Lenovo Linux PCs

August 9, 2007 · Filed Under Silicon Valley · Comment 

lenovo-mast-logo.gifLenovo, the world’s third largest computer maker announced that it will begin offering Linux as an option in its notebook computers, joining the ranks of other computer makers such as Dell. It appears that the market is responding to a weaker Windows Vista.

Looking at the entire scenario from a different point of view, if the market shows a demand for Linux PC, it could signal a desire for a change in operating system or possible an opportunity to purchase a cheaper computer compare to a preloaded windows. Either way, Microsoft Windows is here to stay for quite sometime.

p.s. I believe Acer would be the next company to announce a choice of Linux operating system.

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Lenovo’s Beijing 2008 Olympic Official Laptop

April 29, 2007 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comment 

Lenovo's Beijing 2008 Olympic Official Laptop

Here is the follow up from the Olympic torch by Lenovo, an official laptop for Beijing 2008 Olympic games this summer. Details suggests a 12.1-inch XGA display and Intel’s L2400 Core 2 Duo processor, price is yet unknown but believed would be something beyond market price due to the limited numbers of laptop available. On the other hand, the Five Friendlies will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace. Image below.

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The Birth of Lenovo’s Opti Desktop PC

August 21, 2006 · Filed Under Computer Gadgets & Hardware · 3 Comments 

This is the uguliest desktop PC I’ve ever seen. Lenovo, this is a flop. Lenovo was a late commer in the desktop pc world, and I do respect their courage to take on the world, but if one can’t create then innovate.

The largest computer manufacturer in China, Lenovo dominated the market for years by selling low-cost PC clones. That was back when the company enjoyed the protection of China’s import and export laws. When China joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, Lenovo suddenly faced competition from companies such as Dell, IBM, and HP, which could compete on price and win on status. The company needed to shift from product imitation to innovation.

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With that design, Dell and HP would certainly gain another few percent of the chinese desktop pc market. Beijing, We have a problem!

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