The ThinkStation S10 is Lenovo's top-end WorkStation for demanding professionals. This computer can be configured with options as high as Intel's quad core QX6850 processor, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, dual SAS 15k RPM hard drives, two NVIDIA FX4600 Quadro video cards, and even a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card. Most users configuring this particular model will probably never notice the $800 starting price when individual upgrades can raise the price to $1,800 or more. Read on to see if this machines high price tag is worth it.
IBM has been a name synonymous with computers and technology for nearly 30 years. That point alone leaves little doubt as to why Lenovo moved to acquire IBM’s Personal Computing Division in 2004. When the acquisition was finalized in 2005, Lenovo instantly became a global PC leader. Over the past four years, Lenovo has worked hard to become a household name. With slick product lines, like the IdeaPad, ThinkPad and the IdeaCentre, that goal is gradually becoming a reality. One place where Lenovo probably hasn’t
The ThinkPad T400 is a solidly built and reasonably configurable business notebook that performs well. We like the integrated mobile broadband, but it's a shame that a webcam and Bluetooth aren't standard on all models.
Lenovo is all geared up to launch its Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds Workstation at the CES Expo this January. The most interesting thing about this workstation is that it features a dual screen display, hence the 'ds' in its product name(short for 'dual screen'). The workstation comes with a dual screen display - The main screen is 17 inches and the secondary screen is 10.6 inches.
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