At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, Lenovo has just announced three new products that are built for a consumers lifestyle! These include the Y40, Y50, Z40, and Z50 laptops and the C560 desktop. Some of these specialize in a multimedia experience and some are more focused on productivity. Then there is the one meant for the home, as it is will be used by a family.
The new Y series laptops, the Y40 and Y50 look amazing, to say the least. These appear to be the higher end of the new consumer laptops announced today. They look really nice, encased in black with red accents. These accents are found above the keyboard that is backlit via a red light. The Y40 features a 14-inch full HD display that is not a touch screen. On the Y50 you can get it with touch or without, a 15.6-inch full HD display is in store on that device. Graphics wise, the Y series really shows this as a main feature. On the Y40 you can get an AMD Radeon and a NVIDIA GeForce on the Y50. They are both running Windows 8.1 and you can choose from either a SSD or a regular HD. They are powered by up to a 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with up to 16GB of RAM. The red accented speakers are JBL and feature Dolby Home Theater v4. The Y series is the new multimedia powerhouse for consumers, perfect for watching movies, gaming, editing photos, browsing the web, and much more. The Y40 and Y50 will start at $999 and will be landing in May.
Next up we have the new Z series, which are more affordable multimedia laptops. The Z40 features a 14-inch optional full HD display with a resolution of 1920 X 1080. The Z40 comes in at 4-pounds, while the Z50 is 5-pounds. The later also has a 15.6-inch optional full HD display. They both are powered by up to a 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with up to 16GB of RAM. They are running Windows 8.1 and feature Lenovo VeriFace Pro, which will allow you to login in to the laptop via your face. Motion control and WiDi for sharing are both on board. The Z series come in different colors as well, your choice of black, silver, or white. The Lenovo Z40 and Z50 will start at $599 and will be landing in March.
Lastly, we have the C560 All In One Touchscreen desktop that is built for the family. It combines great design, hardware, and software into an affordable package. It will come in your choice of either jet black or glossy white, with a nice silver stand. It features a 23-inch full HD LED 1920 X 1080 display with optional multitouch. The touch element will let you truly interact with your applications. If you want to share your screen with a bigger display, a HDMI port is built-in. You can even use the C560 as a TV, thanks to the optional TV tuner. It is powered by a fast 4th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with up to 8GB of RAM. It is running Windows 8.1 and features Lenovo Assistant, this will help you organize your files and clean out the junk. It has a built-in DVD burner and reader, plus front facing speakers with Dolby Advanced Audio. For storage you can have up to 2TB internally, it is quite easy to upgrade the hard drive as well. The C560 seems like the ultimate family desktop, it will start at $659 and lands in February.
Lenovo has added three new products to its consumer lineup and they all fit the consumer lifestyle. The Y series is built for performance, the consumer looking for cutting edge performance to have some fun and still be productive. The Z series is an affordable consumer laptop, that has a nice design and hardware that pairs well. Lastly, we have the C560 which might become the king of the family room desktops. Stay tuned for our hands-on with all of these products, but in the mean time check out the press release below. Stay Tuned To NJTechReviews For More Coverage Of The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, Powered By Lenovo For Those Who Do!
Press Release
New Lenovo PCs Keep Personal Life in Sync with Beautiful Design and Top Technologies
Y and Z Series Laptops and C560 AIO Built for Consumers’ Lifestyle
- Y Series offers extreme performance with eye-popping graphics and brilliant display
- Z Series laptops fuse mobility and entertainment with fun color choices
- C560 AIO a great all round, compact performer for the entire family
LAS VEGAS – January 6, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced three new additions to its consumer line of laptops and desktops that elevate the computing experience. The new clamshell Y40, Y50, Z40 and Z50 laptops and the C560 all-in-one (AIO) desktop provide advanced performance and entertainment features in portable and space-saving designs. The Y Series laptops give users the technologies needed to enjoy a full multimedia experience with the latest graphics options and rich audio while the Z Series offers a selection of color choices, VeriFace facial recognition and motion/voice control. The C560 AIO provides families a large screen multitouch home PC that doubles down on work and play.
Y Series Built for Performance, Z Series Optimizes Multimedia EntertainmentThe new 14-in Y40 and 15.6-in Y50 laptops offer a powerful mobile PC experience. Encased in a black shell the laptops offer a selection of technologies including an optional backlit keyboard on the Y50. The Y50 also offers choices of an up to Ultra HD 3840×2160 display or Full HD 1920×1080 display with optional touch while the Y40 features a Full HD display.The laptops showcase graphics at their best – optional AMD RadeonTM on the Y40 and NVIDIA® GeForce® on the Y50. Powered by an up to 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 processor, Windows 8.1 and HDD or SSD drive, users can easily multitask among activities such as watching videos, opening apps, posting to social media and browsing photos. Movies and videos sound rich and resonant with the Y40 and Y50’s pairing of JBL® speakers and Dolby® Home Theater® v4.Besides offering a lightweight design, the 14-in Z40 and 15.6-in Z50 laptops raise the bar for mobile productivity. These highly portable laptops are equipped for the performance to enjoy the latest in entertainment with an optional Full HD 1920×1080 screen, up to 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 processor, optional NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics, Windows 8.1 and Dolby Home Theatre v4. They also come with large storage up to 1 TB either HDD or hybrid SSHD. The Z40 and Z50 laptops are available in choices of black, silver or white.Users can play movies wirelessly on each laptop’s from their TV using the WiDi technology1 or by using the HDMI-out connection to transmit high definition content via a cable. The laptops also feature the latest and fastest WiFi standard, 802.11ac and high definition webcams. They come equipped with features that make the computing experience fun, easy and responsive: Lenovo’s VeriFace Pro facial recognition lets users quickly log-in with their face. Motion control allows for scrolling through photos and video with just a wave of the hand, and voice control uses a few simple voice commands to move through multimedia.Lenovo C560 AIO Touchscreen for the FamilyThe affordable Windows 8.1 C560 AIO makes an ideal all round AIO for the family. Its 23-in full HD 1920×1080 optional multitouch display makes work or personal content come to life. This AIO gives users uncompromising performance: up to 4th generation Intel® Core i7TM processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics make content snappy and responsive. Audiophile and movie buffs will enjoy its Dolby® Advanced AudioTM and convenient DVD burner for listening to music and watching movies along with up to 2 TB HD for plenty of storage for those files. The C560 AIO offers WiFi and an optional TV tuner for using it around the house as a large screen tablet or TV. It also comes with HDMI out support to connect via cable and stream high definition content to a TV or bigger screen.The C560 AIO also makes it easy for users to upgrade the memory and hard drive since it requires no tools to do so. It comes in choices of white or jet black.
For all the new products, Lenovo offers a portfolio of integrated services solutions including warranty extensions, warranty upgrades, premium technical support and also accident damage protection for the laptops.
Pricing and Availability2
Models of the Lenovo Y40 and Y50 laptops start at $999 and will be available beginning in May 2014 via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.
Models of the Lenovo Z40 and Z50 laptops start at $599 and will be available beginning in March 2014 via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.Models of the touchscreen C560 AIO start at $659 and are available beginning in February via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.
1Requires dedicated WiDi transmitter box, purchased separately.
2Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
