Lenovo has launched two new multimedia notebook aimed at consumers. These new notebooks run on the latest Intel processor, Nvidia graphics card, offers HD screen quality, and promises Dolby sound.
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According to Lenovo, these new netbooks demonstrate the company’s re-energised commitment to personal computing design and engineering specifically for consumers.
The Ideapad Z560 has a 15 inch high-definition (HD), 16:9 format widescreen, Dolby Advanced Audio, OneKey Theater II which includes a range of audio-visual settings, and is available with the all new 2010 Intel Core processor family and Nvidia GeForce graphics.
The 15.6-inch Y560 multimedia laptop also features a high-definition 16:9 widescreen, will be available with JBL-designed speakers and Dolby Home Theater surround sound, and has an Intel Core i7 processors featuring Intel Turbo Boost Technology. It also comes with Lenovo’s Energy Management 5.0 for extended battery life and long-term battery durability, a dynamic fan control to enable lower noise output, and switchable graphics that allows a user to further extend battery life.
Additional features on the Y560 include a SlideNav intelligent touch-sensitive slide bar application for easy desktop navigation; OneKey Theatre II audio-visual controls; and an Ambient Light Sensor that automatically adjusts the PC screen’s brightness.
Lenovo Australia’s Director, SMB and Consumer, Chris Kelly said, “In less than three years, since Lenovo launched its worldwide Idea brand of PCs, we have expanded our consumer footprint to more than 85 countries, firmly establishing our presence in the consumer PC market. The latest additions to the Idea portfolio have been designed with the consumer in mind. They demonstrate Lenovo’s commitment to giving our customers the capabilities they expect, at prices they can afford, while showcasing our forward-thinking innovations.”
The IdeaPad Z560 and Y560 are available now through select Lenovo storefront partners. Pricing starts at approximately $1199 for the Z560 and $1699 for the Y560.