At GITEX Dubai 2005, Lenovo today announced the ThinkPad Z-Series, the first widescreen multimedia ThinkPad notebooks, at the same time that the product was launched globally. ThinkPad Z-Series is designed for mobile and small business users who rely on one notebook computer for both work and life demands.
“The ThinkPad Z-series has been a long time coming, and we know that our customers have been anticipating its arrival,” said Milko van Dujil, general manager, Lenovo Group, during the launch at GITEX yesterday. “We’re proud to announce that it is available as of today across the Middle East region, at the same time that it has been made available around the world.”
In addition to the classic black ThinkPad design, the new Z Series is available in a special edition brushed titanium cover. 2 Titanium offers a sleek new look, durability, and scratch resistance to one of the world’s most well-known notebook brands.
The ThinkPad Z60m’s 15.4-inch display offers 30 percent more data space than a 15-inch XGA and better viewing angles for notebook use on an airline flight. At 1.1-inches thick and just 4.2 pounds, the 14-inch ThinkPad Z60t is the thinnest and lightest widescreen notebook in its class. 1 The Z60t boasts 25 percent more data space than a standard 14-inch XGA screen, the equivalent of four additional spreadsheet columns, offering a convenient solution to business users who often work with multiple applications simultaneously.
Several innovative multimedia features – including hot keys to control application functions and ports to easily upload digital images and video – make the Z-Series optimal for business or home use, including presentations, multimedia and DVD movies.
Roll Cage Improves Notebook Durability
For business travelers, the Z-Series features a new inner armor chassis – a ThinkPad “roll cage” – that may reduce the amount of stress on internal components when the notebook is dropped by up to 30 percent. The internal components, including the hard disk drive, are mounted in one-piece magnesium cage that forms a more protective shell than traditional casings without affecting usability. Combined with Lenovo’s Active Protection System, a ThinkVantage Technology, the ThinkPad “roll cage” provides a strong solution to defend against costly hard disk damage. The Roll Cage will be deployed in the Z-Series and future ThinkPad models.
Style and Substance
The widescreen TFT display is encased in a special edition brushed titanium cover that is both durable and scratch-resistant. New Windows, multimedia and application keys enhance the legendary full-size ThinkPad keyboard. 3 Lenovo strategically placed the large stereo speakers on either side of the keyboard for superior sound quality and volume. Adding to the multimedia capabilities are an array of ports for nearly every peripheral, including three USB 2.0 ports and connections for S-Video, VGA and IEEE1394. The Z60m also boasts a 3-1 media card reader.
ThinkVantage Technologies Simplify User Experience
New ThinkVantage Technologies by Lenovo provide more powerful features in a centralized dashboard, making PC security quick and simple. The Z-Series come equipped with the latest version of the ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, which enables users to recover logon passwords themselves. It also features easy and powerful disk encryption, updated password manager software, and a System Security Audit to ensure users are properly securing their system.
