Lenovo Unveils ThinkPad Helix Ultrabook, Horizon Tabletop PCs, ThinkCenter TIO and Edge 15 Laptop

Lenovo on Thursday launched its new range of computing devices including the ThinkPad Helix, Horizon 2s and 2e, ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One 23 and Edge 15. All these power packed products will be showcased at the ongoing IFA trade show in Berlin.

The new ThinkPad Helix, which is a 2-in-1 Ultrabook, runs on Windows 8.1 and is powered by Intel Core M processor. The device provides the five modes users - Tablet, Stand, Tent, Laptop, and Desktop, to stay productive. Talking about its specs, the ThinkPad Helix offers an 11.6 inch 16:9 FHD (1920 x 1080); Intel Core M/ Core M vPro processor; 4GB/8GB of RAM; 128GB/256GB of e-drive; microHDMI ;USB3.0 ; microSD ; microSIM ; 802.11 ac/ agn; Bluetooth 4.0; WWAN Optional. The ThinkPad Helix will go on sale in October with models starting at $999 or Rs. 60,000.

The new Horizon tabletop PCs are thinner and lighter. The Horizon 2e tabletop PC is designed for both productivity and leisure with a 21.5 inch wide adjustable FHD display. The highlighted specs are as follows: Up to 4th Generation Intel Core processors; Windows 8.1; Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM; Up to 1TB HDD or SSHD hybrid storage; 3x USB 3.0; HDMI-in; 6-in-1 card reader; 2MP (1080p) Webcam with mic array; NFC; up to 802.11 a/c or b/c Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.0. Lenovo says the device will go on sale sometime in October and is priced starting at $749 or about Rs. 44,940.

The Horizon 2S, on the other hand, is an all-in-one tabletop PC weighs in at just 2.5kg. It comes packed with premium features. It specs include a 19.5 inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display; Up to 4th Generation Intel Core processors; Windows 8.1 ; Up to 8GB DDR3 RAM; Up to 500GB SSHD Storage; 2MP (1080p) Webcam; Up to 2.5hr battery streaming HD movie through Wi-Fi; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/c or b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0; NFC. It will be made available in October at a price of $949 or Rs. 62,400.

The ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 23 modular AIO machine is designed for IT managers. Unlike traditional AIOs, the device has a separate CPU and monitor. There's a 23-inch wide LED LCD display with 1920x1080 resolutions. Other specs have not been shared with media just yet. The ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One 23 starts at $279 or Rs. 16,790 and will go on sale in October.

Lenovo also launched the Edge 15 - a dual-mode laptop. It has a unique 300 degree hinge for seamless transition between laptop and stand modes. Its specifications are as follows: a 15.6 inch IPS FHD Display (1920x1080); Up to Intel 4th Generation Core i7 processors; Windows 8.1; Up to 16GB DDR3L RAM; Up to 1TB HHD OR up to 1TB HYBRID SSHD with integrated 8 GB NAND flash, or up to 256 SSD; 1.0 MP camera; up to 8 hours battery; 1x USB 3.0; 2x USB 2.0; Audio Combo Jack; HDMI-out; 4-in-1 (SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC) card reader; RJ45; Optional BT4.0; 802.11BGN or AC Wi-Fi; 10/100/1000M LAN. The notebook is priced at $899 or Rs. 53,940 and will go on sale in October.