Edge, the first ThinkPad with AMD Dual Core

Lenovo introduces new ThinkPad laptop series called 'ThinkPad Edge'. There are three models released, ie size 13, 14 and 15-inch is intended for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Especially for the model 13-inch size is the first ThinkPad laptop that offers technology dual core AMD processor and AMD offered at Pro Vision Technology.

In addition to performance, the new line of portable computers are designed by considering the claimed style. As a contemporary model of the keyboard, a larger touchpad, and colorful palette.

"The SME customers tell us they want a PC-PC with a solid design but professional and has a durability and reliability without compromise with the latest technologies-technologies that match their budget," said Lumy Sandy, Country Manager, Commercial Business, Lenovo Indonesia .

"Our answer is the family the latest Edge ThinkPad laptops. This product family presents an amazing technology and a strong performance at a price never imagined before," he said, in a written statement received detikINET, Monday (4/1/2010).

Contemporary keyboard on this laptop remove embedded number pad system requests are rarely used. Function buttons have also been redesigned so users need only use one finger to access the multimedia functions and other functions.

Especially for ThinkPad Edge version 14 and 15 inches will be present with lighted keyboard for easy viewing in low lighting conditions in addition to adding a touch of elegance on the keyboard.

From the offal, the choice fell on dual-core AMD Turion and Athlon Neo or Intel Core 2 Duo ultra low voltage and standard dual core processors. While from the side of wireless connectivity, the laptop battery capable of 8 hours is also ready to offer WiMax, but it is still optional.

This laptop won Gold rating from the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) and meets Energy Star 5.0 standards. Edge does not contain the foam and use a lot of material obtained from 100% recycled materials such as thermoplastic, sugar cane or sorghum