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Sophisticated simplicityFresh and familiar keyboardExpanded Touchpad
ThinkPad Edge series laptops are durable, professional-grade notebook PCs for business.

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 series notebooks have a new, improved keyboard with easily accessed function keys.

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 comes uniform black keys and re-designed function keys.

ThinkPad Edge laptops have a large, easy to use touchpad for enhanced navigation.

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

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With the ThinkPad Edge 14, Lenovo has taken its small business offering to a new level.

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David Hill talks about designing the ThinkPad Edge


ThinkPad Edge Series laptops

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Core technology
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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. Learn more.
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Lenovo Enhanced Experience 2.0 for Windows® 7

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. EE 2.0: Learn more.
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2nd generation Intel® Core™ i series processors

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. Learn more.
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AMD processors

AMD processors

AMD offers a variety of processors designed specifically for laptops, including AMD Athlon™ processors (optimized for cool operation and energy efficiency without compromising performance) and AMD Turion™ X2 processors (enhanced memory and processing along with next-generation power management).
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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. Learn more.
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Displays and graphics
      
LED backlit displays

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. Plus, our latest models, the E420s and the E220s, include striking 14-inch/12.5-inch HD infinity displays.
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Built-in solutions and convenience
      
Multitouch touchpad

Multitouch touchpad

Use simple two-finger gestures to zoom in and out, rotate images and scroll—right from the touchpad.
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Integrated webcam

Integrated webcam

All ThinkPad Edge notebooks feature an integrated low-light sensitive webcam at the top of the display bezel—ideal for video conferencing. The Edge 14" and 15" models feature a 2-megapixel webcam, while our newest models, the Edge E220s, E420s, E420, and E520, include a 720p HD webcam.
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Integrated DVD drive

Integrated DVD drive

An integrated optical drive allows you to read or write to CDs or DVDs — a must for multimedia work. The Edge E420s includes a slot-loading drive.
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Dolby® Home Theater®

Dolby® Home Theater®

Immerse yourself in vivid digital surround sound. Experience music, DVDs, or your latest gaming obsession like never before.
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Voice-over IP (VoIP)-optimized

Voice-over IP (VoIP)-optimized

Our latest ThinkPad 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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Security and protection
      
Integrated Fingerprint Reader

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

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.
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Hard drive protection

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. Learn more.
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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. Learn more.
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Multimedia and expansion
      
USB 2.0/eSATA combo port

USB 2.0/eSATA combo port

ThinkPad Edge laptops include a USB/eSATA combo port that acts as a USB 2.0 or an eSATA port.
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Multiformat media card reader

Multiformat media card reader

Select ThinkPad Edge laptops include an integrated media card reader, perfect for easily accessing photos and other files stored in a variety of formats. ThinkPad Edge 14" and 15" laptops include a card reader that reads seven different media formats, and the E220s, E420, E420s and E520 card readers read four popular card formats.
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34mm ExpressCard

34mm ExpressCard

Select ThinkPad Edge laptops feature a 34mm ExpressCard so you can connect peripheral devices to your laptop. ExpressCard modules are capable of speeds up to 2.5X faster than CardBus and 40X faster than 16-bit I/O PC Cards.
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Connectivity
      
Industry-leading connectivity options

Industry-leading connectivity options

ThinkPad Edge laptops feature available wireless LAN connectivity options, including 802.11bgn, 802.11n (1x2), 802.11n + WiMAX (2x2) depending on model.
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Optional WWAN with GPS capability

Optional WWAN with GPS capability

Gobi™ is the built-in notebook technology that delivers fast and secure connectivity wherever you are, whenever you want it, via leading 3G networks. (Requires separate third-party cellular service subscription.)
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Network connection software

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 and energy
      
ENERGY STAR compliance

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. Learn more.
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EPEAT® Gold environmental rating

EPEAT® Gold environmental rating

Under the federally funded EPEAT program in the U.S., 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. Learn more.
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Environmentally responsible packaging

Environmentally responsible packaging

ThinkPad Edge laptops are packaged in 100% recycled paperboard, which is recyclable and uses nontoxic inks. Learn more.
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