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Flaming LAX laptop was a ThinkPad

September 20, 2006 Lenovo confirms that one of its laptops caught fire, but it doesn't yet know if Sony batteries were inside. TAGS: Lenovo, ThinkPad, incident, battery, Sony Corp., notebook computer, laptop computer, Apple Computer, Dell

Lenovo to make and sell IBM xServers

January 25, 2008 Resellers are expressing doubts over the move, saying they might go elsewhere if they can't get the IBM badge. TAGS: IBM xSeries, Lenovo, IBM Corp., reseller, small business, server, London, laptop computer, HP

Verizon Wireless teams with notebook makers

September 19, 2005 Verizon Wireless signs deals with Dell, HP and Lenovo to embed its EV-DO wireless broadband technology into laptops. TAGS: EVDO, Lenovo, Verizon Wireless, Wi-Fi technology, wireless broadband, Verizon Communications, notebook company, ThinkPad, Wi-Fi, notebook computer, Cingular Wireless, signal, Dell, broadband, chipset, laptop computer

Lenovo recalls extended-life laptop batteries

March 1, 2007 The batteries purchased as a ThinkPad upgrade may overheat when the laptop is dropped, product safety commission says. TAGS: Lenovo, ThinkPad, battery, Sanyo Electric Co., notebook computer, IBM Corp., laptop computer

Laptop makers adopt 3G Gobi chipset

April 7, 2008 The Gobi technology lets travelers connect to both HSPA and EV-DO networks. Later this year, it'll be in laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. (From ZDNet UK) TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., EVDO, chipset, Lenovo, 3G, Dell, laptop computer, HP

Lenovo to launch Super 3G laptops

February 1, 2006 Company joins Dell in announcing that it will unveil laptops with built-in support for faster 3G and HSDPA. TAGS: HSDPA, Lenovo, IBM Access Connections, Vodafone Group Plc., 3G, GPRS, wireless networking, ThinkPad, Microsoft Access, notebook computer, networking, laptop computer, Dell

Lenovo announces new wide-screen ThinkPads

September 13, 2005 Among other features, the new notebooks will use a magnesium alloy frame to help the devices recover in case they're dropped. TAGS: IBM zSeries, Lenovo, ThinkPad, IBM PC, China, wireless technology, EVDO, chairman, notebook computer, laptop computer, IBM Corp., Dell, PC, security

Lenovo denies ditching Linux

June 5, 2006 The PC maker, which recently signed a $1.2 billion Microsoft deal, says it has no plans to stop supporting the open-source OS. TAGS: Lenovo, ThinkPad, Linux, license, small and medium business, Red Hat Inc., IBM Corp., open source, notebook computer, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer, PC

Lenovo scores deal with NBA

October 23, 2006 PC maker becomes official technology partner of NBA as it strives for publicity in the U.S. consumer market. TAGS: Lenovo, statistic, fan, PC company, laptop computer, U.S., TV, PC, Dell

ThinkPad returns to retail

November 3, 2005 Popular laptop is gearing up for its return to retail, starting with a partnership between manufacturer Lenovo and Office Depot. TAGS: Office Depot Inc., ThinkPad, Lenovo, biometric fingerprint, asset, small business, IBM Corp., China, Toshiba, Dell, Compaq Computer Corp., laptop computer, HP, PC

Lenovo mulls separate PC brand for India

June 14, 2005 Company says it will continue to push ThinkPad and ThinkCentre in India, but execs say a less-expensive product lineup is possible. TAGS: Lenovo, India, New Delhi, IBM ThinkCentre, ThinkPad, IBM Corp., China, brand, PC, HP, laptop computer

Vista draining laptop batteries, patience

May 4, 2007 Microsoft's attempt to improve power management in Windows Vista hasn't made up for the pretty but power-hungry Aero interface, causing battery life to suffer. TAGS: power management, Richard Shim, battery life, battery, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook computer, Lenovo, laptop computer, HP, setting, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

ThinkPad--now with Suse Linux

August 15, 2006 Novell and Lenovo are teaming up on a new ThinkPad laptop with Novell's Suse Linux operating system preinstalled. TAGS: Novell Inc., ThinkPad, Lenovo, IBM ThinkVantage, LinuxWorld, desktop Linux, Linux, SuSE Linux, SuSE, laptop computer, operating system

Dell strikes deal with Vodafone

January 24, 2006 In Europe, Dell laptops will have the option of having Vodafone's 3G wireless technology built in. TAGS: Vodafone Group Plc., HSDPA, wireless technology, UMTS, 3G, GPRS, Lenovo, Dell, Cingular Wireless, Europe, Wi-Fi, laptop computer, notebook computer

ThinkPads to support Cingular 3G technology

January 4, 2006 Lenovo strikes a deal with Cingular Wireless to embed the carrier's 3G technology into laptops. TAGS: Cingular Wireless, UMTS, HSDPA, ThinkPad, Lenovo, 3G, high-speed Internet access, wireless service, EDGE, BellSouth Corp., Verizon Wireless, service provider, agreement, Internet access, U.S., AT&T Corp.

First ThinkPad tablet set for debut

June 3, 2005 Lenovo will launch convertible version of its X41 notebook, CNET News.com has learned. Will the product propel tablet sales? Photos: First convertible ThinkPad TAGS: tablet, tablet PC, Lenovo, ThinkPad, IBM Corp., China, spokesman, PC, notebook computer, photograph, laptop computer

Sony plans its own battery recall

October 3, 2006 Consumer electronics giant is working with product safety agency to figure out "the widest scope" of alert. TAGS: recall, Richard Shim, battery, agency, Sony Corp., Lenovo, notebook computer, Apple Computer, electronics, laptop computer, Dell, HP

Power shortage for the holidays?

October 30, 2006 A notebook builder says it will be light on shipments because of battery shortages, but PC companies don't seem worried yet. TAGS: shortage, recall, shipment, PC company, battery, notebook computer, Sony Corp., Lenovo, situation, Apple Computer, Dell, PC, laptop computer

Week in pictures: New looks for PCs

February 24, 2006 roundup Rest your eyes on a high-tech coffee table, see PCs with style and find out why space tourism is no vacation. TAGS: e-passport, Lenovo, PC, U.S., photograph, laptop computer, HP
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