Lenovo Unveils The New A Series Tablets, New All-In-Ones, And Convertible Laptops!

Lenovo has just unveiled their new line of A Series Tablets, revamped all-in-one desktops, and several new laptops! The products are designed for the consumers in the home and they are quite affordable while still packing good performance. The new A Series Tablets are designed to be affordable Android tablets and they have tow new models coming out. Lenovo is releasing their first desktop with an Intel RealSense 3D camera, as well as refreshing their FLEX convertible laptops! Plus we have new S41 laptop that is both stylish and a good performer.

The new FLEX 3 series is the ideal affordable convertible laptop, you know get a 360° hinge which will allow you to rotate the touch screen into Tablet mode. Tent, Stand, and Laptop modes are now joined by Tablet, allowing you more modes than ever to create and enjoy content in. With the FLEX 3 you can choose from three different screen sizes, 11-inch, 14-inch, and 15-inch in HD. However, the 14 and 15-inch variants can come in Full HD resolution. FLEX 3 is powered by Intel’s Core i7 processors, are running Windows 8.1, and come up to 1TB of storage. The FLEX 3 will be landing in May of 2015 models starting at $399(11-inch), $549(14-inch) and $579(15-inch), respectively.

The S41 is meant for consumers who want a stylish machine that doesn’t cut down on the performance. It comes in at just 18.5 millimeters thick and weighs in at under 1.8 kilograms, making it very portable. It is running the latest Windows 8.1 update and will perform quite well as it is powered by up to 5th generation Intel Core i7 processor. You can add in next generation NVIDIA GeForce graphics for a boost as well. Plus you can get up too a 1 TB SSHD or 256 GB SSD for storage, and you get Dolby audio. The Lenovo S41 is landing in June and will start at only $799.

Lenovo has a few Android tablets on the market, but they are now revamping their affordable A Series line. Introducing the  TAB 2 A7-10 and A7-30, both running Android 4.4 KitKat with a Lenovo user interface. In fact you get Lenovo’s DOit suite of apps pre-loaded and they have some pretty unique features. They are very portable as they are only 8.9 mm thick and weigh in at 269 grams. They are powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor, have up to 32GB of storage and more. The A7-10 will start at $99 and the A7-30 will be starting at $129.99, they will begin shipping in January and March.

Lenovo B50 all-in-one is their first desktop to feature a Intel RealSense 3D Camera. It will let you 3D scan yourself via the webcam and gives you access to many creative features. It will be pre-loaded with Out of Box Experience, Personify, Wave Warrior and BBB Goal which all makes use of the 3D camera. The B50 features a 23.8-in frameless Full HD 1920 x 1080 touch screen, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, up to a 4th Generation Intel Core processor, Dolby Sound, and more! The Lenovo B50 lands in March and is starting at $1,249.

Last but not least, we have the affordable all-in-ones from Lenovo, these are the 21.5-inch C40 and the 23-inch C50. They both feature a Full HD 1920 x 1080 with a 10 point touch screen. They are running Windows 8.1 and are powered by up to a 4th generation Intel Core i5 processors. Graphics are powered by either a NVIDIA GeForce or a AMD R5 graphics, and you get a DVD burner and front facing speakers. The new C Series will be landing in may and C40 and C50 models start at $429 and $729. Overall, Lenovo’s new line of affordable and entry-level machines for the home and on the go are quite powerful. You can see the full press release on all of the announcements below. Stay Tuned To NJTechReviews For More Coverage Of The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show!

Press Release

Lenovo Brings Consumers New Choices for Mobile and Home Computing

Affordable A Series Tablets, Expanded All-in-One Desktop Line & More Adaptable Laptops

LAS VEGAS – January 5, 2015 – Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show an expanded lineup of innovative PC devices designed for consumers in the home and on-the-go. Consumers now have a new option for affordable Android tablets with the two Lenovo TAB 2 A7 models. With our new Windows PCs, users get even more flexibility for work and play with the FLEX 3 convertible laptops in 11, 14 and 15-in models now with four modes; the powerful and stylish Lenovo S41 laptop; and an expanded line of all-in-one desktops with the B50 3D Camera, Lenovo’s first desktop featuring Intel’s RealSense 3D camera, and the space-saving C40 and C50 models.

FLEX 3 Adds More Flexibility with More Modes

An ideal entry convertible laptop, the FLEX 3 now comes with a 360° hinge, allowing the touch screen to rotate full circle so users can put it in Tablet mode. FLEX 3 gives users even more flexibility to do more in any mode: watch the latest hit drama in Tent mode, view family photos in Stand mode, read a novel in Tablet mode or type a document in Laptop mode.

