connections simple and reduces cable clutter.
In a recent internal assessment,2 the ThinkCentre M900 Tiny outperformed its competitors by 48% and the first-generation Tiny by 128%, thanks in part to support for PCIe storage that delivers up to 80% better performance compared to traditional drives. The ThinkCentre Tiny series also claims to be the world’s cleanest PC.
With the new optional ThinkCentre Dust Guard, which prevents dust build-up that impacts performance and reliability by up to 37% over a three-year product lifecycle, the Tiny series is more efficient than ever.
The next generation, which includes the new M900z all-in-one, the M900 tower, the M900 mini PC and the M900, M700 and M600 Tiny desktops, will protect users' data with incredible security solutions, guarding against unwanted physical damage and securing critical data.
Additionally, Lenovo has extended reliability testing across its ThinkCentre portfolio. In addition to drop, shake, vibration and other reliability tests, the ThinkCentre Tiny is also subjected to 8 grueling Mil-spec tests, including extreme temperatures, sand and high altitude operation to ensure it will continue to deliver fast and reliable performance for years to come in any environment.
Featuring the new 6th generation Intel Core processors, the ThinkCentre M series offers a wide range of CPU, storage and graphics options, making upgrades and maintenance easier with fewer tools. Management solutions, such as Intel vPro, PC Cloud Manager and Microsoft SCCM, are designed to reduce overall costs and simplify support workloads.
