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[CES 2013] Now here are a couple of notebooks that you might want to consider if processing power is right up there at the top of your shopping criteria, and you would not mind having a spot of gaming when the situation gets too stressful. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E431 and E531 should get the job done on your behalf, where it carries up to a 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor, boasting a slimmer design with a choice of either a 14″ or 15″ HD or HD+ touchscreen display (which has been optimized for the Windows 8 experience, of course) at 1600 x 900 resolution.  (more…)

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[CES 2013] When I first took a look at the Lenovo Erazer X700 gaming desktop, I could not help but think of this as a more angled version of an Alienware offering, and I do not think that I am the only one in such an observation. The smart and stylish design would definitely make you look more menacing than you already are as an accomplished gamer, and the Lenovo Erazer X700 would definitely elicit positive responses from whoever looks at it. Carrying Extreme Intel X79 processors, you know for sure that dropped framerates are not part of the Lenovo Erazer X700′s vocabulary. Along with that kind of muscle, you will find dual graphics support, a hot swap drive bay, a USB 3.0 docking station, and of course, liquid cooling to keep everything running fine and dandy even when all the performance settings have been turned up to the maximum level in your games.

Each purchase of the Lenovo Erazer X700 will come with an accompanying gaming keyboard and mouse, not to mention having it support overclocking via software thanks to Lenovo Overclock 1.0. Got to love the cold blue LED effect that surely adds to the air of mystique around you at a LAN party or BYOC event.

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[CES 2013] Lenovo has just announced the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27, a massive 27″ touch PC that can be used as a Table PC, and All-In-One or as (Trans)portable computer with a short battery life. Yes, you can actually unplug this computer and move it around if you want. By introducing this form-factor, Lenovo wants to push the envelope of what can be done with a touch PC. If you remember the original Microsoft Surface table PC, it did cost tens of thousands of dollars, and it wasn’t clear what could be done with such computers. Others like Pioneer, looked at it and ultimately flopped.

Lenovo brings a smaller form factor to the market (27″ versus 42″), but with a price tag of $1699, it is clearly more affordable than previous “Table PC”. In terms of usage models, Lenovo did present a few situations, like using it as a workstation, or getting three or four people to play a game together. Monopoly could be really cool on the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27.

In the end, it’s about the apps, and that’s why Lenovo has joined forces with Ubisoft to provide a better out of the box experience. The system will come pre-loaded with a number of family-oriented games and I had the opportunity to try a couple of them for myself, such as King of the Opera (a game where you get points for staying in the spotlight), DrawRace 2 and Raiding Company (a shooter). Playing on the same screen was definitely a great experience, one that’s closer to a board game than a networked video game, actually. What would you do with a 27″ table PC?

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[CES 2013] Lenovo does not only make great business machines, they have also branched out to deliver mobile touchscreen displays. Case in point, the Lenovo ThinkVision Mobile Touch that has arrived at CES 2013, where it is touted to be the first and slimmest touch mobile monitor from Lenovo. Forget about seeing this as a secondary display, the ThinkVision Mobile Touch is much more than that, boasting a 10-point touch digitizer pen and wireless connectivity, delivering the full Windows 8 touch and writing experience to those who tend to live out of a suitcase.

Measuring just 7.2mm at its thinnest point and tipping the scales at just 1.6lbs, you know for sure that the ThinkVision Mobile Touch is one svelte and highly portable device. It carries a 13.3″ backlit display at 1600 x 900 resolution, and has a 256-degree pressure digitizer pen to accompany it. 3-year warranty adds to overall peace of mind, in addition to Gorilla Glass for that added degree of protection.

The battery is said to last for up to four hours on a single charge, and you can also use this as a mobile Internet kiosk by hooking it up to a nearby WiFi network. A single USB 3.0 port adds to its expansion options, but that is not much. Will the ThinkVision Mobile Touch be able to find a niche for itself in the mass market? We sure hope so.

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[CES 2013] All-in-one desktops seem to be the norm these days, as they not only save you plenty of space in the process, the far cleaner design overall would also go a long way in making your home look neat, tidy, and of course, modern. Lenovo’s C540 Touch All-In-One intends to bring affordability without compromising on performance, where it comes with a 23″ LED widescreen design with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and while it comes with a wired keyboard, you can also choose to include a 2.4G wireless new ID slim keyboard if your budget permits.

Underneath the slim hood, you will find a dual-core Intel DT processor, with options up to Ivy Bridge Core i3, and your fingers would also be at home dancing across its 5-point Optical Multi-touch display. It is a snap to upgrade your hard drive and memory thanks to the sliding doors, while you can beef up the graphical prowess of the C540 by upgrading it to a GeForce 615 (comes in 512MB, 1GB and 2GB configurations) instead of settling for the integrated Intel HD Graphics 2500.

Apart from that, this Windows 8-ready all-in-one machine will also be able to carry a maximum of 8GB RAM and a 1TB hard drive, sporting a 720p webcam with Dolby Sound support.

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