Whether you want a laptop for work or play — or for both— our Essential B Series notebooks provide the power to increase your productivity, at a value price. Plus, they include security-enhancing solutions to ease your peace-of-mind and protect your business-critical data.
B Series laptops are an affordable way to boost your productivity while tackling your everyday work tasks. Whether you're video-conferencing, checking email, or delivering a presentation to your clients, our mid-sized, portable laptops give you all the essentials. Plus, we throw in some serious time-saving features, like:†Features vary by model.
Up to Windows 7 Professional
The smart performance of Intel® processors, up to the all new 2nd generation Intel Core™ processor family with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, to help you blaze through work tasks at high speed.
Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows 7 with RapidBoot technology — starts your PC an average of 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows 7 computer, and provides the best possible multimedia experience.
High-speed 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, with optional integrated Bluetooth®, provides fast connectivity when you're on-the-go.
There are some things you just can't put a price on— like peace-of-mind. But we can, and ours is nice and low. We've been testing and perfecting our security features so we can offer both affordable and reliable protection.†Features vary by model.
Easy-to-use Lenovo OneKey® Rescue System detects viruses and, in the event of a crash, recovers and restores valuable data with just a press of a button.
Lenovo Security Suite consists of tools that include an encrypted, private storage area, password management, fingerprint authentication, and USB port locker to prevent unauthorized access to data ports.
Lenovo ReadyComm helps you easily manage your networking and internet connection and Lenovo DirectShare allows you to synchronize your files with another notebook without having to connect to the internet.
Lenovo Energy Management uses advanced energy-saving technology to stretch your battery life, protecting your battery's long-term durability and increasing the amount of time you can go unplugged.
Our award-winning service offering, Lenovo CareSM gives you the option of extending warrantees and warrantee support, as well as obtaining on-site assistance, to keep you focused on running your business — not your PC.
Our B Series laptops offer a choice of stylish yet professional designs that are suitable for both work and play—not easy to find at this price.
Beautiful on the outside, but what's even more gorgeous is the high-def, widescreen viewing options.†Features vary by model.
Up to Windows 7 Professional
Subtle horizontal lines keep surfaces looking sharp, clean, and professional.
Brilliant high-def LED backlight displays in 14- and 15.6-inch widescreens with 16:9 aspect ratios feature picture-perfect viewing.
HDMI port lets you easily hook up your laptop to a widescreen monitor or TV for a truly cinematic experience.
The popular, full-sized AccuType keyboard features island-style, easy-to-press keys with a finger-friendly design and an ergonomic spacebar for safe, comfortable use — which is good, considering how much time you're going to want to spend using your new laptop. Plus the 15.6" models feature a numeric keypad and all B Series models include the multitouch touchpad.
Protect and easily carry your investment with the Lenovo Messenger Max (41U5253), which features a padded notebook compartment with elastic security strap.
Once you're back at your desk, connect the USB-powered Lenovo Speaker M220 (55Y2033) to boost your sound system.
Complete your multimedia experience with the Lenovo Mutlimedia Remote with keyboard (57Y6336), offering a nano-sized dongle and Windows multimedia control from up to 10 meters away.
For best value, add accessories when you purchase your laptop.
Windows 7
Lenovo offers a wide variety of systems preloaded with the newest Windows 7
operating system.
Enhanced Experience PCs
With Lenovo-developed RapidDrive and Enhanced Experience technology, you can boot up, shut down, start applications, and open large documents in half the time it takes a non-optimized laptop. You'll also enjoy more time unplugged thanks to an optional idle mode.
Faster and optimized for multimedia,
Enhanced Experience 2.0 uses RapidBoot technology to start your PC on average 20 seconds faster than a typical Windows 7 computer. And with HD graphics and enhanced digital audio for immersive, crystal-clear sound, you'll enjoy the best possible multimedia experience.
Availability: Offers, prices, specifications and availability may change without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors.
Warranty: Regional Carry-in Warranty is only applicable in ASEAN countries and China. For full details of Lenovo product and service warranties, please visit www.lenovo.com/services_warranty/si/en/. Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third party products or services.
Trademarks: Lenovo, ThinkPad, ThinkCentre and the Lenovo logo are trademarks of Lenovo. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Celeron, Celeron Inside, Centrino, Centrino Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel Viiv, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, Viiv Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, and Xeon Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other company, product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
General System Information:Review key information provided by Microsoft® that may apply to your system purchase, including details on Windows 8, Windows 7, and potential upgrades/downgrades.
General System Information (The Following Notices May Apply to Your System Purchase):
Before switching between 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the operating system, you must back up all data and applications.
Regional Activation: Use of this product is restricted to a specific region. You may not be able to activate this product outside of such region.
