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ThinkPad Edge laptop

ThinkPad Edge Series laptops might jar purists with their progressive, strikingly clean look.
But they retain renowned ThinkPad durability and reliability features. Spill-resistant keyboard?
Check. Active Protection System? Rescue and Recovery? Check, and check.

ThinkPad Edge laptop

We made sure the ThinkPad Edge keyboard retained our traditional feel but we gave it a
makeover, creating a more clean, contemporary, inviting look. Gone are the embedded function
keys and little-used keys like SysRq. In come uniform black keys and re-designed function
keys. Select models even feature an illuminated keyboard that improves low-light visibility and
lends elegance.

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Jumbo jets can't land on a tiny runway; likewise, touchpads must be able to accommodate all
types and sizes of fingers. ThinkPad Edge Series systems offer a large, multitouch touchpad with
an oversized landing area so fingers can pinch, zoom and scroll with ease.

 

 

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Up to Genuine Windows® 7 Professional

If you use your PC for work, you'll want Windows® 7 Professional. It helps you be more productive and protects the critical information you work with. Many routine tasks just take a couple of clicks, so you can spend less time setting up projectors, printers, and networks. Advanced options help you protect your hard work with automatic backups to your home or business network. And with Windows XP Mode, you can use virtually all of your Windows XP programs in Windows 7.
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Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 for Windows® 7

Using Lenovo's RapidBoot technology, Enhanced Experience 3 PCs have optimized system files, processes, and hardware settings to start your PC 40% faster than a typical Windows 7 computer. Plus, even when multiple applications are installed, BootShield continues to maintain fast boot performance. With robust security features like self-encrypting drives, fingerprint ID and BIOS port locks, along with superior web conferencing (light-adaptive webcam, advanced noise-cancellation technology), EE 3 is optimized for business. (Not all features are available on all models.)
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Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7

This exclusive certification identifies Lenovo PCs that are unmatched in functionality. Using Lenovo's RapidBoot technology, Enhanced Experience 2.0 PCs have optimized system files, processes, and hardware settings to achieve quicker boot and shutdown times. Start your PC on average 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows 7 computer, and benefit from increased productivity in the office.
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2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i Series Processors

Select ThinkPad Edge models are powered by up to 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors with Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which features smart performance and built-in visuals for a visibly better PC experience.
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AMD Processors

AMD offers a variety of processors designed specifically for laptops, including AMD Athlon™ Neo processors (optimized for cool operation and energy efficiency without compromising performance), AMD Turion™ X2 processors (enhanced memory and processing along with next-generation power management), and AMD accelerated processing unit (APU) with Vision Pro technology (enhanced productivity and multitasking).
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Microsoft® Office Starter 2010

Lenovo systems are optimized for Microsoft Office 2010. Purchase a Product Key or DVD to activate the preloaded full-featured Office software or reduced functionality versions of Word and Excel only, with advertisements (no PowerPoint or Outlook available).
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Displays & Graphics
    

LED Backlit Displays

The latest in display backlight technology, LED backlit displays are thinner, lighter, and use less power than traditional notebook displays, but still provide the same level of brightness for easy viewing.
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Discrete Graphics Solution

Discrete graphics models feature a dedicated graphics processor and memory to provide superior 3D performance for gaming or other graphics-intensive applications, as well as extended battery life.
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Built-in Solutions & Convenience
    

Multitouch Touchpad

Use simple one- and two-finger gestures to zoom in and out, rotate images and scroll right from the touchpad. Additionally, many ThinkPad Edge models feature a multitouch, buttonless "clickpad" that's 45% larger than the touchpad on previous generations.
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Integrated Webcam

All ThinkPad Edge notebooks feature an integrated low-light sensitive webcam at the top of the display bezel. Our latest models include a 720p HD webcam, which offers 30 frames-per-second and includes a face-tracking feature that allows for more effective web conferencing.
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Integrated DVD Drive

An integrated optical drive allows you to read or write to CDs or DVDs, a must for multimedia work.
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Dolby® Advanced Audio™ for Premium Sound

Dolby® Advanced Audio™ increases audio clarity for VoIP applications, maximizes volume output without distortion, and improves dialogue clarity when watching videos.
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Voice-Over IP (VoIP)-Optimized

