Find your notebook Starting at Price  More than €1350 (24) Screen Size  12" (5)  14" (5)  15" (7) Graphics  ATI (3)  Intel® Graphics (16)  nVidia (4) Processor (AMD/Intel®)  Intel® Processor (21)  AMD (3) Sub Series  ThinkPad E325 (1)  ThinkPad E420s (1)  ThinkPad E520 (2)  ThinkPad E525 (1)  ThinkPad L420 (2)  ThinkPad L520 (2)  ThinkPad T420 (1)  ThinkPad T420s (1)  ThinkPad W520 (2)  ThinkPad X1 (4)  ThinkPad X220 (4)  ThinkPad X220 Tablet (1)     THINKPAD IDEAPAD ESSENTIAL The Ultimate Business Tool Optimized for Entertainment Built for Everyday Use Powered for productivity Rock-solid reliability Uncompromised security Enhanced multimedia Stylish designs Innovative technology No-nonsense versatility Features for home & office Entry-level functionality VIEW thinkpad VIEW ideapad View essential Compare Notebook Lines Standard on All Models Available on Select Models Not Available Feature ThinkPad IdeaPad Essential Core Technology Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 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 backup 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. Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium If you use your PC strictly at home and for entertainment, Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium is a good choice. Home Premium lets you easily set up a home network and connect to printers and devices. It’s designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker, plus connecting to wireless networks is fast and easy. Get the best entertainment experience and watch shows for free with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Dual Operating System With Instant Media Mode Dual Operating System With Instant Media Mode Experience the best of both worlds with a laptop that combines the power of a cutting-edge PC with the instant experience of a smartphone — in one tough, mobile, professional system. Instant Media Mode allows you to browse the Web and play media for twice as long as a standard Windows® laptop, with no wait time. 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors Select Lenovo PCs are powered by up to 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i Series processors with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, which features smart performance and built-in visuals for a visibly better PC experience. Previous-Generation Intel® Core™ Processors Previous-Generation Intel® Core™ Processors Intel® Core™ processors combine unique Intel technologies and massive memory bandwidth to accelerate workloads for incredible performance. Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 for Windows® 7 Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 for Windows® 7 Lenovo PCs featuring Lenovo Enhanced Experience 3 for Windows® 7 boast fast boot times, extraordinary processing speeds, and an unbeatable computing experience. Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 With Optional RapidDrive SSD Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 With Optional RapidDrive SSD Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7 with optional RapidDrive technology is optimized for business. Combined with RapidBoot technology, these models offer even faster boot and shutdown, along with dramatically improved application performance. And with superior Web conferencing and robust security features, you'll benefit from increased productivity at the office. Learn more. Lenovo Previous-Generation Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7 Lenovo Previous-Generation Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7 Lenovo certification for previous generation Enhanced Experience for Windows® 7 identifies PCs that deliver faster start-up and connection times along with more entertainment and business features than typical Windows 7 systems that lack this functionality. Learn more Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 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). Solid-State Storage Drives Solid-State Storage Drives Solid-state storage drives use flash memory rather than traditional magnetic storage. They are lighter than traditional drives, use less power and offer improved performance (faster boot times, faster access to stored data). And since they have no moving parts, solid-state drives are considered less susceptible to damage or breakdown. Find the storage solution that is best for you. Try the Storage Solution Guide. Long Battery Life for All-Day Computing Long Battery Life for All-Day Computing Get all-day computing on select laptops, plus extend battery life even further with features like energy management software, Instant Media Mode, and external slice batteries. Multimedia and Entertainment Intel® GMA 3000 Intel® GMA 3000 The Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 is a state-of-the-art architecture that offers flexibility for new features on the go, outstanding graphics and video, and the power to support tomorrow's graphics. NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology Optimus technology automatically switches to the built-in NVIDIA graphics card only when it's needed. Get extended battery life without sacrificing high performance graphics for applications, high-def videos, 3D games, and more. Optimus also supports up to four monitors with a Lenovo Series 3 docking station. TriDef® 3D Technology TriDef® 3D Technology TriDef® Media Player transforms standard 2D videos into 3D experiences. TriDef Photo Transformer also turns photos into life-like, 3D images. Dolby® Home Theater® Dolby® Home Theater® Immerse yourself in vivid digital surround sound. Fully experience your music, the latest DVD release, or your latest gaming obsession like never before. AMD Radeon™ HD Graphics AMD Radeon™ HD Graphics An AMD Radeon™ HD graphics card provides smooth playback, speedy graphics, and an intense video experience. Premium JBL® Stereo Speakers Premium JBL® Stereo Speakers Choose a laptop with top-of-the-line JBL® speakers for an intense audio experience. Crisp audio brings music and movies to life. OneKey® Theater OneKey® Theater Switch from "normal" to "movie" mode for enhanced video and audio playback. Voice Over IP (VoIP)-Optimized Voice Over IP (VoIP)-Optimized Select ThinkPad laptops feature dual digital microphones to enhance voice quality and reduce typing noise; a 720p HD webcam that takes up to 30 frames-per-second for truer image consistency and lower light capture; enhanced speakers; and a Fn+F6 hotkey combination that launches the camera and microphone on-screen display. Display and