http://apcmag.com/ APC Magazine covers the latest in computing with a critical, independent eye to help you make the most of your tech dollar. http://apcmag.com//lenovo-thinkserver-ts130-review.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-thinkserver-ts130-review.htm

This media transcoding workhorse lacks storage.]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//seeing-double-lenovo-thinkvision-lt1421-review.htm http://apcmag.com//seeing-double-lenovo-thinkvision-lt1421-review.htm

Is a single USB port all you need to power up a second monitor?]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//guilty-of-conformity-lenovo-ideapad-tablet-k1-review.htm http://apcmag.com//guilty-of-conformity-lenovo-ideapad-tablet-k1-review.htm

Fresh from the clone stamp tool, Lenovo presents a great tablet -- but one that doesn't quite stand apart.]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//serious-business-lenovo-thinkpad-t420-review.htm http://apcmag.com//serious-business-lenovo-thinkpad-t420-review.htm

If you're in the market for a solid business notebook, you'll get your money's worth with Lenovo's latest ThinkPad.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:21:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//best-ultra-thin-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//best-ultra-thin-notebooks.htm

A new crop of ultra-thin notebooks are bettering netbooks in speed and battery life. We've picked four of the best.]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:10:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//back-to-boom-times-for-the-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//back-to-boom-times-for-the-pc.htm

Global PC shipments jumped by 24% in the first quarter of the year, with 79 million desktops, notebooks and netbooks sold around the world.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unveils-cool-c200-aio.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unveils-cool-c200-aio.htm

The Lenovo C200 is a decent little AIO with a price like a netbook.]]> Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//nsw-hands-out-66000-student-laptops.htm http://apcmag.com//nsw-hands-out-66000-student-laptops.htm

NSW Education Minister Verity Firth says 66,000 Lenovo laptops have been handed out to school kids already.]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:59:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unveils-new-x201-tablet-convertible-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unveils-new-x201-tablet-convertible-notebook.htm

Lenovo offers up new convertible tablet computer for business users.]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unviels-17-inch-notebook-with-a-106-inch-secondary-pull-out-screen.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unviels-17-inch-notebook-with-a-106-inch-secondary-pull-out-screen.htm

New dual screen Lenovo notebook is for the serious mobile worker.]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-drops-new-thinkstation-e20-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-drops-new-thinkstation-e20-desktop.htm

Lenovo E20 desktop is green with recycled plastic construction.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-ideapad-u1-hybrid-is-a-tablet-in-netbook-clothing.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-ideapad-u1-hybrid-is-a-tablet-in-netbook-clothing.htm

Lenovo U1 Hybrid is two computers in one.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-readies-android-based-smart-phone.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-readies-android-based-smart-phone.htm

CES 2010: The forthcoming phone shares design features with the detachable screen IdeaPad U1.]]> Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:35:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//thinkpad-edge-brings-amd-vision-pro-and-bright-color-to-market.htm http://apcmag.com//thinkpad-edge-brings-amd-vision-pro-and-bright-color-to-market.htm

Lenovo notebook now comes in a color other than black.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//snapdragon-powered-lenovo-skylight-debuts.htm http://apcmag.com//snapdragon-powered-lenovo-skylight-debuts.htm

Lenovo pulls the cover off its first smartbook called the Skylight.]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-updates-t410s-t410-t510-and-w510-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-updates-t410s-t410-t510-and-w510-notebooks.htm

Lenovo updates notebooks with faster CPUs and graphics.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovos-first-12-inch-netbook-to-land-in-time-for-christmas.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovos-first-12-inch-netbook-to-land-in-time-for-christmas.htm

Lenovo brings first 12-inch netbook to Aussie shoppers.]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//who-makes-the-most-reliable-and-least-reliable-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//who-makes-the-most-reliable-and-least-reliable-notebooks.htm

Asus and Toshiba lead the laptop pack for reliability, says a US survey, but almost one in four notebooks from HP, Acer and Gateway are “expected to malfunction in three years”.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:49:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-tipped-to-release-chrome-os-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//google-tipped-to-release-chrome-os-this-week.htm

