L-Series 2012. 2© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. ThinkPad L430/530 Key Messages Succeed with Style and Substance  New ID is much thinner.

L-Series 2012

2© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. ThinkPad L430/530 Key Messages Succeed with Style and Substance  New ID is much thinner (2.4mm less), with improved design, cleaner look, new 180 0 metal hinge  No worry ThinkPad reliability, passes all torture tests, Mil spec certified  Better viewing with HD+ displays  Now more Green (Low Halogen & ULE certification) ! Anytime, Anywhere  Performance improvements allow you to perform tasks faster than ever  All day battery life with 9-cell (up to 13.5 hrs*) !  Face tracking Camera, HD Displays & Dolby Sound delivers the ultimate communications experience (new speaker placement !)  Enhances with asset tagging, accidental damage protection and warranty upgrades Innovate with Purpose  New Precision Keyboard has improved ergonomic design for typing comfort and accuracy  Improved cable management (rear Ethernet and power ports)  Docking and battery commonality with T & W  Enterprise level Lenovo Transition Services automate time consuming deployment tasks Best Value, NO sacrifice in performance for price * Final Battery Life Number using MoblieMark 2007

3© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. What’s New in 2012 for L series?  New improved ID / Thinner / 180 degree metal hinges  New Precision Keyboard  Designed to pass 8 Mil Spec tests and ThinkPad torture tests  Improved cable management (ethernet & power adapter at rear)  Switchable graphics up to 2 GB VRAM*  SmartCard option via 54 mm ExpressCard (configurable)  More Green – EPEAT GOLD, Energy Star, Low Halogen, ULE  ThinkPad Enhanced Experience 3.0 (Rapid Boot/Quick Connect/ Instant Resume)  Great sound quality with Dolby Advanced Audio (speaker located in front)  Improved viewing with HD+ panels  USB 3.0 and mini-DisplayPort  Easier serviceability and improved BIOS tools for customer deployment  Common docking function T/X/W & batteries with T/W * Available on 14’” only, 2GB qualified

4© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. New ID/Form Factor: 14 & 15” HD and HD+ displays 29.6mm Thin (31.7mm on L530) Starting at 5.0 lbs (5.4 lbs on L530) New Metal Hinges, 180 degrees Better Performance:. 3 nd Generation Intel Core Standard Volt Processors Up to 60% Graphics performance improvement w/ Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA Optimus Graphics Technology (NVS5400M, 1 GB)* 1x USB 3.0 on all configurations Improved HD Media & Communications: HD and HD+ Display options Single Digital Microphone 720p HD Camera with Face Tracking New Conference & Private Internet Microphone calling settings New Options For Enhanced Features: Common Docking w/ T,X,& W Series Common Batteries with T & W Improved Battery Experience: Common Batteries with T and W Series Up to 13.5 hrs battery life w/ 9-cell battery Enhanced User Experience: Island-style 6-row keyboard Multimedia buttons Microphone & Speaker Mute Buttons w/ LED Indicators Cooler & Quieter Thermal Design w/ Dual Vents Dolby Advanced Audio 2.0 RapidBoot I/O Ports: MiniDisplayPort w/Audio, VGA w/screws Ethernet RJ45 and Power Adapter (rear) 3.5mm Combo Jack Headphone/MIC USB 4 Total - 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x Always on USB 2.0 4 in 1 SD Card Reader (SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC slot) Express Card 54mm (Configurable) Smart Card Reader option (Select Models) ThinkPad L430/L530 * Available on 14’”, 2 GB qualified Easier Deployment & Serviceability: New BIOS tools improve rollouts Larger bottom door, accessible w/ less screws Enterprise Ready: Lenovo Transition Services automate time consuming and expensive deployment tasks Legendary ThinkPad reliability backed by a wide variety of warranty upgrades and damage protection

5© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. When to Choose L vs T series ? Shared by L & T  vPro  Advanced Manageability  Internal Roll Cage  Latches & ThinkLight  Dual Array Microphones  Rapid Charge Battery Do you need ? …consider T-series T-Series – Designed for Large Enterprise Customers L-Series – The ThinkPad features you need at the right price ! Lenovo Torture Testing Active Protection System Dolby Advanced Audio Passes 8 Military Specifications Precision Keyboard Contract Free WWAN 180° Metal HingesWarranty Offerings

6© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2012 Series Step-up Chart L SeriesT SeriesX SeriesW Series  Island Style Precision Keyboard  3 rd Gen Intel Processors  HD Camera  HD Microphone  1x USB 3.0  Switchable Graphics on 14” (1GB)  Mini Display Port w/ Audio  HD and HD+ Displays  Always On USB  Dolby Advanced Audio 2.0  Finger Print Sensor  Up to 8GB RAM  Milspecs  Manageable BIOS  No Latch +  3 rd Gen Intel Processors with vPro  Dual HD Microphones  2x USB 3.0  Switchable Graphics (up to 2GB)  4-in-1 SD Card Reader  FHD Display (15”)  Dolby Home Theater v 4.0 (T430s)  Rapid Charge Battery (T430s)  Finger Print Sensor with Hardware Password Manager  Up to 16GB RAM  Advanced BIOS  Latched  Thinklight  Roll Cage  Wireless switch  3 rd Gen Intel Processors with vPro  Dual HD Microphones  2x USB 3.0  4-in-1 SD Card Reader  12.5” HD 300 nit IPS panel  13.3” HD+ 300 nit IPS panel (X1 2 nd Generation)  Dolby Home Theater v 4.0 (X1 2 nd Generation)  Rapid Charge Battery (X1 2 nd Generation)  Finger Print Sensor with Hardware Password Manager  Up to 16GB RAM  Advanced BIOS  Latchless Hinge Closure Design  Thinklight (X230)  Roll Cage  Carbon Fiber Roll Cage (X1 2 nd Generation)  Wireless switch +  Quad Core Extreme 3 rd Gen Intel Processors  Quadro Discrete Graphics with Optimus Technology (1GB and 2GB)  ISV Certifications  Display Color Calibrator  32GB RAM  RAID-0 and RAID-1  14” 5.0 lbs  15” 5.4 lbs 14” <4.75lbs 15” <5.5lbs 12” <3.0lbs 13” <3.1lbs 15” <6lbs

7© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. L vs T Feature Compare  Common to Both L & T −Surpasses 8 Milspecs −Passes Lenovo Torture Testing −ThinkPad Precision Keyboard −180 Degree Metal Hinges −Batteries (6 & 9 cell) −HD & HD+ Displays −3 rd Gen Intel Processors (except Cel & PDC) −Active Protection System −HDDs & Subset of SSDs −WWAN & Wireless cards (except 3x3) −Power Adapters (65 & 90W) −NVIDIA NVS Graphics (L430) −VGA & Mini DP −Docking (CS09) −Always On USB −Dolby Advanced Audio 2.0 −Finger Print Sensor −Service Offerings and Warranty −Similar Options  T Series Differences −Roll Cage protection −CFRP Materials −Latches, Thinklight, wireless switch (more breakable parts) −vPro −Advanced Manageability BIOS −Lighter weight and size (14”) −Rapid Charge Battery −FHD Display option −Up to 16GB RAM (vs 8GB RAM for L) −Dolby Home Theater 4.0 −Dual Array Microphones −More USB 3.0 ports(2) −ODD (L is common with Edge)

8© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. L Series Platform Transitions 20112012 L420 Intel Core CPUs (2 nd Gen) 5.2 lbs w/6-cell battery All day computing, 11.5+ hrs HD Anti-glare (16:9) Integrated & AMD Discrete (1GB) WWAN (not L421) & WiMAX Generation 3 docking Native DisplayPort w/ audio USB/ eSATA combo ExpressCard 54mm / SmartCard option New Hinge treatment SSD support & Rapid Drive EE 2.0 L430 Intel Core CPUs (3 nd Gen) 5.0 lbs w/6-cell battery All day computing, 13.5 hrs* HD/HD+ Anti-glare (16:9) Integrated & Nvidia Switchable (1GB or 2GB) Generation 3 docking Native Mini DisplayPort w/ audio 1 USB 3.0 ExpressCard 54mm / SmartCard (configurable) New Metal Hinge, 180 degree SSD support & Rapid Drive EE 3.0 L520 Intel Core CPUs (2 nd Gen) 5.7 lbs w/6-cell battery All day computing, 11.2 hrs HD/HD+ Anti-glare (16:9) Integrated ONLY WWAN & WiMAX Generation 3 docking Native DisplayPort w/audio USB/eSATA combo ExpressCard 54mm / SmartCard option New Hinge treatment SSD support & Rapid drive EE 2.0 L530 Intel Core CPUs (3 nd Gen) 5.4 lbs w/6-cell battery All day computing, 13.3 hrs* HD/HD+ Anti-glare (16:9) Integrated ONLY WWAN Generation 3 docking Native Mini DisplayPort w/audio 1 USB 3.0 ExpressCard 54mm / SmartCard (configurable) New Metal Hinge, 180 degree SSD support & Rapid Drive EE 3.0 * Maximum MobileMark 2007 battery life using 9-cell battery

9© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2011 Launch2011 Refresh2012 Launch L420/520L430/530 L420/520L430/530 L420/520L430/530 2012 L Series Enterprise Targeted CPU Offering * Note actual availability of CPUs in each region may vary. Please check with your regional COE for specific details. i7-2620M (2.70 GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i5-2540M (2.60 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)* i5-2520M (2.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i7-2640M (2.80 GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i5-3320M (Up to 3.3 GHz (2.60 Base), 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB) i7-3520M (2.90 GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i5-2520M (2.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i7-3520M (Up to 3.6GHz (2.90 Base), 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB) i5-3360M (Up to 3.5 GHz (2.80 Base), 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB)

10© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2011 Launch2011 Refresh2012 Launch L420/520 L430/530 L420/520 L430/530 L420/520 L430/530 2012 L Series Transaction CPU Offering * Note actual availability of CPUs in each region may vary. Please check with your regional COE for specific details. i5-2410M (2.30 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i3-2310M (2.10 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i3-2350M (2.30 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i3-2370M (2.40 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) i5-2430M (2.40 GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) PDC B950M PDC B970M (2.3 GHz, 2 MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) N-1 Huron River on Chief River i5-3210M (2.50 GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB) Cel B800 Cel 815 (1.6 GHz, 2 MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Available EOW Cel 820 (1.7 GHz, 2 MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) Available 6/5 Launch (Intel embargo)

11© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2012 L Series Wireless Cards 20112012 WiMAX / WiFi WLAN Performance WLAN Value LAN Perfornance Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 (Kilmer Peak) 2x2 AGN Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2x2 AGN Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2x2 AGN Intel ® 82577LM Gigabit (Hanksville) Digital Office Intel ® 82577LM Gigabit (Hanksville) Digital Office Intel ® 82577LC Gigabit (Hanksville) Fundamental Intel ® 82577LC Gigabit (Hanksville) Fundamental Intel ® Centrino ® Wireless-N 1000 * (Condor Peak) 1x2 BGN ThinkPad BGN* (RealTek - Stockton) 1x1 BGN ThinkPad BGN* (RealTek - Stockton) 1x1 BGN Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 (Kilmer Peak) 2x2 AGN Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2x2 AGN Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2x2 AGN Intel ® 82577LM Gigabit (Hanksville) Digital Office Intel ® 82577LM Gigabit (Hanksville) Digital Office Intel ® 82577LC Gigabit (Hanksville) Fundamental Intel ® 82577LC Gigabit (Hanksville) Fundamental Intel ® Centrino ® Wireless-N 2200 (Marble Peak) 2x2 BGN ThinkPad BGN* (RealTek - Stockton) 1x1 BGN ThinkPad BGN* (RealTek - Stockton) 1x1 BGN Intel ® Centrino ® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak) 2x2 AGN

12© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2012 L Series Wireless WWAN Modules 20112012 WiMAX / WiFi WLAN Performance Gobi 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPA WWAN Minicard Ericsson HSPA+ WWAN Minicard (F5521gw) LeadCore TD-SCDMA WWAN Minicard (LC5730D) Huawei EV-DO WWAN Minicard (EM660) Gobi 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPA WWAN Minicard Ericsson HSPA+ WWAN Minicard (H5321gw)

13© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2012 L Series HDDs and SSDs 20112012 HDD SSD 320GB / 5400rpm 500GB / 7200rpm 250GB / 5400rpm 250GB / 7200rpm OPAL FDE 320GB / 7200rpm 128 GB SSD 160GB / 7200rpm* 80GB SSD mSATA 320GB / 5400rpm 500GB / 5400rpm 250GB / 7200rpm OPAL FDE 320GB / 7200rpm 500GB / 7200rpm 128GB SSD SATA3 * 32GB mSATA SSD is in addition to other Hard Drives and fits in the WWAN Slot. As a result it is not available with WWAN. 16GB being qualified for later launch. 32GB SSD mSATA* 1TB / 5400rpm 128GB SSD SATA3 Intel 180GB SSD SATA3

14© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2012 L Series Memory Configurations 20112012 2GB (1024 / 1024) 3GB (2048 / 1024) 6GB (4096 / 2048) 8GB (4096 / 4096) 2GB (2048 / 0) 4GB (2048 / 2048) 6GB (4096 / 2048) 8GB (4096 / 4096) 2GB (2048 / 0) 4GB (2048 / 2048) 4GB (4096) 1GB (1024 / 0) 2GB (1024 / 1024)

16© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2012 L Series Panels and Topshells 20112012 L420L430 L520L530 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) (250 NITS) 14.0" HD (1366 x 768) (200 NITS) 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) (220 NITS) 15.6“ HD+ (1600 x 900) (220 NITS) 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) (220 NITS) 15.6“ HD+ (1600 x 900) (220 NITS)

17© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2012 L Series Batteries 20112012 L420/520L430/530 9 Cell (2.8 Ah) – 1 Yr Warranty (55++) 4 Cell (2.2 Ah) – 1 yr Warranty (55) 6 Cell (2.6 Ah) – 3 Yr Warranty (26+) 6 Cell (2.6 Ah) – 1 Yr Warranty (55+) 9 Cell (2.8 Ah) – 1 Yr Warranty (70++) 6 Cell (2.6 Ah) – 3 Yr Warranty (26+) 6 Cell (2.6 Ah) – 1 Yr Warranty (70+) * New battery models (70+, 70++) feature a hardware authentication chip. These batteries will work in 2012 and older ThinkPads. Existing battery models (55, 55+, 55++) do not have a hardware authentication chip and will not be recognized or operate in 2012 ThinkPads. L430/L530Max Battery Life (6-cell) Max Battery Life (9-cell) 14” Integrated (L430)Up to 8.2 hrsUp to 13.5 hrs 14” Switchable (L430)Up to 7.5 hrsUp to 11.5hrs 15” Integrated (L530)Up to 8.1 hrsUp to 13.3 hrs

18© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. Page 18 Port Replicator, Mini Dock AC Adapter Battery Carrying Cases Bluetooth Mouse, USB Travel Mouse, Wireless Mouse USB-to-DVI Monitor Adapter Mini-DisplayPort, DisplayPort Monitor Cables ThinkPad In-Ear Headphones Security Cable Lock Solid State Drive (SSD) USB 3.0 Portable Secure Hard Drive Wireless WAN (WWAN) ExpressCard Smart Card Reader ThinkVision LT1421 Mobile Monitor 1 9 10 6 8 11 13 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 3 9 10 11 13 7 2 ThinkPad L430, L530 Top Options 12 14

19© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. ThinkPad L430, L530 Top Options Top Option – ThinkPad L430, L530Part Number 1 ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3 with USB 3.0 ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 – 90W ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 with USB 3.0 – 90W ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 – 90W ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 with USB 3.0 – 90W 4336-10W 4336-15W Announce: May 15, Available: May 15 th 4337-10U 4337-15U Announce: May 15, Available: May 15 th 4338-10U 4338-15U Announce: May 15, Available: May 15 th 2 Lenovo 90W Ultraslim AC/DC Combo Adapter41R4493 ThinkPad and Lenovo 90W AC Adapter ThinkPad and Lenovo 65W AC Adapter 40Y7659 40Y7696 – Integrated graphics models only 3 ThinkPad Battery 70+ (6 Cell) ThinkPad Battery 70++ (9 cell) 0A36302 Announce: May 15 0A36303 Announce: May 15 4 ThinkPad Business Topload Case ThinkPad Business Backpack Lenovo Sport Backpack Lenovo Sport Slimcase Lenovo Sport Messenger 43R2476 43R2482 0A33896 Announce/Available: Feb 28 th 0A33897 Announce/Available: Feb 28 th 0A33898 Announce/Available: Feb 28 th 5 ThinkPad Bluetooth Laser Mouse ThinkPad USB Travel Mouse Lenovo Laser Wireless Mouse 41U5008 31P7410 0A36188 6 Lenovo USB to DVI Monitor Adapter45K5296 7 Mini-DisplayPort monitor cable (to DisplayPort, to DVI, to VGA, to HDMI) DisplayPort monitor cable (to DisplayPort, to DVI, to VGA) 0B47091 (DisplayPort), 0B47090 (DVI), 0A36536 (VGA), 0B47089 (HDMI) 0A36537 (DisplayPort), 45J7915 (DVI), 57Y4393 (VGA) 8 ThinkPad In-Ear Headphones with microphone57Y4488 9 Kensington Security Cable Lock by Lenovo73P2582 10 ThinkPad 160GB Intel SATA- 3 Solid State Drive ThinkPad 128GB SATA-3 Solid State Drive 0A65630 Announce: May 15 0A65629 11 ThinkPad USB 3.0 Portable Secure Hard Drive – 500GB, 750GB0A65619, 0A65616 12 ThinkPad Gobi 3000 Mobile Broadband (U.S.) ThinkPad Gobi 4000 Mobile Broadband – Verizon (U.S.) ThinkPad Gobi 4000 Mobile Broadband – AT&T (U.S.) ThinkPad Mobile Broadband Half (WW except U.S.) 0A36185 0A36318 Announce: May 15, Available: May 15 th 0A36319 Announce: May 15, Available: May 15 th 0A36320 Announce: May 15, Available: May 15 th 13 Gemplus 54mm ExpressCard Smart Card Reader from Lenovo Cherry 54mm ExpressCard Smart Card Reader from Lenovo 41N3043 0A36327 14 ThinkVision LT1421 Wide Mobile Monitor with Screen Cover ThinkVision LT1421 Wide Mobile Monitor with Protective Case 1452-DS6 (W.E., N.A, H.K, Taiwan, ANZ, Eastern Europe, Turkey) 1452-DB6 (Japan, H.K., Taiwan, ASEAN, Eastern Europe, Turkey)

20© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. ProBook -Mainstream (non-vPro)  5.2/5.66 lbs, 34/34 mm HP6460/6560b E Series -Mainstream (non-vPro)  5.0/5.6 lbs, 29.9/30.2 mm DELL E5420/E5520 E Series -Premium (vPro) DELL E6420/E6520 ProBook-Premium (vPro) HP6460/6560b ThinkPad L430/L530 L Series -Mainstream (non-vPro)  5.0/5.4 lbs, 29.6/31.7 mm  Thinner & Lighter than HP !  Directly competitve to Dell ThinkPad T430/T530 T Series -Premium (vPro) 14”: 350mm x 245mm x 29.9-32.5mm 14”: 338mm x 231mm x 3-36mm ThinkPad Competitive Positioning – Thin & Light

21© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. Features/Function $ Price Latitude E Weight 5.0 lbs.*,Size 29.9 mm Consumer Id/Opt Backlit keyboard HD/HD+ Integrated graphics only E-Family Docking 12.7 mm, Fixed bay HM67FO: i3, i5, i7 > non-vPro HD Audio/HD Camera/Mic WiFi /WWAN/ Opt Modem 54mm Express / Smartcard/PC card opt Up to 8 GB memory VGA & HDMI 4/6/9 cell batteries No trackpoint/Touchpad DELL E5420 FO ThinkPad L430 ProBook Weight 5.2 lbs*, Size 34 mm New Id /Probook keyboard HD/HD+ Int + Discrete graphics (512 MB) Latest Gen Full Docking 12.7 mm, Ultrabay HM67 FO: i3, i5, i7 > non-vPro HD Audio/HD Camera/Dual array mic WiFi/WWAN/Modem 54mm Express / Smartcard opt Up to 16 GB memory VGA & DP 6 & 9 cell batteries Trackpoint/Touchpad HP6460b FO *6-cell battery option L Series Weight 5.0 lbs.*, Size 29.6 mm thin New Thinner Id / ThinkPad Precision keyboard HD/HD+ Integrated & Switchable graphics (up to 2GB) Generation 3 Minidock 12.7 mm, Fixed bay HM67 FO: i3, i5, i7 > non-vPro HD Audio/ HD Camera/ Single array mic WiFi/WWAN 54 mm Express / Smartcard opt (CTO) EE 3.0/TurboBoost+/Lenovo Rapid drive Up to 8GB memory VGA & mini-DP 6 & 9 cell batteries Trackpoint/Touchpad L series very competitive! ThinkPad 14” Competitive Compare

22© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. Features/Function $ Price Latitude E Weight 5.6 lbs.*,Size 30.2 mm Consumer Id/Opt Backlit keyboard HD/FHD Integrated graphics only E-Family Docking 12.7 mm, Fixed bay HM67FO: i3, i5, i7 > non-vPro HD Audio/HD Camera/Mic WiFi /WWAN/ Opt Modem 54mm Express / Smartcard/PC card opt Up to 8 GB memory VGA & HDMI 4/6/9 cell batteries NoTrackpoint/Touchpad/Numpad DELL E5520 FO ThinkPad L530 ProBook Weight 5.66 lbs*, Size 34 mm New Id/ Probook keyboard HD/HD+ Int + Discrete graphics (512 MB) Latest Gen Full Docking 12.7 mm, Ultrabay HM67 FO: i3, i5, i7 > non-vPro HD Audio/HD Camera/Dual array mic WiFi/WWAN/Modem 54mm Express / Smartcard opt Up to 16 GB memory VGA & DP 6 & 9 cell batteries Trackpoint/Touchpad/Numpad HP6560b FO *6-cell battery option L Series Weight 5.4 lbs.*, Size 31.7 mm thin New Cleansheet Id / ThinkPad Precision keyboard HD/HD+ Integrated graphics only Generation 3 Minidock 12.7 mm, Fixed bay HM67 FO: i3, i5, i7 > non-vPro HD Audio/ HD Camera/ Single array mic WiFi/WWAN 54 mm Express / Smartcard opt (CTO) EE 3.0/TurboBoost+/Lenovo Rapid drive Up to 8GB memory VGA & mini-DP 6 & 9 cell batteries Trackpoint/Touchpad L series very competitive! ThinkPad 15” Competitive Compare

L-Series Backup

24© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 2012 Major Id Changes Objectives/Key changes to x-y-z dimensions 1.Address the ‘more modernized trend’ with “thinner look” & thinner design 1.Pillow top for trendy, less boxy look 2.Chamfered design for ‘thinner look’ (front edge much thinner, z-height from 32 to 29.6mm) 3.Better foot design for more stable base, less vibration 4.Chamfered LCD bezel for more depth, ‘ thinner appearance’ 2.Meet functional requirements, while maintaining ThinkPad testing criteria 1.Moved ethernet and power adapter to the back of the system for better cable management and to accommodate Education customers that move systems on carts (X dimension) 2.Improved sound quality by moving position of speakers & creating larger speaker cavity for loudness, X dimension) 3.Maintained best thermals (with 2 vents) to have a cooler system than competition (X dimension) 4.New common ‘Classic’ keyboard (Best industry keyboard/usability) has more depth than competition (Y dimension) To get thinner (z-height) and maintain common batteries, HDDs, and accommodate the new keyboard, components have to be laid flat (not stacked like HP). Move ODD back & raised palmrest to chamfer (Y dimension)

25© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. L430 vs L420 - Very thin ! Reduced thickness Added more chamfer Trendy pillow top Less boxy More rounded Improved foot design Front edge (32 > 29.64 mm) Rear side (36 > 33.4 mm) Top cover L420 L430 L420 L430 L420 L430

27© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. L430 vs L420 L420 (344 x 233 x 32-36 mm) L430 (354 x 243 x 29.6-31.4 mm) Major Z height improvement (thin) Trendy pillow top Ethernet & Power on rear Less boxy, more rounded Better looking hinge, clearly visible L420 L430

28© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. New ThinkPad KeyBoard Best Keyboard In the Industry (Precision) Common with T, W, X Cleaner Look – less LEDs Speaker location moved to front Common power & volume controls Metal Hinges are 180 degrees L420 L430

29© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. L430 vs L420 Thinner z-height More chamfer, for Thinner look More rounded, less boxy design Raised ports, better alignment Configurable Express/Smartcard New USB 3.0 port (three 2.0 ports, 1 powered) mini-DP VGA with screws L420L430

30© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 14” Competitive Compare L is thinner (Z height) and has thinner appearance L has ethernet, power adapter, & cooling vent in the rear (larger X) L has cleaner look with no stacked ports (Y) HP is not in with the “thinner” trend HP stacks the Expresscard over the ODD HP stacks the audio jack over the HDD L has best keyboard L has common batteries & docking with T & W L is more reliable (8 Mil specs) L430 Dell L420 HP L has modernized shape, relative to DELL (Pillow, chamfer) L is thinner (Z) and has a more large business id L has ethernet, power adapter, and cooling vent in the rear (larger X) L & DELL more similar design/dimensions with no stacked ports (Y) L has best keyboard L has common batteries & common docking with T&W L is more reliable (8 Mil specs) L vs HP L vs DELL

31© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. 14” Competitive Compare L430 Dell L420 HP L430 Dell L420 HP HP has much larger z-height than L (34-36mm) HP has ethernet at rear, power adapter on left, & 1 cooling vent on the right (larger X) HP has expensive material finish ($10 more cost) HP is not concerned with being thin > stacking ports Expresscard over the ODD Audio jack over the HDD HP is less reliable (minimum Mil specs) HP will claim better footprint HP keyboard not so spill-resistant HP not so good on graphics DELL has more consumer design (silver with colored top) DELL is pretty thin (29.9mm), comparable footprint DELL has ethernet & power adapter on rear DELL has only 1 cooling vent on the left DELL has expensive material finish ($10 more cost) DELL is less reliable (some Mil specs) DELL keyboard not spill-resitant (no drain holes) DELL has only integrated graphics offering HP vs L DELL vs L

33© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. Dell E5420 vs L430 Dell (350 x 245 x 29.9-32.5 mm) L430 (354 x 243 x 29.6-31.4 mm) Dell & ThinkPad side by side Attack Dell on z-height, Mil- Specs, Thermals!

34© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. Attack DELL : ThinkPad L430/L530 vs Dell E5420 – Source attribution here Best overall value! L430/L530 are best in reliability! - Switchable graphics (up to 2GB VRAM ) on 14”, communications and VOIP tools, EE 3.0 –Includes all needed ports & functions (mini-DP, USB 3.0), thinner, best industry keyboard, low price (cost advantage) – Passes 8 Mil Specs and all Lenovo Torture Tests also has APS and shock mounted HDDs, Best spill-resistant design (drain holes) Offers high performance! – L-series is more Green than its competition! – EPEAT Gold, better in power and thermal management (2 vents for cooler system), Low Halogen, ULE certification

35© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. HP vs L430 HP (338 x 231 x 34-36 mm) L430 (354 x 243 x 29.6-31.4 mm) Attack HP on z-height, thermals, Mil-Spec, keyboard, cable management, and boxy, thick design

36© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. Attack HP : ThinkPad L430/L530 vs HP 6460b – Source attribution here Best overall value! L430/L530 are best in reliability! - Better performing switchable graphics ( up to 2GB VRAM ) on 14”, communications and VOIP tools, EE 3.0 –Includes all needed ports & functions (mini-DP & USB 3.0), thinner & lighter, best industry keyboard, low price (cost advantage) – Passes 8 Mil Specs and all Lenovo Torture Tests also has APS and shock mounted HDDs, Better spill-resistant design (small drain hole) Offers high performance! – L-series is more Green than its competition! – EPEAT Gold, better in power and thermal management (2 vents for cooler system), Low Halogen, ULE certification

38© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. HP added about: $1.35 for the large access service door and its release mechanism. $0.70 for rubber gasket on B-cover for shock and dust protection. HP Mechanical Cost adders

40© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. All ThinkPad BIOS Features Include (Standard):L Series BIOS Features (Enhanced Manageability): T / X / W Series BIOS Features (Advanced Manageability): CompuTrace +Docking Support – HW +ConstantSecure Remote Disable Intel VT-x+TPM - HW+ConstantSecure Full Theft Protection Asset Tagging+Customized Logo+ConstantConnect w/ Power Control PXE Boot+ Lenovo BIOS WMI (Tool)+Hardware Password Manager WakeOnLAN + BIOS Settings Capture/PB Utility (SRSETUP) +Intel AMT Wireless / WiMAX control+ Erasing SSD and FDE data+Fingerprint Reader Pre-Boot Authentication Always on USB+ Intel VT for directed I/O+UltraBay Hot Swap I/O Port Access+ Intel TXT Turbo Memory+Intel AT-p +Switchable graphics +CompuTrace with AT-p Note – Major features included only here. 2012 ThinkPad Manageability / BIOS Summary

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Presentation on theme: "L-Series 2012. 2© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. ThinkPad L430/530 Key Messages Succeed with Style and Substance  New ID is much thinner."— Presentation transcript:

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L-Series 2012. 2© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. ThinkPad L430/530 Key Messages Succeed with Style and Substance  New ID is much thinner.

Presentation on theme: "L-Series 2012. 2© 2012 Lenovo Confidential. All rights reserved. ThinkPad L430/530 Key Messages Succeed with Style and Substance  New ID is much thinner."— Presentation transcript: