Eye-Popping Laptops from Lenovo’s Latest ThinkPad X1 Series

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The ThinkPad X1 family offers the thinnest, lightest, and most elegant products for professional users, providing uncompromised durability, seamless productivity, and a smarter PC experience.

The new X1 Tablet, X1 Carbon, and X1 Yoga all boast ultra-premium designs packed with new state-of-the-art innovations, such as Dolby Vision™ HDR1, for unsurpassed performance, flexibility, and style.


Highlights of the new line-up include:

X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga are the first PCs announced that will support Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) imaging1.

New 13-inch form factor for X1 Tablet with a 3K display that is compatible with HDR2
ThinkShutter physical webcam cover for camera security confidence

Omnipresent Type C charging for cross-platform compatibility

Universal Docking solutions for widespread compatibility and key-lock security

New Far-Field microphones deliver unsurpassed voice capability including hands free Amazon Alexa3

Bloatware free Lenovo “Crystal” Windows 10 software preloads

Near borderless bezels for new 4K UHD ThinkVision X1 Monitor


ThinkPad X1 Tablet Highlights:

Uncompromising PC performance with Intel 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and full-function ThinkPad keyboard experience

Enhanced user interaction with new vibrant 13-inch HDR Ready2 3K display and Lenovo Pen Pro

Legendary ThinkPad durability with Mil-Spec testing and robust security with IR Camera and Fingerprint Reader in combination with Windows Hello


ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga Highlights:

World’s first laptops announced to support Dolby Vision HDR1 and an exceptionally bright display supporting up to 500 NITS peak brightness

The new 360o Far-Field Communication microphones support Wake on Voice function and hands-free Amazon Alexa3

Replace camera-covering sticky notes with ThinkShutter Camera Privacy physical webcam cover

Glance eye tracking with IR camera offers heightened productivity and security

X1 Carbon remains the world lightest 14-inch commercial laptop4 with a virtually unbreakable chassis built using advanced carbon fiber composite

X1 Yoga is the world’s only convertible with integrated pen and Global LTE-A capability5


New State-of-the-Art Innovations:


Dolby Vision HDR

The X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga are available with a stunning new display boasting 100 percent Adobe RGB color gamut and support up to 500 NITS peak brightness, which offers an unbelievable viewing experience. Both devices will support Dolby Vision pending a future software update, a superior HDR experience developed by Dolby. 

Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby’s most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms entertainment experiences by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.

Dolby’s deep expertise in bringing advanced technologies from the cinema to the home and on the go, has led to distinct features that enable Dolby Vision to deliver extraordinary viewing experiences to consumers on Lenovo PCs.

In addition, a multi-touch option is now available on the X1 Carbon, the world’s lightest 14” commercial laptop4.


ThinkPad X1 Carbon with Dolby Vision HDR

ThinkShutter Camera Privacy:

One of our customers’ top concerns is webcam privacy and the fear of being “spied upon” through unauthorized control of their webcam.  That’s why we designed the new ThinkShutter Camera Privacy on X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga to address this pain point. It functions as a physical webcam cover, so no more sticky-notes.

World Class Docking Solutions:

ThinkPad X1 Carbon supports the most extensive docking portfolio in the industry, including a new side mechanical dock using standard USB-C connectors giving maximum flexibility and keylock security to the user.  Customers can also opt for alternative docking solutions including USB-C and Thunderbolt™ 3. Our extensively tested portfolio offers simple home, hot-desk or huddle room docking flexibility. Users will get quick access to remote resources, high-speed Input/Output and dual 4K display capability, all while their ThinkPad battery continues to be charged.

Amazon Alexa Enabled3:

With Amazon Alexa on the new X1 series you can play music, get news, control your smart home or shop just using your voice. Alexa is always getting smarter, delivering new capabilities automatically. Using Alexa on the new X1 series is simple and hands free – just ask, and Alexa will respond instantly.


Lenovo Crystal Image:

Crystal Image is an enhanced, minimal-profile software preload based on the highly praised Microsoft Signature image.  ThinkPad Crystal Image streamlines and reduces the number of preloaded Apps, lays the foundation to support the future of customer deployment and imaging via Microsoft AutoPilot.


ThinkPad X1 Series in Detail:

ThinkPad X1 Tablet: Reengineered for Premium Mobility

The redesigned 3rd generation ThinkPad X1 Tablet brings full PC performance and function into an all new detachable form factor powered by Intel 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. A new vibrant 13-inch 3K display compatible with HDR2, an improved full-function ThinkPad keyboard experience and optional global LTE-A connectivity offer uncompromised productivity and mobility. 

We designed the ThinkPad X1 Tablet to withstand nearly any work environment with MIL-SPEC testing for ruggedness and durability. Understanding that the desk may not be the digital professional’s everyday work space, X1 Tablet supports natural interactions with a new pen, facial recognition via IR camera and all-day battery life6.  The optional Lenovo Pen Pro supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and provides a natural and responsive writing experience with tilt-to-shade function and up to 26 days of battery life on a full charge.