Thin and light, the FLEX 3 convertible laptop also offers a full Windows 8.1 Update computing experience with live tiles and a consistent interface across users’ Windows devices. They offer powerful computing with up to 5th generation Intel CoreTM i7 processors in the 14-in and 15-in models and up to Pentium processors in the 11-in model and also feature up to 1 TB of storage for holding users’ digital content libraries. The FLEX 3 provides an equally compelling audio and visual experience with an HD 1366×768 screen in 11, 14 or 15-in screen sizes (or up to FHD on 14-in and 15-in) along with stereo speakers and Dolby Home Theatre.

Consumers looking for a thin, powerful and stylish conventional laptop can find it in the 14-in S41 laptop running Windows 8.1 Update. Measuring just 19.5mm thin and weighing less than 1.8kg, this new thin and light S Series laptop is also a performer. It comes packed with an up to 5th generation Intel Core i7 processor, optional next generation NVIDIA GeForce graphics, large storage up to 1 TB SSHD or 256 GB SSD and stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theatre to handle work and play.

“A” Smart Choice for First Time Tablet Buyers

For first time tablet buyers, Lenovo created the extremely affordable TAB 2 A7-10 and A7-30 running Android 4.4. Pencil-slim at 9.3mm and just 269 grams, the entry A7-10 runs all day with up to eight hours of battery life. The A7-10 comes equipped with the essential technologies a tablet needs, including up to 32 GB of storage via the Micro SD, a MediaTek Quad Core processor, five point 1024×600 IPS touch screen and Dolby sound in an attractive Ebony Black.

Extremely portable at 8.9 mm thin and the same lightweight 269 grams, A7-10’s big brother, the A7-30, offers the same essential features plus optional 3G for voice calling1. This ultraportable “phablet” lets users carry one device to do it all while they’re on the go. In addition to phone calls via support for the SIM card, the 3G technology makes streaming videos and music fast and smooth. Users can select one of four fun colors choices – Aqua Blue, Cotton Candy, Pearl White or Ebony Black.

Both tablets come preloaded with Lenovo’s DOit suite of apps including SHAREit to instantly transfer files across devices, SECURITY to protect against viruses, spam and malware and SYNCit to back up and restore contacts, text messages and call logs. Starting at $99, these tablets offer incredible value for the price.

Experience Interactivity Like Never Before with 3D Camera

Lenovo’s first AIO with an Intel® RealSenseTM 3D camera, the B50 3D Camera with Windows 8.1 update gives users an entirely new level of interactivity and productivity, allowing the PC to see like the user does with its 3D camera. The 3D camera features full 1080p color and a depth sensor to simulate depth-sensing and vision capabilities of human eyes. The 3D camera takes connecting, capturing and sharing and playing to a new dimension by enhancing video chats with virtual spaces, storing depth information for 3D editing and printing and interacting by responding to hands and finger movements and even facial expressions1. It comes preloaded with four Intel® RealSenseTM experiences including Out of Box Experience, Personify, Wave Warrior and BBB Goal to make these imaginative uses a reality by video chatting, playing games and manipulating objects in 3D.

With its 23.8-in frameless FHD 1920×1080 touch screen and next generation NVIDIA GeForce graphics, the B50 3D Camera has beautiful visuals along with immersive Dolby certified sound and JBL speakers. It also has a DVD burner for flexibility when it comes to viewing and transferring multimedia. The B50 3D Camera also offers speedy performance with Windows 8.1, up to a 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, WiFi and HDMI in and out connections. The AIO comes in Ebony with a keyboard and mouse.

C Series AIO Big on Space and Wallet-Savings

A perfect everyday all-in-one desktop, the C Series AIO desktops offer consumers choices of two screen sizes to fit nearly any space in their home with the 21.5-in C40 and the 23-in C50. Practical and affordable, the C Series desktops offer an optional 10-point touch screen in a Full HD 1920 x 1080 edge-to-edge display and Windows 8.1 Update. For enjoying home entertainment at its best, the desktops come with a DVD burner, a front-facing speakers, optional next generation NVIDIA GeForce or AMD R5 graphics and Wi-Fi. Available in Glossy White or Jet Black these attractive desktops also offer a powerful computing experience with up to 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i5 processors, fast memory and large storage.

Pricing and Availability

The Lenovo TAB 2 A7-10 and A7-30 tablets will be available beginning in January and March, respectively. Models will start at $99 and $129, respectively, via www.lenovo.com.
The Lenovo FLEX 3 in 11-in, 14-in and 15-in will be available beginning in May with models starting at $399, $549 and $579, respectively.

The Lenovo S41 laptop will be available beginning in June with models starting at $799 via major retailers.
The Lenovo B50 3D Camera all-in-one desktop will be available beginning in March with models starting at $1,249 via Best Buy and www.lenovo.com.
The Lenovo C40 and C50 all-in-one desktops models start at $429 and $729, respectively. The new C Series will be available in March via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.