Graphics Convertible Tablet Convertible Tablet ThinkPad X Series tablets and IdeaPad S Series tablet netbooks offer easy-view displays and multitouch screens — convertible, no-compromise portable PCs. Premium Graphics Cards Premium Graphics Cards Discrete graphics models feature a dedicated processor and memory for superior 3D performance for gaming or other graphics-intensive applications. Switch between high-performance discrete mode to power-saving integrated graphics mode on select models without rebooting. Multitouch Panel Multitouch Panel S10-3t mini tablet netbooks feature an adjustable touch-sensitive screen with basic functions — zoom, scroll, pan and more. An advanced multitouch panel option is available on ThinkPad X1 and the X220 convertible tablet models. The X1 features a 350 NIT display; one- and two-finger gestures to pan, zoom, rotate, right-click and more; and enhanced sensitivity and accuracy for effortless usability — all in addition to standard touch and digitizer pen functionality. SuperBright Outdoor Panel SuperBright Outdoor Panel The optional SuperBright Outdoor panel is available on select ThinkPad® convertible tablet PCs. This best-in-class panel with lowest-in-class reflectivity, similar to an optical lens on a camera, provides excellent viewability indoors and outdoors — even in direct sunlight. It boasts up to 350 NIT display for nearly 180-degree viewing angles, improved pen input capabilities, and an easier-to-clean surface. Panel doesn't support finger touch. Ambient Light Sensor Ambient Light Sensor New technology that auto-adjusts screen brightness according to your environment and lighting conditions. This optimizes display quality, alleviates eyestrain, and conserves battery power Palm-Rest Digitizer and Pen Palm-Rest Digitizer and Pen ThinkPad W700 offers a 120mm x 80mm Wacom® palm-rest digitizer and pen, ideal for digital content creation, CAD/CAM applications, and anything you can imagine. Integrated Color Calibration Integrated Color Calibration Select ThinkPad W Series mobile workstations offer X-Rite® PANTONE® color calibration for greater image accuracy, more precise color matching, and a consistently true display. Professional-Grade Solutions Combined Hardware/Software Security Combined Hardware/Software Security Select ThinkPad models feature the Trusted Platform Module 1.2, Client Security Solution software and the integrated fingerprint reader for a seamlessly integrated security package. Additional available security features include 32-byte pre-boot passwords and the ability to disable input/output ports at the BIOS level. ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery® ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery® All ThinkPad systems include ThinkVantage® Rescue and Recovery®, a robust system-backup and recovery tool to help preserve your data and settings. There's even a convenient one-button recovery feature. Password Management Software Password Management Software Store multiple passwords for safekeeping and easy access, and tie into the optional integrated Fingerprint Reader with password management software. Security and Protection Technology Lenovo Security Suite Lenovo Security Suite Lenovo Security Suite is security software that includes an encrypted private storage area, password management, and fingerprint authentication. Active Protection System™ Active Protection System™ Active Protective System™ (APS) uses an accelerometer to monitor movement of the system and stop the hard drive to help protect against damage in a fall or similar event. Applies to traditional, magnetic hard drives only. Spill-Resistant Keyboards Spill-Resistant Keyboards Select laptops include spill-resistant keyboards that handle small spills. Thanks to an innovative drainage system that collects and diverts liquid away from the circuitry, the liquid flows harmlessly out the bottom of the laptop through a drainage hole. Military-Spec Testing for Durability Military-Spec Testing for Durability ThinkPad laptops are designed for durability and reliability. Baked, battered, blistered, and blown with sand, ThinkPad laptops are tested against extreme elements and must pass a significant number of specifications for military-grade computing. Learn more. Integrated Biometric Fingerprint Reader Integrated Biometric Fingerprint Reader Select laptops feature an advanced fingerprint reader with industry-leading security to protect your laptop and your irreplaceable data. Enterprise-Class Security Features Enterprise-Class Security Features Select ThinkPad laptops include enterprise-class security features like a full-disk encryption drive with remote management/support capability, anti-theft technology, loss prevention technology (BIOS port locks, microphone disablement, etc.), and data recovery tools. Roll-Cage Technology Roll-Cage Technology Lenovo notebooks get their solid feel thanks to innovative roll-cage technology, a collection of durability features that adds extra strength and rigidity to the notebook shell and top cover. Lenovo OneKey® Rescue System Lenovo OneKey® Rescue System With the touch of a button, restore your system and recover valuable data. This rescue interface allows you to diagnose where a corruption occurred, ensuring fast and effective system recovery. Connectivity Options Industry-Leading Connectivity Options Industry-Leading Connectivity Options Choose a laptop with the latest wireless options and features like blazing-fast 802.11 b/g/n MIMO WiFi, WLAN, mobile broadband readiness (WWAN), Ultra-Wide Band Bluetooth, WiMAX, and more. Network Connection Software Network Connection Software Network connection 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. DirectShare DirectShare Connect with other laptops without connecting to the internet. Synchronize photos, music, videos, browser bookmarks, and emails with a single click. GPS Capability GPS Capability Select laptops feature a wireless WAN option that uses native GPS functionality built into the system. Environmentally Responsible Superior Compliance Ratings Superior Compliance Ratings Many Lenovo laptops and netbooks meet rigorous environmental compliance requirements, including ENERGY STAR, RoHS, EPEAT® Gold or Silver, and more. Exterior Design Stylish Colors and Textures Stylish Colors and Textures Assorted textures and patterns (including leather-style palm rests and 3D-effect covers), vibrant colors and unique design touches provide a modern appeal for those who want to make a visual statement.

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