ThinkPad X1 Tablet features a new 3K 13-inch display

ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen: The World’s Lightest 14-Inch Business Laptop4
Tested to survive water, extreme heat and ice7, the latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon merges beauty and legendary durability to create a laptop packed with distinctive engineering. New USB-C mechanical side docking make office connectivity a breeze and your productivity soars with Glance eye tracking as you navigate around your multi-monitor configuration, if you can tear your eyes away from the stunning premium Dolby Vision capable Display. The new microphones with 360o Far Field Communication can reach you up to four meters away, so voice control and web calls remain productive while multi-tasking. And remember to slide across the ThinkShutter if camera privacy is a major concern.

When you leave the office, it gets even better. Global LTE-A wireless connectivity option keeps you in touch virtually everywhere and up to 15 hours of battery life6 will keep you powered throughout the day. With the Rapid Charge battery, a brief one-hour charge adds up to 12 more hours of productivity if you really need it. Laptops are at their most vulnerable on the road, but anti-spoofing fingerprint reader and facial recognition will keep out unwanted users, and provide simple authentication with Windows Hello.

If you want touch display on the thinnest commercial laptop, we now offer FHD touch on the X1 Carbon without any thickness or weight impact. 


ThinkPad X1 Carbon is the world’s lightest 14-inch business laptop at 2.49 pounds4

ThinkPad X1 Yoga 3rd Gen: The Most Capable Professional 2-in-1
The X1 Yoga, known for its unique retractable keyboard and integrated ThinkPad Pen Pro, takes the innovative capabilities of the X1 Carbon and places them in a convertible form. This means multi-mode enthusiasts can get 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and the all-new Premium Dolby Vision capable display in a flexible form-factor. The new 360o Far-Field Communication microphones support Wake on Voice function and offer superior audio and video conferencing. And the ThinkShutter Camera Privacy securely covers the webcam – a simple solution, but quite an engineering feat in such a thin package.

Stay agile and connected on the road with Global LTE-A wireless and rest assured that 12 Mil-Spec tests and more than 200 quality checks means the X1 Yoga is built to survive daily business battles. Facial recognition (with the optional IR camera) and fingerprint reader will ensure your data is protected, even if the worst was to happen.

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga adds an all-new level of professional capability to the convertible market

Complementary Accessory Eco-System
The ThinkPad X1 series comes with an extensive list of optional accessories to enhance the user experience and flexibility at work or home. From new docking options to carry cases and privacy filters, we have an option to match virtually every requirement.

For example, augment your home office environment with the new ThinkVision X1 monitor. The updated 27-inch UHD display features one of the world’s slimmest profiles at just 4.7mm and four-side near borderless bezels. The ThinkVision X1 is not just about appearance though. The Thunderbolt™ 3 port offers a true one-cable solution for this display that boasts more than 99 percent sRGB 10-bit color gamut to produce images that are bright and vivid. The webcam features a unique “Motor-Camera” system with dual-array microphones that automatically raises and lowers when the user needs it.

Pricing and Availability:

All Lenovo products will be available on www.lenovo.com.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen will be available from January 2018, starting at $1,709 (USD)

ThinkPad X1 Yoga 3rd Gen will be available from January 2018, starting at $1,889

ThinkPad X1 Tablet 3rd Gen will be available from March 2018, starting at $1,599

ThinkVision X1 monitor will be available from January 2018, starting price coming soon

Specs for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6th Gen can be found at http://bit.ly/2EPBVp6

Specs for the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 3rd Gen can be found at http://bit.ly/2lPAazS

Specs for the ThinkPad X1 Tablet 3rd Gen can be found at http://bit.ly/2lNaAw7

Specs for the ThinkVision X1 display can be found at http://bit.ly/2CBugMU

More details on the ThinkPad 2018 portfolio and new side docking solution can be found here: http://lnv.gy/2CxXOep

Full 2018 CES press kit at http://news.lenovo.com/CES2018
Discover more at www.lenovo.com/ces.
Intel Inside®. Extraordinary Performance Outside.

1 Dolby Vision will be enabled a future software update

2 HDR support expected in future builds of Windows 10

3 Amazon Alexa will be coming to ThinkPad X1 Series in the US during the first half of 2018

4 Based on 14-inch business-class laptops from vendors shipping more than 1 million units annually, as of 01/08/18

5 Based on convertible laptops from vendors shipping more than 1 million units annually, as of 01/08/18

6 Measured using BAPCo MobileMark 14

7 ThinkPad X1 Carbon passes MIL-STED 810G tests including operating temperatures up to 43 degrees C and down to -21 degrees C. The keyboard spill tray is designed to cope with up to 500ml of liquid.

Harnessing the Full Potential of Social Media for Business - Tips You Cannot Ignore

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Today Messenger apps are quite popular in the world. Studies have shown that nearly 60% users have seen an increase in their business in the past few years because of their using messaging services for their business. Almost 50% people said they preferred to message a business center rather than call them. More than 45% people felt they would prefer to, instead, shop with businesses which allowed messaging services. In this article, you will learn about ways in which you can use Facebook messenger app for your business and generate good revenues.