Graphics Processor
For Windows® 7
The graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX10 for superior performance and graphics.Learn more.
For Windows® 8
The graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX10 for superior performance and graphics.Learn more.
Hardware
For Windows® 7
Some Windows 7 features—such as Windows Touch and watching and recording live TV—may require advanced or additional hardware. Learn more.
For Windows® 8
Some Windows 8 features—such as touch and snapping apps side by side —may require advanced hardware. Check http://www.windows.com/upgrade for details.
Windows® 8 Disclaimer/Notices
The graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX10 for superior performance and graphics.Learn more.
Some system features—such as touch and snapping apps side by side — may require advanced hardware. Learn more.
Computers preinstalled with Windows 8 Single Language or Windows 8 Chinese Language Editions will not support the installation of additional language packs.
Windows® 8 Systems With Downgrade Facilitation Rights (preinstalled Windows 7 downgrade)
Downgrade Facilitation: Systems that are preinstalled with Windows 7 Professional software and also come with a license and media for Windows 8 Pro software may only use one version of the Windows software at a time. Switching between versions requires you to uninstall one version and install the other version.
Downgrade Facilitation: To enable downgrade to Windows 7 on this system, the BIOS settings were changed to boot into legacy BIOS mode. If the BIOS setting is not changed to native UEFI mode boot prior to installing, Windows 8 Pro will install; however, the following Windows 8 Pro functionalities will not work as they rely on a native UEFI mode boot:
- Secure Boot
- Seamless Boot experience
- Network unlock for Bitlocker for systems with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- eDrive support
Please refer to the system packaging or the support website (www.lenovo.com/support) for instructions on how to switch the BIOS mode. Reverting to UEFI mode will require a hard drive reformat and all data and personal settings will be lost. It is highly recommended that you back up your data before you modify any BIOS settings.
Licensing Appendix for Application and Microsoft® Office Products
MANDATORY ACTIVATION. To prevent its unlicensed use, you will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described during installation. You can activate the software by internet or telephone (internet and telephone service charges may apply). Some changes to your computer components or the software may require you to reactivate the software. The software will continue to remind you to activate until you have completed the process.
Distribution and Product Activation Restriction for Southeast Asia Emerging Markets
The version of Microsoft® Office included on this computer is only available in and can only be activated in the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, India, Indian Ocean Islands, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
Distribution and Product Activation Restriction for Central and Eastern Europe Emerging Markets
The version of Microsoft® Office included on this computer is only available in and can only be activated in the following countries: Armenia, Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Activation Required: Certain Microsoft® software products included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. In such case, you will not be able to use the product if you do not activate it with Microsoft. Activation may be completed by Internet or telephone (internet and telephone service charges may apply). Product activation procedures and Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software products or reconfigurations of the computer.
Buy Microsoft ® Office 2010 to use the full-featured Office software on this PC.
Home and Small Business End Users: This PC includes Microsoft Security Essentials which provides anti-malware protection for use by consumers for personal use, and on up to 10 PCs by small businesses. If that does not apply to you, you must uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials and should install another anti-malware product. For more information, refer to the License terms for the product at http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/eula.aspx.
Games Content: The Product may contain programs and/or content developed by third parties. Neither MS nor its suppliers guarantee that the programs and/or content are suitable for minors.
Windows® RT Products
Windows RT Product Disclaimer Notices
Windows RT
Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview, a special early edition of the next versions of Word 2013 RT, Excel 2013 RT, PowerPoint 2013 RT and OneNote 2013 RT may be installed on your device. Microsoft will provide a free update (internet required for update and service charges may apply) to the final version of Office Home & Student 2013 RT via Windows Update. Certain features, macros, add-ins, VBA support and other custom programs may not work on this device. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT.
Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview and the final version are not for use in commercial, nonprofit, or revenue generating activities.
Windows RT (Japan only)
Office 2013 RT Preview, a special early edition of the next versions of Word 2013 RT, Excel 2013 RT, PowerPoint 2013 RT and OneNote 2013 RT may be installed on your device. Microsoft will provide a free update (internet required for update and service charges may apply) to the final version of Office 2013 RT via Windows Update. Certain features, macros, add-ins, VBA support and other custom programs may not work on this device. For further details, please go to http://office.com/officeRT.
Applications: This device will run only applications from the Windows Store.
Windows RT Customer Systems with a DirectX 9 class Graphics Processor Unit (GPU): Graphics processor supports DirectX 9. Some games and programs may require DirectX 10 for superior performance and graphics. Check windows.com/WindowsRT for details.
Hardware: Some Windows RT features, such as snapping apps side by side, may require advanced hardware. Check windows.com/WindowsRT for details.
