Lenovo refreshes Z41 and Z51 laptops

Today Lenovo unveiled the new Z41 and Z51 notebook specifications and designs.

Joseph Lambert, Published 05/26/2015

Lenovo has announced that it will be refreshing a few of its different products today, and the Z41 and Z51 laptops are getting a lot of new features and upgrades. The Z laptops have been focused on both entertainment and productivity. The notebooks have a lot of configuration options, and can sport a 5th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, up to a 1 TB SSHD, and AMD discrete graphics. The base models, however, come with integrated Intel graphics.

The Z41 has a 14 inch 1920x1080 display and the Z51 has a slightly larger 15 inch display with the same resolution. Weighing in at 4.63 and 5.07 pounds respectively, and with a height of about 0.96 inches, the Z line of laptops are not quite as portable as a lot of other laptops on the market. The 4 hour battery life also makes them less convenient for on-the-go use, but the powerful processor and graphics may be worth the trade-off for some.

For video chatting, a 1 MP webcam comes standard, and an optional 3D camera upgrade can be purchased for the Z51. A key feature for the laptops according to Lenovo is that they will have up to 3 times the internet speed of other laptops due to advanced 802.11 a/c WiFi technology, helping to further increase the performance capabilities. Though the Z41 and Z51 are not the most portable laptops around, they offer a lot of processing power and graphical performance. Pricing starts at $499.

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Press Release

Lenovo Z41 and Lenovo Z51 – The ultimate multimedia workstation for music and movie lovers

The new 14-inch Lenovo Z41 and 15-inch Lenovo Z51 laptops are equal parts home- entertainment center and powerful workstation. Featuring a stunning FHD display, optional AMD discrete graphics and immersive Dolby® DS 1.0 Home Theater® Surround Sound for crisp sound and sharp visuals, they are ideal for streaming videos, downloading music and gaming. The new Lenovo Z41 and Lenovo Z51 come with advanced 802.11 a/c WiFi technology for up to three times1 the Internet speed of regular laptops for faster web surfing, streaming and downloading content. Engineered for productivity, the new laptops are powered by up to the latest Intel® CoreTM i7 processor with up to 1 TB of storage. The new Lenovo Z51 and Lenovo Z41 stand out for their beautiful color options in ebony black, chalk white and crimson red (for the 14-inch laptop).

Revolutionary Intel® RealSenseTM 3D camera on the new Lenovo Z51

The new Lenovo Z51 also features an optional Intel® RealSenseTM 3D camera that brings the world to life in 3D. Featuring full 1080p color and a depth sensor, the revolutionary 3D camera allows the new Lenovo Z51 to sense and capture depth like the human eye. Users can 3D scan objects to 3D print, play 3D games or use gestures to control the laptop. Customers can also create a more lifelike video chat experience by changing the background and sharing content.

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“We’ve created the new Lenovo Z41, Z51 and ideapad 100 laptops specifically for customers who want simple and functional design,” said Mr. BAI Peng, vice president and general manager, Lenovo Notebook Business Unit, PC Group. “But because our customers are diverse, so our products are not ‘one size fits all’ either. Our three new laptops offer customers the choice to select the one that’s right for them – two specialized for multimedia and one all-rounder.”

Availability

The new 14-inch Lenovo Z41 and 15-inch Lenovo Z51 laptops will be available on www.lenovo.com and will hit retail shelves starting in June. Pricing for both laptops starts at US $499. The new Lenovo Z51 laptop with optional Intel® RealSenseTM 3D camera comes with an Intel® CoreTM i5 processor and 8GB memory, starting at US $599.