The lightweight open source operating system is expected to make its debut sometime this week, with ‘out of the box’ support for a wide range of Atom netbooks expected.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//pics-of-leaked-lenovo-x200e-notebook-clad-in-white-hit-the-net.htm http://apcmag.com//pics-of-leaked-lenovo-x200e-notebook-clad-in-white-hit-the-net.htm

The Lenovo x200e looks like something the Empire would have issued to Storm Troopers to use for filing reports with its white and black design.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unveils-a70z-all-in-one-desktop-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-unveils-a70z-all-in-one-desktop-pc.htm

Lenovo's latest AIO machine carries a decent price and nice feature set.]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:20:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-adds-two-new-notebooks-and-one-new-aio-to-its-lineup.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-adds-two-new-notebooks-and-one-new-aio-to-its-lineup.htm

Lenovo has unveiled a hot new Core 2 Quad iMac competitor, plus its first Core i7 notebooks.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-c100-all-in-one-gets-official.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-c100-all-in-one-gets-official.htm

If you want a desktop PC without the box, Lenovo's new C100 fits the bill with a slick all-in-one package.]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-shuts-the-doors-on-windows-7-pirates.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-shuts-the-doors-on-windows-7-pirates.htm

Last week we reported on Windows 7 being pirated in the wild. This week, Microsoft and Lenovo are trying to repair the damage, locking out pirates.]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:33:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-asus-hp-lenovo-and-toshiba-line-up-behind-chrome-os.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-asus-hp-lenovo-and-toshiba-line-up-behind-chrome-os.htm

Google’s first set of Chrome partners includes several leading laptop makers along with ARM processor firms Freescale, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:46:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-offers-thin-plain-looking-t400s-notebook.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-offers-thin-plain-looking-t400s-notebook.htm

Lenovo's T400s is thin, offers nice feature set and decent value for money, even if the design lacks the sex appeal of the MacBook Air or Dell Adamo.]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:45:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-look-thinkpad-400s.htm http://apcmag.com//first-look-thinkpad-400s.htm

Australia’s first hands-on review of the deceptively ‘thin and light’ ThinkPad T400s makes us wonder if Lenovo has created the Bruce Lee of laptops...]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:21 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-axes-the-mini-9-netbook-the-mini-12-soon-to-follow.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-axes-the-mini-9-netbook-the-mini-12-soon-to-follow.htm

It seems that Dell is dropping its first-gen Mini 9 netbook from the line-up, with the Mini 12 also for the chop due to Microsoft’s netbook restrictions for Windows 7...]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 17:47:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-releases-ulv-notebook-12-inch-netbook-and-all-in-one-atom-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-releases-ulv-notebook-12-inch-netbook-and-all-in-one-atom-desktop.htm

Lenovo’s up-sized IdeaPad S12 netbook offers optional Nvidia Ion graphics, while the all-in-one IdeaCentre C300 desktop is a slim budget version of the A600 with an Atom CPU.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-revises-netbook-hardware-spec-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-revises-netbook-hardware-spec-for-windows-7.htm

Netbooks eligible to for the low-cost Windows 7 Starter edition can’t exceed a 10.2 inch screen or 1GB of RAM, although larger drives and faster processors are allowed.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-updates-s10-netbook-with-better-keyboard.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-updates-s10-netbook-with-better-keyboard.htm

Lenovo flips from serious business-grade to my little pony plastic fantastic.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 15:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-cops-19bn-fine-for-antitrust-action-against-amd.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-cops-19bn-fine-for-antitrust-action-against-amd.htm

EU ruling finds Intel gave CPU rebates plus direct payments to Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo and NEC to use its processors instead of AMD silicon.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 00:11:39 +1000 http://apcmag.com//a-business-class-thinkpad-netbook-watch-this-space-says-lenovo-exec.htm http://apcmag.com//a-business-class-thinkpad-netbook-watch-this-space-says-lenovo-exec.htm

As Lenovo readies its 12 inch IdeaPad S20 netbook for release, the company reveals it’s also looking into a ThinkPad-branded netbook for business customers.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:48:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-preps-touchscreen-thinkpads-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-preps-touchscreen-thinkpads-for-windows-7.htm

New ThinkPads will support Windows 7 multi-touch gestures and allow users to add their own customised gestures to the OS.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:39:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-to-unveil-new-ultra-processor-for-notebooks-and-netbooks-alike.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-to-unveil-new-ultra-processor-for-notebooks-and-netbooks-alike.htm

