Lenovo launched the ThinkPad S531 Ultrabook

Lenovo recently launched the ThinkPad S531, its latest Ultrabook. This device uses a 15.6-inch screen that can open up to 180 degrees.

It has the same design as the S431 14-inch screen and also owns the docking port OneLink, a little different that the keyboard now has a numpad cluster.

The lid of the device is made of aluminum and painted with two choices of gray or black to help " bring a premium feeling to the touch ". The ThinkPad S531 uses a submerged five-button mousewheel with glass-covered surfaces, similar to the new ThinkPads released this year. The S531 weighs 2.29 kg, which is unknown.

In terms of configuration, the ThinkPad S531 has an anti-glare Full-HD screen resolution option , running on a third-generation Intel Core i processor (ie Ivy Bridge, not yet seeing Lenovo mention upgrading to Haswell CPU. ) , HDD 500GB.

The device can be configured to a maximum of 10GB of RAM (Full-HD model only) , including 8GB from RAM modules and 2GB of dead solder chips on the motherboard. Lenovo promises the ThinkPad S531 battery life can be up to 9 hours.

The ThinkPad S531 has started out at prices from 575 Pound , equivalent to $ 900 . Particularly for Full-HD screen options, it will not be available until the next month.

Lenovo ThinkPad S531 basic configuration:

• Screen : 15.6 inches optional maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080, anti-glare
• CPU : Intel Core i Ivy Bridge
• GPU : Intel HD Graphics 4000
• RAM : up to 10GB (8GB on RAM and 2GB soldered to mainboard)
• Webcam : 720p resolution
• Battery : 9 hours
• Operating system : Windows 8
• Special feature : the screen can be folded back 180 degrees, the keyboard has light green backlight, JBL speaker
• Connection : Bluetooth, Wi-Fi a / b / g / n, Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI, ThinkPad OneLink dock port, SD card reader, fingerprint reader
• Storage drive : HDD 500GB
• Size : unknown
• Weight : 2.29kg

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