Lenovo Enhanced Experience 8

Whether you're looking for unrestrained mobility or the ultimate business experience, we've got the right Windows 8 PC and operating system for you. Learn what makes each Windows 8 edition unique so you can find a Lenovo solution that fits you perfectly.

The top features for all Windows 8 versions include:

• Easy-to-use interface design that's fluid, intuitive, and easily customizable
• Dual-mode operating system that's enabled for both touch and mouse/keyboard functionality
• A vibrant new Start Screen that's easy to use and serves as your very own digital bulletin board
• Touch and thumb keyboard with multiple usage modes
• Built in apps like Mail, Calendar, Messaging, Photos, SkyDrive, and Windows Store
• Live tiles for instant, up-to-date information
• The latest version of Internet Explorer 10 for fast, intuitive browsing
• Snap, a cool new way to use two apps at once
• The all new Task Manager, which puts the fun in functionality with its modern, user-friendly design

The new Windows 8 RT (Runtime) operating system is designed for the ultimate on-the-go experience. Specifically designed for thin and light PCs with an extended battery life, Windows RT comes preinstalled on specific ARM-based devices and exclusively runs compatible Windows Store Apps.^†Windows RT doesn't run desktop applications.

Lenovo offers the IdeaPad Yoga 11-inch Convertible preinstalled with Windows 8 RT.

Windows RT specific features include:

• Windows Update to keep your apps current and Windows Defender to provide the latest virus and malware protection so you can truly be footloose and fancy-free
• Advanced data protection with mobile device encryption to keep your important information more secure
• Connected Standby, which turns your system on instantly
• Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview to keep you ready for productivity
• HomeGroup (join only)
• Longer battery life on ARM devices running RT

Looking for an operating system that's a little more powerful than Windows RT? Windows 8 offers everything that Windows RT does and more, allowing users to take advantage of a full desktop environment that runs the programs used with a Windows® 7 operating system.^†Refers to programs built for mouse and keyboard that run in the classic Windows desktop environment. Perfect for users who don't need an operating system built specifically for business.

Windows 8 specific features include:

• Full Windows desktop environment where you can install and run desktop apps
• Better compatibility with Windows Store apps than RT
• Windows Media Player
• HomeGroup (join and creation)

Lenovo offers the IdeaPad Yoga 13-inch Convertible preinstalled with Windows 8.

Windows 8 Pro is the latest Windows Professional and ultimate operating system. Built with both business users and enthusiasts in mind, additional business features enhance the Windows 8 core to give you everything you need to succeed.

Additional Windows 8 Pro features include:

• Domain Join – Join a Windows Server domain
• Group Policy – Centrally manage and configure operating systems, applications, and more in an Active Directory environment
• Remote Desktop – Access your computer remotely
• Advanced data protection – Encrypts your important data with BitLocker and BitLocker To Go (not available on Windows 8)
• Sideload Windows Store Apps – Gives administrators an easy way to deploy new apps
• Windows Media Center – Record TV shows, copy CDs, and create photo slide shows with this paid add-on

Lenovo offers the ThinkPad Twist Convertible and the ThinkPad Tablet 2 preinstalled with Windows 8 Pro.

• Learn how to navigate Windows 8 using touch or mouse gestures and learn all about using apps in Windows 8.
• Learn how Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience 8 apps offer a more creative, more productive Windows 8 experience.