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Lenovo has a bunch of new computers that will be available during and some after PC Show 2013 which will be held at Singapore Expo from 6th to 9th June 2013.

IdeaCentre Horizon
The IdeaCentre Horizon was the first thing that caught my eye at the event because it looks like a Microsoft PixelSense. It is running on Windows 8 Pro with Lenovo own’s Aura interface. It is still a little pale in comparison if you compare it with Microsoft PixelSense interface.

You can use it as a table, it is water resistant (to a certain extend) and it comes with the stand as shown in the image below.

Press Quote:

The IdeaCentre Horizon is designed to create a new way of thinking about computing – one that makes the experience shared, collaborative and personal. With a supersized 27-inch screen, dynamic graphics and 10-finger touch, the Horizon allows up to four people to use it simultaneously for both work and play.

When placed parallel to the ground, users can activate the Horizon’s Aura interface and begin interacting with people and content ranging from photos and videos to apps and games. The Horizon comes preloaded with a library of games created by Lenovo. Complementing these games is a special set of on-the-glass accessories including an e-dice and four joysticks and four strikers.

The Horizon also doubles up as a high performance, all-in-one 27-inch desktop. With up to Intel Core i7 processors, NVIDIA GeForce graphics and Dolby Home Theatre v4 audio, Horizon displays content beautifully and supports fast and smooth multimedia playback. All these features make it the ultimate home entertainment center, and a great device for collaborative work in the office.

Technical Specifications:

• OS: Windows 8
• Processor: 3rd Generation Intel Core i7-3537U
• RAM: 8GB DDR3-1600Mhz
• HDD: 1TB
• Display: 27″ backlit full LED HD (1920×1080) multi-touch display; 16:9 widescreen
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M 2GB DDR3
• Battery: Up to 2 hours battery life

The IdeaCentre Horizon will be available at Lenovo Exclusive Stores and all Courts outlets starting from the PC Show onwards with prices from S$2,899.

IdeaPad Yoga 11s
Launched last November, the IdeaPad Yoga 11 has pretty weak specifications for an Ultrabook, it is being powered by NVIDIA Tegra 3 running on Windows RT.

But now, Lenovo launch a new IdeaPad Yoga 11s which is powered by 3rd generation Intel Core i3 processor and running on Windows 8 and hence making it more powerful.

Press Quote:

Hot on the heels of the first two Yoga-branded convertibles launched last year is the new IdeaPad Yoga 11s, which comes equipped with a new low power lineup from Intel with up to 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processors and Windows 8 to give users the full power of multitasking and using Office applications, all in a svelte, 0.68-inch thin frame. Similar to its predecessors, users can utilize the Yoga 11s in four modes – laptop, tablet, stand and tent – for both work and play.

The IdeaPad Yoga 11s features an 11.6-inch HD IPS display that supports 10 finger multi-touch and Motion Control which allows users to swipe their hand in front of the webcam to advance photos, videos and other documents. It also comes with Lenovo Transition, where users can automatically open applications like PowerPoint in full-screen even when using Yoga 11s in tent, stand or tablet mode.

The IdeaPad Yoga 11s also has the same attractive rubber painting and a soft-touch exterior as the IdeaPad Yoga 13 and will be available in Silver Grey and Clementine Orange

Technical Specifications:

• OS: Windows 8
• Processor: 3rd Generation Intel Core i3-3229Y
• RAM: 4GB DDR3
• HDD: 128GB SSD
• Display: 11.6″ HD (1366×768) IPS display with 10-point multitouch; 16:9 widescreen
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
• Battery: Up to 6 hours battery life

The IdeaPad Yoga 11s will be available from the PC Show onwards with prices from S$1,399.

ThinkPad Helix

Press Quote:

The ThinkPad Helix is a premium convertible that defines the next generation of mobile computing through its ground breaking “rip and flip” design. This special design gives users absolute mobile freedom and versatility with multiple unique ways to use it.

ThinkPad Helix first functions as a high performance Ultrabook. For added mobility, the 11.6-inch tablet can separate from its base to become the thinnest full-function Intel 3rd generation Core tablet with vPro, also weighing in at 835 grams, making it one of the lightest around. The innovative “rip and flip” screen lets users flip the tablet 180° and snap it back into the base – this mode, called Stand mode, transforms Helix into a mini-movie theatre or business presentation central. From here, users can also fold the screen down to use it as a tablet while keeping the base connected for added ports and connectivity.

As a ThinkPad-branded device, the Helix also delivers on the brand’s reputation for quality and reliability, along with enhanced security and manageability features.

Technical Specifications:

• OS: Windows 8 or Windows 8 Pro
• Processor: 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3337U (2.7GHz)/i5-3427U (2.8GHz)/i7-3667U (3.2GHz)
• RAM: Up to 8GB DDR3L 1333MHz
• HDD: 128GB/180GB/256GB SSD
• Display: 11.6″ 1920 x 1080 IPS display with pen input
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
• Battery: Up to 10 hours battery life

The ThinkPad Helix is available in stores and at the PC Show with prices from S$2,199.

ThinkPad Edge E431

Press Quote:

The ThinkPad Edge E431 comes with an optional touchscreen display and is targeted at small and medium businesses. The E431 ushers in a redesigned trackpad that provides more real estate for end users to play around with. The E431 comes with a proprietary new charging standard called OneLink, which uses a single cable for charging, video and data. Consumers can also purchase an additional OneLink dock, a peripheral with four USB ports, HDMI and an Ethernet jack.

Technical Specifications:

• OS: Windows 7 Pro (64bit) (comes with Windows 8 Pro Recovery DVD)
• Processor: Intel Core i5-3230M (2.6GHz)/i7-3632QM (2.2GHz)
• RAM: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
• HDD: 500GB (5,400rpm)
• Display: 14″ HD+ (1600 x 900) display with optional touch screen
• Graphics: Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 or NVIDIA GeForce N14m-GL 710M + 1GB VRAM or NVIDIA GeForce N14P-GV2 GT740M + 2GB VRAM
• Battery: Up to 6 hours battery life

The ThinkPad Edge E431 (non-touch) is already available in stores with prices starting from S$1,199, while the touchscreen version will be available from mid July 2013 with prices starting from S$1,499.

Others
Other laptops like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, IdeaPads U310, U410 Ultrabooks, IdeaPad Z400, IdeaPad S400 has been refreshed to add touch capability.

Prices:

• ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch – S$2,999
• Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Touch (Graphite Grey Only) – S$1,199
• Lenovo IdeaPad U410 Touch (Graphite Grey Only) – S$1,299
• Lenovo IdeaPad Z400 Touch – S$1,199
• Lenovo IdeaPad S400 Touch – S$1,099