Lenovo launches lightest notebook

Lenovo has announced the launch of ThinkPad Z60, a widescreen multimedia ThinkPad notebook. ThinkPad Z60 is designed for mobile and small business users who rely on one notebook for both work and life demands.

According to Lenovo, the ThinkPad Z60m's 15.4-inch display offers 30 per cent more data space than a 15-inch XGA and better viewing angles for notebook use on an airline flight.

It is 1.1-inches thick and weighs 4.2 pounds. The Z60t boasts 25 per cent more data space than a standard 14-inch XGA screen, the equivalent of four additional spreadsheet columns, offering a convenient solution to business users who often work with multiple applications simultaneously.

Several innovative multimedia features, including hot keys to control application functions and ports to easily upload digital images and video, make the ThinkPad Z60 optimal for business or home use, including presentations, multimedia and DVD movies.

"One of the trends we're seeing in small businesses is that the line between work and home is blurring," said Neeraj Sharma, MD, Lenovo South Asia. "It's not efficient to spend money on separate pieces of technology for all aspects of your life. Time is at such a premium, that small businesses are looking for technology that not only improves their productivity at work, but also allows them to maximise their personal time, at home and when travelling."

For business travellers, the ThinkPad Z60 features a new inner armour chassis - a ThinkPad "roll cage" - that may reduce the amount of stress on internal components when the notebook is dropped by up to 30 per cent.

The internal components, including the hard disk drive, are mounted on a one-piece magnesium cage that forms a more protective shell than traditional casings without affecting usability. Combined with Lenovo's Active Protection System, a ThinkVantage Technology, the ThinkPad "roll cage" provides a strong solution to defend against costly hard disk damage. The roll cage will be deployed in the ThinkPad Z60 and future ThinkPad models.

Lenovo strategically placed the large stereo speakers on either side of the keyboard for superior sound quality and volume. Adding to the multimedia capabilities are an array of ports for nearly every peripheral and comes with a 3-1 media card reader.

The price for this range of ThinkPad starts at Rs. 58, 500.