1. Present your contents

The easiest and simplest way you can deliver your contents to your followers is via email. However, research has shown that using messenger is a more advantageous alternative. You can skip sending your readers to fill out the form and instead directly give them access to your content via messages. Readers will appreciate this because they will feel they do not have to spend their valuable time in filling out forms. Using this strategy will give you more clicks and views, studies had shown that an increase of over 200% in view rates and 600 % click rates are registered when customers received contents directly via messengers. So if you use this tip, you are likely to get more people to see your content, which will generate in creating more subscribers and consequently more revenues.


2. It is free

Messenger is a free app, and it will continue to remain free regardless of the fact how many messages get sent. It is also easy because it creates a direct communication between your business and the reader. You can use chatbots to send your messages. Remember to give an element of personal touch to the messages you send.


3. Give your followers relevant content

You can use messenger to help followers get content that is relevant to them; this will generate in your followers getting more interest in your messages because they will know that contents sent by you are useful to them. Messenger chatbots are quite efficient in helping followers find those articles which they have interests in and would love to read. This is very helpful for your content marketing as it will provide non-intrusive ways for you to present relevant and personalized contents to your followers.


4. Engage your participants in events

You can send your followers important information regarding events which they have signed up to. You can engage them in debates and competitions and memes. This practice will generate an element of interaction between you and your audience. The target here is to make your messages feel interesting to the reader so that would look forward to them. This will also allow them to share exciting contents which will help you in getting more exposure to other people and thus you will get more followers.


5. Promote your business through personal messages

Understand what your followers need and send them personalized messages about how you can provide the products or services which would serve them well. Generate trust between your company and your followers.

Conclusion
Messenger for marketing via social media is an upcoming concept and with proper techniques and patience, you can use it to great advantage to boost your business.

Data Recovery — Should You Attempt DIY or Call an Expert for the Job?

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You never know when your hard drive can crash, and in the process, you lose sensitive data that is important for your company. You will panic as the downtime will cost your company dear, and you will try to attempt to recover the data on your own. If you are sound in IT skills you can be a success, however, if you are not adept at IT skills, make the smart choice and call in professionals for the task.


3 Reasons not to recover lost data yourself

In a bid to save time and money, it is apparent that you will make the desperate attempt to recover the lost data on your own. Chances are you will damage the situation further. The following are the key reasons why you should not attempt to recover data on your own-

Permanent loss of data – You never know when you can permanently lose data and cause severe damage to your company. Be wise and call in licensed professionals that have experience and skills in the task.

More costs – Yes, in case you damage the situation further, you would need to incur more costs to repair the problem, and there is no guarantee that you will receive your data back.

A loss to the company- If you lose sensitive data and information, this will be a loss to your company, and you might even lose customers. There have been instances where companies have lost loyal customers in the process of making personal attempts to get the lost data themselves.


Reasons to call in experts for your data recovery needs

The following are the top reasons as to why you should call in experts for the need-

Experience – As mentioned above experience matters. Ask them to look into the problem and take the appropriate steps. They will identify loopholes and counsel you accordingly.

Skills - These professionals have the skills that are needed for data recovery and so big or small- no project is hard for them. They focus on data recovery, and this is why they can be relied upon when it comes to getting data recovery services for emergencies and your general needs.

Licensed – They have licensed professionals, and so you know your systems are in safe hands.

Privacy – It is crucial for you to retain the confidentiality and the privacy of your company while professionals are working on data recovery services. You will have peace of mind as company data, and vital information will never leak out

Safety – You need professionals that will work safely and ensure you get the best for your individual needs. They will guide and counsel you on the measures that you must take for data recovery services. They will submit reports and help you resolve concerns and problems as well.

Ask for price quotes and compare prices
Data recovery Philadelphia experts say you should shortlist the names of the data recovery services in your area and compare their services along with price quotes. Some companies give you free estimates, and with them, you can get a general idea about the nature of the services they provide if there are cases of data recovery of lost or corrupt data in your company.

Check the after - service support
After service support is an important criterion that you should check on when you are going in for data recovery services. This support might cost you money, but at the same time, it will help you get the peace of mind when you need to call these professionals again for data recovery immediately after their primary service.

Call professionals and speak to them
Check the attitude and the friendliness of the professionals that are making data recovery for you. Ask them questions and see how they respond to your queries. They should be patient and have the enthusiasm to answer all your queries and concerns successfully.

Bank on reputed professionals only
Credibility has a value and so ensure that the experts you call for data recovery have integrity and goodwill in the market. You must research well and check proven track records so that you can be reassured when they step in to manage your data recovery needs. Read customer testimonials and check on what their ratings are. Read honest reviews and always speak to the professionals for any clarifications you might have.

Therefore, from the above, it is evident that you should always call in professionals over trying to recover lost data on your own from the hard drive. Once you have managed to rely on a good data recovery company, you can save their number and call them over every time you need help when your drive crashes, and you have lost your data!

Author Bio:
Sujain Thomas is a data recovery manager with https://americantechpros.com/, and she says take time and research well when you are looking for competent data recovery professionals for your company needs.