Our latest ThinkPad Edge models feature an exceptional VoIP-certified experience, incorporating HD audio output with a 720p HD webcam and HD display. Noise Reduction Technology suppresses background sounds while on Internet calls, as well as keypad clicks when typing.
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Lenovo Solutions for Small Business

Built on the Intel® Small Business Advantage application, the Lenovo Solutions for Small Business provides unique security and productivity features for small businesses, including after-hours maintenance, software monitoring, USB blocker, energy savings, and the ability to backup and restore applications.
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Lenovo Solution Center

The Lenovo Solution Center provides access to a simplified dashboard that reflects total system health. This hardware diagnostic tool allows quick and convenient access to frequently-used system management tools, including backup and restore, antivirus and firewall settings, system/software updates, internet connections, and service and support.
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Security & Protection
    

Integrated Fingerprint Reader

Access your password-protected system with a simple swipe of the finger using our convenient built-in fingerprint reader.
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Spill-Resistant Full-Sized Keyboard

ThinkPad Edge laptops can withstand small spills thanks to an innovative sealed keyboard design that protects the circuitry from liquids. 15.6-inch models include numeric keypad as well.
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Hard Drive Protection

Lenovo's exclusive ThinkVantage® Active Protection System™ uses an accelerometer to monitor movement of the system and stop the drive, helping protect against damage when a fall or similar event is detected.
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ThinkVantage® Rescue & Recovery®

ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery® is a robust system-backup and recovery tool to help preserve your data and settings. There's even a convenient one-button recovery feature. Note: 2012 models include this functionality within the Lenovo Solution Center.
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Password Management Software

Password Manager lets you store various passwords for safekeeping and easy access, and can be tied into the integrated fingerprint reader.
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Multimedia & Expansion
    

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Ports

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 enables up to 10 times faster file transfer than USB 2.0, allowing for lightning-fast copying of large media files, as well as seamless connections between audio- and video-related peripherals. Transfer speed also increases when copying from external USB keys, external hard drives, external optical drives, digital cameras, and other peripherals &151; provides up to 50% more power for external devices. All USB 3.0 ports are backwards-compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
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USB 2.0/eSATA Combo Port

Select ThinkPad Edge laptops include a USB/eSATA combo port that acts as a USB 2.0 or an eSATA port.
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4-in-1 Multiformat Media Card Reader

ThinkPad Edge laptops include a 4-in-1 media card reader that reads four different media card formats.
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34mm ExpressCard

Select ThinkPad Edge laptops feature a 34mm ExpressCard so you can connect peripheral devices to your laptop.
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Connectivity
    

Industry-Leading Connectivity Options

ThinkPad Edge laptops feature wireless LAN connectivity options, including 802.11bgn, 802.11n (1x2), 802.11n + WiMAX (2x2) depending on model.
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Wireless WAN (WWAN)

Optional Wireless WAN (WWAN), also known as mobile broadband or 3G/4G, lets you stay online through a cellular network connection provided by a third-party cellular phone service company. Note that while certain models may be mobile broadband enabled, this feature is not available in all regions.
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Network Connection Software

ThinkVantage® Access Connections™ software can manage your wired and wireless connection settings so you can easily connect to a network wherever your work takes you. Includes a variety of security and customization options.
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Environment & Energy
    

ENERGY STAR compliance

All of our latest ThinkPad notebooks carry the ENERGY STAR label, attesting to their superior energy efficiency. This translates into lower operating costs, less overall energy use, and reduced heat emissions, making a Lenovo notebook a wise choice for the environment.
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EPEAT® Gold Environmental Rating

Under the federally funded EPEAT® program in the US, manufacturers declare their products' conformance to a comprehensive set of environmental criteria. EPEAT Gold products must meet all 23 required criteria and at least 75% of the optional criteria.
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Environmentally responsible packaging

ThinkPad Edge laptops are packaged in 100% recycled paperboard, which is recyclable and uses nontoxic inks.
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ThinkVantage® Power Manager

Control electricity consumption remotely. Managed power offers excellent battery life and improved productivity on ThinkPad notebooks.
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