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It was just a year ago that Lenovo debuted its more casual ThinkPad
Edge brand at CES, so naturally it means that the stars have aligned
for an annual refresh. However, Lenovo's not just updating the new
12.5-inch E220s and 14-inch E420s with those just announced second
generation Intel Core CPUs, though it's doing that as well -- it has
totally revamped the line with a fresh coat of soft-matte lids, edge-
to-edge glass displays, and HD webcams. We can attest that the metal-
accented exterior is certainly a big improvement over the previous
plasticy models, but even better is that both systems aren't as chunky
as the former Edge 13 and 14 -- the inch-thick E220s weighs less than
3.5 pounds and the E420s, which still makes room for a slot-loading
optical drive, tips the scales at 4.1 pounds. Internally, the new
Edges are just as ripe -- both will be available with Intel's latest
Core i5 and i7 processors, choices of 5400RPM and 7200RPM hard drives,
and the E420s will have AMD's newest Radeon HD 6630M switchable
graphics option.
So, what do these suckers cost and when can you get 'em? Maintaining
that they are still aimed at small businesses strapped for cash --
we're of the mind these are for anyone looking for a classy looking
laptop with a great keyboard -- the E220s will start at $899 and the
E420s at $749, and will be available in April. For those looking for
slightly cheaper versions, Lenovo's also crafted the $599 E420 and
E220, but as you'd expect, you'll have to give up the thinner cases
and the "infinity displays." We're planning on catching some more
intimate time with these when we touch down in the city of sin, though
we did get to check out some very early, non-working versions of the
E420s a few months ago. Until we can bring you those impressions, hit
the gallery below for some of those hands-on pictures and then the
press release after the break.
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