Lenovo - Enhanced Experience 2.0 (Canada) (CA)

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Windows® 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0

Using Lenovo's RapidBoot technology, Enhanced Experience 2.0 PCs optimise system files, processes, and hardware settings to achieve quicker boot and shutdown times – while still initializing critical security features like anti-virus software.

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FASTER start-up and shutdown

Start your PC on average 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows® 7 computer.^†Compares averaged data from Lenovo EE 2.0 PCs with averaged data from 42 competitor products (including Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba) of similar configuration. Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in November 2010, using the independent Microsoft VTS tool to measure start-up, shutdown, resume, and other Windows® 7 performance measurements. Data from competitor and Lenovo PCs were averaged and compared to calculate the claims used. Performance will vary by model and configuration.

START YOUR PC 20 SECONDS FASTER

SHUT DOWN 28% FASTER

RESUME 36% FASTER

Time from power-on to completed boot-up (e.g., Windows 7 and start-up applications fully loaded).

Time taken to shut down from Windows.

Time taken to wake up your PC from sleep mode.

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28 Seconds
Average Lenovo EE 2.0 PC

48 Seconds
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8.8 Seconds
Average Lenovo EE 2.0 PC

12.8 Seconds
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Average Lenovo EE 2.0 PC

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Average Competitor Win7 PC

Optional Lenovo-developed RapidDrive technology

Enhanced Experience 2.0 with optional Lenovo-developed RapidDrive technology^†RapidDrive technology available on select models only. features a solid state drive (SSD) that dramatically improves application performance. Start your PC in as little as 9.5 seconds and open applications twice as fast.^†Compares averaged data from Lenovo EE 2.0 PCs with averaged data from 42 competitor products (including Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba) of similar configuration. Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in November 2010, using the independent Microsoft VTS tool to measure start-up, shutdown, resume, and other Windows® 7 performance measurements. Data from competitor and Lenovo PCs were averaged and compared to calculate the claims used. Performance will vary by model and configuration.

START YOUR PC IN AS LITTLE AS 9.5 SECONDS^†Refers to Microsoft VTS Test Tool measuring total boot time, which is the time it takes from power-on to completely load Windows® 7 and start-up applications). Specific claim refers to IdeaPad Y570 running Windows® 7 Home Premium with Intel® Core™ i7 2820QM, 4GB DDR3 memory, discrete graphics card, and 64GB SSD.

START YOUR FAVORITE APPS TWICE AS FAST†Based on identical configuration Y570 without RapidDrive using standard 500GB 5400rpm 2.5" SATA HDD (8 secs). Other application tests were performed with similar results.

Time taken from power on until boot complete.

Opening Adobe® Photoshop® CS3 with and without RapidDrive SSD

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48 Seconds
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Enhanced Experience 2.0 in the news

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Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 improves PC performance with enhanced features for business and multimedia use, whether you use your PC for work or play.

Optimised for multimedia

Enhanced digital audio^†Testing conducted by CNET Labs, Beijing in November 2010, using the independent Microsoft VTS tool to measure start-up, shutdown, resume, and other Windows® 7 performance measurements. 42 competitor PCs were tested, including Acer, Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba, representing both commercial and consumer desktop and notebook products at mainstream price points. Data from competitors and Lenovo PCs were averaged and compared to calculate the claims used. Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 is an updated version of our previous generation Enhanced Experience certification.
An Enhanced Experience 2.0 PC features enhanced digital audio with a number of different features including independent audio certification and vibration-reducing speaker designs for exceptional sound quality.

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT	IDEAPAD NOTEBOOKS
AUDIO ENHANCEMENT	G470/G770	V570	Y470/Y570	Z570
Dolby® or SRS surround sound audio			Yes	Yes
Enlarged speaker chamber for richer sound	Yes		Yes	Yes
Supports surround sound output			Yes	Yes
JBL-designed speakers			Yes
Vibration-reducing speaker design	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

High-definition graphics
Enhanced Experience PCs feature high-definition graphics support for super-smooth playback of high-def video content. A dedicated high-def graphics hardware decoder removes much of the burden of HD decoding from the CPU, and outputs stutter-free HD video, up to 1080p (depending on display resolution).†Not all models support 1080p resolution – other models support up to 720p or 1080i.

Optimized for business

Robust security features^†Security features vary by model.

Self-encrypting drives that protect the data on your system in case of loss or theft and dramatically improve performance by removing the burden of encryption from the CPU.
Hardware Password Manager for central management of any self-encrypting drive.
Built-in fingerprint reader can be used to power the system on and log in with one swipe.
BIOS ports can be disabled remotely by a network administrator without any additional hardware.

Superior Web conferencing tools^†Web conferencing features vary by model.
Enhanced Experience PCs make Web conferencing easier with convenient VoIP features, high-quality webcams, and superior digital array microphones with smart noise cancelling technology for Web conferencing.

Easily control camera and audio settings with the Communications settings tool that launches with hotkey (Fn+F6).
Keystroke Noise Suppression automatically detects when you type during a video chat and blocks out key clicks.
High resolution webcam (up to 2mp), with automatic white balancing, up to 30-frames-per second, low-light sensitivity, and lower Lux rating^†A lux is the International Systems Unit that measures illumination. 500 lux = a well lighted office setting. 75 lux = low light hotel room. 5 lux = very low light conditions. result in truer image consistency.
Dual digital array microphones allow for individual or conference mode, which balances the sound of multiple speakers in the same room and boosts voices further away from the mic.

Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 is included on all of products listed below. Optional Lenovo-developed RapidDrive is available on systems marked with an asterisk*.