Lenovo recently announced three new desktop PCs designed for the unique needs of small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) ““ the ThinkCentre Edge 71z all-in-one (AIO), the ThinkCentre Edge 71 desktop for mainstream users, and the ThinkCentre Edge 91 desktop for a premium computing experience.
ThinkCentre Edge 71z AIO
The striking Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 71z AIO is powered by up to 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processors and comes equipped with streamlined features including ThinkVantage Technologies and easy memory and storage upgrade that blend work and play. The Edge 71z fits style and space-saving design into one machine with its glossy black shell and impressive appearance. The Edge 71z also delivers superior productivity. It boasts of having a 20-inch display for stunning visuals along with an optional digital Display Port for Dual Independent Display for better multitasking options. And moving this AIO[3] around from one location to another is a hassle-free experience with its hidden, rubber grip handle.
ThinkCentre Edge 71 and 91 Desktops
The ThinkCentre Edge 71 and 91 are powered by up to 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Quad Core processors allowing users to have plenty of performance at their fingertips. Both desktops in tower and small form factors are also stylishly designed to include a glossy front finish, and their legacy ports have been removed for a cleaner overall appearance. With no expansion graphic card required, the ThinkCentre Edge 71 desktop offers unbeatable value for users who need to work with two displays via VGA and DVI; while the ThinkCentre Edge 91 desktop can support up to four monitors.
Additional features include:
- Large storage capacity: up to 16 GB of memory on the ThinkCentre Edge 91, support for up to 1 TB hard drive storage; optional solid state drive storage up to 160 GB on ThinkCentre Edge 91 and Edge 71z
- Rich and robust graphics: choices of optional ATI Radeon discrete or NVidia graphics on Think Centre Edge 91 and ThinkCentre Edge 71
- Range of productivity tools: DVD player and optional burner on ThinkCentre Edge 91, multiple USB ports and optional multi-card reader, security via USB port disablement and BIOS/hard drive password protection
They’re also all equipped with Lenovo’s suite of ThinkVantage Technologies including Rescue and Recovery, Power Manager and System Update to restore, manage and update the PCs easy. For times when SMBs need IT support, they can turn to Lenovo’s ThinkPlus Priority Support program that offers a variety of services ranging from damage and accident protection to technical assistance to online data backup.
These three desktops can also be paired with an optional wireless ThinkPad Edge keyboard. This spill-resistant keyboard reflects the clean and modern island-style keyboard used on ThinkPad Edge laptops for SMBs without sacrificing any of the comfort and responsiveness of the traditional ThinkPad keyboard.
Pricing for the ThinkCentre Edge 71, 91 and ThinkCentre Edge 71z all-in-one desktops start at approximately Php30,000, Php36,900 and Php38,900, respectively, and are now available locally through Lenovo’s concept stores and business partners.