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Lenovo (News - Alert) now reportedly offers high-speed wireless connectivity to its customers through a wide range of WiMAX-enabled Lenovo ThinkPad and IdeaPad notebook PCs.

 

Lenovo's WiMAX lineup addresses all types of users, from business users needing ultra portability with the thin and light ThinkPad X301 notebook to mainstream business users with the ThinkPad T400 notebook to small-to-medium businesses with the ThinkPad SL300 and SL500 notebooks.

 

Lenovo will be also expand its notebook offerings with built-in WiMAX later this year to include models of the business-focused ThinkPad W500, W700, SL400 and X200 notebooks. Lenovo will also offer WiMAX-enabled models of the IdeaPad Y530 notebook designed for consumers.

 

"With spill-resistant keyboards, 'air-bag' data protection, fingerprint readers, facial recognition technology and more, Lenovo has a proven track record as the industry leader in introducing new technologies in notebook PCs," said Stephen DiFranco, vice president, Americas Commercial and Consumer Channels, Lenovo. "By building mobile WiMAX into both our ThinkPad and IdeaPad notebook PC lines, we are helping our customers stay better connected, anywhere, anytime."

 

The notebooks by Lenovo are designed for simple and easy to use WiMAX experience. With the help of ThinkPad notebooks, Lenovo added the ability for Access Connections, a part of the Lenovo suite of ThinkVantage Technologies, to recognize WiMAX networks. As a result of this users can locate and securely connect to available wireless connections.

 

WiMAX allows primary wireless connection for consumers and businesses, enabling WiMAX devices to synch up for an enhanced communications experience and becoming the backup connectivity for companies.

 

"WiMAX is changing the model of wireless communication," said Bin Shen, vice president, Broadband, Sprint (News - Alert). "By working with industry leaders like Intel and Lenovo, we are committed to building the next-generation of mobile broadband services along with innovative computing devices that are designed for the best possible mobile WiMAX experience. We are rapidly building a nationwide WiMAX-based mobile broadband network, making it the next standard for accessible, affordable high speed wireless communications."

 

"The 4G era is upon us, and Intel (News - Alert) welcomes the host of innovative WiMAX solutions from Lenovo aligning with the inaugural U.S. network and its unique wireless speed and reach," stated Sean Maloney, executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer, Intel. "Consumers and businesses today want faster, flexible and more pervasive wireless connections that match the power and battery life of Intel-based notebooks. With our Intel Core 2 processor-based notebooks, Baltimore residents have the power to experience this network whether in their home, office or on the go around town."

 

With this announcement, Lenovo extends its menu of wireless connectivity options to include WiMAX, along with notebook models that include options for WWAN, or 3G, through AT&T (News - Alert) and Verizon, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity as well as Ultra-Wideband functionality. This host of technologies enables users to choose the fast and convenient connectivity to fit their mobile lifestyle.

 

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