Lenovo release new Z41 Z51 and IdeaPad 100 notebooks

This week, Lenovo has announced three new laptops, the Z41, Z51 and the IdeaPad 100. IdeaPad 100 is created to handle multimedia experience and are for users who prefer simple and functional design. Lenovo Z41 and Z51 on the other hand are powerful workstation class notebooks that feature FullHD display, optional AMD discrete graphics card and Dolby DS 1.0 Home Theatre Surround Sound. Powered by Intel Core processors (up to i7) and upto 1TB of storage, Z41 and Z51 come with beautiful color options (ebony black, chalk white, crimson red). 14” Lenovo Z41 and 15” Lenovo Z51 will be available on Lenovo online store and in retail stores starting June and have a starting price of $499. Z51 laptop with optional Intel RealSense 3D camera and Intel Core i5 chip with 8GB memory will cost $599. Lenovo IdeaPad 100 14” and 15” models will be available from June for starting price of $249.

Lenovo Z51 comes with the optional Intel^® RealSense^TM 3D camera that features full 1080p color and depth sensor that can create 3D videos. The new camera can sense and capture depth like the human eye, can scan 3D objects for 3D print, play 3D games and also provide gesture recognition so that users can control system using simple gestures. Lenovo IdeaPad 100 is a budget laptop aimed at those who need a laptop that does not compromise too much on power. Powered by (up to) Intel^® BayTrail-M N3540 processor with up to 500 GB HDD storage and integrated Intel^® Graphics, IdeaPad 100 can run up to 4 hours on single full charge.

“We’ve created the new Lenovo Z41, Z51 and ideapad 100 laptops specifically for customers who want simple and functional design,” said Mr. BAI Peng, vice president and general manager, Lenovo Notebook Business Unit, PC Group. “But because our customers are diverse, so our products are not ‘one size fits all’ either. Our three new laptops offer customers the choice to select the one that’s right for them – two specialized for multimedia and one all-rounder.”

Ideapad 100 Key Features

• Reliable performance at an affordable price, starting at $249
• High-quality laptop essentials including up to 128GB SSD of storage and solid display with Integrated Intel® Graphics
• Thin design enhances mobility –the 14-inch model is 20.2 mm and the 15-inch model is 22.6 mm
• Kensington® MiniSaver® cable lock ready to connect the thin laptop to security cables to keep your device safe

Key Specification

• Processor : Up to Intel® BayTrail-M N3540
• Operating System : Windows® 8.1 Update
• Display/Resolution : HD 1366 x 768, 200 nits
• Sound : 1x 1.5W speaker
• Video Graphics : Integrated Intel® Graphics
• Memory : Up to 8GB DDR3L
• Storage : Up to 500GB HDD; Up to 128GB SSD
• Connectivity
  • 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI-out, 4 – in -1 card reader
  • Audio combo jack, RJ-45
• Integrated Comms: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® 4.0
• Camera : 0.3M Single microphone webcam
• Battery : Upto 4 hours with 30 WHr battery*
• Weight 14 – inch: 1.9 kg (4.19 pounds) 15-inch:2.3 kg (5.07 pounds)
• Dimensions 14-inch: 340 x 237.8 x 20.2 mm(13.39 x 9.33 x 0.80 in); 15-inch: 378 x 265 x 22.6 mm (14.88 x 10.43 x 0.89 in)

Lenovo Z41/51 Key Features

• Great sound and sharp visuals that are perfect for movies, music and gaming – with FHD Display and Dolby® DS 1.0 Home Theater® Surround Sound
• Speedy and powerful performance for productivity – powered by the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor, up to 1TB storage and optional AMD discrete graphics
• Up to 3 times the Internet speed of other laptops – with advanced 802.11 a/c WiFi technology
• The Lenovo Z51 has an optional 3D camera for gaming, scanning, printing, video chatting and sharing, all in 3D – made possible by Intel® RealSense™

Key specification

• Processor : Up to Intel® Core i7 Processor
• Operating System : Windows® 8.1 Update
• Display/Resolution
  • Z41: 14 – inch FHD 1920 x 1080, 200 nits
  • Z51: 15-inch FHD 1920 x 1080, 200 nits
• Video Graphics
  • Z41 : Integrated Intel or up to AMD R7-M360
  • Z51 : Integrated Intel or up to AMD R9-M375
• Sound : Optional 2 x 2.5 W JBL stereo speakers with Dolby® DS 1.0 Home Theater® certification
• Memory : Up to 16GB DDR3L
• Storage : Up to 1TB HDD; Up to 1TB SSD
• Connectivity
  • 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
  • HDMI-out, 4 – in -1 card reader
  • Audio combo jack, RJ-45, VGA
• Integrated Comms: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® 4.0
• Camera : 1M webcam
• Battery : Upto 4 hours with 41 WHr battery*
• Weight
  • Z41 : 2.1kg
  • Z51 : 2.3kg
• Dimension
  • Z41 : 347 x 249 x 24.4 mm (13.66 x 9.8 x 0.96 in)
  • Z51 : 384 x 265 x 24.6 mm (15.12x 10.43 x 0.97 in)

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