Lenovo is primarily a manufacturer of computers that was incorporated in 1988 in Hong Kong. It distributes and sells computers around the world and features operational hubs in North Carolina, Beijing and Singapore. It also has a strong presence in Japan, India, Mexico and South Carolina. The company is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.http://www.lenovo.com/ww/lenovo/investor_factsheet.html
The company was a strong player in the Chinese computer market, but quickly ramped up its world-wide visibility with the acquisition of the IBM computer manufacturing division in 2005. The aquisition made it the 3rd largest personal computer manufacturer in the world. By 2010, the company claims to be the fastest growing PC manufacturer.http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/us/en/history.html
Products
Lenovo offers a range of personal and business computers and accessories. Laptops, desktops and netbooks are offered under the ThinkPad, Essential and IdeaPad lines.http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:CompareByNeed?current-category-id=653343E0DE54435882FABC3CE1BC569A The company also offers tower and rack based services in a variety of configurations.http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/special-offers.workflow:ShowPromo?LandingPage=/All/US/Landing_pages/ThinkServer/08/Introducing
In addition to computers, Lenovo also offers carrying cases, replicators, docking stations, storage devices, monitors and batteries and some consumer electronics such as digital photo frames.http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:show-category-with-items?category-id=9B7E41BDCE704020B8E567C67D3FA082
Lenovo products are offered for sale online through the lenovo.com website and through many computer retailers.http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/
Discounts
Lenovo offers sales and discounts through an email distribution list. Customers can sign up for free on their website. Additional sales and discounts may be featured online, through store-based specials. Discounts and special offers may also be available for special purchase groups such as small businesses, government entities and students.http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/na/LenovoPortal/en_US/special-offers.workflow:ShowPromo?LandingPage=/All/US/Portals/Students
Lenovo's Ideapad
A review of the Lenovo Ideapad from Revision3 and Tekzilla from the International CES 2010 conference features an overview of the product. It presents the distinguishing feature of offering a full net book-sized computer that also doubles as a tablet weighing about 2 pounds. The standard battery will last about 4 hours and it is available in different hard drive configurations. It's price point is set for about $500.
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Fast Facts
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Headquarters
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CEO
Yan Yuanging
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Employees
More than 22,000
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Fact:
Acquired the IBM PC Division for $1.75 billion.
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