ThinkPad Promotions Blog

It’s Father’s Day and you’re wondering what to get pops, right? Well now is the time to jump on the Lenovo Father’s Day sale opportunity. You can save up to 36% on ThinkPad notebooks by combining the instant 25% off (Father’s Day savings) with the current coupon code - USPGREATSAVINGS.

Here’s the breakdown:

• R Series: 25% Off (Father’s Day) + 15% using coupon code
• T Series: 25% Off (Father’s Day) + 10% using coupon code
• X Series: 25% Off (Father’s Day) + 10% using coupon code
• X Tablet: 25% Off (Father’s Day) + 10% using coupon code

Here’s the coupon code again: USPGREATSAVINGS - click through and start configuring your laptop now.

There are many important things to look into when searching for that perfect laptop. Screen size, processor power, memory, etc. However, one often overlooked factor is the computer’s battery.

Purchasing the wrong laptop can lead to short battery life. This happens for one of two reasons. The first reason is that the manufacturer might use a poorly designed battery with their notebooks.

Another reason that causes quick power drainage is that companies often use components that drain the battery very rapidly. If you’re not careful, you could spend over $1000 on a notebook that will die after an hour of battery use.

Lenovo considered both of these factors when designing the ThinkPad. They use components (processors, etc.) that use minimum power. They also use high quality batteries. A Lenovo ThinkPad’s battery life ranges from about 3 hours, all the way up to 10 hours for the upper end batteries! Now there is no need to fear loosing power to your notebook when you need it the most.

Technology is a field in which rapid advancement is constantly being achieved. The development and implementation of wireless has been a huge technological leap making life easier for gamers, networkers, and professionals alike.

Most laptops today come with a built in built in 802.11a, b, or g connections. In other words, they have built in Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) and can connect to the internet or another network without requiring a physical connection.

Of course, as with any technology, Wi-Fi will eventually be outdated. The question is what will be next? It has been come to be known as WiMAX. It’s technical term is 802.16. Often times it it also referred to as a WirelessMAN or Wireless Metropolitan Area Network.

In a nut shell, it’s nicknames say exactly what it is. It is another type of wireless network that brings several new advantages. For example, a typical Wi-Fi 802.11 connection has an indoor range that averages around a little over 100 feet. WiMAX is capable of a much higher range, up to 50km. WiMAX is can also produce a very high bit rate. It can transfer at speeds up to 70 Mbit/s. However, when using such a high bit rate, the range of WiMAX has to be limited to avoid errors.

In other words, 802.16 can transfer data very very fast, or span over a very large range, even over a whole city.