If you thought the line between netbooks and notebooks was starting to blur, wait until you see Intel’s new Ultra mobile processor.]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:47:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//wtf-blackberry-and-lenovo-partner-to-release-a-product-that-nobody-needs.htm http://apcmag.com//wtf-blackberry-and-lenovo-partner-to-release-a-product-that-nobody-needs.htm

Three letters: WTF. Absolutely nobody needs this bizarre new product from Lenovo, one of the weirdest things we've seen for years.]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new_thinkpad_laptop_packs_two_screens.htm http://apcmag.com//new_thinkpad_laptop_packs_two_screens.htm

‘Desktop replacement’ takes on a whole new meaning with Lenovo’s new twin-screen ThinkPad, which couples a 17 inch widescreen panel with a slide-out 10.6 inch secondary display]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first_look_lenovo_ideapad_s10_netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//first_look_lenovo_ideapad_s10_netbook.htm

We get hands on with a 10 inch netbook that almost hits the sweet spot.]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo_chases_macbook_air_with_thinkpad_x200.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo_chases_macbook_air_with_thinkpad_x200.htm

The latest slim ThinkPad sub-notes seek to bring the MacBook Air’s geek chic appeal to the buttoned-down world of Windows.]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:45:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//xp_leads_linux_in_the_netbook_stakes.htm http://apcmag.com//xp_leads_linux_in_the_netbook_stakes.htm

As MSI sees Linux netbooks returned four times more often than Windows models, Microsoft loosens its licensing restrictions on XP for netbook makers.]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_unleashes_quadcore_notebook_chip.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_unleashes_quadcore_notebook_chip.htm

Gamer and workstation-class mobile processors join ultra-small chips and, err, a new Celeron M..?]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell_debuts_slim_macbook_air_killers.htm http://apcmag.com//dell_debuts_slim_macbook_air_killers.htm

New ultra-portables take aim at MacBook Air and ThinkPad X300 with Centrino 2 processors and 128GB SSD drives]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo_launches_700_mininote.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo_launches_700_mininote.htm

Another of the Big Brands joins the netbook rally, with Lenovo’s 10.2 inch IdeaPad S10 due here at the end of next month.]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:39:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo_ideapad_u110.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo_ideapad_u110.htm

The new notebook from Lenovo leaves behind its traditional workhorse image for a shiny new appearance. Unfortunately, like ultra portables before it, performance is sacrificed. ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new_thinkpad_x200_mimics_macbook_air.htm http://apcmag.com//new_thinkpad_x200_mimics_macbook_air.htm

New 12.1in ultrathin drops the optical drive, offers choice between magnetic and solid state drives.]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel_cooks_up_nine_montevinaclass_mobile_chips.htm http://apcmag.com//intel_cooks_up_nine_montevinaclass_mobile_chips.htm

3GHz quad-core Extreme superslab and three ‘small package’ sub-note versions arrive mid-July, ahead of the full Centrino 2 tech set in August.]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 17:37:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo_thinkvision_l220x_lcd.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo_thinkvision_l220x_lcd.htm

Lenovo's 22in high-resolution LCD delivers plenty of punch.]]> Tue, 20 May 2008 12:52:09 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo_thinkvision_l171_flat_panel_monitor.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo_thinkvision_l171_flat_panel_monitor.htm

Is there still room in our big-screen market for a 17in monitor? The Lenovo L171 might not be for everyone but it'll fill some niche applications.]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 10:37:02 +1000 http://apcmag.com//more_macbook_airchomping_ultrathin_thinkpads_on_the_way.htm http://apcmag.com//more_macbook_airchomping_ultrathin_thinkpads_on_the_way.htm

Lenovo’s forthcoming range of Centrino 2 notebooks looks set to include four models based on the ultra-thin X300.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//business_all_rounder.htm http://apcmag.com//business_all_rounder.htm

The Lenovo 3000 C200 is blatantly business-oriented. If the conservative styling doesn’t give it away, the 4:3 aspect ratio screen with anti-glare matte finish should — both of which are traits that predominate in work-issue laptops. Plus, it runs Windows Vista Business.]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:18:06 +1000