Lenovo is kicking off the 2014 IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited show with quite a bang, just moments ago they unleashed a tablet, a desktop, and a laptop! They have decided to expand their portfolio so that the consumer get more options and can truly find a product to fit his or her needs. Lenovo’s first Intel-powered Android tablet is the TAB S8 and it packs a punch with the display as well. Then for gamers they have their first 17-inch touch laptop, the Y70 Touch, and their latest and greatest gaming desktop, the ERAZER X315.
Let’s start off with the TAB S8, which brings the performance that Intel has been known for and pairs it with Android. It has a 8-inch 1920 X 1200 Infinity display, which is sharper than that of a Full HD display. It has a One Glass Solution touch panel which provides a crystal clear viewing experience, so watching movies and viewing photos will be great on the S8. It has a super-slim bezel which allows you to view the screen in all it’s glory, with out having an ugly bezel. On the back you get an 8 megapixel rear lens that has a f2.2 aperture and a 1.6 megapixel shooter on the front. The Intel Atom Z3745 Processor has Burst Performance which matches the processing power in an effort to provide you with the best experience and to maximize battery life. It is also quite the portable device coming at just 0.65 pounds and just 0.31 inches thick. The TAB S8 also features 7 hours of battery life, BlueTooth 4.0, 4G LTE, 16GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, and is running Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It will be available this month, September, and will start at $199.99.
Next up we have the ERAZER X315, which is Lenovo’s latest expansion to their line of powerful gaming devices. In the United States it will be landing in November 2014 and will start at $599.99. It has a new body that includes LED lighting on the front and it does resemble a knight’s armor. It features AMD RadeonTM R9 series graphics, a quad-core processor and up to 2TB of SSHD, up to 12GB of RAM, along with 7.1 channel sound support and Dolby® enhancements.
Last but not least is Lenovo’s first 17-inch touch screen laptop, the Y70 Touch. It comes in at just 7.5 pounds and it is lighter than most of the other 17-inch laptops on the market. It features a 17-inch Full HD display with full touchscreen capability, plus it can get up to 16GB DDR3L and 1TB of SSHD storage or 256GB SSD storage. While there is no internal CD drive, you do get an external one right in the box when you buy the Y70 Touch. To pair with its graphics and performance experience, you get JBL®-designed stereo speakers and subwoofer paired with Dolby® Advanced Audio for a great audio experience. The Lenovo Y70 Touch will be landing in October for $1299.99.
Overall, Lenovo is not taking any breaks and is already starting off the 2014 IFA show with three nice products. The ERAZER 315 is building upon and pushing forward their gaming machines, while they know offer a 17-inch performance laptop that can handle gaming on the go. And my favorite product from the announcement has to be the TAB S8, which has a sharp display, along with a stylish and portable design.
Press Release
New Lenovo Tablet and Gaming PC Innovations Satisfy Diversity of Consumer Tech Cravings
Latest tablets offer choices for on-the-go computing; new PCs geared for HD gaming
- TAB S8, Lenovo’s first 8-inch Intel® AtomTM-powered Android tablet, blends a beautiful crystal clear infinity screen with powerful productivity in a thin and feather light frame
- Y70 Touch – Lenovo’s first 17-inch touch laptop – offers gamers high performance with a 4th generation Intel® CoreTM processor and NVIDIA GTX graphics
ERAZER X315 expands Lenovo’s line of powerful desktop gaming devices with blazing fast graphics, high- speed storage and futuristic design
BERLIN, GERMANY – September 4, 2014: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced at the 2014 IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited show in Berlin an expanded portfolio of tablets and PCs that gives consumers more options for tablets that fit their mobile lifestyle as well as choices of dedicated gaming PCs. The new lineup kicks off with the TAB S8, Lenovo’s first Intel-powered Android tablet. Lenovo also announced two new high-performance gaming PCs: the Y70 Touch, Lenovo’s first 17-inch touch laptop with the latest processor and graphics technology for HD gaming, and the ERAZER X315, Lenovo’s latest affordable desktop gaming PCs.
TAB S8: Combines Android Experience with Intel Performance
Lenovo created the TAB S8 for consumers who are looking for a stylish, slim and affordable Android tablet starting at just $199. At 8-inches, the TAB S8’s 1920×1200 infinity screen is sharper than FHD, while the One Glass Solution touch-panel technology provides a crystal clear viewing experience. The tablet’s ultra-slim bezel seamlessly merges the screen with the dark front panel, giving the TAB S8 a sleek, clean look. The front panel also features a 1.6-megapixel HD camera for easy video chatting. Turn the TAB S8 around to reveal an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. The wide aperture f2.2 lens snaps sharp photos, even in low light. Pre-installed apps, like SHAREit, allow for easy and safe photo and file sharing.
Engineered to give users the most from their mobile device without sacrificing portability, the Lenovo TAB S8 marks Lenovo’s first 8-inch Android tablet powered by an Intel processor. Available with the Intel Atom Z3745 Processor with Intel® Burst Performance Technology, the TAB S8 dynamically matches processing power to the task at hand in order to maximize battery life without compromising speed in a thin and light design. The TAB S8 is just 0.65 pounds and 0.31 inches thin, nearly as thin as a standard pencil.
Additional features include optional high-speed LTE (4G) connectivity (based on Intel® XMMTM 7160) and Wi-Fi for data connectivity, up to seven hours of battery life to keep users cord-free, and 64-bit technology compatibility. The TAB S8 runs Android 4.4 KitKat, includes 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, Bluetooth 4.0 and Dolby®-enhanced dual front speakers.
Y70 Touch: Extreme Performance for HD Gaming
The Lenovo Y70 Touch comes with an up to 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i7 processor and powerful NVIDIA GTX graphics, making it ideal for heavy entertainment use and HD gaming. At 17 inches, the Y70 Touch is Lenovo’s largest touchscreen laptop, opening up a whole new level of interaction for video editing, social sharing and gaming.
The Y70 delivers a fantastic audio and visual experience, with a FHD display that brings movies and games to life with enhanced color, clarity and resolution. Its JBL®-designed stereo speakers and subwoofer paired with Dolby® Advanced Audio provide a totally immersive audio experience rarely found on a laptop. The backlit keyboard glows in dimly lit environments, adding to the overall visual experience.
At less than 7.5 pounds, the Y70 Touch is thinner and lighter than most other laptops in its class. The external optical disc drive is included in the box. The Y70 Touch also features up to five hours of battery life and customizable memory and storage options, with up to 16GB DDR3L and 1TB of SSHD storage or 256GB SSD storage.
ERAZER X315: Smooth, Immersive Gaming with Design Flare
The Lenovo ERAZER X315 is the latest addition to Lenovo’s line of affordable gaming desktop PCs. To keep users in the action, the ERAZER X315 features AMD RadeonTM R9 series graphics, a quad-core processor and up to 2TB of SSHD. The combined power and speed allows users to play the most intense games seamlessly without lag. The ERAZER X315 boosts the gaming experience with immersive audio featuring 7.1 channel sound support and Dolby® enhancements.
The newly designed chassis features front LED lighting and a futuristic profile that mimics the smooth lines of a knight’s armor. The front panel also features a one-touch port cover for easy access and a hidden air vent that keeps the device cool when the gaming heats up.Other features include up to 12GB of memory, four USB 3.0 ports and always-on USB charging port for enhanced connectivity.
Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo TAB S8 will be available beginning in September with models starting at $199 via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.
The Lenovo Y70 Touch will be available beginning in October 2014 with models starting at $1,299 via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.
The Lenovo ERAZER X315 will be available in North America beginning in November 2014 with models starting at $599 via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.
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