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Lenovo (0992.HK) (PINK SHEETS: LNVGY) today announced a new family of four convertible devices designed for Windows 8/RT to change the way people use PCs and redefine the future of mobile computing. For consumers, the touch-optimized family includes the IdeaPad Yoga 13, a foremost blend of play and productivity, Yoga 11, a svelte, all day mobile companion, IdeaTab Lynx, a premier dual core Intel Atom-based tablet, and for professionals, the ThinkPad Twist, a business-ready device that puts a new spin on the traditional convertible tablet.

Our family of Ultrabook convertibles addresses the unique needs of consumers, businesses and everyone in between by creating high performance laptop-tablet combinations in new designs and different sizes, said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Lenovo, and president, Product Group, Lenovo. We think these innovative convertibles are the best devices for a groundbreaking touchscreen experience, plus their multi-modes give people even more ways to use their PC.

IdeaPad Yoga 13 Flexes Into Totally Unique Poses

The IdeaPad Yogas revolutionary hinge allows it to uniquely move 360 and fold from laptop to tablet in one simple motion. As one of the worlds first multi-mode Ultrabooks, Yoga 13 provides a high level of flexibility between work and play without compromises. Infused with powerful 3rd generation Intel Core processors and running Windows 8, Yoga 13 provides laptop-grade performance to get work done all day without slowing down with its super slim 16.9 mm frame and eight hours of battery life.

At the flip of the hinge, Yoga 13 transforms into a media-friendly tablet primed with rich audio-visual features including Dolby Home Theatre. Visuals - photos, videos and websites - look stunning on its 13.3-in high definition IPS display, which provides bright background and vivid colors. Users can even gesture to flip through photos and other content with Yoga 13s special Motion Control technology or simply use their fingers on the multi-touch screen.

The Yoga convertibles are a great example of the commitment Lenovo has made to continued innovation with Windows, said John Case, vice president, Worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft Corp. The commitment is evident in the beautiful hardware designs that exhibit flexibility, mobility and extended battery life; combining that with the new capabilities of Windows 8 these PCs provide an experience that is sure to delight customers.

IdeaPad Yoga 11 Balances Power and Mobility

Yoga 13s smaller screen size counterpart, Yoga 11, is the worlds slimmest multi-mode PC, measuring just 15.6 mm. Yoga 11s slim design, 11.6-in screen and long 13 hour battery life make it a great convertible for mobility. Equipped with NVIDIA Tegra 3 the worlds only quad-core processor for Windows RT Yoga 11 lets users watch HD movies, play games, get connected and stay productive with Microsoft Office applications virtually all day long. As an added bonus, both Yoga 13 and 11 can be used in completely new ways: convert them into a Stand1 by flipping the keyboard behind the screen to comfortably watch movies or view pictures up close, or bend them upright like a Tent2 to bring games or video chats to life.

The IdeaPad Yoga 11 is elegant, thin and light, combining the convenience of a tablet with the capability of a laptop, said Rene Haas, vice president, Notebook Business Unit, NVIDIA. Powered by the energy-efficient Tegra 3 processor, the Yoga 11 lets you work and stay connected all day long and leave your laptop charger at home.

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