Friday, July 1, 2011

New World of Work Drives the Next Generation of Windows PCs

New World of Work Drives the Next Generation of Windows PCs New World of Work Drives the Next Generation of Windows PCs

Windows PC, Toshiba R830, Sony VAIO SA, Samsung 900x3A, Lenovo ThinkPad X1, HP ProBook 5330m, Dell Vostro 3350, ASUS B53J, Acer TravelMate TM8372-7127

The world of enterprise computing looks a lot different than it did 10 years ago, driven largely by the demands of an evolving workforce. Increasingly mobile employees, demand for improved efficiencies and productivity, streamlined collaboration and communication, and a need to access and manage sensitive data are the business trends driving technology innovation across the PC ecosystem.

New Business-Class PCs Blend Form and Function

 

Acer TravelMate TM8372-7127

 

This 13.3-inch notebook optimizes for business road warriors, combining the performance of an Intel Core i5 processor with fingerprint security and up to eight hours of battery life. Ships with Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Bing Bar and Windows Live Essentials. Price starting at $799.

ASUS B53J

 

Built from the ground up with the business user in mind, the B Series was specifically designed to offer industry-leading efficiency, reliability and security, along with excellent durability. This Windows 7 Professional PC ships with Intel vPro, AMD Eyefinity, TPM, fingerprint reader, docking support and a Sonata Long Life Battery. Starting at $982.99.

Dell Vostro 3350

 

The lightweight, 13-inch Vostro 3350 laptop is designed specifically for small business, focusing on durability, connectivity, performance and style, in a variety of beautiful colors. This Windows 7 Professional PC ships with Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Windows Live and Skype software. Starting at $1,159.

 

HP ProBook 5330m

 

HP’s thin and light business notebook for corporate and enterprise customers, this Windows 7 Professional PC features a brushed aluminum body, an Intel Core i-series processor, TPM and fingerprint security, a backlit keyboard, and Beats Audio. Starting at $799.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1

 

With scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass from edge-to-edge, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is designed with rugged durability. Upgradable to Windows 7 Professional, this PC offers a carbon-fiber roll cage, spill resistant keyboard, Dolby home theater sound, charges to 80 percent within 30 minutes, and ships with Microsoft Office Starter 2010. Price starts at $1,199.

 

Samsung 900x3A

 

Functional and beautiful, this Windows 7 PC is upgradable to Windows 7 Professional and ships with Microsoft Office Starter 2010. It features a brilliant 13.3-inch LED display and a dramatic, arching duralumin enclosure, powered by an Intel i5 processor, a 128GB solid-state drive and 4GB of RAM. Price starts at $1,699.

Sony VAIO SA

 

Blending design, performance and mobility, this PC is upgradable to Windows 7 Professional and combines Intel Core i5 processing power, 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive with up to nine hours of battery life for impressive performance. Packaged with Microsoft Office Starter 2010, a Blu-Ray disc player and a backlit keyboard, this PC starts at $1,349.

 

Toshiba R830

 

With its unique shock-absorbing design and durable magnesium casing, this Windows 7 Professional notebook has it all for the business user: thin and light mobility, impressive security, powerful performance and efficiency to maximize battery life. This Windows 7 Professional PC ships with Microsoft Office Starter 2010 and Windows Live Essentials, and offers an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard disk drive, built-in DVD, webcam and microphone. Price starts at $799.